Monday, December 30, 2013

Hardcore in 2013

Here is a list of what I've spent most of this year listening to. If I were you I would check out every single one of these bands.


LPs:
Hounds of Hate - Self Titled
When the No Redemption 7" came out on Katorga I instantly fell in love and needed more. This LP is without a doubt the most played album off this entire list and I can't express how excited I am to see these guys next year.
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Sectarian Violence - Upward Hostility 
Sectarian Violence features the lead singer of Coke Bust, but unlike Coke Bust these guys play a very much more straight forward style of hardcore. Upward Hostility is everything that anyone could ever ask for in a hardcore album, 10 songs of pure terror that make you want to slam every moment of everyday.
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Youth Avoiders - Self Titled
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first listened to these guys back in October, but I'm extremely happy with what I found. The Youth Avoiders LP is without a doubt one of the best surprises of 2013.
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Violent Reaction - City Streets
It took me a while to listen to Violent Reaction, but when I finally did they secured a spot as one of my favorite current bands. Fast hardcore with gang chants that just reminds me of 86 Mentality, where could you possibly go wrong?
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Vigilante - Quality of Life
Quality of Life is definitely the most underrated release of 2013. This record just screams 80s New York Hardcore, from Agnostic Front and Warzone to Cro-Mags and Killing Time. If you don't believe me then you need to give Quality of Life a listen.
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7"s:

Back to Back - Flesh and Bone
Flesh and Bone may be one of the toughest records I've heard all year and nothing really compares. In a strange way these guys remind me a lot of Dry Rot, not musically, but just the eeriness of the album as a whole. I have high hopes to see Back to Back tour in 2014.
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Demolition - World Gone Mad
This record was another nice surprise for me this year as I had never heard of Demolition, but when I listened to World Gone Mad all I could think about was New York hardcore in all its glory.
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Hard Stripes - Self Titled
I've been in love with Hard Stripes ever since their demo came out last year (plus their name is just amazing). So I got way too excited when I heard they had a record on the way, check it out.
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The Flex - Scum on the Run
Gritty hardcore, just the way I like it. The Flex do not disappoint with their new 7", just as fast and ruthless as ever. "Scum on the fucking run!" 
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Freedom - Pay the Price
If you've already listened to the Freedom demo then you know what to expect from this record, but except ten times heavier and meaner.
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Spine / The Repos - Split
This was the only split I really listened to that came out this year, but Spine and The Repos on the same record instantly made this the best split of 2013.
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Demos:

Chain Rank - The Grip Demo 2013
Chain Rank is a brand new hardcore band from Boston that delivers a fast- paced slam til you fucking die kinda sound. I'm not sure who's in this new project, but after listening to the demo I would be surprised if it didn't share members of World War 4, No Tolerance, The Rival Mob, etc... 
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Hired Goons - Demo 2013 Pt 2
Hired Goons released their first demo earlier this year and I've been looking out for their stuff ever since. But I already posted both these demos so if you haven't listened to em yet you're still fucking up.
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Intent - All or Nothing Demo
I've seen these guys play their older demos a couple times now, but this new tape definitely takes the cake. Check them out if you haven't already.
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Social Damage - Demo II
Indianapolis hardcore is on the rise in 2014 with bands like Social Damage. This tape is short, but it offers 3 relentless tracks that will make you wish your band had divebombs that sick.
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Public Suicide - Demo 2013
Public Suicide is a new band from Washington D.C. that to me sounds like a small mix of everything. The vocals are rough, the songs are fast as all hell, and the breakdowns are worth stomping to. The demos only 4 minutes, but its a 4 minutes well spent.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Leather Daddy - Demo Tape


My friend told me about this band a while ago, but I never got around to listening to the demo til the other day and damn do I regret waiting. Leather Daddy is an all girl band from Boston that plays straight up hardcore punk. Definitely something that shouldn't be overlooked, check it out :

Leather Daddy - Demo Tape
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Cracks
Vomit Pack
Get Out
In My Skin

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Public Suicide - Demo 2013


Check out Public Suicide from DC, this short and fast demo has got me hooked. 

Public Suicide - Demo 2013
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Intro
Fraudulent Appearances
Alone
Identity Crisis
Broken Promises

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Pain Strikes - Demo 2013


Pain Strikes is a hardcore band from Reading Pennsylvania that plays a similar style of music to that of Champion, and The First Step. Heavy youth crew that stays true to its roots and isn't afraid to get in your face, I'm all about it. I hope these guys decide to tour someday because I would love to see them play, but until then I'll definitely keep and eye out for their future releases.

"Good riddance, don't come back"

Pain Strikes - Demo 2013
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Your Words
Foundations
Eraser Marks
Good Riddance
No Time Left

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Black Gust - Psychedelic Maelstrom 7"


Black Gust is a hardcore punk band from Zagreb City that plays a similar style of hardcore to Bad Antics, Dogends, Zero Boys and RKL (which had me from the beginning, Vicious Circle and Keep Laughing are two of my all time favorite albums). The Psychedelic Maelstrom 7" is the 7th release on Doomtown Records and immediately hits hard with Trapped in Static full with catchy guitar riffs and backup vocals. If you've ever been interested in the bands I mentioned above definitely check out this record.

Black Gust - Psychedelic Maelstrom 7"
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Trapped in Static
Tired Out
Thrashin'
Psychedelic Maelstrom
Reinventing Lexicon Devil
Self-Destructive Tendencies


Thursday, December 5, 2013

Demolition - World Gone Mad EP


Saw these guys at Not Dead Yet Fest in Toronto and they blew my expectations out of the water. It's bands like this that keep that classic 80's style of hardcore alive. Every song on this record just reminds me of Agnostic Front and Breakdown and I wouldn't have it any other way. 

"It's us against you!"

Demolition - World Gone Mad EP
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Nowhere to Hide
Us Against You
World Gone Mad
Big Jon's Mosh
United We Stand
Fend For Yourself

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Hired Goons - Demo 2013 PT II


Yo, Hired Goons have a new tape that hits even harder than the first. Demo Pt. II has a good mix of fast paced "Fuck you" riffs and breakdowns/parts that will make you stomp around your room in a fit of rage. The song Crushed especially leaves an impression with its killer leads and more melodic approach that stands out from the rest of the tape. Don't miss out on this, I'm extremely excited to see whats next from these guys.

Hired Goons - Demo Pt II
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Vigilante Song
Crypto
Crushed
Way Of Life
Life In A Hole

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Nuclear Spring - Selftitled 7"



Nuclear Spring is definitely a band that has gone under my radar for far too long, but I've recently accumulated their entire discography and these early punk sounding tunes have been burned into my head. This latest release off of Doomtown Records reminds me of early proto-punk such as Wire and later 80's artists such as Gray Matter mixed into a single release. But don't let this put you off if you aren't into a more mellow/slower style of punk because these catchy songs don't intend to bore. The most refreshing part about Nuclear Spring selftitled is the dual male/female vocals switching off after every other verse or chorus.

"I wish I'd never been born"

Nuclear Spring - Selftitled 7"
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Run Me Up The Flagpole
Far Away
Berlin Nigh Life
Lost Decade


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