New Bun Dem Out songs can be found here. This shit is sooooo good!!!
Hard Work - Not One Step Back
Hard Work - Not One Step BackSpook 2008
It was probably one of the most anticipated albums for 2008 for me. Now that that album has finally dropped, I can safely say it was worth waiting for. Not One Step Back burst of aggression and nerve.
Hard Work has been around for a couple of years but I would say this record seems to be special for them – it’s like a new lease of life for the band. No doubt, the tracks on this one are the best they ever recorded and the production is superior to anything before it. For those who don’t know, the band plays NYHC brand of hardcore with references to bands like Madball or Breakdown among others. They stick to the proven formula but put a lot of effort into song writing and there’s a surprising amount of variety to the songs. The riffs are thick and chuggy and backed by a powerful rhythm section and strong vocals. Majority of the time the band rely on fast and mid tempos but they throw in a good breakdown now and then. Most of the material is catchy and memorable and demonstrates the bands tight musical skills. Lyrically, they maintain a good balance between personal/real life topics and some slightly socio-critical stuff. Like I said, I’ve been waiting for this shit to be out and I can say I am not disappointed at all. I can guarantee that by the time you’ve listened to it a handful of times you’ll find yourself moshing around your room like crazy! This disc is simply not to be missed if you dig bands like Death Before Dishonor, Madball or Death Threat!
Hard Work @myspace
Spook Records
Lionheart : The Will To Survive released In Europe and tour dates
On February 13th I Scream Records is releasing Lionheart's amazing record "The Will To Survive" in Europe. This European release features 6 bonus tracks and is an absolute must for the fans of Hatebreed, Terror and Unearth. Lionheart is joining Sworn Enemy & Freya on their European Tour starting January 12th.Go check out these Bay Area youngsters.
12.02. Frankfurt - Nachtleben (DE)
13.02. Bochum - Zwischenfall (DE)
14.02. Haarlem - Patronaat (NL)
15.02. Eindhoven - Dynamo (NL)
16.02. Paris - Gibus (FR)
17.02. Nantes - Le Ferrailleur (FR)
18.02. Durango - Plateruena (ES)
19.02. Lisbon - Mans Ruin (PT)
20.02. Madrid - Sala Live (ES)
21.02. Badalona - Estraperlo Club (ES)
22.02. Montpellier - Secret Place (FR)
23.02. Rillieux La Pape (Lyon) - Salle O Totem (FR)
24.02. Colmar - Le Grillen (FR)
25.02. Stuttgart - Landes Pavilion (DE)
26.02. Solothurn - Kofmehl (CH)
27.02. San Giorgio in Bosco (Pd) - La Gabbia (IT)
28.02. Pinarella di Cervia (Ra) - Rockplanet (IT)
01.03. München - Feierwerk (DE)
03.03. Rostock - Zwischenbau (DE)
04.03. Copenhagen - Loppen (DK)
05.03. Hamburg - Logo (DE)
06.03. Magdeburg - Blow Up (DE)
07.03. Colfontaine - Maximum Hardcore & Metal Fset (BE)
08.03. Sheffield - Cooperation (UK)
09.03. Leeds - Rios (UK)
10.03. Edinburgh - Studio 24 (UK)
11.03. Plymouth - White Rabbit (UK)
12.03. Middlesbrough - Crown (UK)
13.03. London - Underworld (UK)
14.03. Antwerp - Trix (BE)
15.03. Rotterdam - De Baroeg (NL)
17.03. Saarbrücken - Garage (DE)
18.03. Weinheim - Café Central (DE)
19.03. Hof/Zedtwitz - Fernverkehr (DE)
20.03. Vienna - MFF Festival @ Arena (AT)
21.03. Henndorf (bei Salzburg) - Spring Metal Festival (AT)
22.03. Prague - Chmelnice (CZ)
23.03. Ostrava - Tancima (CZ)
25.03. Berlin - SO 36 (DE)
26.03. Bydgoszcz - Estrada (PL)
27.03. Wroclaw - Firlej (PL)
28.03. Chemnitz - AJZ (DE)
29.03. Schweinfurt - Alter Stattbahnhof (DE)
Strength For A Reason this June / July for an European tour
No Heroes Bookings present As One / Filled With Hate Recording artists Strength For A Reason this June / July for an 11-day European tour. SFAR will be touring in support of their brand new release on As One / Filled With Hate Records and supporting them will be Germany's powerhouse Cheap Thrills. Add this myspace page as a friend, pass on the word to all your friends, and if your in the crosshairs for any stop on this tour, get ready for one of the best shows you'll see all year! For the complete list of dates and up to the minute info / news on this tour keep it there!
Dan Koloff
Name: Dan Koloff, Sofia , Bulgaria
We've been playing since march 2007, but our first live show was December 2008. We faced a lot of difficulties finding the right guys for the right music.
Special Move: We try to combine really slow parts with faster ones, melodic riffs with heavy ones, I think that if you listen to 'bez kapka korist' you would recognize our style and our special move,in this song we managed ot separete our style from the influence of our favourite bands.
Stuff recorded so far: We had recorded 3 songs, written in Bulgarian. We recorded them mostly in Wardrobe Records – this is our guitarist’s, Bobi, studio in his apartment in the living room! The third song has guest vocals – Simona from Let Them Die and Ivelin from Shoot 2 Kill.How did you guys get together and who is who in the band?
The band started with Billy (vox) and Itzo (guitar). We wanted to make a band that contains something special, not only simple plain beatdown or just hardcore or something. A lot of people played with us, until we found the right ones – Vladi on the drums, Bobi – also guitar and the last member that joined Dan Koloff – Dani on the bass.
What was the reason to start a band?
One day me and my friend Simona were talking about how cool it’s going to be if we sing in one band. The idea failed but I continued with Itzo and the guys and the result is Dan Koloff
Why beatdown?
Beatdown is something that we (Billy and Itzo) both like. For Bulgaria this is some kind of a new style, I mean there are 2-3 beatdown bands here and they are our own friends. I really like this music and I think this is what I want to do. We have some confrontations with our oldschool drummer but he is listening to us at least for now!
How did it happen that you got a girl doing vocals? It’s pretty unusual for a beatdown hardcore band, even thought works great for you!Billy: I was first in a band, called Santeria. We were two female vox there, but I preferred to make heavier music, I wanted to make beatdown. So I offered Itzo to start a new band (he was the new guitarist of Santeria then). So we tried to make a few rehearsals with different people, but we had no luck util one day a friend of mine told me he knows a guy that plays on the drums very well, so I called him and he agreed to try working with us. This was Vladi We had already recorded our songs with our previous drummer, Alexander, in Wardrobe records. Bobi mastered the music and liked it - that’s how we got one more guitarist. The last one was Dani – we were desperate that there are no bass players left in Sofia that we hadn’t tried, but luckily we were wrong
Is Dan Koloff, the king of wrestling, like a role model for you?
We were just jocking about the name of the band We like bands like Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, so Dan Koloff is the Bulgarian version of a hero
What are your personal faves when it comes to Bulgarian and worldwide hardcore scene?From Bulgaria we like our guys ADIM, of course our friends Redound, Melekh, Let Them Die, Shoot 2 Kill, Another Day,Bfdm, Omerta and Hidden (rip)…The bands from the worldwide scene –Shattered Realm, Embraced by Hatred, Lose None, CDC ,All Out War, Kickback, Despised Icon, Merauder,Chimaira,Madball, Sworn Enemy, Biohazard, Cold as Life.
What are the plans for the future for Dan Koloff?
For now we want to make a mini tour around Bulgaria and after that maybe record a demo, but it’s too early to say.
Dan Koloff @ myspace
The Rabble's New Album Available To Pre-Order Now
The Rabble’s new album “The Battle’s Almost Over” (due out Feb 28) is available to pre-order now. Mixed in the US by Jim Siegel (Dropkick Murphys), the album features 16 tracks of infectious soulful punk anthems plus BONUS videos and a poster.
Click here to pre-order the album at the Crusade Webstore and get FREE postage.
Storming out of their hometown of Auckland, The Rabble are exploding out of New Zealand and into the hearts of punks worldwide. Harnessing the advantages of both experience and youth, this powerful and passionate band have been a band for over seven years but they’re still only just out of their teenage years and are truly unstoppable. One listen to the gravelly vocals and infectious soulful punk anthems on their 16-track second album ‘The Battle’s Almost Over’ and you’ll be hooked.
This edition of the album is a 6 panel digi-pak including BONUS videos and a poster. Pre-order now for a Feb 28 release and get FREE postage.
Fall Of Serenity breaks up
Here's the statement from the band:"After 10 years, we have to close the chapter Fall Of Serenity. In the last weeks we thought, after almost splitting up in 2008, we could go on doing the next record - at least after a break from playing live. But something unexpected happened just this week. Our singer John will join the band Deadlock on the bass position. These circumstances, and the global warming, make it impossible to go on. So we felt that we, including John, should finally end it. We wish John good luck and thank him for everything. Also a big thanks to all our supporters and foremost to our great fans. THANK YOU! Three of us will continue with a new project, so there is a chance to see our ugly faces somewhere in the future again."
Subzero 1989 - 2009 R.I.P
One of the best hardcore bands ever, New York's own Subzero, has called it quits. Here's the statement from Lou:"What'
-Lou Di Bella
Apocalypse Now - Empires Fall
Apocalypse Now - Empires FallGSR 2008
Those familiar with Apocalypse Now style of blending hardcore and metal can rest assured knowing that not much has changed since his last album, Confrontation With God. While most of the tracks on this new one follow the same pattern, they’ve managed to take things to the next level with even more intensity and vitality packed into these songs.
This is a type of hardcore that put the chill down my spine! I’ve been their fan since the Fat Society days and I gotta say that my believe and support for this band has always paid off with every record they put out. The vocals are sick and musicianship tight as hell. The whole album is loaded with brutal riffs and punishing beats. Empires Fall contains 10 songs, most of them at a high speed tempo but lots of creative riffing and memorable hooks give it a dynamic feel. They slow down from time to time but they don’t base their music on breakdowns that much. When you listen to this stuff another thing you might notice is a superb production giving this shit fat and heavy sound. Lyrically, they moved from the tales of the apocalypse based on a Bible to more socio-politically aware., yet still dark and disturbing stuff. I like the fact that can touch different topics on one album, like one track is about religion and politics and other one is a down to earth song about hardcore movement and what it means to be a part of it. Great hardcore album, that I can not stop listening to!
Apocalypse Now @myspace
GSR Records
xHonorx
Name: xHONORxLocation: Thomasville, NC
Active since: January 2008, haha yea only been around a year
Special Move: I'm not sure what this means lol, but we right heavy in your face beatdown music for people who enjoy having fun at shows.
Stuff recorded so far: 2008 Demo/Live @ Lucky's Pub CD
Songs:
Brothers In Arms
PURE STRENGTH! Old Version
The Meaning
All For One and One For All
When Winning Means Everything
Walking Tall
Your debut EP "WHAT'S RIGHT!" is in the making. What people can expect from this stuff?This EP definitely shows a lot more maturity in our music. Still heavy hitting and in your face, but it has a soothing melodic sense to it as well.
Lyrically what kind of themes can we expect?
Straightedge, Posi, Life
Do you plan to sign to a label or keep it DIY?
Well we've talked to a couple labels, but we have done really well for ourselves thus far. Support would be nice though.
What do you feel makes a good hardcore band?
Interacting with the crowd and showing that you love what your doing.
How do you feel about hardcore today?
Hardcore music is good either way you look at it, to me it's one of the only types of music out that isn't solely about bullshit. I think people use it as a trend these days though, but for the people who truly know and understand what hardcore is, thank you.
What are the good hardcore bands from NC people should know about?
Deathblow RIP, Never In Life, Kong!, This Runs Deep, Lame Brain, Nations, RUINS, and We Live after the Fight(More Metal than hardcore, but good). Yea that's a pretty good start.
Are any of you in other bands?
Nah, but we have been in other bands in the past...lets not talk about that lol.
How is SxE important to you? What was the reason to do this? Do you think that outwardly advertising straight edge can cause many people to follow it as just another trend instead of a lifetime decision?Straightedge is the most important thing in all of our lives. We don't really push it in our music in away to make it advertising, but we do give examples in our music showing what good it can bring you. Purity is an amazing thing, you only get one life so don't abuse it. As far as the trend goes, some people do go about it the wrong way, but we can't stop that. There will always be ignorance no matter what we do. For the people of are straightedge and truly follow it for the right reasons, we are proud of you all.
Any last words?
Thank you to everyone who has support us in this last year and we promise to continue to bring you guys music for many years to come. Never fall short of yourself and never follow trends. Be your own person and make your own decisions. "WHAT'S RIGHT!" coming soon!
xHonorx @ Myspace
Boss Fight
Name: BOSS FIGHTLocation: Southwest Connecticut
Active since: 2006
Special Move: Fast, slow, hard, and heavy hitting. All different types of hardcore with our own unique concrete sound.
Stuff recorded so far: Rough ass basement songs and 3 song demo recorded by Andy @ Little Foot Productions in Rockaway, NY. Check him out, his shit is legit. www. myspace. com/littlefootproductions.What is your main inspiration for writing?
Anyone that digs our shit and watches, throws down, sings along, and pays attention to us and our effort to write music. Not to sound so cliché, but friends and family are a huge inspiration.
What sort of lyrics can people find in your music?
Real life issues that everyone deals with. Whether it is struggle, challenge, losing someone you're close to, being broke as shit, smashing someones face in, or whatever life brings to us, and getting through it. That is how we express our music.
What is the least rewarding aspects of being in hardcore band?
The people who dont support and appreciate what we have. Oh, and lack of attendance at shows if a biq band isn't playing.
What's hardcore to you? What does it mean to you personally?Hardcore is sharing something that you have in common with so many others. Getting together and playing music, singing along, punching your friends in the head. It's also a release of all the stress that you endure in your real life.
Worst movie ever made?
Jason X. The only cool thing about that movie was when the naked chicks were in the sleeping bags and Jason slammed them against a tree. Other than that, that shit sucked.
Where's the best place to hang out in Connecticut? Why?
This is a really hard question. Two-Four Variety in Norwalk. vanilla dutches, beer, doritos, and friendly service. Other than that, its connecticut... aka it sucks for chillin.
What can we look forward to, what’s next for Boss Fight?
A lot more songs, a lot more shows, a lot more merch, a lot more friends, a lot more fun, and a lot more bloody noses. As for the actual next thing coming, 7 song BOSS FIGHT ep coming in summer 2009.
Boss Fight @ myspace
Deadscore - Built To Last
Deadscore - Built To LastCease Fire Records/Deadscore 2008
I didn’t know anything about Deadscore when I was buying this CD, I just thought it would be fine to give Malaysian band a chance. I don’t really recall hearing any hardcore band from that country so it came as a big surprise to me that this band is pretty damn solid.
Deadscore doesn't contribute with anything that hasn't been done by others but they play their music with certain vitality and skills. This is more heavy and aggressive side of hardcore, not unlike bands like Until The End or Terror. Their sound definitely has an edge to it but at the same the songs are catchy and melodic. It's quite clear that they know how to put a good song together and undoubtedly are capable of a blend of all that’s hype-able in modern hardcore. As for a debut this shit sounds really good. Fat production fits the music flawlessly. All the songs are cool but if I had to choose one that stands out I would go for Sellout. It’s fast and ends up with a pretty decent breakdown. Almost all the lyrics follow the same betrayal-revenge formula. They’re ok but if you feel that lyrics are of the same importance as music and you haven’t been fucked over by a friend lately you might be disappointed. To sum it up, it’s a good release that lives up to the standards of the hardcore today but is nothing over the top.
Deadscore
Cease Fire Records
Deathright has a debut album out
Debut 6 song 12" vinyl from this up and coming PA hardcore band. This Western PA band play punishing, doomy hardcore with lots of power. Fans of Crowbar, Santa Sangre, Entombed, & Damnation AD take note. This record was self released in the true DIY spirit and is nothing short of top notch. The B side has a really cool etching and the 12" comes with a free digital download card. Doesn't get much better than this. (FROM SURPRISE ATTACK RECORDS)Check out what they're about here.
xRepresentx posted a new song on myspace
Go to their myspace profile and listen to Swift Justice (pre-mix), new song off "The New Inquisition". The new record will be out soon on Seventh Dagger. Sounds nice!
50 Lions - new 7" coming soon
50 Lions recently finished recording four tracks for an upcoming 7"EP. The self titled EP features two brand new tracks and two re recorded versions of crowd favorites Wake and Life In The Dog Box. Pre orders for the 7" will commence on February 2. In April the band will return to Europe where they will be touring with Reign Supreme. Check www.myspace.com/50lions for dates.Click here to listen to one song off the new 7".
Place your pre-order at Resist Records website.
Grave Maker Pre-Order up now!
Dead End Records is proud to announce the release of Grave Maker "Bury Me At Sea" 12" LP on European soil. The vinyl is under exclusive license from Think Fast! Records. From the first time I ever heard this band I knew I wanted to put them out. So this is a really great opportunity for me and the Dead End Label. Not many bands get me excited anymore but Grave Maker is definitely one of them. They are the hardest working band I have ever seen and we are extremely proud to be working with them. The vinyl release will coincide with there European tour starting in February.For information on how to pre-order this record please head over to the Dead End Records E-Store: www.deadendrecords.bigcartel.com
Check out Grave Maker on tour. www.myspace.com/gravemaker
Piece By Piece: Upcoming shows & new record
The infamous Cali band is back together for a hand full of shows this month and they will have a new record out soon. Browse the video section for video of a new song from the new record called All My Life (I Say Fuck You). More info here.
The Great Commission’s debut album “And Every Knee Shall Bow” pre-order
The Great Commission’s debut album “And Every Knee Shall Bow” comes out on Feb. 17. You can pre-order it now by clicking here. Check it out!
Blood In/Blood Out - Hopeless And Heartless
Blood In/Blood Out - Hopeless And HeartlessThornz Records, 2008
If you’re into raw and heavy hardcore you are probably familiar with the band. After two successful records for Spook City, their latest material came out on Thornz in 2008. Bad news is that while I’m writing this review Blood In Blood Out is on an “indefinite break”. I hope they will get their shit together again cause it would be a great waste of talent to let this band die.
Blood In Blood Out musicianship has definitely matured since the previous record. They maintain good balance between the harshness of hardcore and more creative song structures. They still keep it tough in the vein of bands like Madball or Death Threat but they aren’t afraid to throw in a few solos now and then and they know how to keep it diversified by giving room to slower and groovier parts. It definitely provide their music with some identity and nerve. Just listen to the way Life Of Pain builds up from a beginning guitar solo passage into an explosive wall of sound. Brilliant! The riffing is intense, the rhythm section is tight and vocalist Jaaron is pissed as hell. If you liked the band before this album was released, you'll like them even more now!
Ps. It’s good to see Thornz back in the game! These guys have released some seriously dope albums in the past. I can’t wait for more and I really hope for Strength For A Reason Show And Prove reissue!
Blood In/Blood Out
Thornz Records
New CD from By My Hands
Message from the band:We have just finished recording our MCD/ALBUM after what seems like a fucking eternity. Seriously, it's been so long.
Vocal tracking was finished this evening, and barring some minor tweaks, and mixing we are hoping to release it on March 1st to all you lovely people.
We are undecided as yet how this cd will be released...if you are a label and are interested in listening to what we got, hit us up.
Cd will feature 8 tracks of seriously heavy straight up pounding hardcore.
We shall be touring UK wide and hopefully further afield in July with our friends from across the sea, xRepresentx.
If you are interested in doing a show, contact; James @ Try Harder Promotions
www.myspace.com/xxtryharderxx
In the mean time we are still looking for shows, and still looking to tour our new shit, so spread the word.
Bloodstained Prophecy by Kernelzero out now!
Due to some label problems, Kernelzero from Italy has decided to release their newest record, Bloodstained Prophecy, all by themselves. If you'http://www.myspace.com/kernel0
New shirt from I Like Beatdown
I Like Beatdown got new shirt for all you mosh freaks. Click here for more info!
Crowd Deterrent/Numb split re-press
NUMB is Tokyo's oldest and most respected HC band. Crowd Deterrent plays their usual angry traditional HC. Since the first 1st press sold out, Hard Ass records are re-XHonorX working on their debut EP
Here's the message from the band:"As all of you already know we have been working hard on our debut EP "WHAT'S RIGHT!", well as of recently we have decided to start our recording process over. With a fresh start we believe that the over all production of this album will have greater outcome than before. We have decided to boost our six song EP to a seven song EP. The song xCHADWICKx Loves Miley Cyrus will now be known as The Third. A brand new song and title track will be added to complete this album.
Track List:
1. Anchored
2. PURE STRENGTH!
3. All For One and One For All
4. Easy Come Easy Go
5. As of Never
6. The Third
7. WHAT'S RIGHT!
We have worked long and hard on this and there is so much more about the EP we would like to talk about, but right now this is all we can give you. Thanks to everyone who keeps up with us and is awaiting the EP."
Find out more here.
Angelreich update: "The Plague" to be released March 1st
Spook Records has officialy confirmed the release date of the new record by Polish moshers Angelreich. "The Plague" will be out in Europe on March 1st. In next weeks you'll find on their profie a special pre-order offer for "The Plague" cd.
Doomsday's is back with "Lay Down And Burn" EP
24th march 2009 it's the official release date of Doomsday's new Ep "Lay down and burn" and it will be brought to you by the fine dudes of Eulogy Recordings through a worldwide distribution handled by Red Music (a division of Sony BMG). Meanwhile you can enjoy an entire brand new track called "What we fight for" on their myspace profile.
Strength For A Reason / Cheap Thrills Europe 2009
SFAR will be touring in support of their brand new release on As One / Filled With Hate Records and supporting them will be Germany's powerhouse Cheap Thrills. For the complete list of dates and up to the minute info / news on this tour keep it here!No Heroes Bookings
As One Records
Filled With Hate Records
Caught In A Trap - Rats Get Fat
Caught In A Trap - Rats Get FatNo Joke Records, 2007
Do my ears deceive me, or is Caught In A Trap one of the best NYHC bands I’ve heard lately. Rats Get Fat is no holds barred hardcore played with total respect to the roots of the genre. They will take you back when it was ok to play it fast and furious and bands didn’t have to pack their songs with tons of breakdowns.
The songs are simple but catchy and they borrow a lot of elements from crossover and punk rock. Even at its most ‘heard it before’ moments, Rats Get Fat consistently keeps your interest. The production is raw but it has never been an issue in hardcore and fits the music perfectly. Lyrically, it’s a combination of anger, down to life themes and personal issues. Definitely stuff you can relate to. Packed with sincerity and intensity, Rats Get Fat is a strong entry in the genre and I can’t wait to hear more from this band!
Caught In A Trap
No Joke Records
Grankapo - Confessions
Grankapo - ConfessionsHell Xis Records, 2008
Grankapo bring nothing but energy on their debut release. While not being the most original, it certainly offers listeners its fair share of hardcore aggression.
The music is typical contemporary hardcore and it’s not hard to guess what bands have the biggest influence on them. Most of all they remind me of Madball from Hold It Down and Look My Way era. It’s almost the same vibe and vocalist Rui Fac sounds almost like Freddy himself. I know some can hold it against the band but just try to look at it as a record made by guys who clearly love NYHC, for the enjoyment of other guys who love NYHC. I can't say that they match the quality of their influences, but they aren't bad either. Even though all the songs on the Confessions aren’t much different from each other, it doesn’t bother me that much cause it’s a good listen anyway. Lyrically, it’s typical personal stuff, nothing ground breaking, but some lines are pretty well written. The most memorable track is To My Son, a great song with guest rap vocals and lyrics portraying the theme of fatherly love. When was the last time you heard a hardcore song from a proud father singing how much he loves his child and would always be there for him?!
When it comes down to it, Grankapo managed to find its niche in the scene and even if their style is nothing original, they deliver some good tunes and this album is worth a listen if you’re into NYHC.
Grankapo
1125 - For When Tomorrow Comes
1125 - For When Tomorrow ComesSpook Records, 2008
Talking with my fellow hardcore kids from other countries it amazes me how few of them know anything about this band. It’s pretty surprising, considering the band’s first record came out in 1997 and since then has released six full lengths all together (not including two splits), all of them of top quality.
There's plenty to like about 1125. What I dig the most about this album is that even if they made things heavier when compared to their previous releases, they still got the speed, the power and the intensity. 1125 can assault you with adrenaline filled fast part, but also pull back the tempo into nasty breakdowns and groovy mid-tempos. There is nice interaction between both guitars and the rhythm section is sick! These guys out do themselves with each releases and there’s rarely a moment on this new album that’s wasted. The production is noticeably superior to what I've heard from their previous efforts. All the instruments sound clean but thankfully without losing any of the edge. Another high point of this album is vocalist. He’s got really deep and powerful voice and it’s hard to compare him to any other singer in the hardcore scene right now. It is an honest, respectable, and powerful hardcore album from beginning to end. I’m sure the sheer energy and aggression that are showcased here will cause many to pay more attention to what’s going on in the east side of Europe.
1125
Spook Records
Nothing, I Know debut album Face Of Fear out now
The NOTHING, I KNOW Project was born in September 2007, by the meeting between Vince (ex DISSONANZA's Guitarist) Giulio, Simo and Diego (ex TEARING BLOOD's Drummer, Singer, Bass Guitarist).
Listen to their music here.
"Sorry Means Nothing", first album from Vale Tudo
Vale Tudo from Switzerland has just released their first album,"Sorry Means Nothing". It contains 12 crushing hardcore tracks and was released by 808 Records, a division of Leechredda.com. Check out 3 songs from the album here.
Birthplace/No Choice In This Matter will be out this March
The split record between the Birthplace and No Choice In This Matter will hit the stores 13/3/2009 and will be released by Militia Inc. B oth bands are from Japan and while Birthplace plays metallic, mosh ridden hardcore, NCITM represents more emotional side of hardcore. Check em out at: http://www.myspace.com/nochoiceinthismatter and www.myspace.com/birthplace.Pre-order of the Pulling Teeth new album has started
Pulling Teeth "Bloodwolves" MP3 up now on Deathwish website. Pre-order of the new album has started. The first 300 Pre-orders will receive a copy of Pulling Teeth's "Witches Sabbath 05" 7"EP for FREE. The only way to get this 7"EP is through this Pre-order, so be sure to order now to better your chances of getting this rare 7"EP..."Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions" is the latest work from Baltimore hardcore mainstays, Pulling Teeth. Painstakingly recorded and engineered by Chris Camden at Ultrasound over a three month period, "Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions" is a conceptual piece of immense artistic depth and darkness.
Songs like the bruising "Unsatisfied" dig deep to reveal monstrous dirges that rival any doom metal artist. While the Slayer influenced "Bloodwolves" is as volatile and infectious as a song can be. Though the aforementioned songs are truly brilliant works, it is Pulling Teeth's new found mastery of emotional ebb and flow which shines as their real strength. This awe inducing quality is revealed in the stunning two title tracks, "Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions". Collectively both songs are a monumental achievement of soulful guitar work, Moog driven textures, and insightful prose. A near perfect example of how a band can evolve without abandoning the heart and raw energy that defines the "hardcore/punk" genre at its very core.
The "Witches Sabbath" 7"EP series by Pulling Teeth features musical tributes/renditions of the bands which have influenced Pulling Teeth since their inception. The musical content of each 7"EP in the series remains secret and unlisted on the minimal packaging of each release. The only way to find out what song(s) are on your 7"EP is by experiencing it for yourself.
