Hardcore for me still is a place where you feel a sense of danger but at the same time safety. Hardcore for me means unity, acceptance, having fun, small bands, smaller venues, stage dives, hand drawn flyers, looking out for each other and reading fanzines. Over the years bands have become big within no time, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Straight Edge
Presents: Focused X Minds and Mind X Control announce European Tour
We’re excited to announce that two of our favorite straight edge hardcore bands will be touring Europe this summer. Focused X Minds from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Mind X Control from Wales are hitting the road together on July 11th. They’ll be touring seven countries in sixteen days, rounding it up in Braunschweig, Germany on July 27th. Check all … Continue reading
Dogchains Post Pre-Orders and New Songs
Up and coming hardcore band Dogchains are streaming two brand new tracks from their upcoming Give/Take 7″. Head over to Straight and Alert Records to give them a listen. Dogchains are a 5-piece straight-edge band hailing from Schwienfurt, Germany. After forming in 2012 they released a five track demo that same year. These guys have already shared stages with a … Continue reading
Clear X Path Release Video for ‘Devil’s Pocket’
Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ straight edge outfit Clear X Path have released a new video for ‘Devil’s Pocket’. The track will be available on their new 7″ Wolf Pack which will be released through Commitment Records. Pre-orders for the new EP are up now. Clear X Path: Facebook / Pre-order Wolf Pack Continue reading
Clear X Path Post Teaser New Video
Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ straight edge outfit Clear X Path have released a teaser for a new video called ‘Devil’s Pocket’. The track will be available on their new 7″ Wolf Pack which will be released through Commitment Records. The full video will be released on December 16th along with pre-orders for the new EP. Stay tuned! … Continue reading
Double Interview: No Turning Back vs. Anchor
Along with A Strength Within and Light It Up, No Turning Back and Anchor are embarking on the second True Spirit tour. Make sure to check all bands at a show near you. Check all dates here. Please introduce the other band… NTB: “Anchor from Sweden, they started in 2007. They have been playing countless … Continue reading
Presents: True Spirit Tour Kicks Off Next Week
After a successful first edition, we’re eager to see the second edition of the True Spirit Tour kick off next week. Booked by Stronger Bookings, the tour takes No Turning Back, Anchor, A Strength Within and Light It Up through six different countries in ten days. Make sure to head down to one of the shows listed below. NOVEMBER … Continue reading
Safe and Sound Signed to Life To Live Records
US Hardcore/Youth Crew band Safe and Sound is now part of the Life To Live crew. Safe and Sound will release a new 7″ soon, so stay tuned for more information. Safe and Sound: Facebook / Bandcamp Life to Live Records: Facebook / Website Continue reading
Review: Down To Nothing – Life On The James
13 years of straight edge hardcore from Down To Nothing has served them well, making a name for themselves. It’s safe to say that Down To Nothing has put Richmond on the map in terms of hardcore music. In their existence they’ve released four albums, three splits, a compilation and a demo. And now it’s … Continue reading
Test of Time Post New Track ‘Riptide’
Fronted by famed Hardcore photographer Todd Pollock, Boston area’s Straight Edge outfit Test of Time have released a new song called ‘Raptide’. The track comes off of their Bridge 9 Records debut EP which follows up their 2010 demo. The Price is available September 10th and can be pre-ordered from B9Store.com. Test of Time: Facebook / … Continue reading