The second volume of this star studded compilation series gives you new songs by Vitamin X (3 tracks), Punch In The Face (3 tracks), Amdi Petersens Arme (3 tracks), I Quit (3 tracks), Scholastic Deth (2 tracks), Bruce Banner (2 tracks), Disidencia (3 tracks), Regress (3 tracks), Tomorrow (4 tracks), Conga Fury (3 tracks) and Fuerza X (3 tracks). A nice mix between known and lesser known (but equally good) bands here. The insert is once again a giant newspaper with some huge photos that can be unfolded into posters!
Described by the label as the hardest and angriest band to surface from the south-west in years, Bleed Into One are back with two new songs and a sound that transcends Hardcore stereotypes. Mix up DEATH THREAT and HATEBREED with the spirit of INSIDE OUT and the CRO-MAGS. Music is plain and simple hardcore with a frontman that must be MIKE JUDGE's brother.Teamkiller have managed to turn the european hardcore world on it’s head in the past few months. The result of a coalition of current Sidekick & Absidia members brings us a mixture of hard, moshable and uncompromising hardcore with and old school touch. Nice packaging job and on colored vinyl.
New tracks from The Scarlet Letter are always a cause for celebration if you're willing to be sucked into their bastard hybrid of fast hardcore and awesome musicanship. The lyrics are more sophisticated than most out there, and manage to retain a lyrical quality that elevates all their tracks to something very personal and passionate. Music that comes from the heart. The split side features three blasts from Suicide Party who play fast hardcore in a more traditional (but intensive) way. No lyrics for those though.
Debut EP featuring ex-Dead Serious and current Down to Nothing members. Expect an eleven minute anger management session with elements pulled from the late '80s NYHC scene into modern day hardcore. Tough, no frills hardcore heavy enough to punch through whatever's in your way. Their 'take no prisoners' approach definitely works for me- I've liked this more than expected Vinyl might be in stock later, but will have less songs.
Yet another great band that broke up to soon. They've laid down five new songs for this self-released (and sold out) CD before embarking on their summer tour. Listening to this makes me wish that they'd still be together, because these guys move my heart as well as my feet. How come they're no longer around while some crappy bands last forever? Filled to the brim with sadness, despair and an overwhelming energy as well as a feeling for catchy hooks, they leave behind a proud legacy. Screenprinted covers.
This is the last recording from the Damage Done. Upon deciding to break up, they went into the studio and emerged 2 days later having put down 5 unreleased songs of hope, anger, love, life, and laughter. This record blows away all prior releases. Disregard heavy production, these are 5 raw tracks of phenomenal hardcore to remember them by. Not available on vinyl, but essential listening.
Finally the repress from this Japanese classic. Previously realeased on Devour in 1996, it's been a while since this has been in press. This is their first vinyl release and believed by most to be their best. Four top notch Japanese hardcore punk tracks.
The first Third Party demo release in years, xWITNESSx play fast straight edge (of course) hardcore with a passion. 'Never Again' is a veg(etari)an song, which has become a rarity these days and is therefore all the more apprechiated. Dedicated is the one word to describe xWITNESSx.
Deathwish sampler CD, featuring tracks from BREATHER RESIST, A LIFE ONCE LOST, EMBRACE TODAY, CONVERGE, TERROR, THE BLINDING LIGHT, DEAD CITY, RINGWORM, CURSED, HORROR SHOW, SOME GIRLS and CAST ASIDE.
This 23 song/ band sampler showcases the very active Northwest Hardcore scene. Among established acts such as STAY GOLD, CHAMPION, THE ANSWER, HIMSA, LEFT WITH NOTHING, BLUE MONDAY, COLD SWEAT, BOTCH and WAXWING, you're introduced to a bunch of new band of which you'll see records soon (PISTOLS AT DUSK, HARDESTY, ROSARY, SCREWJACK, ENTROPY PROJECT, DEADSURE, THE HIT, POSITIVELY NEGATIVE and more. This is a solid introduction to a very productive scene that has a bunch of rad bands. Budget priced (and containing some unreleased songs), there's no reason not to check out some of the bands.
Texas' My Luck lay down tracks that document the tumultous emotions that have rendered the band one of the most chaotic and aggressive live acts in the hardcore scene today. Five new songs on colored vinyl.
This Ottawa, Ontario group dishes out hardcore the way it should be, fast and furious, with plenty of breakdowns. Five songs played with a classic Chain Of Strength meets Judge feel. And you thought the Hanson brothers were Canada's only worthwhile export. This is good enough to warrant buying a CD (because there'll be no vinyl).
Sincere Straight Edge hardcore from the UK on this six song CD, which reflects the bands love of traditional straight edge hardcore and their desire to create something new. This should appeal to fans of TURNING POINT, CHAIN OF STRENGTH and BANE. Honest, melodic and passionate, these guys deserve a chance. They'd be big if they'd hail from the US. Look for them on tour soon.
Melodic hardcore from Gainesville, Florida. Rocking stuff featuring members of well-known Gainesville bands and it shows. This four song single is limited to 500 numbered copies on colored vinyl.
Different name, different packaging job, this CD comes with three more songs than the 'High On Barbeque' 12inch. The booklet is filled with full color pictures, but lyrics are missing. I don't get this.
Now available on vinyl! Fronted by former Undertow singer John Pettibone and featuring members from Trial and Catharsis, Seattle, WA's heaviest quintet deliver yet another disturbing dose of technical hardcore trash mayhem. This slick looking picture disc is limited to six hundred sixty six hand numbered copies.
Formed in late 2002, this Orange County based quartet play hardcore; fast and raw, plain and simple. Hardcore the way it should be played, for the people in the pit and the guys on the stage. No fashion, no fads, no bullshit drama, just straight up hardcore.
Hailing from the sweltering wasteland of Texas, Far From Breaking offers up six songs of straight edge hardcore that rivals the energy of bands like Chain Of Strength and Youth Of Today. They're outspoken and passionate about living their live drug-free. This records may induce circlepits and fingerpointing. Mosh ist up and sing along!
The amazing debut full length by one of New Jersey's finest hardcore punk bands. This is unlike anything you've ever heard! They combine elements of hardcore, punk, thrash, reggae, surf, and crossover in a hybrid of social, political, and personal fury. Truly fucking amazing and inspirational!
6 song demo of old school hardcore that does not disappoint. They've turned some heads already, so expect a vinyl release soon enough. Passionate and fiercely dedicated, don't miss this chance to check them out now.
A good blend of traditional hardcore with some of the modern (not emo) hardcore sound. Choppy and erratic tempos, thick guitar, and urgent vocals. Melodic and with a definite DC influence (second generation of bands), this not your typical LA release, but I really like this a lot. Reminds me of HATED at times. Give this a try.
These are the last copies of the Self Defense debut record. Ten song trash mayhem that put these guys on the map. Lyrics worth reading, awesome packaging and colored vinyl should put this on your list if you don't already own it. Essential.
Four new and completely raw n' relentless blasts of hardcore as the way it should be: fast, positive, and hard. The powerful production packs an extra punch and firmly establishes Reaching Forward as one of europe's premier straight edge acts.
Featuring their best two tracks from their 2nd demo, Rammer play thrash metal comparable to At The Gates. Amazing musicianship, sick throaty vocals and top notch production. Beautifully packaged in a Japanese theme similar to some of the old layouts by Canadian Metal label Banzai. The new line up for this Toronto based band features ex-members of the legendary Uranus, Chokehold and Left For Dead. Limited to 500 copies.
