Demo Daze: Bad Attitude, Unfinished Life, Bluesbreaker

Bad Attitude - Brainfreeze

Bad Attitude are dudes from Cornered, Pantah and other local bands from Leeuwarden, the Netherlands area who teamed up for some old styled hardcore action. The demo is slated to get vinyl treatment later this year via War Inside Records (NL) and 46 Records (IER).

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Unfinished Life - Expose My Demons

UKHC with tons of groove and force, all five tracks here are ripping hard!

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Bluesbreaker - Arcanum

I saw this band life they were dope. Metallic hardcore with its own unique twist, you gotta check it out!

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Detroit Hardcore Comp - Interview with Mike from Lost Time Recs

Lost Time Records are about to release a 7” compilation to feature couple of up and coming hardcore bands that represent Detroit hardcore scene. The bands involved in this project are Freedom, From Hell, True Love, One by One, and Retribution. Each band is contributing a brand new track! Check out the interview we did with Mike, the man behind Lost Time Recs, who shares some info about this project!!

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Iron Chains - Live @ Budapest

Dope live set from this Hungarian band playing at their home turf. I posted their demo some time ago so check it out if you haven't already. Iron Chains, fff: Merauder, Dead End Path, 25 ta Life, Stigmata...

Disrespect - Live at Core Tex Fest

Now that's a blast from the past! Disrespect reunited for the Core Tex Fest 2013 at legendary SO36 club in Berlin. I remember being into this band when their Hit The Ceiling album came out, and I totally admired the sense of fashion they exhibited on the backcover of the 7" split with Sidekick. Everyone into 90' chugga chugga hardcore should do their homework on this band. Truth be said, I haven't listened to their music since ages, but looking at the video it's cool to see they still got it.

16/09 Reviews: Cheech, Violent Reaction, Schizma, Sike...

Reviews of latest Cheech, Schizma, Sike, Violent Reaction, One Life One Sentence and couple more.

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Assorted News: Death Threat, Down To Nothing, Brawl, Long Island Hardcore documentary...

Some cool stuff that happened in hardcore recently:

Finally, you can listen to the entire Death Threat and Rude Awakening split at Trible B's bandcamp. Order your copy here.

New Empire Of Rats is streaming here. Self titled full length album coming soon via A389 Records!

Life On The James by Down To Nothing is officially out! iTunes link here.

A documentary on the Long Island Hardcore scene is in the works. More info here.

NY's King Nine will drop new record called "Scared To Death" on November 12th via Mass Movement Records.

Backtrack teamed up with Bridge 9 for a new album. The band is working with producer Nick Jett (Terror) so the shit gonna sound like it should!

Boise, Idaho based hardcore band Brawl, has released a new single entitled “Contention”, which is the first taste of the bands upcoming new 7″ called “Back Biter”. The ep is scheduled for late 2013 and will follow suit with the band’s previous effort “Punishment” with an EP release via Westcoast Worldwide Records, and the 7 inch being handled by Irish Voodoo Records.



Seventh Dagger have launched pre-orders for new GhostXShip ep called Carry The Flame. You can order your copy here.

Cali heavyweights Sworn Vengeance are back and ready to drop new album.

Cheech Interview

I guess everyone should be familiar with this band so I gonna skip the introduction. The band got new album out, called Beast From The East, via WTF Records. I talked with them just after it came out but it took about two months for my lazy ass to post the interview. My apologies! Anyway, here it is. I just gonna say the album is dope, the review coming soon!

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HB Radio #11 - Ground Zero

Some more hardcore for all the kids who like when hardcore is raw and rugged. 30 mins of blasting hardcore, includes bands like Friend Or Foe, Set Astray, Iron Chains, Plus Minus, Black Coffee (funny band name, but I double checked that they ain't hipsters), Enforcers, Street War and some more. Pay attention to Down My Throat song, this is old one but still dope. And for the kids who r slow - you can click at the song name below and jump around playlist. It wasn't easy to make it do it, so take advantage! You can also open it in a pop-up window for more convenience.

Only The Lawless Remain

As some of you already know, Death Threat will be releasing split 12" with Rude Awakening. The record will be out via Triple B Records.

New ep by For The Glory

New For The Glory is called Lisbon Blues and marks 10 years of the band. You can order your copy here. Musically it has the right groove and aggro I need from a hardcore band, but if you heard their previous albums you basically know what to expect. Lyrically, it deals with hardships of life when you have to make ends meet working your ass off for scraps. No Colors deals morons who think they're better based on the color of their skin - fuck racism is a basic rule of hardcore but it's always good to see bands setting the record straight.

UPDATE: Today I got tip from the band that Lisbon Story is actually a full length album, not ep. Well, that's even better!

Down To Nothing - No Leash

I am pretty much sure every hardcore kid smart enough to turn on their computer/smartphone/tablet has seen it already, but still gonna post it cause the song and vid are so good! New album out soon!

Providence / Hoods split coming soon!

Knives Out started out as a way for Providence to release their music, but after years of hiatus the label seems to be back in business. The label has announced their new release will be a 7" split between Paris heaviest Providence and Sacto Hoods. There will be 300, hand-numbered picture discs available, and the pre-orders are already up here. Due out in September!

"Back at it once again and ready to pile some new stones in this hardcore scene. A couple of releases are on the way. First to come is the PROVIDENCE / HOODS "Aces" collector split. Paris PROVIDENCE - Sacramento HOODS teaming up for the realz and not for the trendy fakes !!! This vinyl comes as limited 300 hand-numbered picture 7" artworked by Dave Quiggle (Shai Hulud, All Out War, Thick As Blood, Facedown Records...) and TONR."

Demo Daze: Break'em, Harsh Reality, Blind Justice, Mind Trap

Break'em - Demo II

Heavy and grooved out hardcore from Sweden with obvious NYHC influences. I could drop some band names for reference, but just download it and check it out for yourself.

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Harsh Reality - No Hope- No Faith

Cali hardcore at its best, if you're into bands like Donnybrook, Blood Stands Still or Skare Tactic, Harsh Reality is your thing. One song features dude from Runamok, which is another dope new band.

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Blind Justice - Mischief

This one is available on 7" vinyl here, but the band is cool with people downloading it for free. New Jersey hardcore in your face, the ep came out couple of months ago but it's just recently I came across this band. A perfect mix of fast parts and heavy breakdowns, nothing less than a straight up in your face agression.

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Mind Trap - Demo 2013

Features dudes from Short Fuse, Rearranged, Government Flu, Highscore, Vitamin X and some other cool bands. As to be expected, it's just some good, raw hardcore punk. They got 7" out on Carry The Weight records.

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Race Riot set from Summer Of Hate '13

Downpour Creative is streaming Race Riot 59 set from this yers's Summer Of Hate fest. Since it's currently my fav punk rock band, it would be cool to share it with both fans and for all the suckers not familiar. See also Letters, Smash Nazis and Wolves Amongst Men.

Redemption Denied to drop new ep!

So, the Belgian heavyweights Redemption Denied are dropping new ep soon - it's called Nothing Remains and judging from the new track they posted just recently, it's gonna crush! One of the songs that can make every serious hardcore kid go nuts. I remember seeing them play in Warsaw and they were dope - the amount of energy and vibe was off the hook. Plus, they seem like a legit dudes so give them so support and check out the new ep when it comes out.

Dynasty - Death Solution

New video from Dynasty from their recent album "Beyond Measure". The track is damn hard and the clip is nicely put together featuring some cool live action and some dude running around - there must be a deeper meaning to it but figure it out for yourself. Anyway, enjoy!

Hardcore Lessons #1

Why should you go around bashing one another
If they look or think different, why let it bother
Everyones got their own style, their own thoughts
Don't let it bother you, don't let it get caught

New Blood: Reapers Path

Heavy ass hardcore from Kiel / Schleswig area of Germany. I have posted their demo for download some time ago so check it out here if you haven't already. Fans of Shattered Realm, Merauder and Cold World should be on the lookout!

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Video: War Charge - New World Justice

Don’t run your mouth around me and my crew.

Don’t give a fuck about who knows you.

You’re just another sucka acting the fool.

You look for trouble, shit we’ll give it to you.

UK's War Charge has just dropped this vid for New World Justice. It contains some dope live action taken from their set in Glasgow and Icebreaker Festival in Birmingham.

Check out new Empire Of Rats song

Columbus, Ohio hardcore outfit Empire of Rats will release a new album this fall. The outing is self-titled and will hit streets on October 1st via A389 Recordings. Fans of 100 Demons, Hatebreed, and Cold As Life will probably want to investigate.

Featuring ex-members of Palehorse, Under One Flag and Pitboss 2000. Interview here. New song here. The album should be out on 12” vinyl on October 1st, 2013

Isolation A.D. drops After Death ep

Isolation AD has posted After Death, which is a 5 track ep, on their bandcamp. The band is totally ok with you downloading it for free, just enter "0" when it asks you for a price. You can also try this link. The material will drop on CD via Marked For Death Records and on vinyl via Made In The Usa Records. This is the first release with new vocalist Ivan from Dynasty and the re-recording of The Hammer features Nate from Xibalba. New video below!

Reviews: Crippler LBU, Kartel, True Valiance

I recently got a package from Rucktion Recs and been blasting these records for the last couple of days. Bands like Kartel or Crippler are probably either love it or hate it type of hardcore, but I got a soft spot for this sound. Nothing fancy about it, just grimy and heavy hardcore that hit the right spot. Check out the reviews after the jump!

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Slam!

Let the boys be boys... everyone into tough-sounding hardcore not unlike Crown Of Thornz, One Life Crew or Krutch should be aware of Last Dayz. They rep Polish scene and have couple of fine releases under their belt. The band has just posted two new songs from their upcoming 7" ep. Pre-orders are starting soon and you will have a chance to get your copy here. Shit is so hard that it's scary!

Another Polish heavyweights are Desperate Times who also just posted some new tunes. "Go listen to the second track from upcoming "New Course of Action" 7".Ratel Records & Last Warning teamed up to put it out - 100 pcs of red wax and 200 psc of black wax." Pre-orders are supposed to start real soon!

Rock Bottom - Mirror/Mirror

This track is fucking brutal.

Conqueror Interview

Hardcore straight outta South Africa. If pissed off and hard-hitting tunes and menacing vocals are your thing, don’t sleep on them! The band has already put out couple of eps that you can legally download as they share them for free. If you haven’t done it yet, do it now cause they 100% legit.

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Take Offense drops new song from United States Of Mind

Check out new track from Take Offense - it's called Place Your Bet and can be heard here. The song is a banger, can't wait to hear the whole LP. Reaper has already started pre-orders for the album. Click here to get yours.

World Eater - About To Fall

I've been lucky to see those dudes live in Poland at their tour with No Turning Back, Redemption Denied, Strength Approach and couple other solid bands. Their set was a blast, the vocalist is one crazy dude and the whole band was on top of their game. Like their facebook page and keep yourself updated.

Clearview European Tour starts tomorrow

The Weight We Carry - War With The Elite

New TWWC video. Notice the classic Madball jersey on the singer, cool as hell! Anyway, TWWC is a great band and this is monster of a song! Also, check out the interview I did with the band some time ago - click here.

Free Terror mixtape

"Suffer to Return Harder" mixtape by Terror, brought to you by Reaper and Merch Connection. Free download here.

HB Radio #10 - Chin Test

This was supposed to be out weeks ago but due laptop problems and my laziness it’s posted just now. This time we get bands like Loose Ends, xDigx, Jungle Fever, Plus Minus, Concrete, Conqueror, Power Play and more. Most of these songs are monster, so check it out if you’re not familiar with these bands. I will try to get my shit together and post the next podcast in 2-3 week time. I got couple of dope tracks already selected for this one so it should be killer! You can open it in a pop-up window for more convenience.

Crowd Deterrent live at Return To Strength Fest

More footage from Crowd's recent trip to Europe, courtesy of RoughneckMedia.

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!

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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.

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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!

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.

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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.

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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!