Reviews
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Balance: European Hardcore bookPosted on 01.02.12 by PimThe book focuses on the heavier side of hardcore. And while it's well-written and looks great, it could have been even better.
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Tirade – London Hardcore demo 2011Posted on 31.01.12 by McKeeTirade is a brand new four piece band playing raw and stripped down hardcore with that recognisable London groove.
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Nine Eleven – Le Rêve de CassandrePosted on 28.01.12 by XemonerdXNine Eleven from France are back with an up-tempo modern hardcore concept-album.
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Doghead’s Metalcorner 2Posted on 27.01.12 by DOGHEADSince he got such an energetic response to his last review column, Mike took it upon himself to nosedive once again into the metalcore submissions...
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Violent Reaction – Demo Tape ReviewPosted on 25.01.12 by SBViolent Reaction is a self proclaimed one man edge band from Liverpool England and organized by Tom Pimlott.
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By My Hands – No Hope No EscapePosted on 24.01.12 by CanonizedNow, I've read just as many shitty band descriptions as you have, but rest assured By My Hands are legitimately the heaviest of Scotland's hardcore bands.
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Break Away – For LifePosted on 20.01.12 by SBWhile heavily influenced by youth crew pioneers like Floorpunch and Youth of Today, the band is definitely able to do justice to this style of hardcore...
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Integrity – Kingdom of HeavenPosted on 19.01.12 by DOGHEADListen to Kingdom of Heaven and discover a band that is a far cry from the neo-folk soundscape with moshparts you are lumped with these days.
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Double Vision – Cold ComfortPosted on 17.01.12 by xroldxThis Polish band sounds like a band on Teamwork records and would have fit easily on the Growing Stronger compilation between Atari and Pushed Too Far.
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Anne – Dream PunxPosted on 14.01.12 by TeunAnne's Dream Punx is dark and a bit goth, but dreamy. And therefore it's perfect for this time of year.
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Bad Ideas – Murder Of GodsPosted on 13.01.12 by xroldxThis band comes close to old Saves The Day with a little bit of Frank Turner.
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Tenement – The Blind WinkPosted on 12.01.12 by TeunI’m not so much for name dropping but it’s like Dinosaur Jr. and the Descendents had a baby.
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Nothing – Double Dose Of NegativityPosted on 10.01.12 by xroldxThis is the kind of record you hope will influence a new generation of hardcore kids to start doing bands and putting up shows.
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Worth the Pain – No Rest No PeacePosted on 09.01.12 by MauriceWorth the Pain (Finland) is around for 10 years now but was working on 'No Rest No Peace' without notice for the last 2 years. A great surprise to Maurice.
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Doghead’s MetalcornerPosted on 07.01.12 by DOGHEADMike reviewed a couple of metalcore records, looking for the next Reprisal. He didn't really found what he was looking for...
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My Rifle – s/t 7″Posted on 06.01.12 by XemonerdXMy Rifle, with members of band such as Life's Blood, Absolution and Supertouch, managed to write a great and modern-sounding hardcore/crossover 7".
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Bob Mould – See A Little Light: The Trail Of Rage And MelodyPosted on 05.01.12 by xroldxIf you're only interested in Hüsker Dü I don't think See A Little Light will meet all your expectations. However if you're into that band and are pretty...
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Sparky’s Revenge – MomentsPosted on 04.01.12 by PimIf your summer lasts 14 minutes, you might have just found the perfect soundtrack.