Burning Twilight

The Reckoning by Burning Twilight (BlkHeart Music Group) To begin with, this release marks the debut of two entities destined to gain a good deal of attention on the national hardcore/metal arena. The Reckoning by Burning Twilight marks the first release of both the band and it’s label. Founded by... more

Buildings

Reborn In Host by Buildings (Self-released EP) Buildings is a band from Orange County, New York whose imaginative rock symphonies go well above and beyond what’s normally expected from even a post hardcore band. Managing to be hypnotic and sweeping while maintaining a prevailing sense of heaviness,... more

Halfway To Winter

To The Wolves by Halfway To Winter (Self released EP) Although the average age of the membership is just 17, Halfway To Winter is remarkable solid – and more than well on their way to the big time if their just released EP is indicative of things to come.  Based out of the Oakland, MI area, Halfway... more

Mychildren Mybride

Lost Boy by Mychildren Mybride (Solid State Recordings) Originally from the Alabama area, Mychildren Mybride deliver the true sounds of the Christian hardcore underground – displaying a swampy Southern sense of adventure that sends the material soaring. On Lost Boy, their second release on Solid State... more

As Hell Retreats

Revival by As Hell Retreats (Strike First Records) “American Christianity is a disease,” screams the lyrics on Contradiction – one of the songs on As Hell Retreats debut CD for Strike First Records. Not an evil Black Metal band bent on the nefarious, but a Christian hardcore outfit making a powerful... more

We Are Battle Robots

All Hands On Deck by We Are Battle Robots (Self-released EP) Based out of the Pittsburgh, PA area, We Are Battle Robots is an amalgamation of two different bands coming together to create some pretty compelling music. Fans of Circa Survive and A Skylit Drive should start paying attention at this point,... more

Victory Heights

The Ocean and The Lighthouse by Victory Heights (Self-released EP) There are so many bands coming out of Denver, CO – a revolving door of talent that started with outfits such as Fear Before The March Of Flames and Texas Is On Fire. One of the younger bands to make an impression on the local Rocky... more

From First To Last

Throne To The Wolves by From First To Last (Rise Records) From First To Last has survived through member changes, tour misfortunes, as well as a brief tenure with a major label. Perseverance is the key here, and the band has unleashed what is easily their most compelling effort to date. Throne To The... more

Restless Streets

HER FINAL EXPENSES / I’M A TRAINER by RESTLESS STREETS (Self-released) Restless Streets is a charismatic metalcore band based out of the Albany, NY area who are in the midst of recording a follow-up to their Emergencies EP from last year. Judging by what is heard on the recent two-song demo, these... more

Sleeping Giant

SONS OF THUNDER by SLEEPING GIANT (Facedown Records) Based out of Redlands, CA, Sleeping Giant has unleashed to the metal masses an impressive collection of spiritual songs entitled Sons Of Thunder. One of the most sweeping and ambitious records to come out this year, Sons Of Thunder is a powerful, profoundly... more

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