RÖVSVETT ‎– Bly, Skrot & Hagel 7”

RÖVSVETT

  We haven’t heard a proper full-length from these Swedish hardcore legends since 2008. Instead, they occasionally throw a few EPs in our way, two of them being released in 2018: the split with BRISTLES and this one.  However, a new LP is already in the pressing plant, entitled “Den Falske Kakaoinspektören”, hence this review. […]

COLD CURSE – Violent Measure 7”

  From California, COLD CURSE were formed in 2013, so quite a while ago, and so far have managed to self-release “Oblivion” EP and a demo tape. This 7” is their first proper release on a label (Creator-Destructor Records) and consists of 4 brilliant tracks that blend d-beat with blasts, death metal and thrash metal […]

ISOTOPE – Isotope LP

ISOTOPE

  When I first heard this album, and I admit, this was my first encounter with the band, I was literally on my knees looking for my jaw. It’s that good. Shame ISOTOPE is so unknown in Europe and this album is probably impossible to get hold of here. And buying it from the band […]

(review) SANCTION THIS – We Are Abandoned LP

SANCTION THIS

  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 […]

HAAVAT – a new band from UK.

Haavat

  HAAVAT have been around for a few months, haven’t played much yet but released their demo just yesterday. Containing one member from a crusty gang DEVIATED INSTINCT on guitar you might expect more crust assault in HAAVAT … but no!  HAAVAT play punk, sometimes a bit chaotic d-beat punk especially when female vocals sung […]