powerviolence

  • Conception by Consent I suppose the Chicago band Consent left the cover art to its debut release white and empty–blank, essentially–because there’s not much in the way of visuals that could add to what the music is doing. The band plays an ultra-abrasive brand of powerviolence. Yeah,

  • On its latest album, California band Loma Prieta mixes its screamo roots with some pretty extreme sounds. WATCH THE REVIEW

  • California’s Ceremony drops a new single that brings a new British punk sound into the band’s repertoire; however, it just doesn’t do that much for me. WATCH THE REVIEW

  • Via a new split with Mammoth Grinder, here’s Hatred surge with a 1-minute sonic assault titled “Invega.” In the short time this track lasts, it morphs from one idea to the next. A fast-paced intro quickly breaks into some heavy riffs and some wretched death metal growls that make