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 […]
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 […]
You’d think “House Arrest” was recorded in the pandemic but you’d be wrong. Recorded in 2018, released just before the pandemic in 2019 it is still the last recording to this day of this (now defunct?) hardcore band from Poland that is widely known in many parts of the world. Five in-your-face hardcore slashes that […]
A nice wee release from Abnegat Records showcasing PESTARZT from former Yugoslavia who play a mix of punk, crust, metal and some experimental bits that tend to be chaotic at times but properly represent their dark souls. Flip the side and be treated to fast and furious crusty punk from FROM SOIL. A nice break […]
Many thanx to Refuse Records for the continuous release of 7” vinyl records. I know they cost a lot to produce, not much less than a 12” in fact, but the label is persistent and does not give up. And I always listen to them without prior info about the band I never heard of. […]
