California based No Reprieve are in currently working hard to get their debut EP out. The band has been around for 3 years now and they're still unsigned. As Erick, their guitarist, told us: "at this point and time we arent sure if thats a bad thing or not. Very mixed feelings about labels seeing as how we come from DIY roots." Commenting on the upcoming release, he added: "This new E.P is the center stone of everything this band has worked hard for. It not only shows the hardcore world that we are ready to contend amoung the heavy weights and not just be the backyard hardcore heroes that everyone has come to know and love. But it also introduces our new darker tone. We wanted to keep the same aggression in our music but add a creepier, sinister sound to it all. The songs all give out a similar message. The realization of ones self regret, inner tourment, and complete self destruction. With lyrics like "My once beating heart turned dead cold. bargained my soul for some silver and gold. take a look in the mirror, and regret what I see. Anger, hatred, and lust. Become the better part of me." This E.P is meant to bring out the demons in everyone. And it allows them to embrace them and use them to their own advantage. Don't get us wrong we are still a bunch of hardcore kids. But we wanted the whole Idea of this new release to be very theatrical." EP will be avaliable for sale soon on band's Myspace website.
No Reprieve to release new EP soon
California based No Reprieve are in currently working hard to get their debut EP out. The band has been around for 3 years now and they're still unsigned. As Erick, their guitarist, told us: "at this point and time we arent sure if thats a bad thing or not. Very mixed feelings about labels seeing as how we come from DIY roots." Commenting on the upcoming release, he added: "This new E.P is the center stone of everything this band has worked hard for. It not only shows the hardcore world that we are ready to contend amoung the heavy weights and not just be the backyard hardcore heroes that everyone has come to know and love. But it also introduces our new darker tone. We wanted to keep the same aggression in our music but add a creepier, sinister sound to it all. The songs all give out a similar message. The realization of ones self regret, inner tourment, and complete self destruction. With lyrics like "My once beating heart turned dead cold. bargained my soul for some silver and gold. take a look in the mirror, and regret what I see. Anger, hatred, and lust. Become the better part of me." This E.P is meant to bring out the demons in everyone. And it allows them to embrace them and use them to their own advantage. Don't get us wrong we are still a bunch of hardcore kids. But we wanted the whole Idea of this new release to be very theatrical." EP will be avaliable for sale soon on band's Myspace website.
Full Blown Chaos signed with Ironclad. New album in 2011.
Full Blown Chaos have signed with Ironclad Recordings. The band will release their new album through the label in early 2011. Ray Mazzola, vocalist: "We have reinforced our style of writing with a more prevalent sound while keeping to our roots of audible mayhem. We are a 5 piece now so we are capable of doing so much more."
Danny Diablo and Grizz Rock present Kaos 13
In 2008 the unstoppable “international hardcore superstar” Danny Diablo and the legendary rapper Grizz Rock from Ruff Ryders crew created a new music project named KAOS 13. Crossover that combines heavy guitar riffs and dark atmosphere with hardcore metrics and hip hop beats. Both frontman define the KAOS 13 project as their most varied and most successful project of recent years “With KAOS 13 we managed to create a perfect mix of all our influences from New York Hardcore to heavy metal, passing thru the hip hop. Tha KAOS 13 sound is something revolutionary!”
In the next weeks we will announce the official release date of their new album named “Street Warrirors” on Countdown records – Real Recognizes Real records. “The recording sessions of “Street Warriors” lasted more than a year” adds Danny Diablo “During this time we worked in the studio with several friends such as Ill Bill, Slaine, G-Fella, DJ Apokalypze and many others. Soon you’ll have in your hands the result of this year of work, and nobody will be disappointed!”Pending further information, visit the KAOS 13 pages on Facebook and MySpace:
www.facebook.com/kaos13dms
www.myspace.com/kaos13dms
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!
