Sharp and powerful hardcore out of France with the right amount of fuck-the-world attitude and hard-hitting lyrics. No bullshit here. There’s no shame in taking cues from the best of them so if you’re into The Rival Mob, Judge or Floorpunch, check this shit out!
Raw Justice Interview
Sharp and powerful hardcore out of France with the right amount of fuck-the-world attitude and hard-hitting lyrics. No bullshit here. There’s no shame in taking cues from the best of them so if you’re into The Rival Mob, Judge or Floorpunch, check this shit out!Video: Survival - I Wont Hide
Survival posted this video last week but if you haven't seen it already, here it is. Goes hard!
Review: True Valiance - Expect Resistance
True Valiance hails from UK and this is their new album.The sound of Expect Resistance is heavy with a lot of 100 Demons and All Out War influences as they blend core sound with a lot of metallic riffs. Judging by the cover art and the label behind this release, I was expecting more in your face approach. In reality, the band stray more into metal territory with song structures that are more complex than your average hardcore record.
Couple of new tracks...
Couple of dope tracks that been posted recently by some legit hardcore bands.
World Collapse - Casket
New album due out on Reaper Recs!
Caught In A Crowd - "Can I Live?"
The debut single from the upcoming REACT! Records EP "The Fight". Due out this Fall.
Wolf x Down - Crown Of Thorns
Germany's female-fronted hardcore band with a strong political message. New song off of the upcoming full length "Stray From The Path".
World Of Pain - Us Versus Them
New album Improvise & Survive is already out!
World Collapse - Casket
New album due out on Reaper Recs!
Caught In A Crowd - "Can I Live?"
The debut single from the upcoming REACT! Records EP "The Fight". Due out this Fall.
Wolf x Down - Crown Of Thorns
Germany's female-fronted hardcore band with a strong political message. New song off of the upcoming full length "Stray From The Path".
World Of Pain - Us Versus Them
New album Improvise & Survive is already out!
Kid Armor Interview
Kid Armor is a straight edge band from South Orange County that recently dropped Better Days ep to please all the kids into classic hardcore sound. If you dig youth crew and west coast punk rock, this is for you. The interview was done just after the ep was released.Crowd Detterent - live set from Essen show
This is footage from band's show in Essen, Germany. The gig was a part of their recent European tour. Brought to you by Stageload.
Review: Surge Of Fury / Chains Of Hate - Split
Surge Of Fury / Chains Of Hate - Split (Rucktion) - Brand new split release from Surge of Fury and Chains of Hate and both bands unleash a barrage of quality tracks. Surge Of Fury brings three new tracks plus a crushing cover of District 9’s Live Life. If you’re familiar with band’s previous albums you basically know what to expect here as the band stays committed to their style. The tracks on this split offer the same level of aggression but everything sounds even more tight. The faster parts are relentless and the vicious breakdowns will leave your bones broken.
Risk It! to drop 'The Only Thing' ep
Farewell Records have launched pre-orders for the upcoming Risk It! ep called "The Only Thing". You can listen to the premiere song in the above video, and judging by this new tune it's gonna be a killer release.
You can order your copy here. The vinyl pressing includes 3 colors and there are couple package options available!
Demo Daze: Heavy Eyes, Iron Chains, Chaosrealm
Heavy Eyes - Chains Of Love
Heavy Eyes is a hardcore band straight from the mean streets of Budapest. Heavy beats and tight grooves is what you can expect from this release, and the sound quality is dope. For fans of Crown Of Thorns, Turnstile, Second To None and generally all the cool hardcore bands.
Iron Chains - s/t
Another band repping Hungary to watch out for! Iron Chains has heavier sound, but it's still 100% core. Ffo: Bitter End, 25 Ta Life, Dead End Path. Actually, I am amazed by the quality of bands coming out of Budapest right now!
Chaosrealm - Demo 2013
Chaosrealm is more on the matallic side of things, but it's still dope. The songs have slick thrash feel to them but the delivery is very focused and in your face. It would be dope to hear these tracks with better production.
Video: Ante Up - Lifted
Here's new video from Detroit's Ante Up. The track Lifted will be on their upcoming cd on Filled With Hate records this fall.
Video: Straight Opposition - 10 Oz.
Brand new clip from Italy's Straight Opposition. Taken from the record of the same name, 10 Oz. Click here if you want to listen to the whole album.
New Blood: To The Test
To The Test is five young dudes from Eastern-Netherlands who have playing together since 2007. Give support to up and coming band, read the interview, check out their video and make sure you go to their show when they play in your area!
Review: Mercyless - Siempre Fuertes
Clearvew need help with European tour!
My friends from Clearview need some help with filling in the dates for the upcoming European tour this Summer. They have already most of the dates sorted out, but still are there are couple gaps in the tour schedule. These dudes are legit! They are probably one of the coolest bands from the Brazil right now and their last album rips. If you can help, please get in touch with: IMPACTBOOKINGS (at) GMAIL.COM.
The confirmed dates so far are:
07/24 Mitterteich - DE
07/25 Praha - CZ W/ PRE - Fluff Fest Party
07/26 Kozmin Wlkp - PL
07/27 Bydgoszcz - PL
07/ 28 Fluff Fest - CZ
07/29 Dresden - DE
07/30 NEED HELP!!!
07/31 Schaffhausen - CH
08/01 NEED HELP!!!
08/02 Barcelona - SP
08/03-04 NEED HELP!!!
08/05 Toulouse - FR
08/06 Bordeaux - FR
08/07 Nantes - FR
08/08 NEED HELP!!!
08/ (09-10-11) Ieper Fest - BE
08/12-15 NEED HELP!!!
08/16 Days Of Fury Fest - DK
08/17 Gavle - SE
08/18 Goteborg - SE
08/19 NEED HELP!!!
20 Berlin - DE
21 Leipzig - DE
Mind Control
"Another thing is the macho attitude of the singer, who takes every opportunity to take his shirt off to show off his masculenity or whatever, this is practically patriarchy propaganda. "
('Some anti-fascist people from all around the world' trying to boycott band's show at Fluff)
The new five-track record by Harm's Way entitled "Blinded" should hit the streets July 23rd via Deathwish Records. The label has already launched pre-orders for the CD/12" ep. Click here to order yours. If you're from Europe - the band will play Euro tour this Summer, the dates have been posted here. This is metal-infused hardcore at its finest and music that makes you want to crush the weak Conan-style.
"The evolution of Harm's Way continues with "Blinded", their new 12"EP/CD on Deathwish. Illustrated by Florian Bertmer (Converge, Pig Destroyer, etc) and recorded at Brick Top Recordings by engineer Andy Nelson (Weekend Nachos), "Blinded" is a crusher from start to finish. Songs like "Frontal Lobe" and "Live to Loathe" are the band at their heaviest and most adventurous so far. All of it fueled by a vitriol and pain that makes them stronger than all."
This is the new video to give you a taste what to expect from 'Blinded'. Sick bastards!
Video: True Violence - Badlands, CA
Here's a new video from True Violence. The song features TJ Edge of Hollow and you can download it for free from here. The band is gonna drop new ep called 'Wasted Youth' this summer!
Improvise & Survive
Scarred Mind @ Cassiopeia, Berlin
Here's very cool live footage of Scarred Mind destroying Berlin crowd. Click here to check out an interview we did with the band some time ago. Brought to you by DuckTapeHC.
New tunes from Warbrain and Bleak Reality
Two bands that I really dig have dropped new music recently. Both play heavier type of hardcore and both definitely rule. Check these heavyweights:
Warbrain is streaming Evil Eyes, which is a news track taken from their upcoming debut album "Void Of Confusion". The band is from Melbourne, Australia and plays heavy metallic hardcore with solid riffs and sick grooves. I expect this new album to be nothing but crushing.
Bleak Reality has dropped new three-track demo out on Atonement Records. On their bandcamp you can listen to one of the new songs called Sleep Tight. The band reps UK scene and is one of the hardest newer bands from out of there.
Review: Cold Hearted - Lunacy
Set Astray - The Way of All
Seventh Dagger releases No Zodiac 'Population Control' on vinyl
The vinyl version of No Zodiac's "Population Control" is available at Seventh Dagger webstore. You can order your copy here. White is limited to 400, clear marble is 100 and the shirt package is 50 pieces.
Life Sentence Interview
Albany,NY hardcore ffo: Crown of Thornz, Bulldoze, Merauder, Stigmata and heavy hardcore in general. Their debut EP “Marked For Death” is already out on Panda Claw Records. We caught up with the band to talk about the release and discuss some other important topics like why hardcore is so great and why it's not cool to fight at shows. All answers by Vincent (vocals).Video: Pressure Drop @ One Stop Media
Here's decent quality footage of Pressure Drop set from their show with Take Offense, Downpresser, Bottom Out, and Regulate. After seeing it, download the demo (previous post). Uploaded by John, check out his channel here for more dope videos.
Demo Daze: Reaper's Path, Pressure Drop, Regulate
This ep has been out for some time already but it's just now that I get to listen to it. Just like on their previous releases, there's a good dose of heavy metallic hardcore backed by pissed of vocals. The way they combine heaviness with slick faster parts puts the music somewhere between Terror and Shattered Realm.
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Fucking vicious and aggressive hardcore with slick metallic vibe. There are a lot of strong grooves and catchy riffs in the songs, and powerful vocals seal the deal. Can't wait to hear some more shit from this band! Facebook here.
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Long Island hardcore. I don't know much about the band, but I dig this demo. On the heavier side of things, but still core. Check out their facebook.
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Check out new Stay Hungry tracks
Stay Hungry has posted two new tracks from the upcoming 7" due to be released by Refuse Records in June. Release show will be at Refuse Records 20th anniversary fest 19-20th July.
Frostbite covers Little From The World (Cold As Life)
Here's a classic Cold As Life track done by Frostbite.
Bolt is about to drop new album 'True Colors'
I've always been a huge fan of the hardcore scene in Finland and no doubt Bolt is one of my favorite bands from over there. And I'm damn happy they're still going strong. The band has recently posted couple of new tracks from the upcoming record True Colors. The album should be out in a couple of days, and it's gonna be a vinyl release!
Video: Still Ill - Frozen Souls
these frozen souls I walk by
ain´t bound to hell nor heaven
born to expire in this world
cursed by the flesh
Roughneck Media are back with another dope video. This is new Still Ill song taken off of their upcoming album, Building The Beast. The vid is nicely put together and features some kick-ass pit action, and the song itself crushes! 100% approved.
Assorted News: Stout, War Charge, Out For Revenge, District 9
Stout will play couple of shows all across the Europe in October, including shows in Poland, Germany, United Kingdom (Ninjafest!) and more!Rucktion Recs have finally dropped the debut album by Crippler LBU, the recent addition to London hardcore scene. Heavy as fuck hardcore featuring dudes from some of the well respected local bands like Tirade, TRC, Flawless Victory and more.
Germany's Risk It! will drop new 7" called “The Only Thing” via Farewell Records.Stay tuned for more info!
Out For Revenge announced it will release new album in Fall 2013 on Westcoast Worldwide Records. The record is yet untitled, but you can listen to a new song Rap Trap here.
The Wild Styles is exclusively streaming new District 9 track, The Letter from the upcoming 7" entitled SouthBronxMemoirs. Check it out here!
War Charge is streaming new ep, New World Justice on their bandcamp. 7" version coming soon on Purgatory Records! It should be out in September. The guys also plan to work on a full length, keep your eyes open!
Another reunion! Ryker's are back to perform at 20th anniversary of With Full Force festival taking place in Roitzschjora, Germany June 27th - 30th, 2013.
Concrete Interview
"That's when you know youre a hardcore kid. When your heroes aren't the same as everyone elses, but also when you can hear a new band you've never heard before and be beyond excited to be seeing them in a month or better yet, sharing the stage with them even though only 10 kids might show up to the show...."
Review: Clenched Fist - Guns N' Roaches
Clenched Fist - Guns N' Roaches (DIY) - Clenched Fist plays brawling hardcore that will scare the shit out of every kid who got in hardcore during the era of tight jeans wearing goofy bands. The band has been around for I don’t know how long and their debut LP Welcome To Memphis is already a classic of ignorant and reckless hardcore. After some down time, it’s good to see the them being active again and their previous album Just Like Roaches was one of the highlights of 2009. On Guns’n’Roaches the band fortunately refuse to change and stick to what they do the best.
Review: Traces Of You - Bleed The Truth
More hardcore from Italy! Traces Of You bring fast and fairly straight forward hardcore that blends both heavy and melodic parts. The shouted vocals make the package complete and even though I am not the biggest fan of this style of singing, they get the job done. Generally, it makes me think of modern hardcore but with a heavier tone. Something in the middle between Terror and Comeback Kid, I think you can get the idea.
New Blood: The Only Way
The Only Way is a really cool band from Brazil ran by dudes who believe in straight edge and a positive change that hardcore can make. First of all, I like the band because their music is powerful and vibrant and I am sure lot more kids should give em a try. And secondly, I dig their lyrics because they talk about important things but have that down to earth attitude that separates being cool from preaching. Anyway, read the interview, listen to their demos and keep an eye on Brazilian scene in general!
First to fight hardcore
Desperate Times - Hard TargetDesperate Times is probably one of my favorite bands to come out of Poland lately. The band is heavily influenced by tough NYHC sound, but with slick thrash twist that makes these song sound even more bad-ass. This is band’s debut release and it rips with pace and ferocity. All the tracks are so tight and focused that it makes you wanna hurt somebody. If you dig Bitter End or Madball this is for you. The band is not ashamed of their influences and it shines through across the EP, but they also got their own way of doing things which is cool and keeps things from becoming too derivative. The band is both furious and smart as you also get some intelligent and down to earth lyrics about friendship, hard life and the fucked up system. This 7” is sure to impress any fan of the good hardcore.
Identity - Planet CrusherIdentity is one of the coolest current bands to come out of Poland and even thought I am not that much familiar with their previous releases, I dig Planet Crusher totally. The vibe of the ep is sharp and vibrant, channeling crossover influences that have Cro-Mags stamp all over it. Identity capitalizes on fat riffs and tight grooves, while the singer is doing awesome job sounding strong and vicious. These are some truly skilled dudes, but the feeling counts more than the skills in hardcore and it’s cool they didn’t fall into the trap of technical wankery. Instead, it’s as nasty and grimy as it should be, delivering bitch slap after bitch slap to the pathetic face of humanity with every tone and verse. The songs are hard and to the point, but at the same time they pack enough killer hooks and awesome leads that listeners with more sophisticated musical tastes than mine can also enjoy this stuff. The title track is truly a banger with a massive pro-mosh part, but actually all of the songs go hard.
Reality Check - The World On My ShouldersReality Check is another band coming from Poland that you need to check out. This ep is one of the coolest records I’ve bought in recent times, packing 5 tracks of fast but groovy hardcore that makes me think of LA bands like Donnybrook or Piece By Piece with a hint of East Coast sound not unlike Death Threat. You get everything you need from a record like this - fat and catchy riffs, heavy drumming and sick bass lines. The vocals are pissed off and so are the lyrics. Gang-shout choruses are a must and the band doesn’t disappoint here neither, executing that element flawlessly. Production-wise, the ep has a perfect mix for that type of hardcore sounding both raw and beefy. The album cover is dope, showing what a monster this band is live. This is gruff hardcore done right! Be one a lookout for band’s upcoming split 7” with France’s xDigx!
Iron To Gold - the Power Of OneIron To Gold’s ep dropped last year and was immediately praised for delivering music that maintains good combination of rawness and vibrant. The ep holds four songs hitting around the 8 minute mark and I like ‘em all. Iron To Gold is musically skillful and much more aggressive than many other bands out there. If bands like Judge do nothing for you, you might wanna just keep on walking. The guitar sound is sharp, drums and bass lay down a tight groove on top of which forceful vocals lash out with anger and energy. Lyrically the band is firmly planted in real life topics, touching personal and social issues. The record is solid. It has an exceedingly dynamic vibe and tons of catchy hooks. It’s a short energy blasts with just the right amount of groove thrown in to keep things interesting.
Video: Running Out - Devils Spawn
Brand new Running Out video with some cool live footage from their ep release show.
Video: Inner Self - Bringing the Rage Back
Awesome hardcore from Brazil and their recent clip. The band is formed by members of couple of notable local bands: Still X Strong, Final X Round, The Only Way, In Your Face and D.P.R. Ffo: Madball, Leeway, Breakdown and killing Time!
Strength For A Reason streams new tracks from Through Cold Eyes
Strength For A Reason is streaming couple of tracks from the upcoming album Through Cold Eyes on their Stereokiller profile. This is band's first release since 2009 and sounds like a logic follow up to Burden Of Hope, but on steroids. All the new songs songs hit hard as hell! Along with the new Clenched Fist and Rotting Out albums, this is probably gonna be my favorite album of the year. Keep your eyes open cause the record will be out on Fast Break Records soon.
True Colors live in Moscow
Uploaded by youtube user Buben1984. Check out also cool Justice video from their recent gig in Russia.
