Video: Judgement Day - Existence
American Straight Edge! Judgement Day from Southern California with members of Isolation AD. You can get their two-song ep from: judgementxday.bandcamp.com
New Blood: Bad Attitude
Bad Attitude is a new band from Leeuwarden (Netherlands) area with members of Cornered, Pantah and 0fight8 with a mission to go back in time with their sound. Their first demo is filled with raging, in your face hardcore that kids in 80' and early 90' used to mosh to. If you dig this style, check this out!
Review: Clerview / Paura - Rage Through Integrity
Clerview/Paura - Rage Through Integrity (Caustic Records / HeartsBleedBlue)- Wow, this one packs a punch! Clearview’s delivery sounds tighter than ever. Musically, it’s all about furious riffs, heavy breaks, and thumping drums. They ain't afraid to wear their influences on their sleeve, but still it sounds honest and genuine. The production is beefy but sharp, with every instrument sounding crisp and clear.
New Blood: Miss My Chance
Miss My Chance is a new blood from Long Island, NY. They caught my attention when they dropped If & When ep earlier this year. It's just two tracks but they both rip with anger and a vicious delivery. Hard vocals over powerful riffs and tight drums is a no-brainer, but this band managed to pull this one off. Show these dudes some support, check out the interview.
Video: Deadly Visions - The Blind Leading The Lost
New Deadly Visions video. The track is to get you stoked for the upcoming "Sydneys Wasted Youth" compilation due out early 2014.
Video: Reason Enough - F*ck Mercy
New visuals from Reason Enough is pretty dope with the whole posse proudly displaying ignorant and antisocial attitude. Can't help to appreciate the subtle Do Or Die feeling in this video. The track itself goes hard as well. Glad to see this band active again.
Assorted News: Intense, True Hearted, Burn Infinite...
Neutral Words Records is running pre-orders for 'More to Say' ep by Germany's Intense. The entire ep is streaming here. The ep is a collabo with HardCoalRecords (GER) who will release it on vinyl this winter.
Marked For Death has launched pre-orders for Steel city firm / Vow of Hatred split. 10 new punishing hard as nails beatdown / heavy hardcore tracks in the vein of bands like End of humanity, Taste the steel, No retreat, No zodiac, Shattered realm, Ten of swords and Bulldoze. Guest appearance by Gerado ( No zodiac). You can place your order here.
True Hearted has put entire No Cure on stream. The record is dope so if you dig what you're hearing, support the band by buying the tunes here.
Burn Infinite has dropped new track. It's called En Fury and you can stream it here. Southern California hardcore ffo. Buried Alive, 100 Demons, Integrity...
Steel Nation is working on the new tunes, new record to be expected in 2014!
Seconds Of Peace (Cologne, Germany) is planning to drop new ep called "Hangin' To The Tunes Of Doom". Check out short teaser here to get the idea how it's gonna sound like.
My pal Apostolis from Worlds Appreciated Kitsch is releasing Ντελίριο 'Έξω φρενών' 12" (don't ask me how to read it). Fans of street punk should be on the lookout!
From Innerstrength Records: Sacramento hardcore/metal band Havenside have unveiled details for their anticipated new release “Living Our Darkest Days.” “Living Our Darkest Days” will be released on 3/11/2014 on LP/CD and digitally. The first single “Stronger Everyday” will make its debut on 12/27. The album features 12 tracks. It was recorded at Mayhemness Studios and mixed/mastered at Castle Ultimate. Pre-Orders will launch on 1/14/2014.
Marked For Death has launched pre-orders for Steel city firm / Vow of Hatred split. 10 new punishing hard as nails beatdown / heavy hardcore tracks in the vein of bands like End of humanity, Taste the steel, No retreat, No zodiac, Shattered realm, Ten of swords and Bulldoze. Guest appearance by Gerado ( No zodiac). You can place your order here.
True Hearted has put entire No Cure on stream. The record is dope so if you dig what you're hearing, support the band by buying the tunes here.
Burn Infinite has dropped new track. It's called En Fury and you can stream it here. Southern California hardcore ffo. Buried Alive, 100 Demons, Integrity...
Steel Nation is working on the new tunes, new record to be expected in 2014!
Seconds Of Peace (Cologne, Germany) is planning to drop new ep called "Hangin' To The Tunes Of Doom". Check out short teaser here to get the idea how it's gonna sound like.
My pal Apostolis from Worlds Appreciated Kitsch is releasing Ντελίριο 'Έξω φρενών' 12" (don't ask me how to read it). Fans of street punk should be on the lookout!
From Innerstrength Records: Sacramento hardcore/metal band Havenside have unveiled details for their anticipated new release “Living Our Darkest Days.” “Living Our Darkest Days” will be released on 3/11/2014 on LP/CD and digitally. The first single “Stronger Everyday” will make its debut on 12/27. The album features 12 tracks. It was recorded at Mayhemness Studios and mixed/mastered at Castle Ultimate. Pre-Orders will launch on 1/14/2014.
Video: Griswald - Role Models
Griswald is a new band from PA and this track is off the EP "South of Wilkes-Barre." Guest vocals by Ned Russin (Disengage).
Demo Daze: Maniac, Werewolf, Piece Keeper
Werewolf - Demo 2013
Brazil hardcore with cool NYHC feeling. Essentially you can think of any of your favourite NYHC bands from the late 80's/early 90's and there's a good chance you'll find strong traces of them in the songs on this demo.
Don't forget the streets!
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Maniac - Demo 2013
How can you hate on stripped down, in-your-face hardcore done right? Both the music and vocals impress on this one, and Fashionable Commie is truly a hit. For all you collector dudes, you can get it on tape here.
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Piece Keeper - Demo
Another dope band from Baltimore bringing that pissed off, groove-ridden hardcore in full effect. This demo delivers some heavy-ass grooves, chugging riffs and strong vocals. Give it a try!
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Straight & Alert releases new Lodges album
Lodges - Walking On Hands And Knees 12" is now available from Straight & Alert records.
LODGES started during summer 2013 in Paris, from the ashes of their previous band Donkey Punch. Their sound evolved to something heavier and darker than ever before, somewhere between Catharsis, Lewd Acts, Converge, Cursed or Trap Them. These guys are not rookies, as they already shared the stage with Celeste, Deafheaven, Trash Talk, Ceremony or Deal With It so they know how to make a crowd move. GET YOUR COPY HERE.
HB Radio #13
Bands include Bleak Reality, Friend Or Foe, Pure Disgust, Grim, Fatality, True Hearted, MyManMike, Frostbite, Killing Kings, Werewolf and more. As always, if you like any of these bands, I encourage you to dig more info about them, cop their album or show support in any other way! 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.Check out new Raceriot59 ep - 'Police Threat'!
Raceriot59 just dropped new ep called 'Police Threat'. No fuzz, just straight up pissed off and aggressive punk rock.
Live Fast Die Fast Interview
Live Fast Die Fast is NYHC in its purest form so if you respect bands that got that rawness and aggression this is for you. No bullshit hardcore made by couple of dudes who are in it for the right reasons. The band has dropped ‘Keep Your Fingers Crossed’ album earlier this year and I advise everyone to check it out. Check out the interview with Paul who does vocals for the band.
Video: Last Dayz - Deception Uncovered
Straight from the planet of the apes...
CHEAP FRAUD
I’m closer to death with every next breath
So I know I shouldn’t waste my time but
DECEIVER I spit in your face
I tried to look on the bright side
Now it’s time to hate again
Review: Selfish Hate – Today Tomorrow Forever
Hardcore Gem: Stormcore - 'Last Warning' (Agnostic Front)
Stormcore playing 'Last Warning' with Matt Henderson and Freddy Cricien. Thanks to KDS Legacy for posting this.
On heavy rotation this week...
Buy it HERE.
The band actually put out this album in 2012, but although being much into their recent ep I never really had a chance to pay this one the attention it deserves. Turns out I was really missing out, cause this is first rate beatdown hardcore with tons of that sweet 90' sound. The vocals are sick, the songs are packed with hooks and twists, and the execution is flawless.
Buy it HERE.
Take Offense is back on the scene with this highly anticipated album. This is a killer record that perfectly blends in-your-face hardcore with creative song writing and superb musicianship. The vocals go from hard to melodic and definitely are one of the highlights here. Through I feel their previous ep had more stand out tracks, this is still good listen from start to finish.
Buy it HERE.
Clearview plays raging hardcore that sounds like combination of the best elements of Madball, Terror and One Life Crew. The tracks go from fast to groovy, but they all bang and there's a serious sense of purpose in each of them. Paura's side of the split is kind of heavier and slower, not as good as Clearview but still decent.
Honesty Interview
Honesta is an international hardcore band with members coming from Paris and Belgrade. The band has its roots i Onesta, a name most of you might be familiar with, but because of line-up issues they changed their name in recent times. Musically, it’s similar NYHC influenced vibe, but they kind of added a strong socio-political theme to their lyrics. One of the things that caught my attention about them is their commitment to the issue of homelessness, with one of the members being a volunteer for Paris Red Cross Association. Anyway, check out the interview for more info about this!.
True Spirit Tour #2
True Spirit Tour #2 is happening right now! Make sure you check one of the shows if you're anywhere around. No Turning Back, Anchor, A Strength Within and Light It Up - the line up is dope and I'm sure each gig gonna be hell of a fun! Peace!
Assorted News: Backtrack, Piece By Piece, Represent, Backfire...
As a reminder: Backtrack have teamed up with Revelation Records for new LP due out in 2014.
Backfire will drop new ep in 2014! As stated by the band, ”Where we belong” will be released in 2014 digital and on very limited vinyl only.
Ultra-rare Breakdown "Running Scared" demo tape from 1988. Out soon on limited (1,000 copies) vinyl from Painkiller Records. Also includes NYU Crucial Chaos live radio set from 88 and Giant Studios demo.
New ep from Piece By Piece is called Primite As Fuck and gonna drop via Solid Bond Recs. You can place your pre-order here.
Rucktion has released new CD by Cali's Hammerfist: Raw and angry, fast and ultra-heavy hardcore from these West Coast veterans, who are about to celebrate a decade in the game! Featuring Tom Tactic (Skare Tactic) on bass. Guest vocals by Dre (Donnybrook) and Davie (Force Of Change)! Includes 5 new tracks + their 7-track "Dead Dreams" EP, previously unreleased in Europe.
Check out new track from Benchpress taken off of the upcoming split with Martyrs Tongue. Click here.
Reaper Records plans inclunde: NYHC Compilation 7", new Sheer Terror LP, new Born Low 7",
According to Reaper Recs newsletter: Stigmata just got added to 2014s Breast Fest in NC and to the BNB Super Bowl as well. The guys are currently taking some time to write songs for a new record. Vinyl re-issues are also being discussed.
Erie straight edge warriors xRepresentx are streaming new track. Give it a listen here!
Too Old To Die Young is a title of the upcoming album from Vienna,Austria-based Spider Crew. It is due out in 2014 through One Voice Records.
Review: Desperate Times - New Course Of Action
Desperate Times - New Course Of Action (Ratel/Last Warning) - Both musically and lyrically, this album is a beast entirely and definitely some of the most powerful stuff ever recorded by a Polish band. There have been some line-up changes since their previous ep and this is first record with new vocalist, but it didn't hurt them a bit. The music is tight from start to finish and vocals rip it.
Overthrown Interview
It’s always cool to learn about hardcore bands from different parts of the world. Not only you can discover tons of great music, but it also kind of gives you a sense of being a part of something big and important. So, this time it's Singapore. Although I just recently came across Overthrown, it turns out they have been churning their brand of heavy but no-bullshit hardcore since mid 90’, becoming one of the stalwarts of the local scene. Each band that keeps it DIY and manages to put out several releases and tour across Asia and Europe deserves respect. I hope this interview will shed some more light on the band for those not familiar, as well as make you check out their albums..
RoughneckMedia: Power Trip footage from Germany
I just realized I haven't posted anything from RoughneckMedia for some time already, but these dudes are not slowing down and have been steadily putting out dope vids to their youtube channel. Here's one taken at Power Trip show in Bochum, Germany.
Ad Of The Day
Trivia: Gas Powered Records was started by Chris from In Effect fanzine and Nick from Coldfront. This classic album came out in 1996 and as far as I know, this was label's only release. The album was recorded at Motherwest Studios in Manhattan and produced by Mike Dijan.
Pizza Mental Attitude
Face Your Enemy is back with Pizza Mental Attitude, a homage to the finest of what Italian cuisine has to offer. Caserta region of Italy has a reputation of being a place where you can get some of the best pizza the country has to offer so these dudes know what they're talking about. Very dope way to set the tone for the upcoming release 'Toxic Vendetta' EP and bonus points for the Italian lyrics giving this song a cool vibe. If you wanna give FYE some support and cop some fly gear, check out their merch here.
Demo Daze: Manipulate, DisXease, Last Warning
Last Warning - Last Warning
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil hardcore, suckaz!
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Manipulate - Demo MMXIII
This is the band everyone has been talking about recently and although I hope each one of reading this is already familiar with Manipulate, I gonna post this demo just for the sake of decency. This is real NYHC full in your face!
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DisXease - Demo 2013
Sao Paulo/Brazil hardcore from the dudes who used play in I Shot Cyrus / Newspeak / Pointing Finger. Fast hardcore with furious riffs and pissed-off vocals, it might sound played out but this demo is tight as hell!
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Review: Last Dayz/Cornered - Split 7”
LLast Dayz/Cornered - Split 7” (Ratel) - It’s been some time since this one came out and I have already reviewed the new ep from Last Dayz some time ago, but this split is too dope to get unnoticed. Last Dayz comes blasting with 2 tracks, of which both are nothing less than crushing. They can be best described as hard as nails PAHC-styled core that packs enough vicious breakdowns to make you wanna hurt random people with no reason.
Listen to Backtrack's 'Lost in Life'
Here’s a new dope track from Backtrack to have you prepared for the release of 'Can't Escape' 7". The ep gonna drop on December 17th by Bridge Nine Records.
Video: Human Animal - Dark Days
Human Animal have released visuals for Dark Days:
"The video features many of our favorite spots in our beloved city of Erie, PA. The vacant lot where all of the band footage was shot is actually the former location of an old venue called Shooters. Many of us saw some of our first live Erie hardcore shows there over 2 decades ago. Now we can say we played there as well even if there’s no walls or floor!"
This is a title track from their debut ep - if you like it, you can download it for free from band's website or cop it from Holy Mountain Music. Eire hardcore in your face!
Assorted News
Some recent relevant news from the wonderful world of hardcore:
Ressurection from UK got a new album out. 8 tracks of old school hardcore, you can cop it here.
Backtrack will drop new album via Bridge 9 in early 2014. It will be called 'Lost In Life'.
From S&A: CLEAN BREAK is Faro’s new Straight Edge sensation, formed in the summer of 2013. After a handful of practices, David and Armando decided to record a demo at the band’s practice room with the 4 songs they’ve been working on. The demo tape was released in August 2013 on Salad Days Records. The band is now working on 7 new songs for an upcoming release. Behind this new band are Faro / portuguese hardcore veterans who used to play in Broken Distance, Critical Point, Pointing Finger, The New Blood or Pressure. Straight & Alert records will team up with David’s label Salad Days records (Portugal) to repress CLEAN BREAK demo tape on a one sided 7″ limited to 200 copies.
Grim will drop a new record called The Seeds Of Love. Shit's gonna be heavy! You can pre-order it from Open Up Recs.
Flatspot Recs are running pre-orders for the upcoming Cold Stare 7" called The Circus. Order your copy here.
Tacoma, Washington’s Cowardice have called it quits. Check out Rat Path though, which has members of Cowardice and already Mean Streets 7" out!
Toe To Toe have announced a new 7 inch titled “Still Fighting” to be released on the Old School Cartel. It will have guest appearances from Madball’s Freddy Cricien and Sick Of It All’s Lou Koller and Craig Setari.
Friend Or Foe - Outsider 7" is out via Trible B Recs! Check out the stream here.
Ressurection from UK got a new album out. 8 tracks of old school hardcore, you can cop it here.
Backtrack will drop new album via Bridge 9 in early 2014. It will be called 'Lost In Life'.
From S&A: CLEAN BREAK is Faro’s new Straight Edge sensation, formed in the summer of 2013. After a handful of practices, David and Armando decided to record a demo at the band’s practice room with the 4 songs they’ve been working on. The demo tape was released in August 2013 on Salad Days Records. The band is now working on 7 new songs for an upcoming release. Behind this new band are Faro / portuguese hardcore veterans who used to play in Broken Distance, Critical Point, Pointing Finger, The New Blood or Pressure. Straight & Alert records will team up with David’s label Salad Days records (Portugal) to repress CLEAN BREAK demo tape on a one sided 7″ limited to 200 copies.
Grim will drop a new record called The Seeds Of Love. Shit's gonna be heavy! You can pre-order it from Open Up Recs.
Flatspot Recs are running pre-orders for the upcoming Cold Stare 7" called The Circus. Order your copy here.
Tacoma, Washington’s Cowardice have called it quits. Check out Rat Path though, which has members of Cowardice and already Mean Streets 7" out!
Toe To Toe have announced a new 7 inch titled “Still Fighting” to be released on the Old School Cartel. It will have guest appearances from Madball’s Freddy Cricien and Sick Of It All’s Lou Koller and Craig Setari.
Friend Or Foe - Outsider 7" is out via Trible B Recs! Check out the stream here.
Behind The Camera: Interview with Taylor Rambo
Taylor Rambo is a talented photographer from upstate New York responsible for tons of great pics from random hardcore shows. The dude was so kind to let me use his photos for the Concrete interview, and I was so impressed with his work that I thought it would be dope to follow up with a short interview where he could shed some light on his work. So, here it is! Plus, check out the cool pics of TUI, Backtrack, Malfunction, Vehement Serenade and couple other dope bands.Review: Clearview - Pure Mayhem
Clearview - Pure Mayhem (Caustic) - Holy shit, this is powerful! Clearview reps Brazil hardcore scene and comes from the school of angry and aggressive hardcore that goes heavy but never too much metal.
'Scared To Death' by King Nine coming soon via Mass Movement Recs
I've already posted about it, but since then some new info surfaced to shed a little more light on the beast that is the upcoming debut full length from Long Island's hardest, King Nine. Mass Movement records have started taking pre-orders for "Scared To Death" that will drop on November 12th so if you dig no bullshit metallic hardcore and got couple bucks to spare, order your copy now. Release show will take place 11/24 at SRC (Sayville Republican Club) in Sayville, NY. Also, check out new track - Still Anticipating...:
Demo Daze: Big Contest, High Card, Chains
Hardcore punk from Long Island, New York
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Big Contest - Demo 2013
Hardcore out of Boston and Wilkes-Barre in vein of Warzone, Negative Approach, Krakdown, Breakdown and such!
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Bologna, Italy straight edge commando playing rugged '80s American hardcore punk.
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Video: Naysayer - Infiltrator
I kinda missed it when this video came out in late August, but since Naysayer is one of my fav bands, I gonna post it anyway.
Check out new Deadly Visions track!
Video: Rust Proof - All Or Nothing Days
Rust Proof hails from Australia and features members of local bands like Tenth Dan, Blood Money and Speartackle. If you like this song, head to their bandcamp for couple more tracks.
Cut Loose - Straight Edge pride from Paris
I gotta give props to my ma Alexis from Straight & Alert distro for this one: Cut Loose have just recently dropped a demo which is available in a stricly limited quantity here. If you're not into tapes, bust still want to check out this band, go to this link where you can listen to all the songs and even download it for free. They advertise it as youth crew hardcore in vein of Youth Of Today, Step Forward and Minority Unit. The band has been around since the beginning of this year and features SxE dudes who play or used to play in Get Lost, First Failure, Last Quiet Time, Black Spirals, Jack Move or DIG.
