Wolf Down were never about sugarcoating their point of view and tiptoeing around sensitive subjects. Seconds into their new album Incite & Conspire they explain why. “Indifference is a virus. Fought by renegades that won’t subside. Defying the state of structural oppression. Let anger, let passion, become a weapon.” Without compromise, Wolf Down climbs the … Continue reading
Last weekend, 40.000 punk, hardcore and metal fans from all over the world traveled to Meerhout, Belgium for the 24th edition of Groezrock. This years bill yet again offered a great mixture of bands; new and old; big and small. Unfortunately we had work obligations on Friday so we only arrived on site around 9pm, … Continue reading
After announcing Refused as its first headliner last week, Belgian hardcore/punk/metal festival Groezrock has announced the first names of the 2015 bill. Amongst legends like Social Distortion, Lagwagon and Millencolin, some of of our favorite bands are playing this amazing festival like Turnstile, Basement, Title Fight, Comeback Kid, Stick To Your Guns, The Ghost Inside, Trash Talk, … Continue reading
The legendary Swedish Punks of Refused are breaking up again after a year of great shows. The Umeå band originally broke up in 1998, just a couple of months after their last (and very influential) album The Shape of Punk to Come was released. Although it seemed Refused would never reunite, they still did at … Continue reading
Our good friends in John Coffey performed on national television tonight. They we’re featured on the show “De Wereld Draait Door” on channel “Nederland 3”, comparable to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in the US. With over a million viewers per night, we’re proud that singer David achter de Molen was wearing our collaboration t-shirt. It’s time … Continue reading
Our dear friends in John Coffey will be playing on national television coming Friday. The band will be featured on the show “De Wereld Draait Door” on channel “Nederland 3”. Will their show be comparable with Refused‘s performance on Jimmy Fallon? See for yourself by tuning in on 7:30 pm CET, October 19th. All you … Continue reading
John Coffey‘s brand new full length record Bright Companions is far from an average hardcore disc. As a matter of fact, I’m not sure if you can call it hardcore at all. The quintet from Utrecht, The Netherlands produces dirty rock ‘n roll, with a southern twist and a touch of screamo. It’s clear that … Continue reading
2012 is the year of break ups, and reformations. Unfortunately, Recklinghausen (DE) based hardcore/punk band Ritual is one of the great bands that have decided to throw in the towel… “We had to be honest to ourselves and admit that we didn’t actually feel like looking for an innovative hardcore sound anymore,” drummer Philipp Wulf … Continue reading
Hi all, We’re back behind our computers after a very exciting weekend filled with good performances, finally meeting up with people we’ve been in touch with for ages, and spreading our first ever promotional material. While we’re working on the interview with Verse – the one with Terror unfortunately didn’t happen, we’d like to reflect … Continue reading
You might have heard that Refused will be playing a run of dates this summer. Last Wednesday the band played a secret reunion show in their hometown Umeå. Find some footage of the show below. All the shows that have been confirmed: April 27 – Monster Bash Festival, Berlin, Germany April 29 – Groezrock Festival, … Continue reading
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