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
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
Baltimore’s supergroup Angel Du$t is back, baby! Rock The Fuck On Forever follows the course the band set on their 2014 debut album A.D. and this new record certainly does justice to its title. For those of you who aren’t familiar with them, Angel Du$t is a band fronted by Trapped Under Ice’s Justice Tripp and … Continue reading
Hailing from foggy San Francisco, Culture Abuse have hit the ground running with their debut LP Peach. Teaming up with 6131 Records and Nu-Tone Studios’ Scott Goodrich, Culture Abuse mix a complex, yet charming cocktail of punk angst and melodic sing-alongs to follow up their 2015 EP Spray Paint the Dog. Culture Abuse have an … Continue reading
A lot of talent has come from the Midwest hardcore scene over the past few years. Bands like Bent Life and Expire have paved the way for new and fresh hardcore bands to rise and play all over the world. A great example of a new Midwest Blood standout is Cross Me. Formed in early … Continue reading
In recent times, “all star-bands” haven’t been particularly remembered for having left a strong impact on the music scene. It could either be cash grabbing projects or some collaborations that allows musicians themselves to just “have a good time”, the result is merely homogenous enough to really hit the spot. With a large amount of … Continue reading
Baltimore’s Mindset are geared up to put the final nail in the coffin of what has been an almighty foray into the hardcore scene. Signing off with a three track EP and a series of farewell dates throughout this Winter/Spring, Mindset are sure to be going out in a blaze of glory. As the ruthless … Continue reading
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
Hailing from the German city of Dresden, Risk It! are ready to deliver your daily dose of backs to the wall, cold blooded European hardcore goodness. Teaming up with the guys at Farewell Records, Risk It! are still ushering in some of the best, most savage hardcore the scene has to offer. Album opener ‘Getting … Continue reading
Wolf Down have released another new track from their upcoming full-length Incite & Conspire accompanied with a lyric video. The album will drop on February 5th via End Hits Records. You can stream ‘True Deceivers’ in the YouTube player below. Pre-orders for Incite & Conspire are now available. In February, Wolf Down will hit the … Continue reading
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