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 with punk, post metal riffs...
ISOTOPE – Isotope LP
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 in US makes it a...
(review) OVER POWER – Ruination LP
I do have a weakness for some grind core, provided it is well recorded and embedded in metal. Death metal preferably. Welcome to OVER POWER from Kediri, East Java – Indonesia. Sounds exotic enough? But the noise they make does not and you are all familiar with such a recipe. It’s a great blend of heavy grind core with...
SURYA – Solastalgia. Pre-release review.
I’ve been waiting for this moment for a few months. It’s no secret SURYA is the gang I made friends, travelled and played with, and their music indwells here at SANCTUS PROPAGANDA HQ on regular basis. “Solastalgia” is their second full length album on Argonauta Records and it both, continues what the band started on “Apocalypse A.D” and offers something...
(review) WAR CURSE – Eradiction LP
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. Haven’t stopped listening to this...
(review) SYSTEM OF HATE – There Is No Madness Here LP
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 the globe for the past...
(review) SANCTION THIS – We Are Abandoned LP
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 old UK punk with hardcore...
(review) NOVARUPTA – Disillusioned Fire
When the fire fades, the world is a canvas to paint with something new, using the ashes of what used to be. I must say this line caught my attention, made me stop to think as well as obviously check out what NOVARUPTA is and who is behind the project. It’s Alex Stjernfeldt from The Moth Gatherer and Mr....
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 dual vocals in “No ambition”...
MUTABO from Serbia reviewed on two split records.
MUTABO/HELLEXIST – Mutate and Survive/Age of Death split LP MUTABO/VASTATION – Omnia Mutantur/Vastation split LP MUTABO are from Belgrad, Serbia and have two split LPs on account, both released by the mighty Belgian label Neanderthal Stench Records in co-operation with Nero One Records from USA plus ¡ZAS! Autoproduzioni, Angry Voice, and Anomie Records. Great co-op as ever, letting music access...
4 new items available for pre-order.
In case you haven’t noticed, SANCTUS PROPAGANDA has opened pre-order for the following items: PROP 004 MORDERCA – demo CASS PROP 005 ORPHANAGE NAMED EARTH – Saudade CD ORPHANAGE NAMED EARTH – Saudade t-shirt ORPHANAGE NAMED EARTH – Moth classic t-shirt Go to our shop here and support us! Cheers. All orders will be shipped right after the May weekend.
(review) OPEN WOUNDS – Invaders LP
I’d listened to this record dozen times before I actually sat down to review it. I couldn’t put it down and play something else unless NATIONS ON FIRE were around. Speaking of which, this is probably the best name to mention in this case, for two reasons. Both bands are from Europe and both bands play US hardcore, though...
ORPHANAGE NAMED EARTH – Saudade CD
PROP 005 Second album from post metal punks from Poland voices their yearning for what humanity has lost and forgotten along the way. The roots. It is a journey back to pre-civilisation era where trust was humanity’s only currency and butterflies never died… “Saudade” comprises of 6 moody tracks that will take you around the world with tribal peoples from...
MORDERCA – demo
PROP 004 MORDERCA are a new band from Poland that know how to blend best of death metal with d-beat and, as a result, they came up with something highly pleasurable to listen to, if Swedish style of playing metal and punk is up your street. Recruiting from well-known Polish bands, which will go unsaid here, they deliver raw, fast...
Two new releases on SANCTUS PROPAGANDA
SANCTUS PROPAGANDA are proud to present two new upcoming releases. PROP 004 MORDERCA – demo CASS MORDERCA are a new band from Poland that know how to blend best of death metal with d-beat and, as a result, they came up with something highly pleasurable to listen to, if Swedish style of playing metal and punk is up your street....