Hardcore press review

Here's a short recap of stuff that deserve your attention: Check out Integrity live in Holland 1995 videos that were posted on Grace Of The Unholy blog. Don't miss an interview with Tony Rettman, author of the upcoming book "Why Be Something That You Are Not!" about Detroit hardcore scene that DFPS posted. A Riot Of My Own got nice Right Idea interview. Brainwrecked is an awesome blog with a lot of info about 90' hardcore scene, like Inhuman, Clubber Lang, Cold As Life and much more! The official diary of the in-progress Rob Lind ("White Trash Rob" of Blood for Blood, Ramallah, Sinners & Saints) can be found here. AsIce brind us a nice review of this year's Black'N'Blue Bowl. On the non-musical side of things, Opium website got interesting interview with Vincenzo Natali, director of “Splice”. Horror Porn: Can We Take It Seriously? Horror-movies.ca got the answer.

Rap appreciation post

Life is not only about hardcore so here's a short collection of rap videos you're not gonna see on MTV anymore. From old to new, from Nine to Jada, this is for the kids who can appreciate a good beat and skilled rhyming. And if you enjoy Freddie Gibbs track that was posted here, make sure you pop his new album, Str8 Killa No Filla! Anyway, enjoy!

Jadakiss - Who's Real ft. Swizz Beatz, OJ Da Juiceman



Nine Feat. ARL Da X'rsis - Ova Confident (Remix)



Tucka Da Huntaman - Watch Your Back



Freddie Gibbs - The Ghetto

New EP from Earn Your Scars will be out this year

The new Earn Your Scars EP is titled "Play Your Cards" and it will most likely be released in October. What you can expect is same old hardhitting style with lyrics about friendship, betrayal and loss of people close to you. Earn Your Scars represents Kolding and Fredericia in Jutland, Denmark and as a part of the FAF-crew.

Hatred

Hatred as a band is a relatively new name in the Quebec hardcore landscape, but the guys behind it have been active in the scene for years playing in various bands, promoting shows and doing other stuff to keep this shit alive. They've recently released a debut EP entitled 2010 filled with dope grooves and neck breaking breakdowns so it's good reason to find out what's their all about.

Name: Gates Pompizzi, Bass player of Hatred.

Location: We are from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Active since: 2009.

How do you define your overall style?
Heavy, Catchy, Hard.

What’s your goal with this band?
To tour, and see the corners of the world we haven't already seen in other bands.

What do you have recorded so far?
We have recorded a 4 songs EP entitled "2010" with works for a full length in early 2011.

For all the kids out there who may not have heard of you, could you give us a short introduction?
We are 'Hatred' from Canada, and if you haven't heard of us, just listen and you'll make your decision, We are 4 dudes out to have a good time and play some heavy, catchy shit. www.myspace.com/hatred514 or just download our EP for free online @ http://www.mediafire.com/?q2nmmfoz3jm

What are some of the moments that stand out to you when thinking back about the band’s history so far?
We joke and laugh about all the shows we've played together in other bands, cause this band is pretty new, but funny shit thats happened to us on tours, and people that just make us laugh by being alive.

You guys just dropped 4 track EP called "2010" recently. Could you tell us something about and what’s been the response so far?
The response has been awesome, kids love the songs, we are having a lot of fun stepping on stage for people that love our music and just sweatin it out. As long as kids are partying, hanging out and digging our stuff, we don't plan on stopping.

If you had to compare your musical style to any other band, what would it be?
Well the obvious would be First Blood, Reign Supreme, Hatebreed, Terror and there are a couple more that I've been told we sound like. But so far no bad ones, so I'm cool with that! hahaha

For anyone who has never been to your hometown, Montreal, can you describe it for us and how the hardcore scene is there?
It's not so bad, we like it, only I really live in Montreal, Justin is from right outside the city, Slim is from the native reserve, and Ben is from Granby, QC, but as per Montreal, the scene is really on and off, but most of it is bullshit politics for the most part.

Gigs are the essence of hardcore. What can people expect at your live show?
A lot of bouncing, mosh and sing alongs.

What would you consider the best album of all time?
Oh man, there are a lot, But I won't comment, cause I listen to more rap/hip hop then hardcore most times, but I have a lot of personal favorites.

Anything you would like to add? Future plans? If you wanna talk shit, here’s your chance!
Yeah just shout outs to everyone who listens to our band, supports us and downloaded our album and passed the link on, Shout outs to my brothers in Liferuiner, TooPureToDie (RIP), FTFD, Ghost Inside, WLFPK Crew, all the MTLxHC local bands we are down with, TNS, www.headrushbrand.com, and dont forget to add us on facebook, myspace or whatever and download our EP and pass it on. We want to be in your city ASAP!

Check out band's Myspace

Domination - Reborn

Hailing from San Francisco bay area, Domination brings a deadly mixture of hardcore and metal. This one is called Reborn and is taken from the upcoming EP!

Cold Blooded - Ten Years

Cold Blooded from Portugal has been around since 2009 and if you like hardcore that's heavy and on point, give it a listen!

Nasty - Just Kind

Feet First - Heaven Home Hell

To be honest, I didn’t pay much attention to their previous album but I remember it being heavy and harsh with pretty much straightforward approach. Now, three years later, we get ‘Heaven Home Hell’ and while it obviously follows the same script, you gotta give them a credit for working hard to make their music more dope and vibrant.

The tone of the album is intense and heavy hardcore, always from an attack position. Dual vocals work pretty well for them and backed by skilled musicianship, it makes this CD pretty enjoyable. Musically, it is well sequenced and while the music doesn’t necessarily switch too much, the emotions and dedication they put into these songs make it a good ride throughout. Feet First has managed to stay relevant by not chasing trends. Compared to their previous album, they didn't change the recipe that much: you can still expect tons of hardass beats good for kick-boxing. This is a type of band that can incorporate metal into their music and still manage to maintain a hardcore attitude. With songs like Your Churches Still Burning or Widerstand Feet First comes out swinging with powerful hooks and neck breaking mosh parts, but they also got a knack for more old school flavored songs like Beast From The East. Is Heaven Home Hell by any means a classic album? No, but it is dope and heavy and is going to be a good piece for your collection if you like when hardcore makes you wanna break your bench press record or just punch some Nazi in the eye. Approved!

Review by Dloogi
Label: Demons Run Amok
Year: 2010
Band's website

New Lionheart album out this November

Lionheart is prepping to embark on "The Built On Struggle Tour" to promote the new full length album coming out this November on Mediaskare Records. Lionheart with be joined by Donnybrook, Call to Preserve, and Stand United for a U.S. trek beginning on September 3rd and ending on October 11th. Band's new record "Built On Struggle" is by far the bands most innovating release to date. It also features guest spots by Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis), Lord Ezec AKA Danny Diablo (Icepick/Skarhead), Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through), Bruce LePage (orignal singer of 100 Demons), and a guest guitar solo by Dave Nassie (ex-Suicidal Tendencies).

Panic Records welcomes Casting Curses to the family

Established in 2007, Casting Curses initially set out to spread their brand of heavy meets melodic Upstate New York Hardcore while attending school together. Casting Curses new EP, Cold All Over Again is the culmination of years of progress made possible by years of friendship. Bringing various elements to the table, Cold All Over Again displays uniquely crafted songwriting that brings to mind 90's hardcore bands like Burn and 108. Expect Preorders to launch soon so pay Panic Records website a visit from time to time. Visit the Casting Curses Myspace to hear the first track from Cold All Over Again entitled American Ignorance.