Defiance is a new promising band from Brisbane, Australia. They have recorded just two tracks so far and here is one of them: it's called Bad Dreams and it's pretty solid.
Wolf City - Demo 2009
With grooves that go down easy, lyrics that hit hard and a lot of fresh ideas, this band should definitely leave an impression on xAFBx fans. Proving that they have several aces up their sleeves, these tracks showcase band’s talent to write songs that kick ass, simple as that.
Listening to all the demos that are coming out in the hardcore world can be painful sometimes but I still love rolling the dice on new bands in the scene and getting to know acts like Wolf City makes all this hard work pay off.
Most importantly, the band is as on-point as back in the xAFBx days. Wolf City starts off right away with a bang. Black Sheep is a track that has major moshpit potential. It’s heavy with tempos ranging from mid paced passages to some faster parts. Other notable tracks come if form of Pound For Pound, which is one of the more old school flavored songs, and The Crippler, where Wolf City displays its heavier side with mosh-filled riffs and plenty of rhythm blasts. As a whole, this demo is consistent, but they menage to keep things diversified enough so it doesn’t get boring after couple of listens.
Author: Dloogi
Year: 2009
Wolf City at Myspace
Freya to release new album "All Hail The End" on January 19
Freya will release its new album, called "All Hail The End" through Victory records on January 19, 2010.
Against The Society - Nothing You Can Prove
Against The Society are from Greece and have been around since 2007, sharing a stage with both hardcore and metal bands like Tankard, To Kill, Straight Opposition, To Kill, Septic Flesh among others. Here's 'Nothing You Can Prove' - enjoy!
Far From Passive
Here's the interview with Limburg based Far From Passive. The bad news is that before I managed to post this stuff online, the band decided to call it quits. It sucks cause it's not only me thinking they got potential and I'm pretty sure that if they only made it to record a debut full length album, that would be a bomb!
Name: Far From Passive
Location: Roermond (province of Limburg) The Netherlands
Active since: 2006
How do you define your overall style?
You know I am really getting sick of bands trying to be that one and only special band, playing something heavy but unique. All of this is a hype. All of these bands want to claim their own kindda genre.. pfff. We just play whatever we like to play rather its metal orientated hardcore or punk orientated. But I have to admit, we love to throw in a really slow and heavy beatdown. We know this is cliché thing to do, but guess what? We don’t care
What’s your goal with this band?
Our goal is to play as much as possible, everywhere we can. We want to write heavy music which we like to play and hopefully the crowd will like as well. Most important goal is to have fun and to share this feeling with everyone who’s involved in hardcore music worldwide
What do you have recorded so far?
We have got a 2006 demo which contains 2 songs we recorded at our rehearsal. This demo is recorded with a mp3 player with a recording function, haha. So don’t expect to much of the sound quality. The songs on this demo are also very weak. We recorded this after 2 or 3 rehearsals. We were all inexperienced at that time but we really wanted to go for it, so we recorded our first 2 songs, that’s it.
In 2007 we recorded a 4 song demo, this time recorded with a laptop so the sound is a bit better. The songs on this demo are better and more brutal as well, we recorded this demo with our current formation which we just founded a few weeks before the 2007 demo got recorded.
In 2008 we finally recorded a decent release, still a demo but the sound quality and the artwork of this demo was far more satisfying than previous releases. We were really proud when we released this demo.
We faced some issues regarding to mixing and mastering this demo because of some technical problems with the equipment. We didn’t expect this to happen. We promoted our demo when we started recording and in the end people had to wait a fucking long time before it was actually released. So some people got grumpy and starting laughing about us. But we didn’t care… we released it, sold it, got feedback, exposure in several countries. So in the end it all turned out for the best for us. Our 2008 demo is still for sale we have a few more left so give us a sign if you want one!!
So how did the band happened? What was the reason to start it?
The main reason was just to kill some time and hang out with some friends. Besides that we went out to go to shows pretty often and perhaps that was the spark that ignited our flame. From that day on we really felt a passion for this music and the scene. So we kept on going and going.
Could you describe your sound for people that may be unfamiliar?
We play hardcore music, in a way we like most. Sometimes you’ll get a catchy oldschool parts with rapping vocals. And in the blink of an eye you are kicking the shit out of everyone during one of our brutal violent breakdowns. Our bass player basically grew up with listening and playing the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller etc. So a funky & jazzy touch is added to our songs as well. I think that sometimes really gives an interesting touch to the hardcore we play. Because in the end… we try to play brutal and aggressive hardcore.
It seems you guys are about to drop new music some time soon. Tell us more about that release, what can we expect to hear on there? Any details about the label, release date etc?
Well to be honest there are no official plans yet, but we did start writing some new material. In a few weeks or months, nobody knows we might collect these new songs and record them. But we don’t know when and where to record them yet, and we don’t know if we are going to release it through a label… but the new songs that we are writing are fucking sick, we really gained some new energy by writing songs like these… it has been a while since we’ve felt this way about new songs.
We are trying to write more heavier and even more serious songs. So keep your eyes open for the new shit!
What’s the scene like in Limburg at the moment?
I think its dying or dead already. Sure there are shows every now and then and yes people show up at shows and have fun. But I think people are spoiled and lazy, they don’t show up that often anymore and if they do they complain about the bands that are playing and start crying that their favorite band isn’t playing or that they forgot to do their hair for the show.. what happened to the times where nobody cared about anything, got out and had fun? Seems like that time has died a long time ago. At least that’s the way how I experience the situation. Compared to the 90´s or a few years ago the situation nowadays is bad. But no matter what we will keep on going and do what we love most. Hxc.
Tell me about that; the FFP’s performance element. What people should expect when going to one of your shows?
Expect chaos, people moshing like angry monkeys, you’re ears being pulled of your head by our devastating tunes and smiles on everybody’s faces. When I am on stage I get really pissed off, not about some person or anything in general. But the music just makes my blood run through my veins faster and I try to give the crowd a taste of what I feel at that moment. When people go crazy at our show they prove to us that they share the same feeling. That is such a reward for all our effort.
How did it feel to share a stage with big bands like Madball, Sworn Enemy or Backfire?
That was a dream come true, it was unbelievable to realize that we were support for these huge bands. Being part of something that your idols also do, getting to hang out with them a bit and just see your name on the poster next to theirs… man that feels good.
What’s the craziest thing people ever done in the moshpit during one of your shows?
Not moshing at all, haha no….. uhm we once witnessed some guys acting like WWF wrestlers. They jumped each other and got crazy. That really was fun to watch and pretty crazy.
If you could change one thing in hardcore, what would that be?
nothing at all, things are how they are. I know I can’t change hardcore on my own. We need everyone to change it… until that day comes ill worry about changing what’s good for my friends, family and myself. Deep inside I hope for something to happen with the scene, people need to open their eyes and stop arguing and fighting with each other about no fucking shit at all, that really pisses me of. They should go to shows, hang out together and have fun… that’s what’s hardcore is about!!
Thanks for the interview. Anything you would like to add?
Thanks for the support, answering your questions means a lot to us. It gives us a opportunity to be heard out there… thanks! Check out www.myspace.com/farfrompassive for upcoming shows, and everything else you want to know about us. Write us on myspace rather its fan mail or hate-mail… any feedback is appreciated, thnx!!
The original Biohazard line-up is hitting the studio in January
Biohazard, in its original line up, will be entering Underground Sounds Studio (Los Angeles, CA) on January 19th to begin work on their next album. This will be the first time since 1996 that the original line up of the band will be recording together. The new album, which is still unnamed, will be released in the summer 2010. Love 'em or hate 'em, this new album got potential to became either on of the biggest comebacks or fails in history of hardcore/metal.
Three Steps Back by Killing Time will drop in February
The NYHC legend Killing Time posted up new music from the upcoming record which will drop in February 2010. The album, called "Three Steps Back", will be released by Dead City Records. The official statement from the band after the jump.
With all due apologies in differing matters of degrees, Killing Time is happy to announce that the new album “Three Steps Back” will be released on February 9th, 2010.
The album is being released by NY diehard hardcore label Dead City Records and will be exclusively distributed overseas by Coretex Records (Europe) and Jukeboxxx Records (Japan). The album will also be available on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and all other major digital download sites the same week. For more information on the hardcopy CD, go to www.deadcityrecords.com.
The album, which started off as a minor suggestion in 2008, quickly turned into an obsession for every member of the band and we are all excited that it has finally come full circle. During the time we have spent writing and recording the material, we have experienced the loss of two loving parents and have also experienced the births of two precious children. So it goes.
A record release party is being planned for Saturday, February 27th at the new Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY. Doors open at 07:00. At this time, confirmed opening acts include, Maximum Penalty and Suburban Scum. We hope to see you all there.
In the meantime, sample tracks from the album can be heard here on this site by clicking on the “New Album – Sample Tracks” link on the main navigation. We will probably be adding more as we get closer to the release date.
See you in February.
The album is being released by NY diehard hardcore label Dead City Records and will be exclusively distributed overseas by Coretex Records (Europe) and Jukeboxxx Records (Japan). The album will also be available on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and all other major digital download sites the same week. For more information on the hardcopy CD, go to www.deadcityrecords.com.
The album, which started off as a minor suggestion in 2008, quickly turned into an obsession for every member of the band and we are all excited that it has finally come full circle. During the time we have spent writing and recording the material, we have experienced the loss of two loving parents and have also experienced the births of two precious children. So it goes.
A record release party is being planned for Saturday, February 27th at the new Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY. Doors open at 07:00. At this time, confirmed opening acts include, Maximum Penalty and Suburban Scum. We hope to see you all there.
In the meantime, sample tracks from the album can be heard here on this site by clicking on the “New Album – Sample Tracks” link on the main navigation. We will probably be adding more as we get closer to the release date.
See you in February.
Human Demise - The Odditorium available at WTF Records
Keeping the Holy Terror flame alive, Human Demise has just launched another assault on this corrupted world. It's called The Odditorium and it's nothing but 12 blows of terror and war aimed straight at your chest. The release show is taking place on 17-01-2010 in Hall Of Fame, Tilburg with Kickback, Anaphylactic Shock and Fehler.
New Episode Of Crushing Bile Spitting Hardcore With Dark Metallic Twists
After the split 7" with ‘Worth The Pain’ from Finland Human Demise is back on the battlefield with this much awaited full length release.
This is far from over; Human Demise will bring you Hell on stage!!!!!
For Fans Of: Ringworm, Integrity, Pulling Teeth and Holy Terror Hardcore
After the split 7" with ‘Worth The Pain’ from Finland Human Demise is back on the battlefield with this much awaited full length release.
This is far from over; Human Demise will bring you Hell on stage!!!!!
For Fans Of: Ringworm, Integrity, Pulling Teeth and Holy Terror Hardcore
Free desktop wallpaper from Hardboiled Webzine and Gore77 Graphics
Hardboiled Webzine teamed up with one of our favorite graphic designer Gore77 to bring you this exclusive zombie themed desktop wallpaper. Enjoy! Available in multiple resolutions! Also, the interview with Gore77 should be ready pretty soon so stay tuned!
Copykill posted new song from the upcoming album
Copykill posted new track off their upcoming album Fucking Restless which will be released in January 2010 on Filled With Hate. This new shit is slick and brutal so don't be a whuss and give it a try!
