Human Animal is a new band from Erie, PA started by couple of dudes who cut their teeth in some of the most awesome classic bands from that area (too many names too mention, read the interview!). But it’s not about bringing back the past, Human Animal definitely can stand their ground. When band’s debut ep dropped last year I knew they still got it. It packs so much heaviness that you can't ignore it, but there’s also a lot of finesse to these songs. Some nice metallic vibes makes you think about the 90’, but everything is sharp, fresh and up to date. Check out the interview to learn some cool stuff about the band, but also some insights into the history and current state of Erie scene.
Human Animal Interview
Human Animal is a new band from Erie, PA started by couple of dudes who cut their teeth in some of the most awesome classic bands from that area (too many names too mention, read the interview!). But it’s not about bringing back the past, Human Animal definitely can stand their ground. When band’s debut ep dropped last year I knew they still got it. It packs so much heaviness that you can't ignore it, but there’s also a lot of finesse to these songs. Some nice metallic vibes makes you think about the 90’, but everything is sharp, fresh and up to date. Check out the interview to learn some cool stuff about the band, but also some insights into the history and current state of Erie scene.Video: Human Animal - Swine Flu
Human Animal have dropped this nice vid for Swine Flu track off of their massive debut ep, Dark Days. You can order the 7" from Holy Mountain Printing.
Download: Mastiff - Trap City
Somehow I missed this demo when it came out in December last year and just came across the band recently. Trap City is supposedly the first release from this Cali band and it brings six tracks of heavy and tough hardcore. What struck me most about this demo is the fact that Mastiff sounds really sharp and on point all the time, and there’s a lot of cocky attitude in the music which is always good. The sound quality is great, all the songs are awesome and I am sure most of you will enjoy this demo as much as I do. Download it!
RoughneckMedia: Look my Way Album Release Show
Look My Way have just dropped new album entitled Mentality and celebrated this with album release show in Duisburgm Germany last Saturday! My people from Roughneck Media have visited the show to document this epic event and of course filmed all the bands playing there: World Eater, The Platoon, The Ice, Surge of Fury and Look My Way! The first vids are already online - featuring World Eater, The Platoon and The Ice. The rest will follow in the upcoming days, so make sure you subscribe to their Youtube channel! World Eater gave a solid performance, I don't know why everyone is hiding in the back of the venue?
Review: Strength Approach - Roma Hardcore State of Mind
Strength Approach seems to be one of the longest running bands from Italy, I even remember that one of their tracks was featured on the classic Call For Unity compilations by Back Ta Basics. It’s good to see them still going strong! The band makes absolutely no effort to hide their influences and the whole thing speaks of NYHC sound, bringing to mind classic albums we all grew up on. While their early releases were more youth crew oriented, in recent years their style progressed towards harder sound. It combines the rawness of Agnostic Front with energy of Sick Of It All, but they put their own spin on everything so it’s cool and the tracks don’t feel forced.
Black Rebels Recs drops debut ep by Death Camp
Black Rebel Records has released Teenage Nightmare EP by Death Camp. As the label descibes it, "The band plays heavy, almost metallic H/C, with their influences ranging equally from stuff like Sheer Terror & Warzone as well as The Replacements, Suede & Sisters of Mercy." I can only add that the ep rips and everyone who can should get it! You can listen to the whole EP for free here.
Download: Cold Reality - Demo 2013
Mad thanks to Straight On View for putting me onto this band. Cold Reality hails from Hungary but they sound like they could be straight from Texas or Pennsylvania. The demo delivers mean and tough hardcore with strong vocals spitting about fucked up things in this world - backstabbers, apathy, self-rightous pricks and so on. The recording quality is raw as fuck, but if you can get pass that there's definitely talent to be found. Download it!
DYW Records to drop Mark My Words' Indicators album on vinyl
Here's are the words from my people from DYW Records: We're stoked to finally have a release date for the European vinyl release of the Mark My Words "Indicators" LP. Originally only released on CD in Australia later last year on Skull & Bones Records, we're proud to release this great piece of hardcore here in Europe and on wax! For those of you not familiar with the Central Coast quintet, since their first EP in 2009, these guys have been delivering some heavy hardcore to the masses, reminiscent of legendary Madball and Terror with the more modern touch of bands like The Ghost Inside. The LP will feature a brand new artwork and will drop just in time for the band's European tour supporting Strength Approach. Listen to a couple of their songs in the player on our website, start moshing and expect some news about pre-orders at some point during the summer! Mark My Words and Strength Approach will be touring Europe from September 20th to October 6th. The show is managed by Stronger Bookings, so make sure you get in touch with them if you want to book a show in your hometown and e-mail them at: strongerbookings [at] gmail.com.
Video: Angel Dust - Slam
Short, but cool video from Angel Dust, a new band with members from Trapped Under Ice, Mindset and couple more Baltimore bands.
Horror: Night Of The Living Punks
Small town punk rockers THE BRAIN DEADS have their first out of town gig. But there are a few problems: The venue is deserted, the promoter is a creep, their bass player has gone missing, and the only kids in the audience appear to be bloodthirsty monsters from hell. It's gonna take a lot more than a few power chords and teenage angst to survive this night.
Night of the Punks is low-budget 80′s slasher worship with a style bringing to mind Troma classics or Night Of the Living Dead flicks. The movie was directed by Dan Riesser and got everything you'd want from this type of movie. The right amount of gore and bad humor makes it actually fun to watch.
