WARxGAMES – Violent and Depressed 7”EP

Last recordings of this Baltimore based straight edge hardcore band that features members of WALL BREAKER, THE PIST or TRIAC. 9 tracks on the seven incher means fast hardcore meets power violence. A splash of YOT does the trick for me. Refuse Records

WASTE – Last One Standing 7”EP

US influenced straight edge hardcore has always been a thing in Sweden and so is for WASTE from Göteborg. Here is their second EP on Refuse Records that brings 5 socially aware tracks full of anger, positivity and mosh. There are fast bits for those who like their hardcore in the moshpit and slow ones […]

ANTI-METAFOR/SCARED EARTH – split 7”EP

More Swedish d-beat from Phobia. Anti-Metafor play raw Swedish style driven my fast d-beat drumming and solos and it’s nice seeing Kenko from DISCHANGE/MEANWHILE having recorded them, whereas SCARED EARTH give your ears some time to rest. Still d-beat but not raw, a bet metal with melodic choruses and short solos. I like them a […]

VICIOUSxREALITY – The Bonding Moment 7”EP

I saw them live a few times and always had the same impression – the power of youth no matter the age always on the edge! This Polish straight edge hardcore bands pays tribute to early US SE bands. Lots of hardcore melody, short solos, choruses and positivity. Always a good recipe for a good […]

AFFECT/LÖCKHEAD – split 7” EP

Yet another all black and crusty release from Phobia Records on a 7”. And it’s a split. Always a good way to learn two bands at the same time. AFFECT are from Sweden and are fans of DISCLOSE. You hear noise, then some more noise and finally even more noise. Takes experience and knowledge to […]