Palisades
Outcasts by Palisades (Rise Records) “Come to me, in your time of need, when you’re all alone, and there’s no one to run to,” is the opening call to arms on Outcasts, the stunning new album from Palisades of New Jersey. Raising the bar tremendously on their full-length debut for Rise Records,... more
Ace Augustine
The Sick and Suffering by Ace Augustine (Red Cord Records) Ace Augustine was the youngest band to ever be signed to the Strike First roster of talent (a division of Facedown Records). The Christian metalcore band unleashed a promising effort entitled The Absolute in 2010. A revolving lineup pretty... more
04/21/13 by ken
Filed under Ace Augustine, Bands, CD Reviews, Hardcore, Music, Reviews
Set To Reflect
A New Path To Walk On by Set To Reflect (Standby Records) Standby Records is certainly on a roll these days, signing such exciting and varied bands as The Relapse Symphony, Farewell, My Love, and Cinema Sleep. Add Set To Reflect to that list of up-and-coming talent ready to make an impact on the music... more
04/01/13 by ken
Filed under Bands, CD Reviews, Hardcore, Music, Reviews, Set To Reflect
Affront The Abyss
What They Call Home by Affront The Abyss (Periscope Records) In a day and age when metalcore brigades are coming at you in packs with varying degrees of success and talent, it is refreshing to encounter a young band such as Affront The Abyss taking charge. Striving to go above and beyond what is... more
03/20/13 by ken
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Come & Rest
Royal Blood by Come & Rest (Self-released) The musical tapestries unleashed by Come & Rest of Atlanta, GA is anything but tranquil. Presenting a spirited brand of melodic metalcore than will uplift your soul as it assaults your senses, Come & Rest is sonic explosion destined to be heard... more
03/13/13 by ken
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Reach
Solace by Reach (Self-released EP) When one thinks of Nashville, TN, imagery of country music and the Grand Ole Opry come into play – one certainly does not envision pulsating melodic hardcore. Reach is from the area, and this collective unleashes tunes with powerful lyrics and a driving soundtrack... more
A Fight For Life
Wanderer by A Fight For Life (Mutant League Records) Newsflash: The South has risen again with an all-out vengeance! Presenting a super combustible mixture of hardcore and metal, A Fight For Life unleash explosive compositions that will burn through your stereo speakers. Their debut full-length entitled... more
02/03/13 by ken
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For All I Am
Skinwalker by For All I Am (Equal Vision Records) The debut full length from For All I Am is sure to enrapture post hardcore fans looking for something exciting and positive to add into their lives and music collections. One of the newest signings to Equal Vision Records, with songs as powerful as what’s... more
01/20/13 by ken
Filed under Bands, CD Reviews, For All I Am, Hardcore, Music, Reviews
Insult To Injury
Dead Weight by Insult To Injury (Fort Charter Records) Based out of the thriving Pittsburgh, PA music scene, Insult To Injury dispenses a ferocious brand of metalcore that will surely pummel the senses of all whom encounter its lethal devastation. Their debut EP on Fort Charter Records is entitled Dead... more
01/15/13 by ken
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Voices
The Warden & The Whisper by Voices (Self-released EP) Based out of Albany, NY, Voices present their own shattering brand of post hardcore that is well worth seeking out. With their debut EP The Warden & The Whisper, this talented collective slam it out of the ballpark with an all-out vengeance.... more












