all things old school: August 2019

Monday, August 19, 2019

PROMO TAPES & STAGE DIVES


Sorry for the lack of updates, to compensate here's some cool PROMO tapes of upcoming and recent released records.

DOMINANT FORCE - Promo 2018 (Triple B)

The long awaited sequel to their demo, 2 of the 3 tracks on this Promo are now available in the LP Cosmic Denial!


SPIRIT CRUSHER - LP Promo Tape (The Essence)

Another very antecipated album, crossover still ruling in 2019! The 2 tracks featured here are available in the smashing new LP Whispers Against The Roar Of The World.


EXPOSURE - Atonement Promo (Power & Equality)

Another great act from Germany, new LP holds promising. Metallic hardcore Clevo style!


CHOICE TO MAKE - Promo 2019 (Streets Of Hate)

New joint from Wilkes Barre, powerful hardcore properly delivered in this 2-track promo!


WEIGHT - Crushed By The Weight (The Essence)

Not a real release yet but, representing OSLO, Weight is here to do some damage. Check these 2 amazing tracks they've just put out, to be featured on their debut EP!

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Credit: Spirit Crusher tape photo by Ricky Lions

Saturday, August 3, 2019

GAZM - Heavy Vibe Music

Location: Montreal, CAN
Release: 11 PM Records, 2019
Artwork: Sebbe

Dark metallic stenchcore at its finest, GAZM return with their best stuff yet, the 14-track LP Heavy Vibe Music!

The elements they bring to the table are unsual and brilliant, filthy riffage à la Celtic Frost, frenzied singering Accüsed-style, sprinkled with NYHC pissed breakdowns. All working very well together as they dose the speed out on each track of the album, most are sheer fast tunes, but there a few mid-paced ones like "Pair 'O Dice" that does the trick for a whole nice listening experience (while burning a church).  

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Last year I wrote a little piece on the up-and-coming bands in the MTLHC scene, it turns out, from that selection, CELL is also with a new album out, the 7-tack Cassette EP "Play To Win". Highly recommended as they're meaner than never!