Evil Ways from Los Angeles, Cali delivers pure mayhem with their debut s/t release. Straight up crossover music which takes cues from the best in hardcore and thrash, it delivers the vitality of core and menace of metal. The vocals are forceful and music is dlivered with enough power to bend a steel bar in a second. I like the fact that they pay respect to the classics, but keep their sound up to date and fresh. Definitely one of those bands everyone into proper hardcore should check out! Download it!
New York hardcore has an undeniable past, present and future within the ranks of all of the members of The Last Stand. The Brooklyn-based band features Mike Scondotto of the long-running Inhuman on vocals, along with Dion De Nardo on bass, Stephen Della Croce on guitar and Jimmy McCormack on drums, all members of the band Shutdown, who spent most of their recording career on Victory Records.
If you're one of those poor suckers like me who missed this one - classic NYHC band Setback has released their third full length album, Step Up Your Game. 13 tracks of crunchy 90s New York city style played by one of the few real OGs in the game. The band has been around since 1991 and been always loyal to this style, dropping two albums full of street smart, no bullshit hardcore. Haven't heard this new one yet, but I can bet it's pure dopeness. Must have for NYHC freaks.
Reaper Records has posted couple of pre-orders packages for upcoming Malfunction release in label's webstore. Buffalo Style Hardcore! Click here to listen to band's music. Personally, I think it's gonna be another killer release by Reaper, but judge it by yourself!
Merauder posted very rough version of ne song, 'Why?'. "Recorded on a laptop with vocals through headphones. Don't be too fuckin critical." Still, it might give you some idea how the upcoming album gonna sound like. Listen to it here or below.
Slapshot posted new single, Rejected. Check it out here or below. The band will play couple of shows in Germany later this year so if you got a chance to be there, don't miss that!
From old school to new, this edition of HB Radio has some classic heavy-hitters like Stout, Krutch or Lowlife, but also some newer tracks from Ruckus, War Hound, Provider or seriously bone-crushing joint by Bottomfeeder. Also check out bands repping Eastern Europe like Power Play, Desperate Times, Last Dayz or Death Row - you will be surprised how good this music is! Playlist after the jump or open it in a pop-up window.
Losin’ It (Florida straight edge) have released a brand new song off of the upcoming No Apology LP. The release is due for release on January 1st, 2013 via Life To Live Records . Check out ‘Bitter Taste’ here.
Indication is a new Polish band which take influences from albums like System Overload, Hell On Earth or Forever War to create some punishing and creepy tunes. The band has posted premiere track from the upcoming demo.
