Depit – s/t

I always enjoy when I’m not able to easily put the band within a single music genre. And that’s the case with Depit – every time I want to write that the guys are playing a more modern version of American hardcore, they come up with a riff or idea that proves me wrong and […]

Hiatus – Out of Hand LP

Can I just start by saying that we do not take this record into account in our top 2023 at the end of the year? Just out of respect. Deal? 😉 Formed in 1989 in Liege, Hiatus quickly took the whole punk scene across the globe by storm. Actively touring and releasing records and tapes […]

Karōshi – The End Of The Illusion Of Freedom LP

Here is a fruit of Gran Canarian and Scottish friendship – Karoshi. A very moody and atmospheric music created by Jose and Chicote in Spain and then submitted to Brian from Disaffect to record his vocals. The result is a very pleasant listening – a quite light marriage between metal, black metal and punk but […]

Toxik Ephex – Immune to the Media CD

It’s some 32 years since Fred Wilkinson and co (aka Toxik Ephex) last released an album so it’s my very great pleasure to dip in to the brand new record ‘Immune To The Media’ released last week courtesy of Mad Butcher Records. Since last we joined our cohorts there’s been a band reshuffle. Joining the […]

Bełkot – Z Głębi Serca Nienawidzę

I usually tend to be sceptical every time I see a band coming out of nowhere and gaining instant popularity on an underground scene. It sets some expectations, and we all know that it’s not 100% about the quality of music that makes bands get more recognition. So was the case with Bełkot for me […]