DEAD REPRISE set to release CD/LP (feat HF of Ringworm) in July

Swedish hardcore band DEAD REPRISE will enter the legendary Abyss Studio (Celtic Frost, Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy) with producer Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, ex-Carnal Forge) to record their 2nd full length in May.

The new effort is entitled ”THE UNVEILING” and will be out on the 24th of July through Monument Records in Europe and Get This Right in the US. The official release show is on the 24th of July in Linköping, Sweden with one of their main influences Earth Crisis, who are back on swedish soil for the first time since 1997. ”The Unveiling” features 11 tracks including the track ”The Famine” with Human Furnace of Ringworm on guest vocals (listen to this track here).

Drummer Anders states:

”We’re more than happy to enter the studio with Jonas Kjellgren again! He recorded our last two releases ”Death Of A Nation” (DVI) and our first full length ”Day Of Defiance” (GSR) and we can’t be more satisfied with that sound. This time we feel stronger and more focused than ever. Patrick grown a lot with his lyrics as he explored some material about ”the Four Horsemen” that will be the theme on this album. Im proud to have a true legend like HF of Ringworm screaming a couple of lines on our record and satisfied to have Dave Quiggle from N.I.V. doing the artwork. It’s all going to turn out as a great package of good quality swedish hardcore and im excited to work with long time friends at Monument Records and Dave Heck (ex-Palehorse) and John Bowes (CDC) new label Get This Right handling the release overseas. Be on the lookout for ”The Unveiling” on the 24th of July!”

Delusions Of Lunacy vs. Words Of Concrete split out now

BDHD have just released Delusions Of Lunacy and Words Of Concrete split CD entitled New Kidz On The Block. Expect double dose of deathcore/beatdown hardcore with guest appearance from Matthi from Nasty. This stuff sounds pretty promising so all the kids into breakdowns make sure you give it a try. You can get it for 6€ here.

South Impact to release new MCD

One year after the release of the debut album "Codex", South Impact strikes again with "Res a Provar". It contains 6 tracks of metallized hardcore in the vein of Madball, Earth Crisis, Sick of it All and All Out War. Still standing strong and true with nothing to prove!

Thick as Blood - All Or Nothing

Drama

Drama from Barcelona (Spain) brings some good old hardcore/punk vibes with a nice metallic touch. They've been compared to classic acts like Cro-Mags and listening to some of the newer songs I could agree with that. The band has just released their new 7" called Sin Perdon. Give it a read!

Name: DRAMA
Michelle: vocals
Elena: guitar
Pablo: bass
Sylv: drums

Location: Barcelona-Spain

Active since: 2005

How do you define your overall style?
Raw hardcore with a little of metallic riffs and punk as fuck.

What’s your goal with this band?
More shows, veggie food, beers, cherry juice, meeting cool people and have a lot of fun playing.
Now seriously, our goal as a band is to express our anger against patriarchy, the manipulation of ideas, the transformation of reality imposed by governments, conformist and consumerist society, we want to create awareness among people willing to change their environment and make their lives a lil’ more free. Raise our voices so this way people can think about it and make conscience.

What do you have recorded so far?
We have recorded until now: a demo CD (2005), a 7 inch titled CREACIÓN DESTRUCTIVA (2007), and recently a new 7" titled SIN PERDÓN (2010).

Can you give me a brief background on the band and what you guys are currently up to at this moment?
The first steps of DRAMA were exactly in 2003 when the previous band where Elena and Sylvia played broke-up, so that year Michelle came to live to Barcelona and we met and talked about start a new band, and then we started the rehearsals playing some covers. After a long time looking for a vocalist, we decided that Michelle had to change the bass for the vocals, and now the quest was for a bass player and it wasn’t until 2005 that Pablo joint to the band. Throughout this time we have been playing loads of shows in the Barcelona hardcore punk scene, and we have always tried to make some short trips around the Spanish state (Basque Country, Castellón, Alicante, Murcia, Zaragoza, etc) and also abroad (Germany and Poland). There are many special moments and they can't be named all, but it’s worth mentioning some examples that describe the course of the band, like going on tour with a Twingo, Lady fest in Warsaw, Take Back The Night fest in Hamburg, the release show of our first 7” at “Ateneu de Vallcarca” and the shows with Yoli (from our sister band, Go! Popitas) helping us with the bass.
Recently we came from Germany due a short tour around there, thanks to Dominik-NATD PRODUCTIONS (our beloved German hommie!) who booked the tour and gave us the chance had a great experience. We enjoyed a lot play those shows and we hope be back soon, and of course have the chance to play in other European countries, JUST LET US KNOW IT! We would be pleasant to hit your town! Now we have to play more shows and work on write more songs because we want to record a LP, as soon as we can.

What are some other bands you are or have been involved in?
Michelle: Sylvia and Elena used to play in a band called ASPERSORES, now they play in bands like BORN TO HATE and GO! POPITAS.
Pablo: I’ve always played in hardcore and punk rock bands (and also other genres) but it's the style i found the best to get and give strength, to carry on with our way of thinking and feelings.

Where did the band's name come from? Has it anything to do with an economical turmoil which is happening right now? It seems like Spain has been hit hard by the crisis...
The name comes from a L7’s song titled DRAMA, which is a cool song, we were a long time looking for a name, and so one day it came suddenly and we liked and decided to have that name.
Obviously it has it anything to do with the current economical crisis. The crisis now is hitting hard the Spanish economy, and it reveals the weakness of the economic model that we've had for the last years. The important thing to notice is that the crisis is hitting the working class people. We've got an unemployment rate over 19%, and a lot of people have no income, or the income is too low. The real "Drama" of the crisis is that the recovery (if there will be any recovery) will impose a heavier weight for the working class, cutting our social and labour rights, and the conditions of living will be permanently lowering. There's not a wide and strong social response to that, so that is what we have to work in.

Lyrically what kind of themes you deal with? What is the message you’re trying to present to your listeners? Almost all the lyrics contain a social message, some kind of denounce to all the injustice and prejudice that this sick world has, all that deserve our contempt.
For example, from our previous record, CREACIÓN DESTRUCTIVA, there's a song tilted GOOD NIGHT, what it is about against all nazi scum and racial supremacy. From our new record, SIN PERDÓN, this song is about tyrants; about how wicked can be a "person" just for his megalomania.
Also some lyrics stand against sexism and patriarchy like IT’S NOW or LIBRES or deal about personal things like THE DEMON or ROMPIENDO EL SILENCIO.

Starting Drama what bands did you listen to? Who influenced you as an artist?
We have several influences because we like different kind of music styles from pop, rock & roll, punk-rock to death/black metal, but it’s clear that our backbone is HARDCORE, we like the style of 80’S NYHC like CRO-MAGS and 90’s hc bands like INTEGRITY, for example.

What’s your definition of a real hardcore show?
The show must be with a big flag, giving the reason for that special meeting, many bands playing and all the people singing, the bands' songs and popular songs, you know, some covers or so. We use to see the shows as a kind of demonstration, with an important social partner, the music. We could define a real hc show like the one we had in Erlangen (Germany) this last tour, with people dancing, singing-along, having a good time, respecting each other. That’s perfect environment of an hc show.

What's your pick for best hardcore release of 2009 and what albums do you anticipate in 2010?
Michelle: to me best hc records 2009 were: NAYSAYER "NO REMORSE", BAD CHOICE "DEMO", BACKTRACK "DEAL WITH THE DEVIL", THE DEFENSE “STATEMENT”.
This 2010 maybe will bring new good records like DOWN TO NOTHING new 7” and new Terror’s LP. There’s a new release of a hardcore band from Castellón-Spain called OPPUGNO, brutal hc in the vein of 100 DEMONS, check them out cause they rule!

Could you tell us about Clitocore zine one of you is involved in?
Michelle and Elena are involved in CLITOCORE ZINE. Until now it has been released 5 issues, and working on a new one although it’s taking a long time because our personal affairs don’t allow us to have the enough time to work on it. Anyone interested to know about the fanzine go to: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/CLITOCOREZINE

Thanx for taking your time. Any last shouts out before we end this ?
Thanks a lot for the support and give us the chance featuring on your webzine. Keep on the good work! HC STILL LIVES!

Drama at Myspace

Bridge Nine Signs Mother Of Mercy

Bridge Nine Records has signed Mother of Mercy. The band will enter the studio this Summer to record new album. More info after the jump.

Here's official statement from the label [link]:

Bridge Nine is excited to welcome one of two new artists to their roster - first is one of the hardest bands coming out of Pennsylvania, Mother of Mercy. Formed in the Spring of 2007 and featuring ex members of Let Down, Mother of Mercy plays contemporary metallic hardcore that draws some of the best elements of 90's 'core with a well-executed tinge of metal. Their music is raw, abrasive and dark - highly influenced by Samhain, Undertow and Obituary - and a welcomed addition to the B9 family. Mother of Mercy's vocalist, Bob Wilson, said "...we're excited to be on the label, to play with different bands, tour exotic places and be label mates with Striking Distance."

Mother of Mercy has spent the last several years on the road alongside bands like Comeback Kid, Dead Swans, Cruel Hand, Title Fight, Foundation, Alpha & Omega, and playing staple hardcore festivals like United Blood, This Is Hardcore, and Sound and Fury. With several prior releases including the No Eden 7" and critically acclaimed III that was released last year on Six Feet Under Records and hailed as one of ScenePointBlank's "favorite records of the year", Mother of Mercy's upcoming Bridge Nine debut full length will be nothing less than stellar. Expect the band to hit the studio early this summer and stay tuned for details on a full-length release later in 2010.

x Currahee x

Fast and pissed off youth crew from UK with a strong SxE message. They definitely provide good soundtrack for some circle pit action. Here's a short interview with the band.

Fast and pissed off youth crew from UK with a strong SxE message. They definitely provide good soundtrack for some circle pit action. Here's a short interview with the band.

When did the band get together and how?
The band as it is now originally started in 2007 with Me Mike, Smit and Gio. We were members of bands around in manchester at that time and we wanted to do something different to what was around at the time. We have gone through a few line up changes since then but we have never changed our message and we are all still straight edge and will continue to be.

Who are your Influences'
Are influences are bands like Carry On, Project X, Floorpunch and Chain of strength.

How do you think the scene is doing in England and Worldwide?
In England it pretty much depends on where you play. There are places that are better than others. Theres not really that many bands in the Uk that play our style of Hardcore so we're in a minority in that respect but when you go to shows everyone has fun and appreciates all the bands (usually) so its ok I guess.
As for worldwide, I know the scene is pretty big in Europe. We played a couple of shows in Europe recently and we all loved it. Austria was really good. We would love to play more shows overseas and and we're always open to offers.

Have you any shows planned in Middle/Eastern Europe?
Nothing booked as of yet but I think we are planning to do a few shows next year so hopefully that will work out ok.

Where do you most like to play live?
Theres no specific place that we most like to play but generally we prefer smaller venues. This is because there always seems to be more energy and the bands seem to get a better reaction.

Who would be your favorite band to share a stage with?
Im sure we all have different opinions of that and we'd disagree but in the past we have played with some great bands like Down to Nothing, No Turning Back and Internal Affairs. They were probably the best.

What Are you working on In The Studio At The Moment?
We have just finished re recording songs for our new record which should be out before Christmas. We recorded them with Gav our guitarist and he did all the recording and mixing. We have two new songs on our page so check them out if you're interested.

What Are Your Main Lyrical Influences when you are writing songs/records?
You would be better asking Smit, Im not sure what his main lyrical influence is but I guess he just writes about the hardcore scene and life in general.

Do you have any specific rituals for the studio or just go in and play?
Dunno just play I guess.

What do you think the high point has been for the band so far?
Im not sure really there has been many highs. Personally i think there is a new high point everytime we get a good reaction at a show.

xCurraheex at Myspace

Interview was conducted by Chlebik.oi!

Una Vida / Monsieur Po - Split

This CD is the first time I have a chance to hear both bands that are featured here. First part of it belongs to Spanish owned Una Vida. Their style can be described as a heavy old school hardcore with some new school influences.

They sound promising, but they’re not yet there. Although well executed, their music is too predictable in my opinion. They got some good ideas, but they need to step their game up and add some more power to their sound. The production is just right for this type of hardcore. This split is their first official release and it’s a decent start, but these guys have a long way to go.

Monsieur Po ante things up a little bit displaying more metallic approach. The tempo is diverse and on the whole the band is good at varying the music. They’ve got a good thrashy vibe now and then. There’s no shortage of fast parts but there are lots of breakdowns in the songs as well. I like the production, it’s dirty but still fat and meaty. I am definitely down for checking their next recordings.

While I wasn't blown away by this record, I can certainly appreciate good work both bands are displaying here

Author: Dloogi
Label:Cruzade Records
Year: 2010

Check out Monsieur Po at Myspace
Check out Una Vida at Myspace

Eulogy Signs Hate Your Guts

Eulogy Recordings is very proud to announce the signing of Connecticut's HATE YOUR GUTS. Their new album "BASTARD'S DISEASE" was recently recorded by Jay Silvestri and Kurt Zikaras at the Elwood Studio in Milford, CT, mixing and mastering was done by Nick Bellmore at Dexter's Lab (Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow, Toxic Holocaust) in Milford, CT. "BASTARD'S DISEASE" will be released on Eulogy Recordings this summer. They will be touring full time to support the album.

Guitarist Pat Serpe commented "HATE YOUR GUTS is very excited to be working with such a prestigious record label. We have been working very hard, and are so appreciative of John and everyone at Eulogy Recordings for having us be a part of their label. We are ready to get the word out with the release of our new album "BASTARD'S DISEASE" this summer. We are going to be touring full time in support of the album to show everyone that we are working hard to fulfill the standards of Eulogy and Hardcore music. Thank you to everyone who has showed us support in the last few years."

Eulogy owner John Wylie added "HATE YOUR GUTS represents the true hardcore spirit and are
ready to take the world by storm. Dedication, hard work and an amazing album will make them a household name in no time."

Bio:
Reigning from New Haven, Connecticut, HATE YOUR GUTS do as promised. No warning, pure relentless good old fashion hardcore nihilism. Mass energy building-pissed off all-out attack. TOTAL WAR. Put on The Cro-Mags "Age Of Quarrel" record, a little Ringworm and some vintage Hatebreed in a trash bag alongside two baby wolf cubs, shake it up and there you have it. Pure East Coast HATE. Full length will be available on Eulogy Recordings in the summer 2010.
Lineup:
Rob Anderson - Vocals
Chris Loso - Drums
Pat Serpe - Guitar
Brian Coon - Bass

Myspace: www.myspace.com/hateyourgutsct
Twitter: @hateyourguts

First Blood posted new song from the upcoming album

First Blood posted new song from the upcoming album, Silence Is Betrayal. We've been hearing about this album since about 2008 and it's kinda surprising that it took them so long to release it. Check it out here. Official press release from Trustkill after the break

The Bay Area's heaviest band will hit the studio in January/February of 2008 to record their follow-up album with producer Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish). Expect the crushing hardcore/metal you have come to love from FIRST BLOOD with more lyrics that will question everything around you. GET STOKED!

Singer Carl Schwartz said "Thankfully there hasn't been a shortage of stuff in the world to be pissed-off about, so this upcoming album will be nothing short of brutal - and quite possibly the most critical, condemning, and controversial material we will ever release. For fans of FIRST BLOOD - Yes, this album will be every bit as heavy and crushing as the first, and then some. But the focus of this album resides in the message. There is simply too much going on in the world today to ignore, and if we are going to dedicate our time and lives to writing music and constantly touring the world while getting very little in return, then we might as well make it worth it and MAKE A F***ING STATEMENT. I find this world becoming increasingly hostile while the powers that be continue to undertake massive efforts to induce us all into passivity, conformity, and false sense of comfort. Well, life is not comfortable and it is our turn to stir the pot."

Life Of Agony and I Scream Records sign worldwide deal

I Scream Records is very excited and proud to welcome Life Of Agony to the family.

On Saturday April 3rd 2010 I Scream Records will be recording & filming Life Of Agony's performance at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium, the second show of their exclusive European "20 Years Strong" tour. In late 2009 the band performed their debut album "River Runs Red" in its entirety during a few exclusive, sold out, US shows and now, after popular demand, they're also heading over to Europe to perform a set built around this amazing, legendary album.

The release of this "20 Years Strong" live album, which will also include a free bonus DVD of the complete show at the Ancienne Belgique, exclusive footage and much more, is set for early this Summer.

Crossover-metal kings, Life of Agony, formed in the summer of '89 and quickly built a cult-following upon the release their now classic, debut album, "River Runs Red" released through Roadrunner Records. The band's unique sound and honest lyrics have captivated audiences for two decades now. In celebration of this huge milestone, the group has been performing the record that started it all!!

"We're really excited to capture this moment in time. Twenty years, man, that's no joke! If you would've asked us when we were kids growin' up in Brooklyn, if we thought that we'd ever make something this important to people around the world, we probably would've laughed in your face. But, here we are, still selling out shows after all this time and turning people's tragedy into hope. Somehow, through the music, we've helped a lot of folks out there. And that's what's always been most important to us." - LOA Bassist, Alan Robert

Laurens Kusters says: "We're very excited about this collaboration. This will be an amazing release, recorded at the Ancienne Belgique, one of the most exclusive European clubs, in Brussels Belgium, the city where I Scream Records was founded in 1994."

Life Of Agony "20 Years Strong" - European Tour 2010
April 2nd - Effenaar in Eindhoven, The Netherlands (sold out)
April 3rd - Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium
April 4th - Matrix in Bochum, Germany

Soul Control upcoming shows

Here's couple of show dates:

4/15 Lowell, MA @ Umass Lowell Fox Common w/ Transit, Daybreaker
4/16 TBA w/ Daybreaker, Make Do And Mend
4/17 Long Island, NY @ Vibe Lounge w/ Daybreaker, Make Do And Mend
4/18 Philadelphia, PA @ TBA w/ Daybreaker, Make Do And Mend
4/23 Amherst MA @ Amherst College/Marsh House w/ Wasteland, Mountain Man
4/24 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Festival)
4/24 Schenectady, NY @ 1555 w/ Mountain Man
4/25 Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Community Center w/ Mountain Man
5/1 Providence, RI @ Club Hell w/ Set Your Goals, Comeback Kid, more
5/14 Boston, MA @ The Unit w/ Ruiner
5/15 Providence, RI @ As220 w/ Ruiner
5/28 Tacoma, WA @ The Viaduct (Rainfest)

Debut album from Pitfight out now

Unleashed is the name of the debut album from Pitfight (NYC). It contains 10 new songs and whole 2009 demo which makes for one hell of a listen. Good NYHC with a powerful vibe and strong riffing. You can order it via here.

Cheech - Pagan

Cheech - People Against Goodness And Normalcy to be released by NGS

NGS will reissue P.A.G.A.N. from the Boston outlaws Cheech. Here's the official statement from the NGS:

Six new tracks plus 5 old hits from Boston's biggest headache. Fans of Blood For Blood and Wisdom in Chains should be all over this. Even has guest vocals by the Rev. Paul Bearer of Sheer Terror. Their best outing to date, but don't just take my word for it...

"CHEECH's vocals and tuff-but-catchy riffs reminded me of BLOOD FOR BLOOD... worth checking out if you're the type of person who goes to hardcore shows to let off some pent-up aggression in the pit. Looks like Boston is back on the map" -Maximum Rock N' Roll.


"Heavy hardcore sees the Boston dudes progressing even more so than on "Ante Up". An amazing blend of Hardcore, metal, punk and thrash. Straight gruff vocals are placed perfectly over pummeling drums, brilliant bass lines and heavy thrashy riffs." -EmptyhandsPVD


"CHEECH play metal-tinged NYHC reminiscent of BLOOD FOR BLOOD, MADBALL and with a touch of GANG GREEN – it’s heavy and forceful but melodic and catchy too. Paul Bearer from SHEER TERROR makes a guest appearance on their second track which is a seal of approval for sure" -No Front Teeth Zine


Unless you're new around here, you know that Maximum Rock n' Roll hates us, and we hate them. So that's a pretty good stamp of approval right there.

Pre-order package contains:
Cheech - People Against Goodness And Normalcy CD
Cheech/Milo's Syndicate split 7", with a special cover/plum vinyl just for this pre-order, ltd. to 20
(courtesy of our good friends at United Riot Records)
A ltd 7x7 mini-poster of the original Cheech/Milo's Syndicate 7" cover
and a few stickers, patches, and pins to round things out nicely.

New Ratface album is out now

New Ratface album 'Ratassed' is now available from Fullhouse Records. Expect nothing but deep philosphical stuff filled with drunken tales, senseless violence and shit talking.The album features Peachey Six Ft Ditch among other guest appearances.

New album by Call To Preserve to be released on June

Call To Preserve are working on their new album . The album, recorded at at Warrior Sound Studios, is titled Life of Defiance and will be released on June 8, 2010.

Earth Crisis, First Blood, Thick As Blood dates

Earth Crisis is getting on the tour across the States with First Blood and Thick As Blood:

4/22 New York, NY @ Gramercy
4/23 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)
4/24 Syracuse, NY @ The Westcott Theatre
4/25 Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary
4/27 Quebec City, QC @ Cafe L'Agitee
4/28 Montreal, QC @ L’Acceuil Inconditionnel
4/29 Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee's
4/30 Altoona, PA @ The Urban Warzone
5/1 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick w/ xTyrantx
5/2 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
5/3 Grand Rapids, MI @ Section Live
5/4 Chicago, IL @ Reggies
5/5 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
5/7 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre w/ Whitchapel
5/16 Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater (California Metalfest)

Agnostic Front tour with Outbreak

Here are the dates for Agnostic Front East Coast tour with support from Outbreak:

5/13 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum
5/14 Miami, FL @ Churchill's
5/15 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
5/16 Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit
5/17 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
5/18 Charlotte, NC @ The Tremont Music Hall
5/19 Richmond, VA @ Canal Club (Lounge)
5/20 Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar
5/21 Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey
5/22 Revere, MA @ Club Lido
5/23 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

Check out new merch from Betrayal

Betrayal have launched their new webstore hosted by Merch Connection. Check out new designs here

We just launched our new online merch store powered by Merch Connection! There's 5 brand new designs in there so make sure you pick up a shirt or 2 today! For all of you that have been asking us to re-stock our merch, here's your chance to rock some fresh Betrayal gear!

Venia launched 2 new webstores

Venia has just launched 2 new webstores - in Mechconnection and AllInMerch. The designs themes range from some biblical to more modern and they look good enough to spend some of your hard earned money if you like the band or just want chicks to notice you at the next show.

Unit 731 recording new album

Pittsburgh heavy weight hardcore champions Unit 731 are working on new album. Haven't heard any of the new songs yet but reading what bands got to say about it, it's gonna be nothing but dope.

Here's what band posted on their myspace blog:

We began tracking our new record "res ipsa loquitur" on March 10th with Dave Piatek in Cleveland. Dave recorded and mixed our last record and we're excited to be working with him again. It's been three years since we recorded "A Plague Upon Humanity" and both Dave and us have gained valuable experience that will make this record great. We expect to finish it mid-may after it's mastered and the artwork we're awaiting is delivered. This won't be another typical beatdown record. In fact, the only thing "beatdown" about it is that it's much heavier than our first full length. Although "A Plague Upon Humanity" holds a special place in our hearts, it was our freshman effort and was created with a shifting lineup. Prepare for much faster, more aggressive songs on "res ipsa loquitur." This outcome of this record is the reason we formed this band. We can't wait to show you what we've created.

If you're wondering about the album title, this is a latin phrase literally meaning, "the thing speaks for itself." This record differs from the last not just musically, but lyrically as well. Each band member has made contributions that attain a personal level that "Plague" did not. This is literally a reflection of our thoughts and feelings on the state of the world and humanity.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information about the release in the coming weeks. Right now we're shooting for sometime in June. We'll post tracks online a few weeks before and we'll have a release show in the Western PA area. We'll probably set up a pre-order as well. - Eric and UNIT 731

Ratout - Fucked Up Times

Ratout is new UK hardcore band spawned from the ashes of Rebel Troops. They've got a lot of good things going on with their music so give it a listen!

Throwback Wednesday: Madball - Down By Law

Dynamo Open Air '95

Oppugno - Oppugno

Being familiar with the band’s previous effort, I can’t say that this new album came as a surprise. Although, even with thefirst listening I could tell they made a progress when it comes both to song writing and musical skills. The meat of their music is still heavy, crunchy hardcore that falls somewhere between Hatebreed, Born From Pain and Merauder, but this time it all sounds more fresh and moving then before.

The fast parts got faster and in the result, breakdowns sound much more powerful. Daniel, the man on the mic here, is doing a great work here, his deliverance sounding aggressive and convincing. Overall, this time Oppugno managed to pour more emotions into their sound, and I’m talking the proper hardcore emotions like anger or hatred not some lousy ass whining about losing a girlfriend or shit like that. I can’t say much about the lyrics since they’re all sung in Spanish and there’s no English translation but there’s a deeper meaning to them since there’s a quote from Michael Bakunin, Francesc Ferrer or Yosana Akiko to all of them. This selection of names should give you a hint what Oppugno are all about.Overall, the album has a solid replay value and will keep you wanting more.

Author: Dloogi
Label:Cruzade Records
Year: 2010

Check out the band HERE

Lionheart joined Mediaskare family

Mediaskare records have inked a deal with Bay Area based Lionheart. The band will hit the studio early summer to record their new album. Check out their profile for a new pre production song entitled "Pure Anger".

Barcadia will start recording their new album in March

Reno straight edge pride, Barcadia, are working on new album which will be called Abaddon. This one is also going to be released Seventh Dagger records. Here's what the band got to say about it:

"Recording begins March 27th for our second release via xSeventh Daggerx Records (whatever stigma surrounds the label does not and will not matter as our relationship with xSDx has always been good).
The new effort will be much darker, much heavier and full of unusual and horribly overcast sounds, static, notes and humming; a surreal and terrifying post-apocalypse spit directly in your disgusting face.
A portion of the proceeds from every cd sold will go to www.rainn.org to help them with their efforts. "

Source

The band has also revealed tracklist for the album:
The Dismal Tide
Contrapasso
Anathema
Salitter
Dybbuk
Forgiveness
A Heaven of Hell

New merch from Face Your Enemy

Check out the new merch from Italian heavyweight Face Your Enemy. This stuff looks very nice so if you want people to treat you with respect don't be greedy, go to their myspace profile and order some of this goodness.

Murder Death Kill - Suffocation

New track from Primal Age available online

New PRIMAL AGE song called “The Eternal Struggle” from the upcoming album “The Gearwheels of Time” is now online on their myspace. “The Gearwheels of Time” will see the light in April on Deadlight Entertainment.

Overpain - Old Recordings

This is some old recording the band wanted to share with the world. This is pretty good but I'm still waiting for their debut full length!

Grave Maker, Donnybrook, Murder Death Kill tour

Grave Maker, Donnybrook and Murder Death Kill teamed up to do some shows this April. Check them out at the following locations:

4/6 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
4/7 Las Vegas, NV @ TBA
4/8 Salt Lake City, UT @ Outter Rim
4/9 Denver, CO @ The Office Space
4/10 Wichita, KS @ Eagles Lodge
4/11 Kansas City, KS @ Scion Lab
4/12 Waterloo, IA @ Amvets Post 19 w/ Venia
4/13 Buffalo, MN @ The Vault w/ Venia
4/14 Springfield, IL @ Black Sheep Cafe w/ Venia
4/15 Indianapolis, IN @ The Dogo w/ Venia
4/16 Corbin, KY @ TBA w/ Venia
4/17 Dayton, OH @ TBA w/ Venia
4/18 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody''s w/ Burning Empires
4/19 Jermyn, PA @ Eleanor Rigbys w/ Burning Empires
4/20 Plattsburgh, NY @ Gilligans Getaway w/ Burning Empires
4/21 Albany, NY @ Bogies w/ Burning Empires
4/22 Brooklyn, NY @ Party Expo w/ Burning Empires
4/23 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)
4/24 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)
4/25 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)

Stand United

Mosh obsessed hardcore coming from Iowa. Angry vocals, breakdowns that go hard and tight rhythm section is what to be expected of them. If you're fan of this type of stuff, this might be a treat.

Name: Stand United

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Active since: Summer 2008

How do you define your overall style? 
Straight Edge Mosh!

What’s your goal with this band? 
We have many goals, we add new ones and check old ones off the list all the time. It started out, that we wanted to play some solid shows in our area, then tour, then get signed. So we'll see what's next!

What do you have recorded so far? 
We have put out 2 demos and we are currently in the process of recording our debut full length.

How did you all meet and how long have you all been a band? 
We all met through the Des Moines hardcore scene, the current lineup has only been around for 2 months.

Who are your influences? 
The Acacia Strain, Hatebreed, Bury Your Dead, Too Pure To Die, Throwdown, Terror, & First Blood all directly influence our sound.

Is everybody in the band straight edge? 
Yes

And does it come across in your music?
Boldly.

How did you get involved in the SxE lifestyle personally? 
Listening to heavy music, and a lot of the bands we were listening to and looked up to were straight edge bands.

What was so special about it that appealed to you? 
What made straight edge so special to us was that the bands we were listening to were so in your face about it, which made it super easy to look up to bands like that.

What’s happening with hardcore scene in Iowa? 
It's starting to get better again, new bands are starting every week it seems like. It's reshaping into something good.

What can we expect from you guys in the future? 
We have really big news coming soon, keep posted @ myspace.com/standunitedhardcore

Thanks so much for your time. Any final words for the people out there? 
2010 is gonna be the year of SU, keep a look out for us!

Check out the band at Myspace

Clenched Fist - Just Like Roaches

Trying to top your first album isn’t always an easy task, especially when the album was Welcome To Memphis. But somehow, I was sure that this band just cannot fail. There is no doubt they have a certain item in their music which they seem to have homed in on over the years and which makes their music more vibrant and moving than others in their league.

More than a couple times on this album, the arrangements and musicianship far outstrip the work they did on Welcome To Memphis. There might be not much deviation in their style, but my impression is that the songs are more complex and varied while still being focused on an aggressive side of hardcore. But the meat of the album is still old school grooves with metal touch. They just do what they’re best at and no doubt it works.

Clenched Fist can assault you with s straight up hardcore part, but also pull back the tempo into more of a metal influenced style. Not many bands can do it better. I’m not saying that the album is flawless, but hardcore music is not supposed to be perfect so I don’t care. The production is ok and there’s a nice balance with no instrument buried in the mix but I remember hearing demo version of Rat Race and I think I like that rawer recordings better.

More often than not it does, Just Like Roaches burst of pure energy that barely gives you a moment of rest. It’s the album that their fans have been waiting for since Clenched Fist first hit the scene.

Author: Dloogi
Label:Double Or Nothing Records
Year: 2010

Get it HERE

Bloodstained - Wrath Innate

The sickest, the heaviest, the most depraved of what Polish hardcore got to offer are back with another slab of brutality. I like the direction this band is going - they started as a generic beatdown band but were able to develop style of their own adding a lot of darkness to their sound. This one is taken from their latest album - Saliga. Get it here!

Damnation Alley - Careerist

Albany hardcore that will take you back to the 90' raw and dirty sound. Damnation Alley brings to mind names like Stigmata, Pushbutton Warfare, Neglect or even Pantera. More info on the band here.

Straight To Your Face signed to Demons Run Amok

The restless folks at Demons Run Amok have just inked a deal with another powerful hardcore posse. This time it's Straight To Your Face, a band which most of you are probably familiar with, and if not, you should give 'em a try by clicking here. They're working on a new album which will be called "The Struggle"

Here's what the band posted in their myspace bulletin:

We are very proud to annonce that we have just inked a new record deal, with the gearman label, Demons run amok.
Its an honor for Straight to your face to be a part of the DRM famiglia, and we are all, very much looking forward, to the new partnership.
We will hit the dead rat studio in Aahus, next monday, the 15 of marts and will stay there, in Jacob Bredahls loving and tender arms, for to weeks, till the record is done. So that Jacob can mix and master the new STYF album after we are gone.
The title for the new album is...The Struggle...and its says all about what we vent through, to get this brutal and sick new album out, and still standing as a band, stronger than ever.
BUT we are back, last man standing, no turning back...Hell Yeah!!!
Look the fuck out, for this new album coming out on Demons run amok!!!

Black Friday 29 to start 'Concrete Help' foundation

Here's a good example that all it takes is good will and you can make a change. The German hardcore band Black Friday 29 is setting an example for all of us collecting the money on all of their shows for the last couple of years to donate it to their godchild. Now, they're planning to start a foundation of their own called "Concrete Help". Here's what Björn from BF 29 got to say about it:

It has been almost two years since Black Friday 29 has decided to turn words into action. In our personal lives we always try to be the best persons we can, but we also wanted to put the bands message into something positive, into something others can benefit from. To support a little child as a our godchild was our goal, but it seemed never enough for me. It was a good beginning though.
We have always kept on talking about doing more, perhaps founding an incorporated, non-profit association.
As some of you might know, we had been carrying a piggy bank to most of our shows and collected money to donate this to our godchild. It has been very succesful in the last few months, considering the foundation we donate the money to (www.plan.de) doesn't want us to send more than 2 shippings per year. After we have send two shippings over to our godchild in Nicaragua, we still had money left over. Consequently your donated money went to the foundation PLAN to help the people in Haiti.
I have always believed in possible positive changes the HC scene can bring or at least take part in. Seeing that the donations went so well was proof enough for me.
So I have spoken to my bandmates and some other friends connected to the HC Scene and took the bigger step to found an incorporated, non-profit association. We still need to do the paperworks for the institutions, but this will be done within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
So don't be surprised to find a different piggy bank box on the merch table of Black Friday 29. It will from now on all be donated to "Concrete Help", the Hardcare way! Our godchild will still be supported as before!

Support this cause and don't be greedy when Black Friday 29 is playing your town!

Wisdom In Chains - Back To The Ocean

Feet First - Heaven Home Hell out 20.03.10 on Demons Run Amok

It is the year 2010 and it is time for Feet First to bring themselves to the next level. They hit the famous Hidden Planet Studio in Berlin to record their debut full length called “Heaven Home Hell” on Demons Run Amok Entertainment.
The results are 11 tracks of metallic hardcore with a strong message and lyrics in English as well as in German.
Their comeback includes guest appearance from Kevin “End of Days”, Jogges "Empowerment", Matthi “Nasty” and Christian from “United and Strong”. Expect raw shit they dealin’ with and be as safe as houses to see them on their upcoming shows. The official release date is the 20/03/2010.

PACKAGE Deal includes the new album, Heaven Home Hell, and a Feet First T-shirt in limited quantities! You can order your copy through webshop www.demonsrunamok.de or buy it at your local Distro/Mailorder!