With a sound delivering a punch as rich and inescapable as that of the heart and lyrical confrontation it surrounds, the self-titled debut album from US post hardcore outfit Hostile Array s one striking and impressive introduction. That forceful, indeed… Read More ›
Norma Jean
American Standards – Anti-Melody
“What started as social commentary on the growing divide in our society became very personal when our founding guitarist (Cody Conrad) passed of suicide and then soon after, my father of cancer. We went back in to re-write much of… Read More ›
Gnarwolf – II
Not to be confused with the equally fine British hardcore band Gnarwolves, Gnarwolf is a primal roar from Texas whose snarl is also hardcore bred and demandingly distinct. The Austin hailing foursome of Andy, Trent, Steven, and Polo are about… Read More ›
Eight Days – More To Life
Seemingly tagged as melodic hardcore more often than not but showing a hefty side in hook laden punk rock in their new proposition, British trio Eight Days is one of those bands knocking on the door of broader attention. Since… Read More ›
34 – Self Titled EP
Grouchier than a stoked up hornet nest and just as damaging, the sound of Kansas City hailing 34 leaves no hiding place for the senses and imagination on the band’s debut EP. The five-track self-titled offering is a rabid and… Read More ›
Filth In My Garage – Songs From The Lowest Floor
Dripping melancholic animosity as physical and emotional dissonance invades ears and the imagination at every turn, Songs From The Lowest Floor makes a potent excuse for keeping creators, Filth In My Garage under close attention. The band’s debut album is… Read More ›
This Is Shark Country – Chances
As you would imagine from a band name like This Is Shark Country, there is a real bite and unbridled tenacity to their sound; voracity bred in the fusion of technical metal and hardcore which the Berkshire quintet is increasingly… Read More ›
Oaths – Stag Party
Never hurts to make a good first impression and UK band Oaths certainly have that intent nailed with debut EP Stag Party. A busy and furious storm of hardcore and melodic rock, the five track fury is an imaginative entrance… Read More ›
OATHS go on ‘Stag Party’ on Monday 13th April
Combining riot inducing progressive hardcore with party-starting melodic hooks, Northern newcomers ‘Oaths ‘ are set to introduce themselves to the world with their infectious debut EP, ‘Stag Party’, out Monday 13th April. Reared on a hearty diet of The Dillinger… Read More ›
North Paw: Trepidation EP
A year ago North Paw emerged from the ashes of Forever Wednesday to introduce themselves with their impressive self-titled EP. Now they return with its successor Trepidation to show that the early acclaimed thoughts about the band were maybe short… Read More ›