Only Attitude Counts - Wasting My Time

New video from this long running Austria's band. The song is taken off of Triumph Of The Underdogs album and if you're into NYHC-styled hardcore, this is a must. Only Attitude Counts has been doing their thing for ages now not giving a fuck about trends or fashion and their shows are always good times. I am sure most of you know this band, but for those who don't - check this video out and find some of their other tunes on youtube!

Demonwomb Interview

Crossover sound which combines the best elements of hardcore and thrash metal is what to be expected from the debut EP by Austria-based Demonwomb. Think some Cro-Mags mixed with Pantera mixed with Slayer, and the whole stuff is played with finesse and skills above average. The band shares it for free, but 7” version is also available from Power Trip Records. Check out the interview with Sandro, who plays the bass, who shares some background info about the band, new EP and hardcore in Vienna!

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United Blood - Born to Lose

Track from the upcoming Split 7´ with Pushed too Far (BE) on Clenched Fist Records.

Take It Back Records update

El Camino Car Crash features current and ex-members of Within Walls and Unveil. While obviously drawing some influences from groups such as Unbroken, Undertow, Botch, The Suicide File, and The Hope Conspiracy, this Austria based band manages to give its sound a modern twist of its very own, making it (along with the band's thoughtful political lyrics) stand out from the mass of today's copycats. The cassette is a limited edition of 100 tapes and includes download codes. Place your order here. Stream or buy this release digital at bandcamp. The label has also done a compilation of songs from all of its releases and bands, which you can download for free here. Artwork by Joon-sung Lim, songs compiled by Henry Apel.

TAke It Back has updated BigCartel store with records that were sold out to raise money for our next release: an EP by Stuttgart's Reality Returns.

Spider Crew - Still Crazy But Not Insane

From the Still Crazy But Not Insane album. Directed by Markus Wessig.

Animal Instinct released Unfinished Business on Take It Back records

Take It Back proudly presents Animal Instinct’s debut long-play album Unfinished Business. Animal Instinct considers itself to be a traditional hardcore band, with its homebase in the greater Zurich area (Switzerland). The band features ex and current members of Solid Ground, Vale Tudo, Play to Destroy, and Liferide to only name a few. Similar to the band’s 7“EP, the eleven original songs on Unfinished Business are heavily influenced by the band members’ favorite New York hardcore bands such as Straight Ahead, Outburst , Raw Deal, and Warzone. So it does not come as a surprise that Animal Instinct chose to include a Killing Time cover tune on Unfinished Business.

Take It Back offers a limited version of Unfinished Business, available only via pre-order, along with a strictly limited shirt and various package deals. The album is going to be available on white, red, and black vinyl, and includes a download code.

To celebrate Take It Back’s 10th release, our back catalogue will be on sale for the pre-order phase. Offer good while supplies last.

Pre-order starts on 31 March 2012. The release date is scheduled for 29 April 2012.

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Stream Unfinished Business for free: http://animalinstinct.bandcamp.com/

Only Attitude Counts - Make Amends

Spider Crew - Still Crazy But Not Insane

Trends come and go but you got to have respect for bands that do their own thing throughout the years with no fucking compromises. And I guess Spider Crew never had it easy, just try to remember how not even long ago it suddenly wasn’t cool to wear your hair short or go to the gym or you were almost a social outcast for not reading poetry to sleep every day and your pants were not tight enough. In times like this, when hardcore scene is in danger and the forces of evil have already raised its ugly head, albums from Vienna bands like Spider Crew, Only Attitude Counts and their countless other projects are like islands of sanity.
This new album from Spider Crew, Still Crazy But Not Insane, is nothing you have not heard on their previous releases, but by no means I gonna hold it against them. I somehow knew what to expect and I got what I wanted. The music is still strongly NYHC influenced, bringing to mind bands like Agnostic Front or Madball. I mean, the title says it all, right? After latest Terror album, this is another brilliant tribute to Raybeez and his music and legacy. That’s all about good old school values in life - brotherhood, self respect, loyalty, perseverance, hardcore and tattoos. That’s what it is about – we all love when hardcore bands go more serious on what’s happening in the world, but I guess sometimes it’s also important what kind of person you want to be and how you want to live your life. It’s hard to point out a single best track. I definitely dig the title track, with a catchy chorus and strong vibe in general. Blue Blood Warrior and Egomaniac are also killer tracks, definitely something you want to smash faces to. Not to mention fast, pissed off songs like Revenge Day or My Life/My Rules, with up tempo beat and sing along craziness. Definitely a solid release from a great band!

Review by Dloogi
Label: WTF Records
Year:2011