Maximum Penalty is touring Germany this summer



I was gonna say that Germany's economy makes it easy for them to snatch all the best tours, but on the other hand, you gotta admit there aren't many countries in Europe where you can have shows in 4 different cities and economically they all make perfect sense. Meaning, all the places gonna be packed. Good for them.

06.08. Torgau – Endless Summer (Germany)
07.08. Jaromer – Brutal Assault (Czech Republic)
09.08. Köln – Underground (Germany) + BIOHAZARD + LIONHEART
12.08. Lindau – Club Vaudeville (Germany)
13.08. Duisburg – Asta Keller (Germany)
14.08. Ieper – Ieper Festival (Belgium)

Billy Club Sandwich DVD in the works



I just got news in the mail that Billy Club Sandwich is putting out DVD containing footage from their Japan tour and some extras This is good news if you're a fan of the band just like I am. Each of their releases is dope, but I get most crazy when I hear The Usual Suspects album. This is the finest example what that a powerful groove mixed with ignorant vibe can't do no wrong. I don't think they would be able to come with a weak song even if they wanted to. Obviously, Dead City Records is having a hand in making this dvd happen.

DVD will include:

Billy Club Sandwich live in Japan
Japanese touring and traveling footage

Bonus DVD Footage:

"Bottom of the Barrel" official video
"Bottom of the Barrel" outtakes reel
"Suckerpunch" video and interview from the out-of-print 2004 Guerrilla Warfare DVD
"Narco Cabron '97" official video
"Martin Gonzo Mega Mixx" video
Japan Suspects Tour DVD Trailer
Japan Tour Photo Gallery with over 200 pictures

New tunes from Demonwomb (Vienna, Austria)



Demonwomb "s/t" 7inch soon out on Powertrip Records. Peep the sound teasers below. I was into their previous ep but Touch Of Death is some next level shit. The band sounds more pissed off than ever, unrelenting hardcore with a metallic touch.

Don't sleep!



Introducing: Sikspak from Calabria, Italy



Sikspak is a new band from Calabria (‛Ndrangheta) region of Italy who have their debut ep due out via CBC Records. This is probably one of those bands not many folks hear about outside of the local scene, which means most people not gonna read this post even up to this point. The teaser for the record looks and sounds pretty crazy and they seem to be highly influenced by cheap and sleazy horror flicks, which is always good thing in my part of town. I respect people with such distinctive taste in culture. If this is your thing make sure you check out the entire album when it drops.

Spirits (FFO: Count me out, Battery)



State Of Mind Recs from US and Reality Records from Europe have joined forces to release new album from Boston's Spirits. It's called 'Discontent' and it "touches on personal themes for singer Mike Assatly as well as topics like cultural expectations, police aggression and others." Fuck the police!

The band is streaming two new tracks, one of them being Cranberries cover which is too much for my taste, but the other track is pretty good if you like old school hardcore that can make you stage dive, at the same time making you tap into your emotional side. We all need that from time to time, just don't forget to listen to some Madball when you're done.

New Hollow Truth



Powertrip Recs are streaming new ep by Dublin's own Hollow Truth. You might recognize the band from the interview I did a while back. I am not disappointed at all with this new album, I think these new tracks are the band at its tightest. The title track, The War Economy, is a monster. Everything about this one is great, be it the riffs, the groove and the vocals that are all over the place.

MFD 024: Steel Nation - The Harder They Fall



If you're not a vinyl fan, the CD version of new Steel Nation will be released via Marked For Death.

New M.O.R.A. tunes



New 7" by Finland's MORA is coming in about a month. It's gonna be called 'Halveksunnan aika' and I have it from the sources close to the band that it translates to 'Times of Contempt' in English. Of the two new tracks that you can stream right now, Jaksaa jaksaa is a definite winner.

Quick update from Seconds Of Peace



My dudes in Seconds Of Peace are teaming up with Beardown for a split tape due out this April via The Bro Code Commitment. The whole thing will be limited to 150 pieces. 3 new tracks from each band, plus a collabo song.



New Disgrace coming soon



As you might know about two weeks from now Disgrace is dropping new album via Closed Casket Activities. It's gonna be called 'True Enemy' and judging by the two tracks they are already sharing from the record, it's gonna be dope. As far as metallic hardcore goes, this is one of the newer bands I dig the most. A perfect blend of gritty hardcore vibe and raw heaviness, everything served with double dose of aggression.