MAD EXISTENCE - Self Titled 7"

Location: Richmond, USA

Release: Vinyl Conflict, 2016

Recently added to my "daily dose of fresh HC" playlist together with Headwalk, Lawgiver and True Vision is MAD EXISTENCE's latest record, a 7 minutes rager! After a taste of what would come in that 3-song Promo and a great demo they return with their best burly punk material thus far, maintaining that UK82/NYHC formula, hardcore for steadfast stompers.

As of last friday they are on a rampage with BARGE bustin' out the jam(e)s in a few selected dates around the USA.

PURCHASE 7"/MERCH

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TRUE VISION - Against The Grain Promo

Location: Leeds, UK

Release: Quality Control HQ, 2016

Another record Im taking off of my to-do list before this blog go into hiatus, a few remaining ones will come up during this week.

TRUE VISION belongs to the new breed of the Leeds Straight Edge featuring members in some of the finest NWOBHC bands you already luv. They play a rough kind of youthcrew boosted by late 80's NYHC influences like Side By Side, Outburst and Breakdown plus that UK82 rampant attitude.

Exclusive to this release is a cover by the great RELEASE, the other 2 tracks will be on a 7" EP that is coming next season through the successful partnership between QCHC and Painkiller Records, undoubtedly one of the coolest promos you will hear this year!

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BIND - 2016 Promo

Location: Florida, USA

Release: Plead Your Case, 2016

The highly antecipated sequel to BIND's Demo finally came to light 4 months ago and for me, it exceeded the expectations! With the introduction of thrash elements into their music they added more firepower and variety to the band's arsenal. Whatever comes after this promo will most likely do some serious ruckus!

In september 23th they will be on the road promoting these new jams w/ none other than Survival Method (ex-label mates) who also has new stuff out, a true vulgar display of shreddin' west coast tour that is.

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GLORY - 3 Song Promo

Location: Boston, USA

Release: Triple-B Records, 2016
Artwork: Bellosi

Newest band from Sam Triple-B with members from Death Infection and Youth Funeral. GLORY plays posi-hardcore late 80's youth crew, Wishingwell era. The demo came out just a couple of months ago with a forthcoming EP in the near future, these dudes don't waste time. A band to watch out for!

My bro Gonz caught their show last week w/ Countdown, Abuse Of Power (new single out!) and Free during The People's Tour date in Atlanta. He told me they rocked so I gave it a go, check if you havent yet!

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LIFE DEBT - Demo 2016

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Release: Second Guess Records, 2016
Artwork: Chad Lawson

This blog is still a thing because of bands like LIFE DEBT! A side project from dudes in Sick Machine (also share members in Crush The Demoniac), a total immersion into late 80's NYHC. That intro on the second track has busted my house down... to dust!

2nd press of the Demo tape is now available through Second Guess, a fairly new label also from Melbourne and while at it be sure to check Society's Chain new jams, play it loud and finish wreckin' the rest of your city block!

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THE SCARE - False Unity

Location: Seattle, USA

Release: Life Of Dreams, 2016

New bloods in THE SCARE (ex-Red Scare) takes cue from the second wave of north american HARDcore, nothing but raw power! Bands that come to mind are Slapshot, Brotherhood and Sheer Terror with elements of contemporary stuff like in Think I Care.

With positive reviews all over on their great 2015 Promo and amusing live performances, they gained some deserved exposure and now present False Unity, their debut 7" on Life Of Dreams Records, to be out next month! If you don't move to this, you're a living corpse.




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RED DEATH - Deterrence

Location: Washington, USA

Release: Lockin Out, 2016

Man.. I have a lot to catch up to, lots of new records/bands and not enough time (who has?). After problems with the first press, RED DEATH's debut single 7" on Lockin Out is finally out, labels 40th release. The DC scene is on fire, Permanent Exile 12" was the shit, everything Protester puts out is tremendous, not to mention Pure Digust, I.C.E., Standoff ... all with new stuff on the streets, plus newcomers in Guilt Parade, Hot Shot, etc the list is long!

Red Death keep up with the 80's influenced crossover, something between D.R.I. and Broken Bones. The title track here is their best one yet! It's fast and abrasive, all go no slow!!

PURCHASE 7"/MERCH
[limited red vinyl still available]

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CRUSH THE DEMONIAC - Demonstration Tape 2016

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Release: Life Lair Regret Records, 2016

Alex Axemeister Pag from mighty Deal With It teams up once again with Sam Robot Donchi (Hornetz Nest) for that perfect Harley/Mayhew worship. This time (first one under Reincarnation) they have gone further in that pursuit, from the band's name to the krishna influence, CRUSH THE DEMONIAC is Cro-mags all over, Best Wishes era.

The 4 tracks in this demo (+1 comp song) are filled with wisdom and strength to aid in one's quest to conquer their inner demons. Life is hard but their music is harder!

Cassette tapes of the demo are good to go by the also Merlboune based label Life. Lair. Regret.

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ON POINT - Year In Fear

Location: Nashville, USA

Release: Dog Years Records, 2016

ON POINT, Music City Hardcore. I thought this was a youthcrew thing but even though it has a few traces of it, their music is more on the heavy side. For me it sounds like a mix of Shutdown and Down To Nothing, fast, heavy and fun to listen to with a good measure of breakdowns and guest vocals. Fav track : NJNP. 

Year In Fear is their first full-length, released last month in cassette format by the always surprising Dog Years and is getting nothing but good reviews so far. Also, the dude handling the mic here is the same from Headwalker!

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Youngblood 2016 Sampler

Location: USA

Release: Youngblood Records, 2016

Just a heads up on what's coming on the next few months by my fav label out there YOUNGBLOOD RECORDS. This sampler has 2 new tracks to be featured on long due debut EPs by Discrepancy and Stand Off, as well as tracks taken from their demos (including Line Of Sight) and also presents a new band called D.C. Disorder.

Sean's Youngblood has slowed its pace considerably in the record output game but 2016 will prove that the flame is still burning strong!

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LAWGIVER - 2016 Demo Cassette

Location: Malmö, Sverige

Release: Neutral Words Records, 2016

When you put talented people in one place, this happens: LAWGIVER. A new project featuring the finest in today's swedish hardcore punk scene, the shredding force in GUILTY and the high energy of SLÖA KNIVAR resulted in this explosive crossover 5-song Demo!

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