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20/04/2013 – Bring On The Bloodshed, Man As Plague & Make It Last @ Asgard, Bev.

Bring on the Bloodshed is a dedicated 5 piece band from the Amsterdam area. They say they have found the perfect combination between hardcore and metal. Music that is straight to your face, tougher than a fighting Spartan, heavier than a bulldozer, louder than a chainsaw. The band is formed in 2008 and they hit … Continue reading 20/04/2013 – Bring On The Bloodshed, Man As Plague & Make It Last @ Asgard, Bev.

LEMURIA South East Asia Tour 2014

I sipped my wine through a plastic bag as people pass by during the show that I went to a few months ago. This is how we drink traditional wine in Jakarta.

ManLiftingBanner

With the Revolution Continues double LP to to be released soon one of the most well known Dutch hardcore bands is back and still committed to communism.

Skullcrack – Cut it down

Skullcrack is a crossover band from California. With Cut it down they release their first EP. On this EP Skullcrack is playing by the rules. All songs are fast, short and energetic. Just check out opening song Running out. Despite being just over one minute long it has fast thrashy riffs, screaming solo’s and is … Continue reading Skullcrack – Cut it down

Ronald Boorsma

A lengthy talk with the man behind Not Just Words Records about politics, education, fireworks, hardcore. About life.

Hypno5e – Shores of the Abstract Line

Hypno5e is an ambient metal band with polyrhythms not unlike country fellows Gojira and bringing you their third album now on Pelagic. One hour of forward thinking metal.

Death alley, Stealers, Deadbeats

World Skate Center presents: Death Alley + Stealers + DeadbeatsDEATH ALLEY DEATH ALLEY *Protopunk with a hint of psychedelics Behold DEATH ALLEY. The New Wave of Dutch Loudness gave birth to not just another band. No, thriving on the sharp edges of Motörhead’s rock and roll, soaked in MC5-fuelled protopunk and forged with Sabbath’s edginess, … Continue reading Death alley, Stealers, Deadbeats

Painted Wolves – s/t

Do you feel hardcore bands are too often carbon copies of other bands? You might want to try Painted Wolves!

Jera on Air 2013

A great, heavy, dusty day in the sun with a mini-Groezrock vibe.

Swingin’ Utters – Poorly Formed

Remember the hype around The Strokes when they debuted with This Is It? That hypemachine should get back to work for the Swingin’ Utters.

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[quote=Just Killing Time]Off With Their Heads – Home (y) (y) (y) On repeat. They deliver again. Awesome.[/quote] This (aside from the “again” that is, this being my introduction to the band). Great record.

NIGHT BIRDS – BORN TO DIE IN SUBURBIA LP order infos!

[img]http://takenbysurpriserecords.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/borntodieinsuburbia_cover.jpg[/img] Finally the new NIGHT BIRDS – BORN TO DIE IN SUBURBIA LP is up for pre-order! We made a nice bundle that will include the LP, a big poster (A2 sized), a sticker and a button for only 11 Euros plus postage! First press will be 500 copies on black vinyl. SHIPPING WILL START … Continue reading NIGHT BIRDS – BORN TO DIE IN SUBURBIA LP order infos!

Obduktio – Obduktio

Obduktio’s self-titled debut is bordering on grindcore and a fun listening experience.