Crossover kings, Backtrack have returned with their second full length, Lost In Life. Hailing from Long Island, New York, this 5-piece hardcore outfit have set themselves apart from a sea of similar sounding bands through colossal riffs, mammoth grooves and endless energy. Previous effort Darker Half was released through Reaper Records and solidified Backtrack’s place … Continue reading
LA is no stranger to the hardcore scene, turning out some of the biggest names in the game; Strife, Terror and Black Flag to name a few. Piece by Piece have boldly stepped up with another vicious EP, and are ready to fortify their place amongst these hardcore veterans. Pulling in practiced members from a … Continue reading
“Sorry for you ears”. It’s a curious statement that accompanies every digital release by Throatruiner Records; a young French label/distro specialized in modern hardcore, crust, sludge and other extreme music genres. Not only does this label have an impressive and quality roaster (Birds In Row, No Omega, Direwolves, etc.), they also put most of their … Continue reading
Title Fight have earned themselves a pretty formidable reputation throughout the course of their 10-year career. I think it’s safe to say their blend of rampant guitar sounds and angst driven vocals has won the hearts of numerous, dedicated fans. From the stripped back and shamelessly punky sounds of the Kingston 7” and The Last … Continue reading
With debut album Where I Lie well and truly under their belts, Young Turks are set to release their anticipated follow up, Where I Rise. Recorded at D-Wreck studios and mixed by Alex Estrada – Touché Amore, Joyce Manor and Silver Snakes, Where I Rise validates this bands individual and ferocious form of punk drenched … Continue reading
It’s been four years since their last release Darkness Come Alive, but now Doomriders is back with their third full-length release called Grand Blood. As expected, this album was also recorded at God City Studios with Nate Newton’s bandmate in Converge Kurt Ballou. Doomriders isn’t busiest band in the world, as all members are involved with other … Continue reading
Stray From The Path are by no means new-comers to the hardcore scene. Anonymous being their seventh full length album, SFTP has shown those years of around-the-clock hard-work and dedication can pay off. Since their formation in 2001 this band has come on leaps and bounds. With the success of previous album Rising Sun, taking the … Continue reading
It has been quite two hell of a years for Touché Amoré. Since the outstanding Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me came out, the Los Angeles hardcore band has brought their awesomeness all around the world; from explosive headlining club shows to bigger stages, the quintet gained so much experience on the road and … Continue reading
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
“Modern Life is War is an active band again.” A couple of weeks ago, the announcement of Marshalltown’s finest return to business after six years of hiatus made the Internet got super excited. Despite all the enthusiasm that this kind of announcement usually generates, it is always legitimate to question the significance of a reunion. … Continue reading
Legends Arising 