Alcatraz to drop full length on Demons Run Amok Records!
Alcatraz are back with their first Full Length! After releasing one MCD and a split 7” with Berlins very own Final Prayer, “Smile Now, Cry Later” will hit the stores 18.11.2011. Having an South America Tour and a short Europoean Tour with First Blood under their belts, “Smile Now, Cry Later” will be the next step on the Alcatrazs way to Olympus! Influenced by the likes of Death Threat, Ringworm, Integrity, Hoods and Buried Alive! “Fast, loud, aggressive, just the way we like it!” Pure and raw Hardcore without an placed attitude – but with passion and anger! Alcatraz featuring current and ex members of First Blood, Embrace The End, Execution Style, Allegiance, In Memoriam, Set Your Goals, and Breaker Breaker."The CD/LP contains also their long sold out Demotape!
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Nails and Skin Like Iron to release split 7"
Bringing two energetic but diversified contemporary hardcore acts together in one pure and primal slab of wax, Nails and Skin Like Iron will collaboratively self-release a split 7” EP this January. San Francisco’s Skin Like Iron have already become a well-known entity in modern hardcore with nearly ten releases on such admirable dissident hardcore labels as Six Feet Under and React Records. The split leads off with two tracks of their melodic, yet abrasive hardcore, boasting an ambitious and emotive energy that many similar contemporary acts lack in severely.The B-side of this crushing joint venture is owned by NAILS, hailing from Oxnard, California (the same town as the legendary Dr. Know), and undoubtedly one of the most devastating acts within the present expanses of hardcore. As on their Southern Lord debut LP Unsilent Death NAILS get in, kill, and get out, just as fans expect on these two tracks, which are in fact a preview of what is to be expected of their upcoming full-length, now being constructed for release via Southern Lord in the first half of 2012.
This one-time pressing of 1000 copies will be split between a publicly available reserve of 900 copies on black wax and 100 copies on blue, available from the bands only. The artwork was handled by SKIN LIKE IRON’s Alex Capasso who has handled the art duties for previous releases for the band.
Stay tuned for preorder info, an exclusive stream of the release and more in the weeks ahead.
SKIN LIKE IRON & NAILS Split 7” Track Listing:
* 1. Skin Like Iron “Disappear”
* 2. Skin Like Iron “The Parade”
* 3. Nails “Annihilation”
* 4. Nails “Cry Wolf”
End Begins - One Step Forward, A Lifetime Back
For years Full House records has been responsible for putting out some of the finest hardcore from Finland. Let’s just mention records from bands like Bolt, Ratface, Cutdown or Down My Throat which all bring some real heavy hitting rhythms. The sounds of End Begins fits pretty well alongside those bands. While the main focus seems to be on keeping it heavy, the songs are varied enough to offer some groove and catchy hooks. It’s hard not to be repetitive playing this type of stuff and band’s influences are clear for all to see, but the album has managed to keep my attention from start to finish. First of all, although this is their first album, the band has been around for couple of years now and you can sense they got time to learn how to use their gear. The song are pretty complex, but thankfully not too sophisticated and there’s no overload of technical wankery. If I had to draw any comparisons, I would say late Madball, some Hatebreed, maybe some Merauder influences also thrown in for a good measure. Basically, you get the idea. The first track kicks things off with tough as nails riffs and pounding drums which basically establish the mood for the rest of the songs. Thematically, they are not breaking any new grounds, but it’s still some verses to bench press or hit heavy bag to. Plus, I give them mad props for boxing themed artwork!Review by Dloogi
Label: Full House Records
Year: 2011
Band's website
Bottomfeeder demo 7-inch out in November on World vs Cometh
World vs Cometh are taking pre-orders for Bottomfeeder demo on 7-inch format. Here's what to be expected from this release: "They wield the same devastating hammer as bands like Ringworm, All Out War and Palehorse." The band hails from Newark, Delaware, and includes current or former members of Dead & Buried, My Turn To Win, Antikythera and Set Ablaze.
New Copykill album is finally available at Dead Serious Records
Copykill's New World Error is out now on Germany-based Dead Serious Records. According to Dead Serious: "With a new amazing album a new brutal singer and his powerfull familiar manner Copykill is ready to destroy. With great releases and being constantly on the road with numerous heavyweights of hardcore, Copykill has definitely set their seeds to archive once more what German hardcore is all about." Just to remind you, the effort was recorded, mixed and mastered by Alexander Dietz (Heaven Shall Burn) at Chemical Burn – Audio Solutions in Germany and features nine new songs and one re-recorded song. It is the first album to be recorded with their new vocalist on the mic, Sascha Kargoscha, after long-time bandmate Chris Mattheis left the band earlier this year. Before leaving, Chris contributed one last guest appearence to the new album. Additionally, a guitar solo has been layed down by Mille Petrozza, known singer/guitarist of Germany’s thrashmetal legend, Kreator.
Pale Creation’s Twilight Haunt reissue on A389 Recordings
A389 Recordings set to reissue Pale Creation - Twilight Haunt LP. Eccentric Cleveland artists Pale Creation will be re-releasing their classic, long out of print Twilight Haunt album for the first time on vinyl via A389 Recordings. Originally released in 2000 as a CD on East Coast Empire Records, Twilight Haunt is heralded by fans and peers, as an underrated classic of the metallic hardcore genre, extending it’s influence far and wide. When asked about thee group, Integrity frontman Dwid Hellion put it simply: ‘I accept their gift of art’.Over the years, Pale Creation kept busy with various EPs including their 2009 comeback EP Wake Of Temptation, which garnered favorable reviews among the press and fans. The group is currently in preperation for its first new full length album since the original release of Twilight Haunt.
PALE CREATION’s Twilight Haunt will be released November 28th as a limited edition LP with never before seen lyrics and photos. The album will also be available digitally through the retailer of your choice.
- I picked this up from eMusic years ago on a whim and wasn’t disappointed. “Metallic hardcore” from a time when you could actually detect hardcore influences in their music…
New merch from Pay No Respect
Pay No Respect got some new merch in their webstore. The Damage Is Done t-shirt is available on blue Gildan soft style with white and red ink print. There are small, large and XXL sizes left.
New Blood: Out Of Time
Out Of Time is new and upcoming hardcore band out of St. Louis with some tough as nails sound and sharp attitude to match. Not many Missouri bands are getting attention here in Europe but this one is definitely worth checking out. They've got demo tape already out and there are plans for releasing it on vinyl as well. Not to mention the upcoming split on 6131 Records. Brennen, band's singer, explains how the band got together, what they're up to and shed shed some light on band's future plans.
Out Of Time is new and upcoming hardcore band out of St. Louis with some tough as nails sound and sharp attitude to match. Not many Missouri bands are getting attention here in Europe but this one is definitely worth checking out. They've got demo tape already out and there are plans for releasing it on vinyl as well. Not to mention the upcoming split on 6131 Records. Brennen, band's singer, explains how the band got together, what they're up to and shed shed some light on band's future plansCan you tell us something about the band? Who is who in the band and how did you got together to form Out Of Time?
My name is Brennen and I sing in Out Of Time. Out of Time started practicing at the beginning of 2011. Jake Lindsay (Bass) and myself got in touch with our friends Travis Downey (Guitar), Kyle Caldwell (Guitar), and Ross Gordon (Drums) in St. Louis. They had been working on a new band and wanted us to be a part of it. So Jake and I drove made the drive from Champaign, IL to St Louis, MO. We put out a demo in June and did an east coast stint this past summer.
What has the response to your demo been so far? How is the tape selling? I have heard there are plans to press your demo in seven inch format. What’s up with that?
Honestly, way more awesome than i ever expected. The tape is on it's second pressing as of right now. We put out a few copies for our east coast dates on our own. Once they sold out, Born Ill from California then put out 100 tapes for us. Lost Time Records from Michigan will be pressing a mastered version of our demo on 7" in time for our January dates out west.
And can you tell us about the upcoming split? Who are the other bands involved and what label is to release it? Music-wise, how different are the songs on the split from your demo?
We are putting out a 3-way split 7" with our good friends in FOCUSEDXMINDS and ANOTHER MISTAKE. It will be released by 6131 Records in Spring, and we couldn't be more excited about it. As far as new songs go, the new jams are the best we've written yet. We're definitely starting to come into our own with these new tracks, and I'm very excited to let everyone hear.
You seem to be real hard working band, with all release plans and number of shows you do. What is your main source of motivation? And what are some of the toughest challenges you face running a hardcore band?
Honestly, the thing that keeps this band going is our mutual love for hardcore and touring. Hardcore is one of the few things in my life that makes sense to me. I remember going to shows when i was younger and seeing some of my first hardcore shows. I remember thinking "maybe someday my band will be someone's first experience of hardcore". Hardcore has given me a place to call home and has allowed me to do more with my life than i ever thought imaginable at age 19. The least we can do is try and leave our mark on it.
What are the records or bands that made the biggest impression on you in 2011?
I'm probably the worst person to ask this question to, seeing as I'm not always the most up to date on newer releases. New Naysayer, Rotting Out, and Dead End Path full lengths were all awesome for sure. 2012 has me really excited for new releases. Bent Life are doing a 7" on 6131 that I cannot wait for. Renegades is also putting out a new 7" on Lost Time. That band and that label both are extremely underrated.
Do you guys listen to any bands from Europe?
I always have and always will love Justice. Forever bummed I never got to see them. Wardogs had one of the coolest demos I've heard in a while. Sucks they called it quits. Lost Time is putting out a Bang Bros demo on cassette. That band is awesome. Our good friends in Expire just had a stint over in Europe too. Shout outs to those guys.
Ok, thanks a lot for doing it. If you want to share any future plans or any final thoughts before we wrap up, now is your chance.
Check us out on our Midwest Weekend with Another Mistake or our West Coast tour this January! Midwest on Top!
