Phantoms

"Even though the lyrics seem dark, they are positive in a way too, its our way of saying, dont be constricted and told how to live your life, its too short to waste away by being someones slave."

Name: Phantoms

Location: Sydney, Australia

Active since: June, 2009

How do you define your overall style?

Life Of Agony - River Runs Red, Prone Mortal Form Intro Riff , and Madball.

What’s your goal with this band?

Want to release a full length and hang out i guess.

What do you have recorded so far? 

We have a demo 5 tracks, it sounds pretty weird, but it does the job

When, how and why the band came to being? 

We have all been in various sydney bands before, all which have recently broken up, so we thought we'd hang out and write some riffs.

How would you describe your bands personality? 

Negative / Nice Guys. haha

It seems your demo is getting a really good response so far. Are you happy with how the things turned out and the reviews you’ve been getting so far?

The band had only jammed twice before we decided to record the demo, and the lyrics were written the night before, so everything was abit rushed. But yeah we are siked that a few people are digging it, apart from us.

The music is great and powerful but I also dig the lyrics. It’s not only well written, but it’s something I can relate to personally and probably the same goes for many kids reading this too. Before you write a song, where do you find inspiration? What's the first thing that comes to your mind?

Im always thinking about growing up, getting older, responsibility's and whats expected of me, so everything involved with growing up process is always on my mind.

The overall tone of the lyrics seems to be very dark and negative. Would you agree with that and is there any running message behind your music?

Even though the lyrics seem dark, they are positive in a way too, its our way of saying, dont be constricted and told how to live your life, its too short to waste away by being someones slave.

I was reading the lyrics for the Villains and it portrays Sydney as a rather not a nice place to be. So how is it growing up and living over there? Is it really so depressive?

Sydney is beautiful, but like every city, it has a side not seen on postcards, living here rules though, nice beaches , good xbox connections, and decent weather, from time to time it can be a weird place, race riots and abit of gang violence but we are really not affected by it

What is the craziest thing that ever happened at one of your shows?

Red Our guitarist playing in his underpants, he isnt a pretty boy either haha

What’s the scene like out there in Sydney at the moment?

The hardcore scene has its ups and downs here,Sydney is struggling a little bit at the moment. Bands like relentless & Shinto Katana have been holding it down for a while and a whole heap of new bands have just started up. Legions are deffinatly going to be a dope band as they get older.

What are some other future plans for Phantoms? When can we expect a full length album?

Full length feb, 12 tracks hopefully release a 7 inch some stage next year also

Shout outs and/or last comments?
You for the interview. sorry it took so long (internetbroke). Check out Legions & Relentles!

Phantoms at myspace

Rhinoceros new album "They Are Coming For Me" to drop in February

Buffalo straight edge juggernauts RHINOCEROS are ready to break out with their Eulogy Recordings debut “They Are Coming For Me” on February 2nd. A new song “Righteous Man” has also been posted on their new Myspace page. Starting late January they’ll be taking part of the “EULOGY TOUR 2010″ with label mates DONNYBROOK!, KNOCK ‘EM DEAD and on select dates LIVING HELL, xTYRANTx, SHATTERED REALM and FURIOUS STYLES. Pre-order deals are currently available HERE.

Bio:
RHINOCEROS are a Buffalo, NY straight edge band formed in May of 2006 from the ashes of local Buffalo hardcore favorites Infamous and xToThisDayx. They began touring and recording every chance they had for the next 3 years and the results were “Honor Among Thieves” (album), Buffalo (EP) and a split with friends Suicide Pact from Cincinnati, OH. They have crossed the US and back numerous times as well as making trips into Mexico and overseas to Europe and the UK.
2010 will no doubt be the year of the RHINOCEROS with their Eulogy Recordings debut “THEY ARE COMING FOR ME” set to be released in early February. It is a release that will surely open peoples eyes to this band. 12 songs that are heavy, fast and in your face. Each song has the potential to become a dance floor favorite. The album was produced by Jay Zubricky from Buffalo, NY with help from Andy Williams (Every Time I Die). Be on the lookout because RHINOCEROS plan on touring non stop through 2010 beginning with the much anticipated North American “EULOGY TOUR 2010″ in late January to late February 2010.

Knock'Em Dead new album "Endless Struggle" set for February 2nd release

Miami’s KNOCK ‘EM DEAD are set to release their long awaited debut album “Endless Struggle” on February 2nd through Eulogy Recordings. The album was produced by Will Putney at the Machine Shop. They recently shot a music video for the song “Killing Hope” off the new album by Brad Gregory which is currently in the editing process.

The first installment of 3 video studio blogs has just been posted on their newly revised Myspace page. A new song “Endless Struggle” has also been posted on their new Myspace page. They’ll be hitting the road with label mates THICK AS BLOOD late December. Starting late January they’ll be taking part of the “EULOGY TOUR 2010″ with label mates DONNYBROOK!, RHINOCEROS and on select dates LIVING HELL, xTYRANTx, SHATTERED REALM and FURIOUS STYLES. Pre-order deals are currently available here.

Bio:
KNOCK ‘EM DEAD started early 2005, with drive and passion. We wanted to bring true life back into the heavy music scene. Hamlet and Vladimir joined forces with Gus, Aric and Matt to write a heavy an fast album with a inspirational lyrics. This music is in your face and it’s meant to wake you up and get your life back on track. Also to know there’s pain in this world.
“Endless Struggle” is KNOCK ‘EM DEAD’s long awaited debut album. The album is complete from top to bottom, from the lyrics to the music. We wanted to write something original but keep the Miami flavor. We were really inspired by Sepultura, Slayer, All Out War, 100 Demons, Napalm Death and last but not least Rage Against The Machine. To some people the lyrics will hit right at home, to others the fast and heavy music is something they can relate too. The album is called “ENDLESS STRUGGLE” because we believe will never stop struggling

Hardway signed with Strikedown Records

Italian Hardway inked a deal with Strikedown Records. The band is currently working on a new album. Their last work, "Hold out to the last", was a piece of solid and heavy hardcore so let's hope they will be able to deliver something at least as good this time.

Here's the official message from the band:

We're proud to annunce the new deal we made with Strikedown Records to release our new album in late 2010, title to be annunce.
After our debut album "Hold out to the last" we're ready to work on a new album, few new songs are already written and put in the live bill...meantime check our brand new T-shirt out @ online store hardwayhc.bigcartel.com!!

Andrews UK Release “The 40Seven – Two Steps Back"

Andrews UK Limited, are pleased to announce their latest AUK Music release – Two Steps Back from the band The 40seven. The début CD release by this Luton, UK, based band is the culmination of several years of hard work and sheer determination by this five piece who are often seen on the UK scene.

Describing their style as DIY Hardcore, with energetic beats and heavy guitars. They have toured and appeared with peer bands such as – Bane, Your Demise, This is Hell, Strength Approach, Honour Amongst Thieves, Lion Heart, and many more.

This EP Two Steps Back is the first major release for The 40Seven and has been written over the past year, and is based on their perspective on life and how they deal with the everyday issues people deal with.

The line up consists of – Dale on Vocals, Dave on Guitars and Vocals, Aaron on Guitar and Vocals, Daryl on Drums, and Andrew on Bass and Vocals.

Touring in a venue near you in the UK, The 40Seven is just the latest band to sign up to AUK Records.


Two Steps Back by The 40Seven is available from Play.com, Amazon.co.uk and other good retailers, as well as all good digital download sites.

http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/12043410/Two-Steps-Back/Product.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Steps-Back-40Seven/dp/B002QNY0G4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1258399659&sr=8-3

What Still Holds True compilation coming in 2010

What Still Holds True is about to drop in some early 2010. The line up includes so far: Smashface {Sworn Enemy, All Shall Perish}, Last Call Brawl {Lihc}, Olde Yorke {Countdown Records}, Setback {Nyhc}, Red Eyed Devil {Everybody Gets Hurt}, The Gemini Method {36 Deadly Fists}, Sevenonehate {No Redeeming Social Value, Frontline}, Truth In Needles {Woodhaven Hardcore} and Psycho Enhancer {Lihc}. As far as I know this is not a complete list and more names should be announced soon. Expect some hard and mean shit strictly for the lowlifes and the outlaws!

TRC - London's Greatest Love Story

Blackout Rage - American Straight Edge

When it comes to straight up aggressive straight edge hardcore, you can always expect Seventh Dagger to drop some of the hardest in the game. Blackout Rage is no exception here and even this short EP proves that all the kids out there who are still hungry for raw yet no bullshit hardcore should pay attention.

The band is dead serious and constantly aims to step up their game. Every note is played with maximum strength and every vocal line is spat out with extraordinary aggression. The singer Pauly Edge is touching on a subject of resistance to the corruption and depravity of the modern world, while the rest of the band serves a slick yet rugged soundtrack to his message, well infested with drums that hit hard, and riffs that snap necks. Fitting in between the crushing heaviness of Merauder, and the mosh madness that Throwdown once were famous for, band’s music carries one hell of a punch. They didn’t name the band like that for no reason.

I like the fact that Blackout Rage is not afraid of having an opinion and are open with their beliefs no matter what some scene kids gonna think about it. In an era where it’s common to find bands selling out their integrity or softening their message just to get a record deal or just play shows, Blackout Rage delivers this skinny-jeaned brat that hardcore has become a much needed a kick in the bollocks. In conclusion, along with a heap of killer releases coming out recently from Seventh Dagger, Blackout Rage is most definitely at the top.

Author: Dloogi

Label:Seventh Dagger
Year: 2009

Blackout Rage at Myspace

Seven One Hate - Seven One Hate

Seven One Hate started out in 2009 in Queens NY and has been built by Shawn Frontline, David Pickford, Mike Palmer and Rjae... all former members from the bands of Frontline, Downfall aka Sworn Enemy, No Redeeming Social Value, 36 Deadly Fists and Romero they all have been through some of the worst times in their lives going as far back as ‘87 when they first got into this scene... through all this time they have built up so much hate, hurt, and love and are now ready to unleash it with Seven One Hate.

This Distance

"We grew older our music got stronger, and then it turned into what you hear today which is This Distance thats about it to be honest, we work hard on what we write and take pride in how we preform and display that music back to a live crowd"

"We grew older our music got stronger, and then it turned into what you hear today which is This Distance thats about it to be honest, we work hard on what we write and take pride in how we preform and display that music back to a live crowd"

When did the band get together and how?

The band started out as a little jam project me and our guitarist matt lyness, back in high school when we were about 12 - 13 years oldand over the years, name changes, multiple member changes ect. We grew older our music got stronger, and then it turned into what you hear today which is This Distance thats about it to be honest, we work hard on what we write and take pride in how we preform and display that music back to a live crowd .

Who are your influences?

Well we take our influences from bands such as It prevails, For the fallen dreams, Taken, Underoath, misery signals its a whole mix of bands and styles


How do you think the scene is doing in England and worldwide?

I’d say its a strong scene seems to set the standards with up coming bands not only uk but to wider areas such as Europe, America all the bands fly over to the uk to check out the scene its pretty crazy.

Have you any shows planned in Middle/Eastern Europe?

Yes we do were planning a Europe tour at the moment with our boys Tides of virtue, were currently hitting up countries such as "poland" "Belgium" "Italy" all dates tba on the myspace @ www.myspace.com/thisdistanceuk

Where do you most like to play live?

We mostly play in england, usually the major cities are where the best venues and most crowds are.

Who would be your favourite band to share a stage with?

We have had the pleasure of supporting "It prevails" on there 2009 uk tour that was a pretty major experience for us we were totally blown away by them and so grateful we had the opportunity to share a stage with them. So i’d say it prevails or for the fallen dreams would be ideal show to play.

What are you working on in the studio at the moment? 

We just recently came out of the studio as were recording a single titled "The Dreamer" should be up on our myspace within the next few days hopefully and we should be back into the studio at the mid of 2010 to record our Debut album so be sure to check that out when it drops.

What are your main lyrical influences when you are writing songs/records?

Well scott writes all lyrics so i guess he just writes what he feels and what the music makes him feel, so human emotion what you feel inside.


Do you have any specific rituals for the studio, or just go in and play?

Em... we just basically go in there with the song fresh in our heads from practice and smash it out make a few weeks here and there and boom we have it down dun and dusted, thats basically how it goes for us recording wise, we don’t really like to rush things.

What do you feel has been the high point so far as a band?

Like i said before shareing the stage with such big bands over our time as a band has been a mile stone in its selfsuch as Eternal lord, Your demise, 50 lions(aus), Reign supreme(usa), CDC(usa) It prevails (usa) thats all i can think of at the moment been so many but you get the idea.

Our press campaign for our EP was a good time too we scored 7/10 in rocksound so we were stoked to go to a shop and pick up a mag with our ep inside was so weird seeing our cd there after seeing so many bands before us have there reviews there also.
Touring the uk is always a fun time in the distance camp being away from home showering where ever you can its not much of a goal but we never thought we would end up on the road at all playing back to back we get such a thrill off it we just keep coming back for more.

This Distance at Myspace


This interview conducted by Chlebik Oi!