hardcore punk
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Nervous by Nervous Oakland hardcore punk act Nervous has its self-titled debut full-length scheduled to drop on September 24 via San Francisco’s Twelve Gauge Records. Considering how rough and wild the band’s approach is, it should be no surprise that one of the group’s members plays with
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Modern Life Is War’s latest album sounds like the band’s four-year hiatus never really happened. WATCH THE REVIEW
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In Vain by Illustrations The new album from San Antonio hardcore outfit, Illustrations, is now available to stream and download via bandcamp. In Vain is an onslaught of caustic death metal growls, bonecrushing guitar riffs, and unrelenting percussion; all executed with exemplary punk breeziness. Give it a listen above!
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Part Ache by Jungbluth With all of the skramz revivalism floating around the Internet these days, it was only a matter of time before I was talking about some German screamo, right? These guys are a Münster-based rock trio, I believe. They’ve lovingly named themselves after WWII activist Karl
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Kvelertak delivers once again with high energy, solid production, anthemic melodies, catchy choruses, and a tastefully executed blend of influences: rock ‘n’ roll, black metal, hardcore punk, and heavy metal. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Following 2011’s self-titled debut, Norway’s Kvelertak will release their sophomore LP, titled Meir, on March 26th via Roadrunner Records. Above, stream the video for album cut “Månelyst.” As it was properly introduced by their eponymous record, Kvelertak specializes in a metal/punk crossover brand which bears a potent
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Colorado band Call of the Void fuses hardcore punk, metal, and grind with some blood-pumping ferocity that grabs hold of me right away. It’s not like I’m just listening to a bunch of guys create a racket. No, I’m actually sucked into the whirlwind of blast beats,
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On Comadre’s new, self-titled album, the California screamo outfit releases one of the catchier albums I’ve heard in the genre for a long time. WATCH THE REVIEW
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On Title Fight’s latest album, there’s no doubt the band has matured with its mix of pop punk, post-hardcore, and emo as well. However, they don’t exactly have the most definitive take on these genres. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Some intense vocals and riffs from this track on the new Oathbreaker album, Mælstrøm. It’s out now on Deathwish. These guys have a pretty solid take on sludge metal. I’m not gonna sit here and act like it’s the most thrilling sludge to come out in years,
