Does No Turning Back really need an introduction? Probably not. In more than 15 years of existence, the Dutch powerhouse has been around, spreading the good spirit and playing stages all over the world. They also released a lot of material, their new album Never Give Up already being their 8th full length. With 12 … Continue reading
Hot off the back of their 2013 release Step 2 Rhythm, Turnstile have returned with their distinctive blend of NYHC style riffs and vibrant grooves, and as if that wasn’t enough, this time there’s a full LP’s worth of hardcore mastery to relish in. Recorded in Baltimore with Brian McTernan (Circa Survive, Hot Water Music, … Continue reading
Hailing from the city of Antwerp, Belgium, DIY hardcore outfit LOTUS are a fairly new incarnation but nonetheless prepared to take European hardcore by the scruff of its neck with a medley of rock solid breakdowns, angst riddled vocals and outrageous riffs. Featuring ex members of Accept The Change and Redding this chaotic four piece are … Continue reading
Some weeks ago we introduced The Dull Eyes, a fairly new band hailing from Düsseldorf, Germany. The band describes their sound as “Space, Fuzz & Heavy Metal.” You were able to find out what means by listening to the exclusive stream of their new EP Titanomachy at Legends Arising. First song ‘Galaxy Grinder’ serves as a … Continue reading
Last night Anne and I went to see GIVE in Amsterdam. A little later than expected, Dutch hardcore band Fever opened up. I was looking forward to finally see them live, as their name has been popping up on show posters regularly lately, but unfortunately they played a rather sloppy 15-minute set. The potential is definitely there … Continue reading
If you’re a regular reader of these pages, you probably must have noticed how deep we’re attached to the European hardcore scene. One of the most abundant emanates from England. There’s so much diversity and quality within the amount of UK bands lately, it’s always great to get to know some of them better. Here … Continue reading
Last night, we attended one out of the four official “comeback” shows of Basement in Europe. Even though the band had already played at BAM Festival in Barcelona on September 20th, they officially started their 4-day tour at Trix in Antwerp yesterday. NewMoon, a band consisting of former Midnight Souls members, opened up and pleasantly … Continue reading
Gone To Waste from Dortmund, Germany have released a video for the title track off of their new LP Barking Dogs Don’t Bite. The video was directed by Niren Mahajan and produced by Vacation Studios. Check it in the Vimeo player below. We’re also exclusively streaming Barking Dogs Don’t Bite in its entirety; head over here to give … Continue reading
Breaking Point’s first LP has been a long time coming, two lengthy years since the ferocious five piece set loose Life Sentence they’re back to cement themselves as one the biggest and baddest underdogs in UKHC. After parting from DIY label Purgatory Records, Carry The Weight Records have stepped up to the plate and helped … Continue reading
Straight edge, Mancunian hardcore kids Survival are back with another stomping crusade into the UK hardcore scene. New Instinct Records are behind the summer follow-up to Spirit Unchained and once again, this one is not for the light hearted. After a medley of rock-solid records Survival have crafted and honed a rapid, break neck sound. … Continue reading
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