Red Eyed Devil, new band with Everybody Gets Hurt members, have been busy completing they're new up and coming album "Consequence Of Time". There's 11 tracks on the album, 1 is an instrumental. It should be released some time soon.
Bully tape release
Bully has found an awesome, interesting and fresh balance of punk rock, power violence, and hardcore. This 9 song tape will come with a real DIY version of a d.l. card as well as instructions on how to use it. There is only 100 tapes (45 - Blue Tapes, 45 - Yellow Tapes, 10 - Green Tapes) so don't sleep on these! You can place your order here.
Madball to release 'Empire' in the fall
New York City hardcore legends MADBALL will enter Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida in July with producer Erik Rutan (MISERY INDEX, CANNIBAL CORPSE, GOATWHORE) to begin recording their new album, "Empire", for a late September/early October release via Good Fight Music.
"I think [having Erik working on the album] is a good dynamic," states vocalist Freddy Cricien. "We did the last couple records with a different producer, [but] he was busy, so we were looking for an alternative and [Erik's] name was suggested. I got to talking to him and I found out he has a hardcore background, and he's a big fan of ours. I was really sold at that point because although he does a lot of death metal, he's really eager to approach this in a certain way."
Freddy is also looking forward to utilizing Erik's rich history in production with metal artists, and his fresh outlook on producing "Empire".
"[Erik's] going to use bigger production, and I like that, but he's not going to approach it like a CANNIBAL CORPSE record because the vibe is different, and sometimes that dynamic works," says Cricien. "He's a guy that's used to working with different things but he knows how we want our stuff approached. Erik wants to make a statement with doing a MADBALL record because he's so into the death metal background.
"I'm really psyched about it, really excited.
"If [Erik] was totally oblivious to who we were and what hardcore music was, I'd be skeptical. But that's not the case at all. He's more diverse than his resume shows, at least from speaking with him personally. He's a solid engineer and he has the ear."
Regarding the album's title, Cricien states, "'Empire' will play off of the name. MADBALL has come a long way from being street kids to becoming very established in our genre, and even beyond the music. We're finally at a point in our life where we're taking control of our things, whereas before we didn't have control of some things or didn't choose to have control. We have the feeling that we've built a little empire for ourselves with our band, brand, and different endeavors." He continued, "We get this reference that we're kings of New York."
"There are plenty of awesome bands that have come out of the city. AGNOSTIC FRONT are the godfathers of New York hardcore, SICK OF IT ALL are one of the undisputed champs of the scene... we were always known as more of the bad guys, but now people are calling us the kings. It's not a title we gave ourselves and it's not that we call ourselves that, but it's just a term of endearment and respect that people use and it plays into the name 'Empire'.
According to Cricien, fans of MADBALL should expect the sound that they have always loved, but some evolution as well. "There's a certain sound that we're known for, and as much as we want to evolve with the times, we also have to keep in mind that there's a certain standard and integrity with MADBALL, and we have to preserve that," he says. "Real-deal hardcore kids totally appreciate that. That said, the foundation always has to be a certain sound, but we always bring new elements into our sound. There has to be some evolution. It might appeal to people outside of the hardcore realm, but in the end, it's going to be a MADBALL record."
Since forming in 1988, MADBALL has been responsible for some of the most important releases in the hardcore genre, from the seminal "Ball of Destruction" EP (1989) to the landmark albums "Set It Off" (1994), "Demonstrating My Style" (1996), "Look My Way" (1998), "Hold it Down" (2000), "Legacy" (2005), and their latest release, "Infiltrate the System" (2007).
Source: Roadrunner
Ruined Families
Ruined Families is one of Greece’s best upcoming hardcore / punk acts. They combine their Cursed influences with a lot of Integrity / Rise & Fall parts and some 90s emo stitches. ‘Four wall freedom’, their first LP, is about to be released in mid-July. I had an, all-around, interesting conversation with T.Z., Ruined Families’ vocalist and lyricist. Enjoy.
Ruined Families is one of Greece’s best upcoming hardcore / punk acts. They combine their Cursed influences with a lot of Integrity / Rise & Fall parts and some 90s emo stitches. ‘Four wall freedom’, their first LP, is about to be released in mid-July. I had an, all-around, interesting conversation with T.Z., Ruined Families’ vocalist and lyricist. Enjoy.Hey guys! Wanna introduce your band to Hardboiled readers?
We are Ruined Families, an aggressive musical collective from Athens, Greece.
Are your families ruined or something? Why did you choose such a name and what’s the meaning behind it?
As a matter of fact, none of our families is ruined. Ruined Families is a name we came up with that we believe it reflects the band's sound and aesthetic to the world that surround us. It's a reaction to the society, the misery and the happiness, the security that is offered for free to some and taken violently from others.
You are about to release your first full length, called ‘Four Wall Freedom’, as far as I know. Give us all the useful information for it please.
Four Wall Freedom is our first music endeavor. It's the first 8 songs we wrote as a band. It's a record written in winter. The title itself is a paradox. Privacy is really important and sometimes what we do in four walls might never be achieved in huge spaces in modern cities. Four Wall Freedom is the secrecy, privacy, actions, words and worlds held inside four walls that each one of us creates.
Musicwise, I dare to say that Cursed are a big influence for you. Which artists (not just musicians) do you admire and why?
Without a doubt, i could say that Cursed is a huge influence for all of us as a band, a purely amazing band. If you asked this question to each one of us, you would receive 5 different answers. All I could say is that we're influenced by good music, but, as well by ideals and aesthetics of bands and artists.
Here are some names:
Nirvana, Francis Bacon, Celtic Frost, Interpol, Paul Thek, Guy Debord, Planes Mistaken For Stars, Jawbreaker, Jim Carroll, Orchid, Modern Life Is War, Jim Carroll, Jack Kerouac, Coen Brothers, Integrity, Woody Allen, The Smiths, Kiki Dimoula, Ryan Eggleston, Danzig, Friedrich Nietzsche, Dadaism, Catharsis, Charlie Kaufman, Sonic Youth, Poison Idea, Louis Althusser, Jacques Lacan, Lightning Bolt, Hannah Arendt, Walter Benjamin, Infest, Socialisme Ou Barbarie, Darkthrone, Benedict Spinoza, American Nightmare, Cat Power, Trial, Pyotr Kropotkin, Unbroken, Rosa Luxemburg, The Situationist International, Black Flag.
There’s a philosophical / poetic approach in your lyrics. What issues do you cover and what feelings do you wanna arouse to your listeners?
As a lyricist, I try to do an observation in the world. Paradoxes, the study of the obvious, the uncommon familiar, privacy, losing faith in man, love and god. The world is full of things we see, but, don't pay attention to; it's full of ideals, situations, looks, silences that can't be captured. What I try to do is to reproduce these moments with cheap grace.
Do you think that today’s hardcore scene is way too safe & predictable? What’s your opinion about all those overhyped bands and the non-ending clichés surrounding our movement?
People divide themselves, categorize and watch selectively. In our selective vision, we set microcosms that are mostly often bigger than the rest of the world to us. There are always right and false leaders, but, I believe that this only affects the masses. There are always masses even in subcultures, minorities and movements.
And after all… is hardcore / punk a movement? Or is it just another outlet for 18years old kids to unleash their frustration & energy and then throw up their ideals and follow the ‘tie & suit’ way?
Hardcore/punk is like a cave. A cave can provide you a shelter, some place to sleep and some place to rest. A cave also may be wet, cold, may be dark or may have wild animals willing to eat you.
If you want to enter the cave, you might not know what you will face, but, it's always an unpredictable place to explore, rest or breed -an interesting place- but, it always contains the element of danger and uncertainty.
What matters is how you get out of the cave, if you manage to do so.
The financial crisis in Greece is almost at its peak. Why do you think that this happened? And what’s the solution you propose?
The situation in Greece is really sad for the citizens. Unfortunately, we are all to blame, everyone in a different level of course. Politicians have taught the people how to act, then people act like the politicians themselves, but, in their own smaller worlds. It's a really difficult situation and it will get even more difficult. People need to get together and organize.
By the way, what’s your opinion about the Greek hardcore / punk scene?
Hardcore and Punk in Greece has some really good bands and people trying for the scene. Everyone who gives a slight inch for this scene deserves credit. Of course there are people bringing this back with attitudes, but, as a matter of fact everyone that helps, loves or hates in any way is always doing something.
Even if you are a brand new band, you will tour Europe next month. You are playing in Fluff fest, as well. Which countries are you going to visit and what do you achieve with this tour?
We are siked to do this tour. It's a first time experience for us and we're playing shows with some great bands, as well as Fluff Fest. This would never be possible without the help of some amazing friends. What we really want is have a good time and meet new people and places.
Thank you. Any last words or closing comments?
Be humble, be conscious, educate yourself, talk when you have something to say, say thank you.
Thank you.
For more info:
www.myspace.com/ruinedfamilies
www.ruinedfamilies.blogspot.com
The interview was conducted by: Apostolis - World’s Appreciated Kitsch
Photography: danai | icon – www.pictureperfectsmiles.blogspot.com
Bully - Split
Blood In Blood Out - You Keep On Praying
Harm’s Way - No Gods, No Masters
Whoever said hardcore can’t be dangerous no more obviously hasn’t heard No Gods, No Masters by Harm’s Way. There are no cheap tricks here. The band gets down to the business straight from the start and does not let up right to the end. This EP is all about primitive, sinister, cold and raw hardcore spiced up with thrash influences done in the right way. Everything is presented with such force that your respect is taken for granted.
Some of the names that pop to my mind when listening to this are Integrity, Poison Idea, Discharge and Napalm Death, but it’s really hard to pin down what’s going on here. Musically, they can’t be touched. Their style is pretty much straight forward and they are taking no prisoners. Most of the guitar work is very catchy and the drumming is on point and marks up the music’s rhythm to perfection. The vocals are dark and vicious. This guy’s hateful and deep voice is capable of raising the hair on the back of your neck. I like the obscure sound of this and the dirty and cold production is fitting the music perfectly. Grim hardcore straight from the mouth of hell mingled with mid to fast passages and enough diversity to keep you interested all the way. I fail to find anything to dislike here. These dudes must rip on stage!Author: Dloogi
Label:Closed Casket Activities
Year: 2010
Check out the band at their Myspace
Agnostic Front, Mother Of Mercy and New Lows tour
September 30th Peekskill, NY – Popeyes Pub
October 01st Albany, NY – Bogies
October 02nd Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock Cafe
October 03rd Cleveland, OH – Now That’s Class
October 04th Lansing, MI – Macs
October 05th Toledo, OH – Frankie’s Inner City
October 06th Milwaukee, WI – Mad Planet
October 08th Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club
October 09th Des Moines, IA – House Of Bricks
October 10th Omaha, NE – Sokol Underground
October 13th St. Albans, WV – The Brickhouse
October 14th Washington, DC – DC9
October 15th Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar
October 16th New York, NY – Santos Party House
October 01st Albany, NY – Bogies
October 02nd Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock Cafe
October 03rd Cleveland, OH – Now That’s Class
October 04th Lansing, MI – Macs
October 05th Toledo, OH – Frankie’s Inner City
October 06th Milwaukee, WI – Mad Planet
October 08th Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club
October 09th Des Moines, IA – House Of Bricks
October 10th Omaha, NE – Sokol Underground
October 13th St. Albans, WV – The Brickhouse
October 14th Washington, DC – DC9
October 15th Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar
October 16th New York, NY – Santos Party House
New album from Terror to drop September 14th
September 14th is a scheduled date for North American release of “Keepers Of The Faith“, new Terror album. The album will see the light of day through Century Media. Here's an official update from the band´s vocalist Scott Vogel:
“This is the record we put everything we have into, from the music to the lyrics, the layout to the title and to the direct hand to hand street marketing approach, we are putting it all on the line. We took all the rules of what’s going on in the industry today and washed them from our minds. We wanted to capture those early days of hardcore. This is the record we were destined to make. This is TERROR at its best and I’m so excited to get this out and start touring surrounding its energy and passion.”
“This is the record we put everything we have into, from the music to the lyrics, the layout to the title and to the direct hand to hand street marketing approach, we are putting it all on the line. We took all the rules of what’s going on in the industry today and washed them from our minds. We wanted to capture those early days of hardcore. This is the record we were destined to make. This is TERROR at its best and I’m so excited to get this out and start touring surrounding its energy and passion.”
