ANOTHER YOUTH

In Retrospect #1; Give Up The Ghost - We’re Down Til We’re Underground : Review

In the first of my retrospective reviews, i’ll be reviewing an album that means absolutely everything in the world to me. From the heartbreak, to the angst, to the alienation, to the torture of teenage life and everything that comes with it. We’re down Til We’re Underground deserves to be in the top 5 Hardcore albums that existed, alongside Background Music.

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Self Defense Family - Self Immolation Family; Review

The latest Self Defense Family single once again consists of 2 new songs, that are wholly different to past material. This time recorded in Iceland, it’s the spiritual sibling to the Jamaica recording, and the second child of the band’s concept, while the other planned future Island Recordings are just a glimmer in their parent’s eyes.

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The new Burn Your Life Down record is streaming on Panic Record’s Bandcamp.

The record, up for pre-order now on both Panic Records and Glory Kid’s respective webstores, is a crushing, fast record with intense Schizophrenic vocals. Basically, you need to listen to this record if any of that small description appeals to you.

‘Don’t Try’ comes out on the 19th June, check out the band on their Facebook page here.

2 weeks ago

SUPRA & Thrasher released Lizard King’s Passion Trip yesterday. Really sweet Skate video/Documentary focusing on the passion of Skateboarding and the good times that come with it.

It’s in 2 parts, but both are equally as good and watchable. Pick up your board and skate forever.

Part 2; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLloj_GZYH4&feature=relmfu

2 weeks ago

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It’s finally here. Absolute Punk exclusively started streaming ‘The Selfless Of The Earth’, the first track released from VERSE’s very highly anticipated album ‘Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace’.

‘The Selfless Of The Earth’ sounds like a band with a new passion, keeping the melodic elements and vocal stylings of past material, with the same meaningful lyrics. Make no mistakes, Verse are back.

The album, which is the first since 2008’s Aggression, and also the first new material since their break-up and subsequent reunion this year, is released through Bridge 9 on the 17th of July. Shortly after, The band embark on a Euro tour, playing Fluff Fest and Hevy Festival, amongst other dates between.

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California’s ALL TEETH have announced their intention to break up. The news comes as a massive shock, as we were anticipating new material and looking forward to their Euro tour.

Former Thieves will be replacing them on the Defeater/Code Orange Kids Euro tour. We wish them the best of luck in their future projects.

Check out the news on their facebook; http://www.facebook.com/AllTeethCalifornia

2 weeks ago

LANDSCAPES have posted a new video for ‘Cemetery’, a track off their forthcoming full length ‘Life Gone Wrong’.

2 years after their debut release ‘Reminiscence’, Cemetery shows a new, mature sound. With a new vocal style, an atmospheric and melodic sound, and an abrupt end, Cemetery showcases a new sound for Landscapes.

The album is coming out on City Of Gold Records on the 2nd of July, with pre-order info up soon. Catch them around Europe over Summer at festivals like Fluff in the Czech Republic and Sucks N Summer in Germany.

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Converge / Napalm Death “Split” 7”!

Totally unexpected but amazing news all the same, Converge confirm they will be releasing a split record with grind legends Napalm Death. Each band will be contributing 2 songs, Converge with a new song and an entombed cover, and Napalm Death with 2 brand new songs.

Hopefully this will help us with the agonizing wait for ‘All We Love We Leave Behind’, Converge’s new album expected later this year.

1 month ago

Backtrack - Manchester - 24/04/12; Show review

Line-up; Speak Up, The Rivercard, Broken Teeth, Backtrack || Venue; Star & Garter, Manchester.

Manchester has always held somewhat of a mythical status in my mind, you always hear about how manchester has done this or that or someone connected to that sport with the ball and the nets have done something brilliant, like spent millions of pounds on a human being who can do kicking real good. So it was with eager breath that i set off to go and see Backtrack, those raging riff ridden stars of nyhc who would be appearing at the Star & Garter supported by Manchesters own UKHC stalwarts Broken Teeth, Stoke-on-Trents/ the uk’s “hardest working hardcore band” The Rivercard & late guests to the show Speak Up.

1 month ago

The Wonder Years recently played 2 shows in which they played ‘Surburbia, I’ve Given You My All, And Now I’m Nothing’ in full. Banquet Records uploaded the whole set to Youtube. Check it out if you couldn’t make the shows, there’s something magical about seeing a whole album live and how it translates to the stage!

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We Came Out Like Tigers; Interview

I recently had a discussion with Simon from the phenomenal We Came Out Like Tigers, it’s a really great, honest interview, one of my favourites i’ve done. Featuring subjects like politics, scenes, front magazine and the new record. Please check them out on Facebook after you’ve read the interview!

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Our Time Down Here - Midnight Mass; Review

Start with this; Imagine a UK version of Alkaline Trio, then add a slight influence of Brand new, are you imagining? It sounds perfect, right? This is the only way I can describe this record. It’s almost perfect, it mixes both of these genre defining sounds, while adding a completely unique twist and sound. At times, I have to admit, the similarity between Our Time Down Here and Alkaline Trio could be slightly crossing the line between ripping off and influencing, but those times are few and far between, and on the whole this is a unique record from a really great and almost (C’mon it’s hard in 2012) original band.

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Toxicbreed’s Funhouse are currently streaming Carrion Spring’s ‘A Short History Of Decay’ LP here! Originally out last year, this version is remastered and features a bunch of new songs. Fist In The Air Records put up the pre-order around the same time as the stream so be sure to pick up a copy.

This band are genuinely great and deserve your attention. We have a review up soon.

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Deafheaven - Roads To Judah; Review

Deafheaven are the kind of band who are so technically gifted that it can be intimidating to people like me, who can only dream of writing stuff like ‘Roads To Judah’. A lot of touring, and a release on Deathwish has left this band in a very good position, and with a second Euro tour of 2012 currently underway with Russian Circles, they only continue to grow.

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Foxes - Self Titled; Review

Australia’s Foxes (Not to be confused with the UK’s Foxxes) are a band i’d never heard of, or been told about until a few weeks ago. Which is strange, because even on first listen of their self titled EP, there is something very special about them. With an upcoming release on one of the UKs finest labels and the privilege of playing one of Break Even’s final shows, it’s only a matter of time before people are forced to take notice, instead of stumbling upon a hidden gem.

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