Tag: hardcore
May 21, 2012
Steven A. Cosand wanted to be my friend on Facebook about a year ago. I really did not know who he was until I read a post from Overcome announcing that Steven would be replacing Nicholas Greenwood as their second guitar player. We became fast friends and talked online almost everyday. At the end of 2011 Steven posted a link to his solo project Sanhedrin’s debut EP Pro Human, Pro Life. I was stoked to hear what he could do on his own. Seeing Overcome has move of Jason Stinson’s fingerprints on it.… Continued →
INTERVIEW : Producer - Joel Wanasek
Interview with producer Joel Wanasek of JTW Recording Studios
May 18, 2012
Gideon - Prodigal Son
Facedown Records have posted a lyric video for “Prodigal Son”, the first new song from Gideon’s upcoming full length. The album, titled Milestone, will release on July 3rd. check it out below.… Continued →
May 11, 2012
REVIEW : Eyes of Eli - Eyes Of Eli
Eyes of Eli explode onto the scene with a powerful self-titled debut album that belongs in your collection!
May 5, 2012
From The Eyes Of Servants - One Chance
From The Eyes Of Servants have posted a new lyric video for the track “One Chance”. The song is taken from the band’s new full length, titled Change The World, which will be released via Red Cord Records on June 12th. Check it out below.… Continued →
May 4, 2012
xLooking Forwardx - Down With The Ship
So here it is ladies and gents. The first song from xLooking Forwardx in seven years. The first single is the title track to their new EP/7″ Down With The Ship which you can pre-order here.… Continued →
May 3, 2012
INTERVIEW : Maranatha
I met Collin in California on November 22, 2003 at the Showcase Theater. He was playing in Shawn Jonas of Zao’s new band Symphony In Peril. We became fast friends, and I have followed Collin’s musical and design career ever since. When he posted the Band Camp link to his new solo project Maranatha, I was stoked to say the least. After hearing what Steven Cosand of Overcome did with Sanhedrin by himself. I knew Collin’s project had to be just as good, and was I right.… Continued →
April 30, 2012
REVIEW : Sanhedrin - Pro Human. Pro Life.
Sanhedrin's debut EP "Pro Human. Pro Life." puts away the polish and brings forth heavy music's inherent musical integrity. Read more here.
April 29, 2012
Dynasty - Worthless Will
Dynasty has just released a new music video for their song “Worthless Will,” from the album Truer Living With A Youthful Vengeance. Check it out below.… Continued →
April 18, 2012
REVIEW : Shook Like Dead Men - Unworthy ep
Unworthy ep is an unrelenting tornado of chaotic hardcore that stomps on your throat and refuses to let up until the end.
April 16, 2012
The Great Commission - When It Rains It Pours
The Great Commission have debuted their new video for “When It Rains It Pours”. Check it out below. The track appears on the band’s latest release, Heavy Worship, out now on Ain’t No Grave Records.… Continued →
April 12, 2012
INTERVIEW : Truly, Truly
Fans of Oh, Sleeper and UnderOath. Check out, Truly, Truly of Summit, MS. This is a name you will soon know. You can download their song, “Peace, Perfect Peace” for free via their family site. Come get to know these good ole southern boys (and jokesters).… Continued →
April 9, 2012
INTERVIEW : Creations
Creations recently announced the departure of vocalist Michael Foss. You can see the official announcement video here. I had a chance to catch up with their bassist, Jonny Blackwell, to discuss transitions, touring and the new upcoming record, Unworthy. See what he had to say below.… Continued →
March 27, 2012
REVIEW : The Rugged Spud - s/t
SoCal's The Rugged Spud put together a 9-track God-glorifying album of HXC/metal tunes. For fans of Sleeping Giant / xLooking Forwardx / Piteous Vendetta
March 23, 2012
Stretch Arm Strong - For the Record
Today’s Video Flashback comes in the form of “For the Record” by hardcore band, Stretch Arm Strong. The song appears on the band’s 2001 Solid State Records release, “A Revolution Transmission”.… Continued →
March 7, 2012
MyChildren MyBride - Dreamcatchers
MCMB have just posted a lyric video to the song Dreamcatchers off their upcoming self-titled album. Thoughts?… Continued →
February 26, 2012
REVIEW : Declaration AD - I Can't Ignore
Declaration AD, a HXC from New Zealand releases their debut full-length titled I Can't Ignore. For fans of Strongarm, Advent, and mature HXC.
REVIEW : Declaration AD - I Can't Ignore
Declaration AD, a HXC from New Zealand releases their debut full-length titled I Can't Ignore. For fans of Strongarm, Advent, and mature HXC.
February 16, 2012
Close Your Eyes - Erie
Another new Close Your Eyes music video can be seen below. This video is for the track “Erie” off of “Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts”… Continued →
February 10, 2012
MyChildren MyBride - On Wings Of Integrity Pt. II (Lyric Video)
MyChildren MyBride have debuted their first single from the band’s forthcoming self-titled album. Check out the lyric video for “On Wings Of Integrity Pt. II” below. The album hits stores March 13th through Solid State Records. The band will also be holding a live chat on February 13th @ 7pm here.… Continued →
January 30, 2012
Close Your Eyes - Carry You
Check out this brand new music video from Close Your Eyes for their song “Carry You”.… Continued →
January 25, 2012
Life In Your Way - Who I Am
Melodic hardcore act, Life in Your Way, have posted their brand new music video for the song “Who I Am”. You can view it below.… Continued →
December 2, 2011
REVIEW : A Hope For Home - In Abstraction
Pick up A Hope For Home's new album In Abstraction December 6th!
November 22, 2011
REVIEW : From The Eyes of Servants - From The Eyes of Servants EP
Check out From The Eyes of Servants and their 6-song self-titled EP on Red Cord Records. For fans of Take It Back / Close Your Eyes
November 21, 2011
REVIEW : Saving Grace - The King Is Coming
Check out Saving Grace's 3rd full-length!
November 4, 2011
REVIEW : Righteous Vendetta - Lawless
Righteous Vendetta have produced a relevant, impacting album in Lawless that will be a mainstay for fans of the modern metallic hardcore trend.
October 27, 2011
REVIEW : Transient - Alone
You know that feeling you get when an album takes you completely by surprise? When you know little, to nothing about a band, but simply decide to give them a try. Well this is my experience with the 5 piece melodic hardcore band Transient... [Read the full review below]
October 25, 2011
REVIEW : Close Your Eyes - Empty Hands & Heavy Hearts
The sophomore album "Empty Hands & Heavy Hearts" from Close Your Eyes is packed full of energy, honesty, and hope.
October 6, 2011
REVIEW : Hundredth - Let Go
Hundredth release Let Go, their follow-up to last years highly-rated When Will We Surrender. Let Go is full of passionate energetic hardcore and will be a contender for Album of the Year.
September 8, 2011
REVIEW : The Hoax - Stumbling Through
Punk/hardcore outfit The Hoax released their album Stumbling Through on Thumper Punk Records back in the spring. It's pretty impressive, check it out!