Review: Internal Warfare - S/T



Damn, just when I started writing this review the news broke out the band is no more. That’s not cool cause this record is dope if you dig that stripped down, gritty NYHC sound. Internal Warfare were from NYC and this is the compilation record of their 2013 ep and 2011 demo that was put together by FWH Records in their fresh blood series. The idea is to give unknown but dope bands more recognition by releasing their shit on a physical format. Because we all know kids are too cheap to show even a slightest financial support for up and coming soldiers, this is a low-cost CD-R that costs pennies so you can't bitch about the price. And this is no scam, it comes with a proper artwork so you get a return on your investment. I support the idea, and Internal Warfare is definitely one of the bands that didn’t really get the recognition they deserved. A cross between early Madball and Sworn Enemy, most of the tracks have a simple, heavy vibe carried by tough riffs and tight drumming. Expressing absolutely no desire to push that classic NYHC style further, the bands focuses on the raw energy and it gets the job done. So even the band called it quits, don’t let this album slip between cracks.

FWH, 2014

Review: Creepout - Ovskvre Tortvred Order



Japan’s reigning kings of hardcore Creepout come back with new ep which was put out by FWH Records as MCD (as far as I know, there’s a vinyl version of the release as well). One look at the front cover and you know they carry on with their Cleveland worship thing. Everything about the package, from the layout to the logo (designed by Dwid himself) screams Holy Terror. They are trying hard, to the point some might call it biting a bit too hard off of Integrity/In Cold Blood style, but since there’s nothing bad about the music as such I have no problems with that.
With the music taking a similar approach as band’s previous record, a split with Integrity, Ovskvre Tortvred Order brings on the heavy, metallic side of hardcore with a grim, negative twist. I remember Tribe Called Hardcore had more NYHC/OLC flavor to it, but this time it’s all darkness and depravity.
The riffs are bit more technical than before, the music definitely got heavier and the overall vibe drifted much more into darker corners. The vocals are brutal like they should, dude’s doing great job.
I am not sure I get all the lyrics though, some of it sounds bit odd. It's almost like they were trying to sabotage this record on purpose coming with some cheesy lyrics like ‘Shut the fuck up and go away (4x)/ Fuck you bitch ass (3x) / I want you nothing’. It’s like Dwid going all out Rick Ta Life style. Either they were not giving a fuck at all or were trying too hard. I look at the lyrics are integral part of harcore, so this made record’s impact lesser than it should’ve been. But other than that, the record is dope. Check it out!

Unite For Relief comp


I love it when hardcore community gets together for a good cause. Like this comp, which is a result of couple dudes from Germany, US and Japan teaming up to make it happen - and all the profits go to help people in Japan who still struggle to get their lives together after the tragic tsunami in 2011. The tracklist is insane and includes everything that’s cool about hardcore - from classics like Next Step Up or Darkside NYC to newer bands like Look My Way, Ballistic or For The Glory. You also get big names like Madball, Wisdom In Chains or Trapped Under Ice in the mix as well.

2 cds, 35 tracks - I know the main goal is to raise money for the needing, but if you choose to buy this cd you’ll get shitload of good hardcore to listen in your car or gym or wherever you like it. The selection of the songs is dope, there are absolutely no fillers and all the tracks are heavy as hell. That's not surprising considering the opening track is Bringing Back The Glory by Next Step Up. It's a track everyone loves and are familiar with, but it kind of embodies the spirit of integrity and solidarity this record carries. It's impossible to pick a fav track here, but I advise you to check out Methods Of Groove by Embraced By Hatred. You can't top the original, but this version still is fire!

Furious Records released the comp in Asia in 2012 and Filled With Hate Records released it in Europe/US in 2013. There are some copies left and they need to go! You can order your copy here. Europe, US - step up!

Will To Live streams new track!

Will to Live posted Old Habits Die Hard. The song is from the band's upcoming album on Filled With Hate Records! You can listen to this track here.

Creepout signed with Filled With Hate

Japan's Creepout is working with Filled With Hate Records (Germany) on new album due out in 2013.

The SOSF Worldwide Split - Volume 3

SOSF bands never let down when it comes to that ignorant and reckless hardcore this scene needs so much. The general idea behind this album is getting 3 SOSF bands on one CD, each band representing different country where SOSF cartel has established its base: US, Germany and Japan. The first band is Cold Reign out of Indiana with short intro and 3 hard as nails hardcore tracks that all are bangers. The Noose is the catchiest tune on the album, driven by tight groove and double bass action, topped with hard as nails vocal. The band has that heavy sound Midwest is known for, bringing the best elements of 90’ and 00’ tough guy hardcore. No bullshit, just some straight up dynamic and intense tracks.

FWH to release new album by Whatever It Takes

Official press release: Exactly 6 years after their debut on FWH entitled "D.H.M." the Belgian benchpress heavyweights return with 8 new tracks including the 4Skins cover "Wonderful world". Still the same line-up feat. members from Die... My Demon, The Boss and Outcast, the band ist stronger and heavier than ever. Drawing influences from mid-90´s East Coast bands like Fury Of Five, Next Step Up and Clubber Lang combined with early Limburg-Chapter tuff guy fury a la Crawlsapce, the DHM hooligans deliver one of the hardest and most violent European Hardcore records so far. Including guest-vocals by original Born From Pain singer Che.

New Swing On Sight Family 'Worldwide Split' is out at FWH Records

Founded back in 2002 in Youngstown Ohio, the SOSF expanded the last decade to a global organization with chapters in the USA, Japan, Spain and Germany. After two editions including an American and Japanese band each, "Volume 3" takes the next step further and features Cold Reigh (Indiana/USA), Gentlemen's Sport (Hamburg/D) and Guerilla Crowz (Tokyo/JP). Each band recorded 4 new tracks of straight-up, uncompromising no-nonsense Hardcore influenced by the traditional Cleveland sound like Ringworm, In Cold Blood, One Life Crew and even classical NYHC like Cro-Mags, Madball or Merauder.

Stout signed to Filled With Hate!

After two full-CD releases on Rucktion Records (UK), Maryland´s Stout signed a deal with Filled With Hate Records. The band will release a new 7-song MCD this summer on FWH!

New CDC record and Euro tour in 2011

PA´s one and only CDC is writing new songs for the follow-up of their 2009 MCD "Burn". On the second weekend in January 2011, the band will start with a practical recording session of the new songs. So far, CDC has written 7 new hard-hitting moshing anthems. Later the year in August 2011 CDC will return to Europe to play some bigger festivals for example Filled With Hate Festival. The booking of the tour will start in a few weeks. The feedback so far is awesome, so watch out for further information.