It was pretty clear after the release of their latest EP Heavy Dancing back in 2015, that Swain had decided to follow a different path, one that eventually lead them into new sonic territories. The facts were simple: This Routine Is Hell was no longer going forward. Lack of motivation and various life vicissitudes resulted … Continue reading
Swain is releasing their long awaited full-length record The Long Dark Blue this Friday via End Hits Records. Today, they’ve released a video for ‘Never Clean My Room’. Singer Noam states: “Two years ago, we realised we were stuck, bored and the shows had ironically become a routine. So we moved to Berlin. I had … Continue reading
Those who saw Renounced play one of their recent European dates, already knew there was something big coming but now the wait is finally over: Renounced have unleashed Theories of Despair upon the world. Renounced’s second full length on Carry the Weight Records bulks with ruthless nineties metalcore riffs reminiscent of Disembodied or Unbroken but … Continue reading
Bands come and go. And that’s not always a bad thing. With the passing of South African band Conqueror, members Richard and Chris decided do a new project with Mike (Brafcharge), Gavin (Goat Throne) and Lou. Inspired by the likes of Biohazard and Pantera, they added a good dose of hardcore flavor to the blend … Continue reading
Renounced are currently streaming their second full-length record, Theories of Despair, in its entirety. The album will be out on Carry The Weight Records and Good Life Recordings will be releasing the CD version. Jam it NOW! Renounced: Facebook / Pre-order Theories of Despair Continue reading
Los Angeles based indie post-hardcore band Touche Amore have announced a new album, Stage Four, to be released September 16 on Epitaph. A new song ‘Palm Dreams’ surfaced today – stream it now below: Pre-orders for Stage Four are available at Kingsroad Merch. Track list – Stage Four: 1. Flowers and You 2. New Halloween … Continue reading
“The soap opera performance of media politics has worn itself thin.” – Within one minute of Hesitation Wounds’ first full length record Jeremy Bolm spills his gut on contemporary politics. Bolm is mostly known for his role in Touché Amoré, but joined forces with Neeraj Kane (The Hope Conspiracy), Scuba LaCour (Trap Them) and Jay … Continue reading
Harm/Shelter from Giessen, Germany have released the first song off of their new record Paycheck. The album will released by Beatdown Hardwear on CD/digital (3/6) and vinyl (24/6). Pre-orders are now available. Check out ‘For The Low’ featuring James of Detriment. Harm/Shelter: Facebook / Pre-order Paycheck Continue reading
Spirits – the reincarnation of Test Of Time – came onto my radar exactly one year ago when they put out their amazing LP Discontent. Now they’re back with new records on the way and a European summer tour starting in July. Guitarist Charles Chaussinand comments: “Spirits is heading to Europe for our second time this … Continue reading
Suburban Scum are back! Their debut full-length record Ultimate Annihilation is slated for release via Flatspot Records on May 20th. The record will additionally be available through Reality Records (Europe), and Retribute Records (Japan) in their respective territories. We had a quick chat with vocalist Ryan Taylor about their new record and plans for the … Continue reading
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