(review) WAR CURSE – Eradiction LP

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  Thrash metal fans take notice. It’s been quite a while since I last heard good old Bay Area underground thrash. Except that this one comes from Ohio. I am usually careful when it comes to fairly new metal bands for various reasons and am not overenthusiastic, but in case of WAR CURSE, I overdosed. […]

(review) SYSTEM OF HATE – There Is No Madness Here LP

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First of all, apologies to those who care for not writing about this record earlier, as it was released in August last year (!). I was being very selfish about it and kept it for myself only. Why? Because this is one of the best things to have come out of the DIY conspiracy around […]

(review) SANCTION THIS – We Are Abandoned LP

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  When was the last time you bought a record that captures the spirit of old DIY punk vinyl records? When the cover is glued DIY, the release contains a thick booklet with all the artwork and lyrics are handwritten? This is SANCTION THIS from Newcastle. I love this one. It’s a great mixture of […]

DYYM – new band from Poland released their demo

  Featuring members from APATIA, NEXT VICTIM or MIND POLLUTION, DYYM mix what’s best in hardcore punk not sticking to one chosen course.  This means each track surprises you with different intensity, arrangements and vocal styles.  You’ve got trans noise interrupted by relaxing drum beat in “Protect the animals” or pretty fast hardcore punk with […]