Tag: SHIELD RECORDINGS

  • Krime – Demo 7″ (Shield Recordings)

    Krime – Demo 7″ (Shield Recordings)

    Hardcore punk thrives on speed. It’s at its best when it moves fast, hits hard, and leaves no room for hesitation. Krime, a newly formed hardcore punk band from the Netherlands, understands this perfectly. Their debut 7″ demo EP is a powerful, abrasive, and compact declaration of purpose. It’s a loud, fast, and raw collection…

  • Amusement – First 3 EPs Collection LP (Shield Recordings, Brassneck Records)

    Amusement – First 3 EPs Collection LP (Shield Recordings, Brassneck Records)

    There is something deeply satisfying about a band that wears its heart on its sleeve, screams it into a microphone, and then distorts it through a wall of feedback and melody. That is exactly what Amusement does. The Portland, Oregon band has quietly become one of the most compelling underground acts of recent years. Now,…

  • R.C. Sullivan – Masquerade 7″ (Engineer Records, Shield Recordings)

    R.C. Sullivan – Masquerade 7″ (Engineer Records, Shield Recordings)

    R.C. Sullivan’s “Masquerade” EP is an outstanding blend of skatepunk, melodic punk rock, and melodic hardcore elements, feeling like a love letter to the late nineties and early noughties, with a modern take on the genre added along the way. Across four energetic tracks, the band blends fast-paced rhythms, technically demanding guitar work, and anthemic…

  • Premiere: The Atlantic Union Project Share Video For “Wait Indoors”

    Premiere: The Atlantic Union Project Share Video For “Wait Indoors”

    We are thrilled to premiere a new video for Wait Indoors by The Atlantic Union Project. The song comes from 3, 482 Miles, their debut EP released in 2022 via Engineer Records, Shield Recordings, and Sell The Heart Records. ”Many people are still ‘Waiting Indoors’ for things to improve around the world. Unsure about travel, or…

  • Harsh Realms – CVLT LP (Shield Recordings)

    Harsh Realms – CVLT LP (Shield Recordings)

    Harsh Realms, the Dutch melodic punk rock group, has unleashed their second full-length release, offering a refreshing take on the genre. On CVLT, the band showcases their take on punk rock, infusing org core, melodic punk rock, and pop punk, while defying predictability and repetitiveness. From start to finish, Harsh Realms display their masterful craftsmanship.…

  • Rites – No Changes Without Me LP (Engineer Records / Shield Recordings / Sell The Heart Records)

    Rites – No Changes Without Me LP (Engineer Records / Shield Recordings / Sell The Heart Records)

    Here’s another excellent release from Engineer Records. If you’re present on social networks and various hardcore punk communities on the web or you follow blogs and webzines, you probably heard about Rites, a Dutch quintet that nurtures such a unique sound. The band released a few recordings over the years, such as a debut self-titled…

  • Rites Released Video For People Are Alike All Over

    Rites Released Video For People Are Alike All Over

    Check out the video for Rites new song People Are Alike All Over. Short but sweet, this song is packed with frustration and we’re very excited to share it. The video was recorded live at the Vestrock Festival this year. “It’s the first song we wrote for the new record and energy-wise set the bar for every…

  • Hook – S/T EP CS (Shield Recordings)

    Hook – S/T EP CS (Shield Recordings)

    I received an email about a month ago from a band called Hook. After the brief introduction, I learned they’re coming from Finland and that they recently released their debut cassette EP. Of course, I immediately accepted their request for an album review because there are no bad-sounding Finnish punk rock bands. When the tape…

  • Bear Away Announce A Drastic Tale Of Western Living LP; Listen To The New Single

    Bear Away Announce A Drastic Tale Of Western Living LP; Listen To The New Single

    Bear Away‘s magnum opus ‘A Drastic Tale of Western Living‘ will be released on Friday 21st October! The long-awaited debut album from the Scarborough, UK rockers will be available on limited edition yellow vinyl LP and have CD versions in the UK and Japan. To celebrate this great news, the band shared a new song,…

  • The Atlantic Union Project Released 3,482 Miles EP

    The Atlantic Union Project Released 3,482 Miles EP

    The Atlantic Union Project have released their highly anticipated debut, 3,482 Miles 12″ EP. The release is available as a 12″ vinyl record, compact disc, and on all streaming platforms. You can grab physical copies at Engineer Records, Sell The Heart Records, and Shield Recordings. The Atlantic Union Project is a transatlantic melodic punk rock group consisting of the Come…

  • Custody / Spells – Split 7″ (Various Labels)

    Custody / Spells – Split 7″ (Various Labels)

    Here is one of the Spells recent works, and it’s a split EP with Custody, a Finnish melodic punk rock quintet. It’s a collective release between Snappy Little Numbers, Brassneck Records, Keep It A Secret Records, and Shield Recordings. After googling around, I realized Custody is an almost equally prolific band as Spells, with an…

  • The Atlantic Union Project – 3,482 EP 12″ (Engineer Records / Sell The Heart Records / Shield Recordings)

    The Atlantic Union Project – 3,482 EP 12″ (Engineer Records / Sell The Heart Records / Shield Recordings)

    So, we’re steering back to melodic punk rock waters with the upcoming debut EP release by The Atlantic Union Project. You probably heard it before, or maybe you stumbled upon some news we posted about this outstanding band, but if you aren’t familiar with these guys already, you should pay attention now. The Atlantic Union…