An Attitude Exhumed
Armed with compassion
Aversion Online
B-Side Wins Again
Brainwrecked Hardcore
Core Clips
Coregasm
Christian Hardcore Records
Doublecross Webzine
Head Check
How Can They Intend To Heal
Killing The Legacy
Lammas Zine
Lifers
Live Fast
Mosh
Muzyczny Blog Piterka - cool blog focused on Polish punk rock, written in Polish.
Newbornfire (Polish)
Nothing But A Beatdown
One Path For Me Through Destiny
Passion...Obsession
Path To Misery
Pittsburgh Revisited
Severed Forever
Stay Ahead
Take Your Shot
This Is Warsaw (Polish)
Those Who Fear Tomorrow
What’s Your Definition
Of Hardcore?
World Moves Fast
xStuck In The Pastx
Pray The Martyr
Name: Pray the Martyr
Location: Arkhangelsk, Russian Federation
Active since: March 2007
Special Move: Our music is heavy mosh-machine from Russian North, but we are trying to write songs which are not alike with other simply brutal bands. We understand that issued material is not masterpiece without analogues, but we are trying to develop ourselves and to include some specific moments, maybe not usual for brutal hardcore music, in some other songs. We try to be "brutal guys with brains". Of course, now we're just forming our style cuz we are too young and ugly, but we love music, we love hardcore, and it always was our dream to be a music band. Besides, we write texts not about “glory and pride”, but about human inner world, his actual problems, trying to make our lyrics as poetical as possible. Brutal, but poetical.
Stuff recorded so far: We recorded 4 songs for EP and 3 songs more. Now we are going to re-record our stuff for better quality and to record some songs more to have LP. May be, it will be worth issuing it abroad, who knows) We issued our EP ourselves just to let people know about us. We want better sound, first of all.Dream City – what does this title mean to you?
Every person, who lives in big city or a small town, knows that there are a lot of problems on the streets, criminal elements, etc. And, of course, you stay face to face with ignorance of people. Of course, the title of song is allegorical. Somebody fights for his living area, despite the fact that there's no war. Why? Cuz it was always. For no reason. Us and them, their region of town and ours, for example. Evil causes evil.
What bands did have the biggest influence on your sound?
Hatebreed, Remembering Never, Born From Pain, Crowbar, Buried Alive, Nora. Also we listen to great amount of bands, you know.
Why did you went through so many line up changes?
These are the problems of a small town like Arkhangelsk, bro. No equipped musicians, very small amount of people interested in such kind of music. Curiosity borns desire, and in small towns there's lack of curiosity, you know.
Is it hard to find people to play in Arkhangelsk?
It's very hard. No good drummers, may be 3 or 4, and they play in 3 or 4 bands each, for example.
How is hardcore scene in your area and in Russia in general?
In Arkhangelsk region hardcore scene includes 5 or 6 bands. Street-punk mostly, one band plays d-beat/discore (called Trotyl Equivalent Dissonance). We are the only metallised hardcore band in Arkhangelsk. Punk-hardcore audience in our region consists mostly of drunk punk-rock kids, you know) But also we have educated guys, they know what hardcore is, how to do things. We have some sXe and vegans, also.
In Russia, to my mind, we have no REAL hardcore family, that's bad. Despite the fact that almost everybody talks about “unity”, “we are together” etc. In Russia, we have excellent relations between musicians from different bands, but hardcore kids and “forum-speakers” have very strange attitude to the scene. Strange borders between people. “You are not sXe – I won't listen your music even if it is brilliant”, “I'm true hardcore kid – you are not”, “You are smoking – go to hell”, “You play in sXe-vegan band – I will write on forums that you like meat”, etc. But, I suppose, it's a usual situation for the whole world. People like to talk. No real support of Russian bands in big cities. Our fans choose bands from abroad, you know. Of course, bands have their support. But lots of hardcore people try to create specific way of behavior for everybody, who's trying to enter “the family”, I think. It's silly. Loud phrases, nothing more. We are not military organization. You may be not vegan or smth, but you are a MAN, you're trying to do good things, not to hurt weak person, change the world to something good. You will always help the weak, you will always help your friend. You can change something in yourself. It's hardcore. Don't judge people, do something. Stop “scene police”!What’s the biggest problem Russian hardcore scene is facing now?
No real support of Russian bands in big cities. Scene police on forums. Too much speaking, doing nothing at the same time.
How does typical Russian hardcore show look like?
So, there are enthusiastic kids on show, singing songs of their favorite bands, dancing mosh, etc. And, of course, a lot of skeptical people on shows, trying to compare what is happening NOW with their idea of HOW IT SHOULD BE. But, as it was said, hardcore show looks like this all over the world, I think
Old school vs. new school?
Both have something that musician can use. It's music, it's word, it's your soul. But, of course, technically, new-school is closer to us. If you only want to play 2 accords, and your band is created only to spread ideas in texts – write books, stop playing. Your music must be listenable.
Metal vs. punk rock?
Both. Metal has aggression, emotions. Punk has atmosphere, it is our childhood).
Why people should listen to Pray The Martyr and Russian bands in general?
Sometimes we have terrible conditions of creating music, but we like what we do and we wanna do it again and again!)
http://www.myspace.com/praythemartyr
Settle The Score update - new album & split CD
Message from the band:
"Hi STS-crew,
many songs are ready to be recorded and to hit the street.
We don't want to deprive you of the new material and a brand new song (test production) is uploaded on myspace since Saturday which was recorded during the European tour with Last Hope in Berlin.
Check out the new song and leave your feedback if you like it or would improve it. It's important for us to know your opinion and we count on you.
In the course of a new split cd with two well known bands we will release this song along with 3 further songs.
The recording sessions will start at the beginning of February 2009.
Be prepared.
Stay tuned
STS"
Source: http://www.myspace.com/settlethescore
Debut MCD "Far Beyond Our Depth" out now
DEBUT MCD "Far Beyond Our Depth" out NOW on Uk's finest Rucktion Records. 7 hard-hitting tracks of heavy and thugged out Hardcore straight outta filthy Paris. More info here.
H8 Inc. posted new song on their profile
Go to their profile and check out "We Hate The World". Here's the message from the band:"THIS IS STILL UNMASTERED, BUT BECAUSE WE HAVE PUSHED BACK OUR RELEASE OF THE NEW ALBUM LIKE 5 TIMES, I FIGURE YOU GUYS ARE READY FOR A LISTEN OF A NEW TRACK. WE ARE WORKING ON GETTING OUR NEW ALBUM RELEASED ON A LABEL RIGHT NOW, SO HOPFULLY IN THE NEXT MONTH OR SO, YOU CAN HAVE A COPY IN YOUR CD PLAYER!!?? ITS ALL ABOUT PAYING FOR THE PRESSING AT THIS POINT"
I hate the world too and now I hate it even more! Dope track!
New Ratface 7" + MCD is now available
It is finally out. You can order this 4-song 7 inch+mcd (mcd includes the same stuff as the 7 inch) package now! Pressing: 500 pcs, hand numbered.Songs:
A 1. Mentally Ill 2.Devilz Child
B 3. Saunakillaz 4.Aggressive Sportswear Outlook
Order here!
No Way Out - Contempt
No Way Out - ContemptDogfight, 2008
According to their myspace profile, they have already started working on their new CD. Even though, their debut Contempt from 2008 is still fresh and since I guess most kids outside the Australia are not familiar with them, it’s time to shed some light on this one.
I have to be honest, at first I just couldn’t get into this one. But the more I listened to the album, the more I was able to appreciate the energy and intensity of the songs. I still think that some parts of the record, like the ending of the title song Contempt, are passable and simply work against them, but these moments are luckily outshined but some really tight songs, like my personal favorite on the album, Bangerang. What I like about it is the perfect balance between pure hardcore aggression and melody. One moment they sound like a regular mosh-core band and next they throw in some creative guitar work to give songs some depth. They show a lot of creativity on this album and it sometimes make them sound like Evergreen Terrace playing Until The End songs. Probably the band’s biggest strength lays in their ability to easily switch from heavy to melodic without losing consistency. Just listen to Bangerang or 605 and you’ll know what I mean.
Even if some of the songs on this one seem to be forgettable, it doesn’t fail to deliver real gems and in the end, Contempt is actually a good record and got some good vibes goin on. It’s diversified enough to keep your attention and at the same highly moshable so all the pit warriors should find it a worthwhile grab.
No Way Out
Dogfight Records
Rebel Troops
Name: Rebel Troops :Mez(throat) Chris(guitar) Kane(drums) Sid(bass) Jonny(guitar)Location: Boston (uk!)
Active since: Started with me(Chris)and Kane(drums) jammin Jan 08,first gig was July 08 so we are the new boys on the scene!
Special Move: Being able to play it fast but able to maintain the heavy as fuck side and keepin the sound and style apart from other bands,i write riffs i want to hear not what i think other people wana hear.Stuff recorded so far: Just done a four track demo so check it out, gonna record another four songs in the next few months to make an 8track album.
What’s up with the name, Rebel Troops? What are you rebelling against?
Really liked the sound of it, esp when you hear on news reports how armys and so on have been blasted or shot at by rebel troops!I suppose we're rebellin against allsorts,esp the people walking around this shitty little town thinkin they are gangsta's,or the bands that just rip off other bands, also those preachy fuckers who give it the 'im more punk than you' even tho they are wearing the same bondage trousers& leather jackets that started back in the 70's.Even tho they're 16 or 17 purposly dressing down even tho mummy and daddy got more money than sense, Back then it was differant to dress like that, today its just a uniform just like the chavs and thier burberry,haha.That was the basis for the punks dead your next song:They're just the fashion now but think they're so different.Fuck em!aint got nothing against punks,used to have a mohawk myself,the day i chopped it off i got called a sell out!
Your first MCD just came out. Why did you choose to release it DIY?
No one else would have us! haha. Me mates band got signed and fucked about abit so it seemed the right thing to do.Skel said he was guna do Cold Hard Truths, we had just recorded demo so did it,Cold Hard Truth got thier 6 track demo on digi pack so buy the fucker!(£5 or 7.50euro) Ours is just a no frills basic 4 track hence the price £2(INC P+P)
3euros(INC P+P),but the songs are fuckin ace! Like I said, we should have a 8 track snazzy digi by the summer so its just a taster.
What is I Want Out Crew?The I Want Out Crew is a crew... ...wanting out. People are tribal by nature Like any other local scene in Hardcore, we are just a group of mates who want to promote each others bands and put on gigs locally and give each other lifts to gigs out of town. Boston has always had a vibrant punk and hardcore scene and a long legacy of putting on touring bands from all over the world. We dont wanna take anything away from the people who have put on gigs in Boston over the years, they brought some wicked bands here, put them up and fed them, we just thought that there was a bit of a void for the style of hardcore we like, so we sought to fill it. Most of us have been involved in Hardcore and played in bands for a long time, so the I Want Out Crew evolved naturally as a focus for our creative energies, and means to support each other, not just with Hardcore. We see other bands and labels in the UK made up of network of freinds doing the same and forging ahead, and we know that we had enough experience to do the same. "I Want Out" can have a different meaning to each individual, the Daily 9 to 5 grind, breaking out of your surroundings, expectations of your peers, or the shit music bombardment over TV and Radio. It's not exclusive. It also about having a laugh and making an impact. Community, Camaraderie & Choas. (And tailor made footwear) I.W.O.C. Keep an eye on I.W.O Records.
What are the others bands in the crew?
Only Rebel Troops & Cold Hard Truth and affiliation with EHC & Coach Calhoun, honourary brothers! Check them out too!The more the merrier tho. so check out the I Want Out Crew site! www. myspace. com/iwantoutcrew
Craziest shit that happened when you played a gig?We aint played too many gigs yet,So Promotors get your fingers out of your arseholes! One gig we didnt get chance to play because our bassist got slapped around by the other band! haha! Wont go into that one! One gig we graffiti'd up the back wall of the stage with a IWOC logo, just before we played I want out, stunk the place out to fuck.Best one was the last one we played with CHT and Coach Calhoun, propper crew related fun,just how gigs should be.
What’s your opinion on hardcore bands getting big, signing to major labels etc?
Must always feel good to be a hardcore band playing on a big festival stage to thousands and having constant gigs and tours, would make you feel all your efforts&hard work have been rewarded, although i still think hardcore is one of the most underground scenes going and playing to a huge crowd could never be as much fun as playin a gig stood on the same floor as the crowd getting bashed around while your trying to play your guitar.Those smaller intimate gigs always the best.
The best and the worst in 2008 when it comes to hardcore?
Best: The I.W.O.C supergroup PIT MANEUVER.
Worst: Bands who know promoters getting all the gigs as support, even when they are not in common with the main act.
The best war flick ever is…
Too many so ive edited my own..take the training part of 'full metal jacket' followed by the first twenty mins of ' saving private ryan' centre parts of 'appocalypse now'. I call it 'Full private appocalypse!'
Pre-order for Deathrights "The Collapse" has started!
Deathrights new record "The Collapse" is now available for pre-order on their myspace. The record features a digital download card so no worries if you dont have a record player, just follow the instructions and you can put the songs right on your ipod.
