Alcatraz to drop full length on Demons Run Amok Records!
Alcatraz are back with their first Full Length! After releasing one MCD and a split 7” with Berlins very own Final Prayer, “Smile Now, Cry Later” will hit the stores 18.11.2011. Having an South America Tour and a short Europoean Tour with First Blood under their belts, “Smile Now, Cry Later” will be the next step on the Alcatrazs way to Olympus! Influenced by the likes of Death Threat, Ringworm, Integrity, Hoods and Buried Alive! “Fast, loud, aggressive, just the way we like it!” Pure and raw Hardcore without an placed attitude – but with passion and anger! Alcatraz featuring current and ex members of First Blood, Embrace The End, Execution Style, Allegiance, In Memoriam, Set Your Goals, and Breaker Breaker."The CD/LP contains also their long sold out Demotape!
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Nails and Skin Like Iron to release split 7"
Bringing two energetic but diversified contemporary hardcore acts together in one pure and primal slab of wax, Nails and Skin Like Iron will collaboratively self-release a split 7” EP this January. San Francisco’s Skin Like Iron have already become a well-known entity in modern hardcore with nearly ten releases on such admirable dissident hardcore labels as Six Feet Under and React Records. The split leads off with two tracks of their melodic, yet abrasive hardcore, boasting an ambitious and emotive energy that many similar contemporary acts lack in severely.The B-side of this crushing joint venture is owned by NAILS, hailing from Oxnard, California (the same town as the legendary Dr. Know), and undoubtedly one of the most devastating acts within the present expanses of hardcore. As on their Southern Lord debut LP Unsilent Death NAILS get in, kill, and get out, just as fans expect on these two tracks, which are in fact a preview of what is to be expected of their upcoming full-length, now being constructed for release via Southern Lord in the first half of 2012.
This one-time pressing of 1000 copies will be split between a publicly available reserve of 900 copies on black wax and 100 copies on blue, available from the bands only. The artwork was handled by SKIN LIKE IRON’s Alex Capasso who has handled the art duties for previous releases for the band.
Stay tuned for preorder info, an exclusive stream of the release and more in the weeks ahead.
SKIN LIKE IRON & NAILS Split 7” Track Listing:
* 1. Skin Like Iron “Disappear”
* 2. Skin Like Iron “The Parade”
* 3. Nails “Annihilation”
* 4. Nails “Cry Wolf”
End Begins - One Step Forward, A Lifetime Back
For years Full House records has been responsible for putting out some of the finest hardcore from Finland. Let’s just mention records from bands like Bolt, Ratface, Cutdown or Down My Throat which all bring some real heavy hitting rhythms. The sounds of End Begins fits pretty well alongside those bands. While the main focus seems to be on keeping it heavy, the songs are varied enough to offer some groove and catchy hooks. It’s hard not to be repetitive playing this type of stuff and band’s influences are clear for all to see, but the album has managed to keep my attention from start to finish. First of all, although this is their first album, the band has been around for couple of years now and you can sense they got time to learn how to use their gear. The song are pretty complex, but thankfully not too sophisticated and there’s no overload of technical wankery. If I had to draw any comparisons, I would say late Madball, some Hatebreed, maybe some Merauder influences also thrown in for a good measure. Basically, you get the idea. The first track kicks things off with tough as nails riffs and pounding drums which basically establish the mood for the rest of the songs. Thematically, they are not breaking any new grounds, but it’s still some verses to bench press or hit heavy bag to. Plus, I give them mad props for boxing themed artwork!Review by Dloogi
Label: Full House Records
Year: 2011
Band's website
Bottomfeeder demo 7-inch out in November on World vs Cometh
World vs Cometh are taking pre-orders for Bottomfeeder demo on 7-inch format. Here's what to be expected from this release: "They wield the same devastating hammer as bands like Ringworm, All Out War and Palehorse." The band hails from Newark, Delaware, and includes current or former members of Dead & Buried, My Turn To Win, Antikythera and Set Ablaze.
New Copykill album is finally available at Dead Serious Records
Copykill's New World Error is out now on Germany-based Dead Serious Records. According to Dead Serious: "With a new amazing album a new brutal singer and his powerfull familiar manner Copykill is ready to destroy. With great releases and being constantly on the road with numerous heavyweights of hardcore, Copykill has definitely set their seeds to archive once more what German hardcore is all about." Just to remind you, the effort was recorded, mixed and mastered by Alexander Dietz (Heaven Shall Burn) at Chemical Burn – Audio Solutions in Germany and features nine new songs and one re-recorded song. It is the first album to be recorded with their new vocalist on the mic, Sascha Kargoscha, after long-time bandmate Chris Mattheis left the band earlier this year. Before leaving, Chris contributed one last guest appearence to the new album. Additionally, a guitar solo has been layed down by Mille Petrozza, known singer/guitarist of Germany’s thrashmetal legend, Kreator.
Pale Creation’s Twilight Haunt reissue on A389 Recordings
A389 Recordings set to reissue Pale Creation - Twilight Haunt LP. Eccentric Cleveland artists Pale Creation will be re-releasing their classic, long out of print Twilight Haunt album for the first time on vinyl via A389 Recordings. Originally released in 2000 as a CD on East Coast Empire Records, Twilight Haunt is heralded by fans and peers, as an underrated classic of the metallic hardcore genre, extending it’s influence far and wide. When asked about thee group, Integrity frontman Dwid Hellion put it simply: ‘I accept their gift of art’.Over the years, Pale Creation kept busy with various EPs including their 2009 comeback EP Wake Of Temptation, which garnered favorable reviews among the press and fans. The group is currently in preperation for its first new full length album since the original release of Twilight Haunt.
PALE CREATION’s Twilight Haunt will be released November 28th as a limited edition LP with never before seen lyrics and photos. The album will also be available digitally through the retailer of your choice.
- I picked this up from eMusic years ago on a whim and wasn’t disappointed. “Metallic hardcore” from a time when you could actually detect hardcore influences in their music…
New merch from Pay No Respect
Pay No Respect got some new merch in their webstore. The Damage Is Done t-shirt is available on blue Gildan soft style with white and red ink print. There are small, large and XXL sizes left.
New Blood: Out Of Time
Out Of Time is new and upcoming hardcore band out of St. Louis with some tough as nails sound and sharp attitude to match. Not many Missouri bands are getting attention here in Europe but this one is definitely worth checking out. They've got demo tape already out and there are plans for releasing it on vinyl as well. Not to mention the upcoming split on 6131 Records. Brennen, band's singer, explains how the band got together, what they're up to and shed shed some light on band's future plans.
Out Of Time is new and upcoming hardcore band out of St. Louis with some tough as nails sound and sharp attitude to match. Not many Missouri bands are getting attention here in Europe but this one is definitely worth checking out. They've got demo tape already out and there are plans for releasing it on vinyl as well. Not to mention the upcoming split on 6131 Records. Brennen, band's singer, explains how the band got together, what they're up to and shed shed some light on band's future plansCan you tell us something about the band? Who is who in the band and how did you got together to form Out Of Time?
My name is Brennen and I sing in Out Of Time. Out of Time started practicing at the beginning of 2011. Jake Lindsay (Bass) and myself got in touch with our friends Travis Downey (Guitar), Kyle Caldwell (Guitar), and Ross Gordon (Drums) in St. Louis. They had been working on a new band and wanted us to be a part of it. So Jake and I drove made the drive from Champaign, IL to St Louis, MO. We put out a demo in June and did an east coast stint this past summer.
What has the response to your demo been so far? How is the tape selling? I have heard there are plans to press your demo in seven inch format. What’s up with that?
Honestly, way more awesome than i ever expected. The tape is on it's second pressing as of right now. We put out a few copies for our east coast dates on our own. Once they sold out, Born Ill from California then put out 100 tapes for us. Lost Time Records from Michigan will be pressing a mastered version of our demo on 7" in time for our January dates out west.
And can you tell us about the upcoming split? Who are the other bands involved and what label is to release it? Music-wise, how different are the songs on the split from your demo?
We are putting out a 3-way split 7" with our good friends in FOCUSEDXMINDS and ANOTHER MISTAKE. It will be released by 6131 Records in Spring, and we couldn't be more excited about it. As far as new songs go, the new jams are the best we've written yet. We're definitely starting to come into our own with these new tracks, and I'm very excited to let everyone hear.
You seem to be real hard working band, with all release plans and number of shows you do. What is your main source of motivation? And what are some of the toughest challenges you face running a hardcore band?
Honestly, the thing that keeps this band going is our mutual love for hardcore and touring. Hardcore is one of the few things in my life that makes sense to me. I remember going to shows when i was younger and seeing some of my first hardcore shows. I remember thinking "maybe someday my band will be someone's first experience of hardcore". Hardcore has given me a place to call home and has allowed me to do more with my life than i ever thought imaginable at age 19. The least we can do is try and leave our mark on it.
What are the records or bands that made the biggest impression on you in 2011?
I'm probably the worst person to ask this question to, seeing as I'm not always the most up to date on newer releases. New Naysayer, Rotting Out, and Dead End Path full lengths were all awesome for sure. 2012 has me really excited for new releases. Bent Life are doing a 7" on 6131 that I cannot wait for. Renegades is also putting out a new 7" on Lost Time. That band and that label both are extremely underrated.
Do you guys listen to any bands from Europe?
I always have and always will love Justice. Forever bummed I never got to see them. Wardogs had one of the coolest demos I've heard in a while. Sucks they called it quits. Lost Time is putting out a Bang Bros demo on cassette. That band is awesome. Our good friends in Expire just had a stint over in Europe too. Shout outs to those guys.
Ok, thanks a lot for doing it. If you want to share any future plans or any final thoughts before we wrap up, now is your chance.
Check us out on our Midwest Weekend with Another Mistake or our West Coast tour this January! Midwest on Top!
CodeXRed and Brawl to join Irish Voodoo Records
Restless folks at Irish Voodoo Records have some exciting plans for 2012. First, CodeXRed from Reno, Nevada, has joined the family for the 7" due to be out next year. The other new band added to the rooster is Brawl from Boise and they also gonna work on new 7" in the upcoming months. Check out label's website for more info!
Copykill to release new album, on New World Error, Dead Serious Recordings
Copykill, hailing from Germany’s notorious Ruhrpott area, will release their new full-length album via Dead Serious Recordings, titled “New World Error”. The effort was recorded, mixed and mastered by Alexander Dietz (Heaven Shall Burn) at Chemical Burn – Audio Solutions in Germany and features nine new songs and one re-recorded song. It is the first album to be recorded with their new vocalist on the mic, Sascha Kargoscha, after long-time bandmate Chris Mattheis left the band earlier this year. Before leaving, Chris contributed one last guest appearence to the new album. Additionally, a guitar solo has been layed down by Mille Petrozza, known singer/guitarist of Germany’s thrashmetal legend, Kreator.
Providence to play Moscow this October
Providence is playing Moscow at October, 15th. If you're anywhere around make sure you attend this show cause one of the best beatdown bands nowadays plus bunch of crazy Russian kids makes a dangerous combination! More info can be found here. For all you hardcore nerds, Facebook site for the show is here. The other bands on the bill are Broken Fist, Wild At Heart, Last Man Standing and Bona Fides.
Steel Nation to tour Scandinavia in October
Official info: Steel Nation is without question one of the most unique, polished, and destructive hardcore bands to emerge from the great state of Pennsylvania in recent memory. Steel Nation has managed to forge their own sound in an age of carbon copies by expertly bridging the gap between the street level sensibilities of classic New York Hardcore bands and the technical punishing fury that was perfected in Cleveland by such acts as Integrity and Ringworm. This is the first time the band hits the european stage - Forever Wounded in Scandinavia Tour 2011.1/10 - WHERE IT BEGINS Fest - Skylten/Linköping, SWE w/ Naysayer, Downpresser, Guilty, Rotting Out, World Eater, Providence and more.
2/10 - TBA
3/10 - Kungen/Sandviken, SWE w/ Ink Stained Promises
4/10 - TBA/Stockholm, SWE
6/10 - Lutakko/Jyväskylä, FIN w/ St Hood, Escape To Death
7/10 - Lucky Monkeys/Lappeenranta, FIN w/ St Hood, Worth The Pain
8/10 - Lepakkomies/Helsinki, FIN w/ St Hood, Foreseen
The tour is being set up by: Sunpower Booking, Nerd Bird Booking, World vs Cometh, Green Menace Records, Monument Records
2/10 - TBA
3/10 - Kungen/Sandviken, SWE w/ Ink Stained Promises
4/10 - TBA/Stockholm, SWE
6/10 - Lutakko/Jyväskylä, FIN w/ St Hood, Escape To Death
7/10 - Lucky Monkeys/Lappeenranta, FIN w/ St Hood, Worth The Pain
8/10 - Lepakkomies/Helsinki, FIN w/ St Hood, Foreseen
The tour is being set up by: Sunpower Booking, Nerd Bird Booking, World vs Cometh, Green Menace Records, Monument Records
Retaliate to release new shit
Retaliate has posted two new songs on their bandcamp profile. The new tracks are called Can't Relate and Defined By Silence and are tight as fuck. The new album will be called "Thors Without A Rose" and is slated for a release in August.
X Tyrant X posted new song from the upcoming EP!
Detroit hardcore band xTyrantx has posted a new song called worthless featuring Jay from Suicide Machines/Hellmouth from their new EP titled Extinction due out on Eulogy Recordings, you can check it out here: facebook and stereokiller. Pre-orders have been posted and should have a late august release, Filled with Hate records (Germany) will be releasing it on 7" multi-colored vinyl w different artwork no word yet on the release date.
Epidemic Records will release "Sold Souls" 7" from Raindance
Two unreleased songs from the band and an amazing cover of Helmet (yeah, I said Helmet!) will be on this new piece of vinyl, which will be pressed in colored wax! This awesome US hardcore band has been around for a while and already visited Europe (who had the chance to see them during their tour with Wait In Vain in 2009 can confirm the band's potential on stage!) and guess what - Raindance will be touring Europe again in winter 2011! Visit Epidemic Records website for more info.
The first demo from Rude Awakening available at Arrest Records
From Arrest Records webiste: We are proud to announce Rude Awakening to the AR family! RA is a brand new hardcore band from the Boston/MV Massachusetts/New Hampshire area that play heavy straight to the point no frills hardcore. Their 4 song demo was recorded by Ryan Stack from Andrew Lanes Recording Company in Haverhill,MA. Rude Awakening’s demo is now streaming at RudeAwakening.bandcamp.com and is available for download at Bandcamp. CD and cassette demos can be found in the Arrest Records E Store.
Reign Supreme signs with Mediaskare
Philadelphia, PA based REIGN SUPREME has signed with Mediaskare Records and will release their upcoming EP Sky Burial later this year through the label. “All the bands I know on Mediaskare love being on the label. That was pretty much enough for me,” commented vocalist Jay Pepito on why the band chose Mediaskare. Adding, “We just want to work with a label that will bend over backwards to help us achieve our goals as a band, we feel like Mediaskare is that label.”The band will soon enter the studio with their long-time producer Will Putney to begin recording their new 7-song EP Sky Burial.
“Sky Burial comes from the Tibetan tradition of bringing the dead to a mountain, or other place where vultures gather. The vultures and other animals consume the corpse, and hence, it becomes a vessel to feed and care for these creatures,” explained Pepito on the title for the EP “It’s a cool idea, wherein your empty shell of a person becomes of some utility to some other thing, and I just found the idea of that fascinating; it makes more sense to me than embalming the dead in an attempt to preserve some self-imposed idea of what they were like in life, and then tossing that homemade mannequin into a pine box, and letting it rot. It seems to me to be more pragmatic, to let yourself be the thing that sustains your ecosystem. It reminds us that we are just animals, that we are not special because of our smart cars and Facebook, and that we, in a sense, are simply carrion.”
Speaking to what they want their fans to get out of Sky Burial, the band stated, “We just want them to enjoy it. We hope that it brings emotions out in them, and that our music becomes the soundtrack to some of the best years of their lives. There is no socio-political agenda with us, we are just angry, and want to rage.”
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Bayonet Pre-Order Up Today at Mightier Than Sword Records
Pre-order for the first EP from NJ-based hardcore band Bayonet is available today from the Mightier Than Sword webstore. Bayonet features members of hardcore music favorites Senses Fail, The Banner, Suburban Scum and Fit For An Autopsy. On their debut self-titled 12", the band recalls the glory days of the past decade's early hardcore scene, with a sound many have compared to American Nightmare, Tragedy, Kid Dynamite, and Hope Conspiracy. The first pressing is limited to 500 records, with 100 on black 180-gram, 200 on clear yellow brown swirl, and 200 on marble swirl clear grey.
Bunch of more news from GSR: Knuckledust and Backfire
Taken from GSR newsletter: Knuckledust will hit the studio soon after the summer to record "bluffs, lies and alibis". Their new record will be released sometime late 2011. Their fourth album for GSR, and not just that, 'cause of their 15th anniversary, we will also rerelease "Time Won't Heal This". Backfire!'s hunger for more, is not only obvious by their participation at the 10th anniversary of the Sucks 'n Summer festival, but also with a brandnew album! Backfire! will hit the studio in November. The new Backfire! album is due for early 2012.
Kickback to release new album this September!
Here's the official info from GSR newsletter: Kickback will release a brandnew record on September 15th 2011, ".. et le diable rit avec nous...", Feat.: 8 new songs, 2 covers and 1 extra track... and some very special guests! Stay tuned for more news.
New promo video from Strength
Hailing from the Ruhrpott area Strength started up in 1993 as kids, now getting older but definetly not wise. Their upcoming full length album is entitled "Predominance" and will show you the essence what Strength are made of. If you are into Hardcore style mixed up with Metal riffs just like Hatebreed, All Out War or Merauder, you better keep these guys in sight. Finally the promo-trailer is online here and will get you a first impression to "Predominance".
Pre-orders underway for vinyl version of Sick of it All's latest album
Think Fast! Records is now taking pre-orders for the vinyl version of Sick Of It All's latest album, "Based On A True Story". You can check it out here. The first press is limited to only 1000 copies and there are three different vinyl versions to choose from including white/black swirl (limited to 150 copies), grey/black swirl (limited to 350 copies) and black vinyl (limited to 500 copies). Yes, there are discounted package deals available for the collector nerds who need to have more than one copy. The record comes in a gatefold jacket with SOIA's iconic dragon logo embossed on the front cover! Pre-orders will ship in July while the record officially hits (vinyl-friendly) retailers on July 12th. This is a must have for SOIA fans, and trust us, it'll be worth the wait!
Hardcore Is More Than Music 2011
Here's the Hardcore Is More Than Music movie with guys from bands like Agnostic Front, Madball, Hoods and others talking why racism sucks and why it should not be accepted on hardcore scene.In recent years we have been witnesses to new trends amongst neo-Nazis. Still more and more of them leave the skinhead image, and try to “catch onto” something else. One of the targets for them is the hardcore scene.
They find the aggressive music and uncompromising lyrics impressive. The leading figures of Czech neo-Nazi scene have been trying to infiltrate to hardcore shows and to take pictures with famous faces of the international hardcore scene. But they do not care about HC ethics, history or culture of hardcore. They only care about the “tough guy” image and macho poses. But that has never been what hardcore is about. People in hardcore scene differ from one another in many aspects, and that’s a good thing. But hardcore has never been connected to racism or Nazism. Hardcore community has always been a space for the people to meet without prejudice. And we want it to stay that way. That’s why we turned to some of the bands that have something to sa y. Among them were the bands whose shows attracted Nazis, who attempted to attend them. You can find the views and opinions of these bands on this DVD. Our questions remained the same, but the answers varied significantly. But they have something in common – there is no space for racism, prejudice and Nazism in the HC scene.
For us, HC scene is a family. For Nazis, it is just another scene they wish to abuse to gain support for their political goals.
With The Light Of Truth - book about Straight Edge related tattoos
Tattoos and hardcore have always gone hand in hand and here's a book which aims at shedding some light on this part of culture. With The Light Of Truth is a book profiling over 50 Straight Edge tattoo artist from across the whole globe. The official website states: "A collection of Straight Edge related tattoos and art and profiles of some of the best tattoo artists in the world. This book has a worldwide release of September 2011. Submissions are now closed. History is being made."
Think Fast! to release worldwide vinyl version of upcoming Earth Crisis album!
Official info: There’s no argument that the single underground band to stir the most controversy regarding their ethics and beliefs is none other than Syracuse legends, Earth Crisis. Forming in the early 90’s, Earth Crisis has remained a constant influence, combining heavy riffs with Karl Buechner’s signature commanding vocals. Not only have they stood as one of the most aggressive acts in the genre through their musical style, but also in their politically-charged beliefs.Earth Crisis’ message of human, animal and environmental liberation has caused shockwaves that resonated beyond the music industry. They have received national media coverage on CNN, TBS, FOX, CBS, MTV, and ABC. Charismatic vocalist Karl Buechner has spoken in front of members of Congress about teens and substance abuse. Earth Crisis epitomizes commitment, fortitude, and resilience and is an established and embraced trademark in the international metal, hardcore and punk communities.
It is with great honor to announce that the band's latest album "Neutralize The Threat" will be exclusively released worldwide on vinyl via Think Fast! Records. The release is under exclusive license from Century Media Records. Think Fast! co-owner Larry Scott says of the release, "This is a pinnacle moment, not only for the label, but for me personally. Earth Crisis has always been, in my opinion, an inspiration to unapologetically speak on behalf of what you believe is right."
Earth Crisis has continued along this path of breaking new ground, constantly working and reaching more people spreading their message to the masses. Their relentless touring has put them in front of countless national and international audiences - from the U.S. to Canada, to Europe, Japan and South America. In October 1999, they played Bogota, Columbia's Rock al Parque Festival for over 120,000 people. They have toured with bands ranging from Sepultura and Downset to The Misfits and Snapcase.
With “Neutralize The Threat,” Earth Crisis has never been stronger or more relevant. Look for the exclusive vinyl version to surface in August, with pre-orders expected to launch early on in the Summer.
Born To Hate has released new album - “Romper la Baraja" - on Cruzare Records
Born to Hate are back with their second record titled “Romper la Baraja” (“Break the deck”). New 9 songs of furious hardcore with mid-tempo and breakdown parts influenced by bands like Death Threat or Madball. The lyrics are in spanish! You can order it from Cruzade Records!
Desensitized to release new 7″ on Irish Voodoo,
Desensitized has joined Irish Voodoo Records! Currently, you can find the band working on new material in anticipation of their upcoming 7″ on Irish Voodoo, playing NYC and the surrounding areas, and generally having fun doing what they do best: making the music that they themselves would want to hear. The band came together in the spring of 2010, when Greg McGonagle, Jelani Wilson, and Jhonn Thomassen met during Black N’ Blue Bowl at New York City’s Webster Hall. The three of them quickly hit it off, and they were soon renting practice spaces by the hour, writing songs as a three piece with Greg on vocals, Jelani on drums, and Jhonn on guitar. Before they could even recruit a fourth member, Desensitized recorded their 6-song demo with Glen Lorieo and James Williams at Night Owl Studios in NYC. The demo was recorded, mixed, and mastered in a matter of days, with Jhonn and Greg splitting up the bass parts, many of which were written just a few days before entering the studio.
