Providence / Hoods split coming soon!

Knives Out started out as a way for Providence to release their music, but after years of hiatus the label seems to be back in business. The label has announced their new release will be a 7" split between Paris heaviest Providence and Sacto Hoods. There will be 300, hand-numbered picture discs available, and the pre-orders are already up here. Due out in September!

"Back at it once again and ready to pile some new stones in this hardcore scene. A couple of releases are on the way. First to come is the PROVIDENCE / HOODS "Aces" collector split. Paris PROVIDENCE - Sacramento HOODS teaming up for the realz and not for the trendy fakes !!! This vinyl comes as limited 300 hand-numbered picture 7" artworked by Dave Quiggle (Shai Hulud, All Out War, Thick As Blood, Facedown Records...) and TONR."

Providence joins Eulogy Records!

Paris' Providence has inked a deal with Eulogy Records! Rarely you see a band that's as hard working and dedicated as those dudes, so they truly deserve the recognition. As far as beatdown goes in 2013, they're on of the few remaining bands that got it right! Readers of this blog should be familiar with the band, but for those living under the rock, the official press: Formed in 2005, Providence come from the depths of filthy Paris and play dark and brutal hardcore, full of crushing breakdowns. Since their beginning the band sought to innovate rather than imitate, intending to create a combination of social/political awareness and aggression. Providence’s style is huge, metallic and epic, yet manages to be efficient and straight up at the same time. The hoarse-growled vocals that complete this already potent formula are complimented by monstrous gang backups, spitting out venom on a variety of topics including politics, economy and the craziness of the world, yet maintaining a poetic turn of phrase. The band will tour intensively this year: Asia tour is planned for April/May 2013; Russia week-end tour will take place in June 2013; and Canada tour in July 2013.

Far Beyond Our Depth, debut EP by Providence, re-released at Rucktion

Since the beginning of December you can order a re-release of 'Far Beyond Our Depth', first EP by French war machine Providence at Rucktion webstore. The album has been sold out since 2010, so if you still don't own it here's your chance. The new version includes newly improved artwork! The other news from the band are that there's a new line-up: xReggiex of the 90' legendary Parisian band Drowning (BTB, RPP) joined as guitarist and Mika168 from Third Man Down( Hellsinki, Finland Hardcore) joined as bass player. Drowning is one of my favorite bands ever so can't wait to see the band live! And while you at Rucktion webstore, check out the CD version of King Of Clubz/Providence split! Other Rucktion news: South Wales heavyweights Chains Of Hate are teaming up with Belgium's hardcore veterans Surge Of Fury for a new split CD coming out on Rucktion very soon! Watch this space.

New Providence song: Vengeance Over Victory!

French war machine Providence has posted new song online on its Myspace some time ago. The new track is called Vengeance Over Victory and is taken from upcoming 7" King Of Klubz/Providence split which is due out in January 2011 on On The Attack Records. This will be limited edition! Mastered by Len Carmichael ( Shattered Realm, Nothing Left 2 Mourn, Barricade, CDC, Steel Nation, Barricade...) Providence has also announced "Time For Grievance Tour" in February, when they gonna play Belgium, France, Germany and Poland to promote this release.

Onore Edgewear interview

Onore Edgewear is a new clothing brand dedicated to sober and vegetarian lifestyle. It is run by guys who have been long active in the hardcore scene, including playing in a band called Providence, which all the beatdown freaks should be familiar with. This is a short interview to give you an idea what Onore is about.

Onore Edgewear is a new clothing brand dedicated to sober and vegetarian lifestyle. It is run by guys who have been long active in the hardcore scene, including playing in a band called Providence, which all the beatdown freaks should be familiar with. This is a short interview to give you an idea what Onore is about.

There are many hardcore/straight edge clothing lines out there, what made you to start your own line?

Yes that’s definitively true, there are many straight edge company but, it was like I wanted to have something I created by my own and I had so many ideas that I thought it was the right time for me to start something.

Could you tell us who is involved in Onore Edgewear? What are the primary objectives of the company?

I’m the only one involved in OEW but a lot of friends help me for making designs that come from my brain becoming real! I thank them for the bottom of my heart: xCYRx, vPIERREv, ALEX. The only aim that I have is to make shirts with designs that I like, including things that I feel right for me as being Straight Edge and Vegetarian.

How would you describe the style of Onore clothes?

I would say that Onore Edgewear has a very classic style, mixing hardcore and tattoo's image.

Your designs have images of straight edge and vegetarian phrases. How important is it to you to spread this message via your designs?

For sure designs include straight edge and vegetarian’s elements because of those things are the root of the brand but one thing who's really important is not to include rude or violent words; I don't want people who are not vegetarian/straight edge to feel judged, all is about respect; I want people to think by themself.

Running a clothing line can be a very tricky business. Could you drop some advice on kids who might want to follow in your footsteps?

I don’t think I am able to give advice on kids because of all of this is very new for me!

What are some of the bands from your local scene you’re down with? I know that you’re personally involved in Providence…

There are many bands that I’m working with right now: Lazare , Fierce, Strike Back. And of course my band Providence. A cooperation with xConfrontox should start soon!!!.

Where can people find your clothing?

People can find clothes here : www.uselesspride.com and at providence’s shows! Soon they could order from the myspace via a Bigcartel.

What are your plans for the future with Onore Edgewear?

Making new designs!

Before we wrap this up, would you like to kick some shouts?

First of all thank you Dloogi! I would like to thank angelique, xcyrx/per sempre tattoo, vpierrev, alex, djamhellvice, tonr, fab and dexter, vchrisv & vdamishv/lazare, xbenx & xecharkx/fierce, xjeromex/strike back, xsammyx/on the attack record, xjavierx/olc, xyox & vbenjhav/5blocks, vluisv/debajobarrio, xolivierx/alea jacta est, antho/cih, vmarcov beatdown, xbillyx/purify, tom/kartel, gideon and strengthen what remains guys, xjoex/pay no respect, xetiennex/8control, nina & julien.