Everything is uncertain except for the future of the Swedish hardcore punk scene. Amazing new bands are popping out of nowhere and create havoc, leaving nothing behind. Zyfilis is one of these groups that I recently stumble on during my search for some fresh music. The group has been active for a while, but they’ve… Read More Zyfilis – Alla Ska Ha LP (Adult Crash Records)
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… Read More City Of Industry – I Digress EP
Way of The Derelict is a debut full-length album by Battle Royale, a Chicago based hardcore punk band. The band has previously published The First Five Hits EP, and all the compositions from this EP have been included on a debut album as well. All the numbers have been re-recorded with a purpose to harmonize… Read More Battle Royale – Way Of The Derelict LP
The Light Escaping is a brand new cosmic voyage by the Autarch, a wondrous neo-crust punk band hailing from Asheville, North Carolina. The band has been formed in 2010. and has published a decent amount of impressive records such as Self-Titled CD, The Death Of Actiacus LP/CS, and split LP’s with Soothsayer and Landbridge. The… Read More Autarch – The Light Escaping LP (The Plague of Man Records / Replenish Records / Profane Existence)
Seven years have passed since these legendary Croatian punk rockers have published …Ako Ne Možeš Napraviti Sam, Bar Pokvari Nekome, but in my honest opinion, this material still deserves a proper review. To be fair, it’s nearly impossible to even start a conversation about the Balkan punk rock scene and not to mention Fakofbolan. They’ve… Read More Fakofbolan – …Ako Ne Možeš Napraviti Sam, Bar Pokvari Drugome LP (PDV Records)
Fake News are returning with the highly anticipated recording called Break The Silence. Unlike their previous album sympathetically called Ewwww!, the band has chosen to offer extended play material comprised of four enormously dynamic compositions. Break The Silence commences with a very energetic tune named In The Grind Pit that bursts magnificent shreddings from all… Read More Fake News – Break The Silence EP
Deafness By Noise came a long way from a regional band to a touring machine acknowledged by a worldwide hardcore punk scene. The band has commenced in 1991, so it’s been 29 years since their development and the band seems better than ever. They’ve recorded dozen of albums, toured with a pack of legendary bands… Read More Deafness By Noise – Roots Baby Roots LP (PDV Records)
Charity is a rare gem on today’s emo scene and I’ve explored some pieces of information about this band, but somehow these guys are avoiding involvements with social networks. Perhaps the band members have determined to remain silent until they publish some fitting recordings, so they can unleash their full potential throughout a full-length release.… Read More Charity – Nickname EP
North Carolina’s finest d-beaters are coming back with another blistering record simplistically named Revenge. This time these Raleigh punks gathered eight bone-crushing compositions full of fast-paced drumming, crunchy basslines, and clamorous shreddings. For those who are not familiar with Scarecrow’s sound, the band nurtures a very disruptive approach to d-beat music that has been saturated… Read More Scarecrow – Revenge EP (Bunker Punks Discs & Tapes)
Disaster Forecast is coming out of Sheffield, UK and somehow I’ve missed their latest recording called Another Day, Another Disaster that was published last year in their production. According to Discogs, this is a debut recording by these astonishing melodic punk rockers and surprisingly a brilliant one. Disaster Forecast delivers technically demanding energetic melodic hardcore… Read More Disaster Forecast – Another Day, Another Disaster EP
Motus Vita Est is one of the longevous Croatian hardcore punk bands from Zagreb and presumably one of the widely acknowledged acts outside the Balkan region. With over thirty years of career on their backs and legendary albums such as Vita Est (DIY, 1988), Cogito Aude (Sacro Egoismo, 1990), Razlike (Fast & Strong, 1998), Nasred… Read More Motus Vita Est – Mašina LP (PDV Records)
Swill is a melodic skatepunk trio based out Jacksonville, FL mainly known by their profoundly energetic compositions perpetuated with elements of hardcore punk music. The band has recorded a couple of releases such as Cant’s Stand You EP which has been published back in 2014. and a debut full-length album termed Fresh Air that has… Read More Swill – Point Of View CD
