hardcore punk
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A “dystopian rock’n’roll anthem” by Norwegian outfit Kvelertak. Taken from Nattesferd, the follow-up to 2013’s great Meir (review), out May 13 on Roadrunner.
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San Francisco screamo band Loma Prieta is back with a new album called Self Portrait, out October 2 on Deathwish. Watch the video for new single “Love” up there and here’s a gentle reminder that the group’s 2012 effort I.V. is stellar:
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"My War" (Black Flag cover Flexi) by LEVIATHAN Earlier this year, Oakland black metal act Leviathan covered the classic Black Flag song “My War” for Decibel Magazine. The single is now available to stream and order on limited flexi disc above. At the moment, Leviathan’s new album
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Death Grips finally completes an immense double album with the release of Jenny Death, assembling two very different–but satisfying–releases in the DG discography.
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Netherlands hardcore punk act This Routine Is Hell undergoes a name change and a slight stylistic change on this new Swain EP.
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Trash Talk’s latest album might have ferocity, but the music does little to capture the hardcore punk imagination.
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Hardcore punk revivalists OFF! stays in their comfort zone on this latest record of theirs, but I’ve gotta admit it sounds pretty freakin’ good.
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OFF! drops a new video for “Hypnotized,” which features a comedic altercation between two patriotic superheroes in ridiculous costumes. While the storyline is pretty zany, it’s really the antics and food-for-thought lyricism of frontman Keith Morris that make me wanna jump out of my chair and put my fist
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Watch the embedded playlist of videos to check out the five classics week reviews I did for the 2013-2014 classics week. Watch the playlist further to check out classics week reviews from the last few years as well. Woo!!!
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Dallas metal duo Cara Neir has a slightly unorthodox combination of influences backed up with a hard-hitting sound. Sadly, their melody and riff writing could be a bit more adventurous.
