Śmierć is a hardcore punk band from Stockholm whose name means ‘death’ in Polish. The band features ex-members of bands such as Idiot Ikon, Imperial Leather and Abductee SD, but their sound is very different from anything they’ve done before. At least when it comes to the lyrics, as Śmierć sing most of their songs […]
The UK’s ZERO AGAIN do not know the word “rest”. Since the formation of the band in lockdown times, they’ve done two EPs (one of them on Sanctus Propaganda which sold like tasty falafels after the gig), have done a tour n Poland and played loads of gigs. The LP is on the way and […]
SMIERC are back with their second album which is out now on Nikt Nic Nie Wie. I reviewed the first one here and was amazed by the whole concept for the band. If you don’t know what SMIERC are – they are a band from Stockholm, Sweden paying tribute to Polish punk by singing in […]
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 […]
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 […]
