Tag: hardcore
October 21, 2016
Facedown Records has unleashed the HEAVY with a new Those Who Fear track titled “Ten Years”. The song will appear on the band’s upcoming full length release “State of Mind”, due out December 9th on Facedown Records. This is HEAVY stuff and I believe most of you hardcore/metal fans will find something to appreciate.… Continued →
October 20, 2016
Back to the 90's, Hardcore Style
Jason Parker (Ex-Guitarist/songwriter for Focused, Uphold, Outnumbered) and a friend have started a special 90’s Spirit Filled Hardcore facebook page. Links to old demos/recordings, flyers and pics, and more. Join the discussion and proudly relive your youth. Also, you can look forward to the new Focused tshirt/hoodie that will go on sale soon.… Continued →
October 17, 2016
Introducing: To Live As Sons (Ex-ZAO)
Introducing a new band to you today. They are called To Live As Sons and feature a few former members from ZAO’s “The Splinter Shards the Birth Of Separation” (and before) era. They play a fiery blend of Spirit Filled Hardcore meant to get your adrenaline pumping and your fists in the air. This is some of the most solid independent hardcore I’ve heard in recent years and I encourage you to check them out. Listen to their new songs, below. Look for their debut ep soon.… Continued →
The Blamed is Back!
The Blamed has been a Christian Hardcore/Punk band since the 90s. The Line up for the Blamed is going back to its roots with Original band members: Jim Chaffin on drums and Bryan Gray on guitar. Joining them will be Sid Duffour on bass (formally of Headnoise) and guitarist Jeff Locke (who recorded in 1998 on the album “…again” and toured with the Blamed) and New lead vocalist of October Bird Of Death, Wiley Willis. The New record will be heavily inspired by Old-School Hardcore and Punk.… Continued →
See the Rise Call It A Day... Again
Christian metalcore band, See the Rise, has called it a day. Vocalist Josh Meyers posted a statement on October 13, 2016, talking about why the band has decided to end. See the Rise formed in 2011 with Josh Meyers, and a few others. In 2014, the band disbanded. In 2015, the band reunited with Josh Meyers, Guitarists Brian Elliot and Jason Law, Bassist Andrew Davis, and Drummer Kyle Zahorski. The band, as mentioned above, announced their disbanding. The band will play their final show on December 3, 2016.… Continued →
June 29, 2015
REVIEW : Ana Sapphira - Edge Walker
Formed in 2008, New Hampshire based metal outfit, Ana Sapphira, brings us their debut LP, Edge Walker. Having opened for many national touring acts including War of Ages, Wolves at the Gate, August Burns Red and Impending Doom, the group will mark it’s sixth year of playing together in 2015. Check out the full review here.
May 4, 2015
INTERVIEW : xDeathstarx
New email interview with Eric Gregson of xDeathstarx. We talk about the breakup, the new single, Facedown Fest, & the future!
April 28, 2015
REVIEW : Come and Rest - Blacklist
Come and Rest have crafted a great hardcore record. “Blacklist” has something for nearly everyone, be it in the form of diverse vocal delivery or hellish riffs, this album will be sure to emanate from metalheads speakers for some time to come.
April 23, 2015
REVIEW : Exiting The Fall - Bloodline
Indeed, it’s always sad to see a talented band call it quits, but at least they're going out with a bang. Check out my review of Exiting the Fall's latest and last release, 'Bloodline.'
April 5, 2015
REVIEW : New Waters - Venture
Despite a late coming review, don't miss out on this fiendishly good album from Finnish heavy hitters.
March 11, 2015
REVIEW : Rapture - Trials
Frenzied grooves and uplifting messages are the calling card for this new hardcore band, Rapture. Check out this review of their debut EP, "Trials."
February 22, 2015
Atrocities - Pride
Hot on the heels of the band’s recent review here on IVM comes this great music video of the song “Pride” taken from the band’s new “Demo” available right here. Video can be found below.… Continued →
February 20, 2015
REVIEW : Atrocities - Demo
Atrocities brings an energetic, robust hardcore sound into this short, but power packed three song demo. Read on for the review.
February 19, 2015
INTERVIEW : Naturalist
An IVM exclusive interview with post-hardcore band Naturalist. Conversation topics include their intriguing cover art, the new album direction, and staring at people just to creep them out.
February 5, 2015
REVIEW : Judgement X Day - The Altar
If you like your music raw, fast and heavy, then look no further. Read on for the review of Judgement X Days's new debut EP, 'The Altar'.
January 20, 2015
REVIEW : Of Lions - Of Lions EP
Released early last year, Hardcore band Of Lions (formerly Lion of Judah) has put together an impressive EP with much promise. Read on for the review.
January 10, 2015
REVIEW : Despite My Pride - Cold Blood/Simple Math EP
Despite My Pride has delivered an interesting work, that never really settles into any one particular form, and there is nothing wrong with that. Here's the full review.
December 5, 2014
REVIEW : What We Do In Secret - The Migration EP
Screaming truth against the backdrop of blistering riffs, Memphis based What We Do in Secret bombards the ears with a brand of Spirit-filled ruckus sure to excite even a casual fan of hardcore. Read the review here.
November 29, 2014
Judgement X Day - Age of Innocense (Featuring Chad of Messengers)
On The Attack Records act, Judgement X Day have released their new music video for the song “Age of Innocense” off of the upcoming album “The Altar” due out in January 2015.… Continued →
November 11, 2014
Revivalist - Vanity
Check out the brand new crushing music video from Abilene, Texas hardcore band, Revivalist, below. The song is titled “Vanity” and appears on the band’s new On The Attack Records Ep “Brother” available for FREE over at HM Magazine here. Enjoy!… Continued →
October 16, 2014
REVIEW : Gideon - Calloused
Gideon have made an extremely fun album full of tracks that will bring out the Hulk Hogan everyone.
October 6, 2014
Prepared Like A Bride Debut Video for "Ocean Tide"
Prepared Like A Bride have debuted the music video for “Ocean Tide”. Check it out below. The song appears on the band’s latest release, titled Overcomer, which is available everywhere now. The band will be in the US for a North American Winter Tour with support from Colossus, Illuminate Me, & Darkness Divided. More info on that here.… Continued →
September 17, 2014
Colossus Release Video for "Demons"
Colossus have released a music video for “Demon” from the band’s brand new album, Badlands, which is available now. Watch below.… Continued →
September 11, 2014
REVIEW : Sleeping Giant - Finished People
For anyone familiar with Christian hardcore legends, Sleeping Giant, you already have a pretty good idea of what to expect on their newest release, “Finished People”. A raw production style, riffs focused more on getting the crowd moving than technicality, and front man Tom Green’s passionate vocal performance. “Finished People” takes this basic formula the band have used in the past and refines it to become perhaps the best Sleeping Giant record to date.
September 9, 2014
INTERVIEW : Those Who Fear
Sonshine Festival was a huge success, as far as getting to see some amazing groups perform and being able to interview a few bands. Honestly, the crowd was down from a year ago. One of the groups kind enough to chat with me was Those Who Fear, a hardcore outfit on Facedown Records. They were a long way from their hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, and it showed a little bit in our short interview. I think they must have been driving all night, because they seemed a little tired.… Continued →
August 29, 2014
REVIEW : UGLYTWIN - Oh, The Cost
Anyone can throw some dissonant intervals together and make something that is noisy, but it takes something special to use chaos and noise to create something musical. After listening to UGLYTWIN's debut full length Oh, The Cost, I think it's safe to say that they may have that something special. Passionate lyrics, ferocious vocals, dissonant but creative guitar playing, and relentless drumming form the outline for their debut album, and it's anything but empty.
August 21, 2014
Gideon Premiere "Calloused"
Gideon have unleashed the title track to their upcoming album Calloused. Check out the lyric video below. The album releases October 14th on Facedown Records. Pre-order from MerchNow or All In Merch. All pre-orders will come with an instant download of the track.… Continued →
August 20, 2014
INTERVIEW : The Saving (Andres Ortiz)
Check out a brand new interview with Andres Ortiz of The Saving below. If you’re unfamiliar with the band you are missing out. Make sure you check out the brand new single, “Abolitionist”, here.… Continued →
August 14, 2014
INTERVIEW : Beartooth
We recently had the chance to talk with Red Bull Records metalcore band, Beartooth. We talked about their new record, the current band lineup and what the future may hold for Caleb Shomo and crew.
August 7, 2014
Memphis May Fire - Beneath the Skin
Memphis May Fire have released the music video for “Beneath The Skin”. Check it out below.… Continued →