Category: HARDCORE
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Be Well – The Weight And The Cost LP (Equal Vision Records / End Hits Records)
The Weight And The Cost is a highly anticipated debut full-length album by Be Well, a supergroup comprised of some renowned musicians who spent quite an amount of time in bands such as Battery, Bane, Darkest Hour, Fairweather…to name a few. The group already set the bar up high with their previous 7” record, but…
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Death By Stereo – We’re All Dying Just In Time LP (Indecision Records)
I could easily say I am into a long term relationship with the discography of this longstanding Californian band. My fascination with earlier works by Death By Stereo lasts for nearly two decades. The albums such as If Looks Could Kill, I’d Watch You Die, Day Of The Death, Into The Valley Of Death, Day…
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Death Of Youth – Suburban Dystopia 12″ EP (Engineer Records)
Death Of Youth searched for the formula to blend the essence of emotive hardcore with detailed harmonizations, characteristic for a newer school of melodic hardcore. This South East London based group ultimately succeeded in their strivings with their second recording named Suburban Dystopia. Whoever attempted to merge down these two similar genres, acknowledges this is…
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Amalia Bloom – Maiden Voyage CD (Engineer Records)
Amalia Bloom originates from Vicenza, and Maiden Voyage is one of their latest offerings to the broader audience. This Italian emotive post-hardcore quintet has been active for a while, paving their way to the top with a profoundly melodic, but yet delicate approach to the genre. The group worked hard since the formation at the…
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City Of Industry – I Digress EP
The City Of Industry is an intense hardcore punk trio coming from Seattle, Washington. These guys are no strangers to our blog, considering that we’ve had the privilege to review Conspire Conspire Conspire, their debut full-length record. For those who’re not familiar with the City Of Industry, their music carries a meaningful message, enhanced by…
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This Calling – Methods Of Protest LP (Black Star Foundation)
This Calling is an uprising Hungarian melodic hardcore act comprised of the members who learned secrets of the craft through previous work at renowned bands such as Bridge To Solace, Poison Alley, and The Idoru. As far as I am informed, Methods Of Protest is their debut full-length album constituted of eleven incredible compositions. Perhaps…
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Vision Quest – Bear Witness 7” (Crew Cuts Records / Angry & Hungry Records / Blind Rage Records)
There’s something unique about UKHC that makes me want to flip everything upside down, tear apart anything that comes close in the nearest radius or stage dive off the couch with my ribs facing the coffee table. At least that’s how I feel about UKHC, which in my humble opinion, differs a lot from USHC.…
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Bob Malmström / Dispyt -Split 7” (Elitbolaget)
As we promised a while ago, we’re covering the highly anticipated Bob Malmström / Dispyt split 7” release. To serve as a reminder, this is the third and final edition of a split record, which Bob Malmström decided to share with fellow bands. Previous versions included The Enchained on the first edition and Tvärnitad on…
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Western Addiction – Frail Bray LP (Fat Wreck Chords)
Western Addiction came a long way since their formation in 2003. Each new record is a shift towards darker melodic old school hardcore punk sound for these San Francisco, California natives. The group shaped up a recognizable sound that unquestionably stands out from the remainder of the Fat Wreck roster. To serve as a reminder,…
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Static Shock – Static Shock CD
Static Shock is an uprising hardcore quartet emerging from Edinburgh, Scotland. As far as I am acquainted, this is their self-titled debut album, and it’s comprised of nine kicking tunes. Judging by the cover artwork and after several glimpses taken at the info, Static Shock solely concentrates on DIY aesthetics, so these are bonus points…
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Coilguns – Watchwinders LP (Hummus Records)
Coilguns are operating as a complex singular sonic mechanism based on technical harmonizations, chaotic melodic sequences, massive drop-tuned riffages, and mathematically precise drumbeats. These skillful Swiss musicians are hailing from La Chaux De Fonds, and their existence is solely based on firing sonic equations stacked within highly energetic clusters. The band has delivered loads of…
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Mindforce – Swingin Swords, Choppin Lords 12″ EP (Triple B Records)
These guys are no strangers to our blog. We previously had a chance to review their full-length debut called Excalibur, an intense hardcore record that entirely goes beyond the genre. This Poughkeepsie, NY based group combines incredible musicianship with highly driven crossover thrash shreddings, but the essence of their music lays down in hardcore roots.…
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