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WIELDED STEEL – Alabama Death Metal/Hardcore Outfit To Unleash Sins Of Your Domain Full-Length On March 13th, via 1126 Records | New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

Posted in Death Metal, hardcore, hardcore bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 5, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Sarah Wilkes

Watch WIELDED STEEL’s video for “In The Line Of Fire” HERE. Stream the track HERE.

Birmingham, Alabama metallers and recent 1126 Record signees WIELDED STEEL will unleash their annihilating Sins Of Your Domain full-length on March 13th.

WIELDED STEEL isn’t looking to make friends with Sins Of Your Domain, a violent fusion of death metal and hardcore. “I’ve got a lot of feelings when it comes to the word deathcore,” notes vocalist Jesse Clark. “It’s used to describe every stadium band that tries to tune their guitar the lowest and have the longest breakdown possible.” But the group doesn’t like that sound, citing bands like Internal Bleeding or Irate as inspiration.

“That sound has evolved over time,” adds drummer Cyrus Patel. “We started out somewhere between death metal and hardcore, but we’ve been quietly adding more and more death metal influences as we’ve progressed.”

That’s more than obvious on Sins Of Your Domain. “Musically, this record is the sum of us diving further into our influences and pushing ourselves harder than we ever have before, in terms of songwriting,” says Clark, “Lyrically, Sins Of Your Domain is a record about how people I see as evil should be made to acknowledge and, in one way or another, atone for their sins committed by their ‘domain.’ Whether that’s their country, their class, their corrupt belief systems, or the people they surround themselves with.”

The record opens with an ominous meditation on T.S. Eliot’s Hollow Men, a haunted chant of “this is the way the world ends” that gives way to a sonic assault over a crushing rhythm. Lyrically the track is quite literally an introduction to the themes of the record and the idea of paying for the “sins of your domain,” as in the things you stood idly by and allowed to happen for the sake of your own comfort.

Watch WIELDED STEEL’s video for “In The Line Of Fire” HERE. Stream the track HERE.

Guitarist Michael Carpenter cranks the volume up on songs like the title track, “Your Words Mean Nothing,” and today’s single, “In The Line Of Fire (Feat. Blaythe Steuer of No Cure),” each boasting stripped down technical riffs that mutate into intricate rhythms that don’t let up.

“In the Line Of Fire’ is just about using the people you hate for target practice,” explained Clark. “Blaythe of No Cure is featured and he fits really well with the metallic vibe of this song. His energy was perfectly suited for the big build up in the middle of the track.”

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Your Words Mean Nothing” HERE.

Sins Of Your Domain was produced, mixed, and mastered by Kevin Langley and will be released on CD, LP, and digital formats.

Find physical preorders at 1126records.com and digital orders at: 1126records.bandcamp.com.

Sins Of Your Domain – Track Listing:

  1. Intro
  2. Your Words Mean Nothing
  3. In The Line Of Fire (Feat. Blaythe Steuer of No Cure)
  4. Sins Of Your Domain (Feat. Jason Fraizer of Corpse Pile)
  5. Perpetual Hell (Feat. Nate Snitchler of Rejoice)
  6. Die By The Steel (Feat. Zebulon McMillan of Brass Tongue)
  7. Fabricated Integrity
  8. Martyr

WIELDED STEEL Live w/ Dysmorphia:
3/22/2026 Mad Malt’s – Huntsville, AL
3/23/2026 Mosey’s – Panama City, FL
3/24/2026 Skatepark Of Tampa – Tampa, FL
3/25/2026 Central Florida Skatepark – Orlando, FL
3/26/2026 Hard Love – Jacksonville, FL
3/27/2026 The Portal – Savannah, GA
3/28/2026 New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC
3/29/2026 The Shop – Atlanta, GA
** no Dysmorphia

WIELDED STEEL:
Jesse Clark – vocals
Cyrus Patel – drums
Michael Carpenter – guitar
CJ Moore – bass

https://www.instagram.com/wieldedsteel

https://1126records.com

https://www.facebook.com/1126Records

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POWERPLAY Announce New Single “Liberosis” – Featuring COMEBACK KID’s Andrew Neufeld

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on February 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Listen to “Liberosis” HERE: https://youtu.be/VDSjZ7SUgH4

Miami hardcore band POWERPLAY enter a new chapter with the release of their latest single, “Liberosis,” marking the band’s first release since signing with Terminus Hate City. The track features a guest appearance from Andrew Neufeld of COMEBACK KID, adding another surge of energy and connection to the song’s message.

“Like many newer bands, we were born out of the pandemic,” says vocalist Adam Hussler“We had all been writing and playing music with various other projects for many years. PowerPlay was actually never supposed to be a touring entity or anything it has become, but just a musical outlet. Like all things, it evolved, and we just rode the wave, so to speak.”

That growth and perspective are at the heart of “Liberosis.” The track confronts mental health struggles and the long standing emotional battles many people face every day. Built as an anthemic rally cry, the song centers on the realization that while life can feel overwhelming, no one has to face it alone.

“Liberosis” delivers a message of acceptance and solidarity. It reflects the understanding that we can only control certain aspects of our lives while drawing strength from friends, family, and community. 

Listen to “Liberosis” HERE: https://youtu.be/VDSjZ7SUgH4

About POWERPLAY:

POWERPLAY is a hardcore band from Miami, Florida, formed in 2021 during a time when the world had slowed down but emotions were running high. What started as a creative outlet between longtime friends quickly gained momentum, turning into a full force band built on honesty, intensity, and connection.

Made up of Adam Hussler on vocals, Julius Lopez on drums, Andrew Herrero on bass, and Oscar Rodriguez on guitar, POWERPLAY bring together years of experience from various projects across the South Florida scene. Their sound draws influence from SICK OF IT ALL, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, WHERE FEAR AND WEAPONS MEET, and BURIED ALIVE, blending classic hardcore urgency with deeply personal themes.

Lyrically, POWERPLAY focus on real life struggles, mental health, personal responsibility, and the everyday weight of being human. Songs like “Liberosis” channel those themes into anthemic, shout along moments built for both personal reflection and packed rooms.

Since forming, POWERPLAY have built their name through relentless touring and high energy live performances. They have shared stages with bands across the hardcore scene and appeared at numerous festivals and tours throughout the United States and Central America.

Their 2024 EP Sealed Envelopes helped establish their presence, while continued touring and new releases have pushed the band into a new phase, including their recent signing to Terminus Hate City.

At their core, POWERPLAY are driven by authenticity. They write music that reflects their own lives, struggles, and perspectives, creating songs that connect through shared experience, unity, and the strength found in community.

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AGNOSTIC FRONT Unleashes Lyric Video For “You Say” And Announces European Leg Of “Echoes In Eternity” Tour

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore punk, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on January 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video “You Say” HERE: https://youtu.be/bykq1YZCAWM

NYC’s legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official lyric video for “You Say”, off of their latest album, Echoes In Eternity. Ferocious and energetic, the song captures the band’s trademark spirit of defiance in the face of hypocrisy. Powerful gang vocals drive this anthem of revolt, underpinned by charging guitars and thundering drums. The message is clear: AGNOSTIC FRONT refuses to cave to the injustices that plague modern society.

Vocalist Roger Miret comments“‘YOU SAY’ is a war cry against the normalization of corruption and empty promises. Whether it be governments, corporations, or straight up con artists, they all have the same interests…. Their own! Our message has always been and will be ‘F**K YOU’ to these entities, and to hold them accountable.”

AGNOSTIC FRONT has also announced the highly-anticipated European leg of their “Echoes In Eternity” Tour, with dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Belgium. The tour features special guests WISDOM IN CHAINS and RAW BRIGADE.

With decades of influence on the global hardcore scene, AGNOSTIC FRONT continue to uphold their legacy as one of the most vital and uncompromising voices in punk music. Echoes in Eternity reaffirms their status as cultural torchbearers, channeling the same spirit that sparked from New York’s Lower East Side to inspire generations worldwide.

Buy tickets HERE: https://www.agnosticfront.com/

Stream/Order Echoes In Eternityhere: https://agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR

Echoes In Eternity Tour:
Feb. 6 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Zakk
Feb. 7 Hamburg, Germany @ Gruenspan
Feb. 8 Maastricht, Netherlands @ Muziekgieterij
Feb. 9 Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage
Feb. 10 Luzern, Switzerland @ Concert Hall Schüür
Feb. 11 Paderno Dugnano (Milan), Italy @ Slaughter Club
Feb. 12 Treviso, Italy @ New Age Club
Feb. 13 Stuttgart, Germany @ Im Wizemann
Feb. 14 Audincourt, France @ Le Moloco
Feb. 15 Vauréal, France @ Le Forum
Feb. 16 Frankfurt, Germany @ Das Bett
Feb. 17 Leipzig, Germany @ Felsenkeller
Feb. 18 Herford, Germany @ Kulturwerk
Feb. 19 München, Germany @ Backstage
Feb. 20 Berlin, Germany @ Astra Kulturhaus
Feb. 21 Wrocław, Poland @ Kustomhead And Tattoo Shop
Feb. 22 Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima
Feb. 23 Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Barrák Music Club
Feb. 24 Budapest, Hungary @ Dürer Kert
Feb. 25 Linz, Austria @ Posthof
Feb. 26 Cham, Germany @ LA
Feb. 27 Magdeburg, Germany @ Factory
28 Feb Antwerpen, Belgium @ Trix

More on Agnostic Front:

https://www.agnosticfront.com/ | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

More on RPM:

reigningphoenixmusic.com | Facebook | Instagram 

Source: C Squared Music

BIOHAZARD Divided We Fall – First Week USA Chart Positions

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 29, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

FromBiohazard Bandsintown:

DIVIDED WE FALL first week Top 20 US chart positions!!

Stream/buy BIOHAZARD DIVIDED WE FALL here: https://ffm.to/biohazard_dwf

WOLFBRIGADE Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Two Digital Releases – Hostile Wasteland + A Special Live Album – Both Out Now On Metal Blade Records!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on October 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Therese Öhrvall

Watch a visualizer for the track “Hostile Wasteland” HERE and “Enter The Gates” HERE.

Formed in 1995 in the small Swedish city of Mariestad by key players from Sweden’s legendary hardcore scene, WOLFBRIGADE (known as Wolfpack until 1999) remains among Scandinavia’s most respected, influential, and reliable purveyors of real-world, brute-force, political hardcore punk.

The band’s disparate influences are drawn together with unifying solidity, the remorseless rhythms of Discharge, the blue-collar rock ‘n’ roll of Motörhead and the heads-down bludgeon of classic Entombed. The quintet defines their main driving force as: “the eternal quest for the ultimate song. We constantly explore the space we can create for progression within our pretty slim framework. Even though our personal tastes are very eclectic, we want to stay true to the WOLFBRIGADE core, but at the same time apply as much pressure as we can to push it further. We’ll mix any influences that we please. War on rules. That has been the concept since the very start of Wolfpack.”

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, WOLFBRIGADE delivers Hostile Wasteland, an EP with a ferocious raw mix originally recorded in 2000, in the legendary Sunlight Studios, while they still went under the name Wolfpack. In addition, they unleash Kill To Live, an album of special live renditions of classic tracks, recorded in 2025, in the band’s own Wolfden Studio.

Both Hostile Wasteland and Kill To Live are available now digitally at: metalblade.com/wolfbrigade.

Hostile Wasteland – Track Listing:

  1. Hostile Wasteland
  2. Living In Vain
  3. Global Lunacy
  4. Day After Day

The band comments, “Over the years we have talked about releasing the last recording we did under the name Wolfpack to present it the way it was originally intended. Until now, it has remained more or less buried, only surfacing as bonus tracks on a few limited releases. As we celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary, we went through our archives and unearthed a stack of old DAT tapes which we transferred to digital. Among them we found this raw mix that sounded great. Bloodfilled and savage. And it felt like the right moment to finally give it a proper release.

When we started out, we were five guys from different punk and metal bands who came together. The fusion of d-beat, punk, and death metal came naturally. That this hybrid beast is still alive three decades later feels insane. And at the same time inevitable. The band has burned itself into our DNA. Over the years some songs turned into staples in our live sets, others never really came out the way we wanted on the recordings, some changed shape with time, some we almost forgot. When we finally had proper recording possibilities in our rehearsal space, our guitarist Jocke Rydbjer’s own Wolfden Studio, we thought: ‘Why not give these songs another chance? Record them live, document how we actually sound as one. Five friends in a room. Nothing polished. Nothing dressed. Just naked to the bare arse.’ This is Lycanthro Punk 2025. Since 1995.”

WOLFBRIGADE Lineup:
Micke Dahl – vocals
Erik Norberg – guitar
Jocke Rydbjer – guitar
Johan Erkenvåg – bass
Dadde Stark – drums

Watch a visualizer for the track “Hostile Wasteland” HERE and “Enter The Gates” HERE.

Kill To Live (recorded live at Wolfden Studio) Track Listing:

  1. March Of The Wolves
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Lycanthro Punk, 1998)
  2. Power And Greed
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Allday Hell, 1999)
  3. No Heart Bleeds
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – In Darkness You Feel No Regrets, 2003)
  4. Road To Dreams
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – Damned, 2012)
  5. Mindprowler
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – Prey To The World, 2007)
  6. Enter The Gates
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – A New Dawn Fades, 1996)
  7. Bastards
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Allday Hell, 1999)
  8. In Darkness You Feel No Regrets
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – In Darkness You Feel No Regrets, 2003)
  9. No Future
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Allday Hell, 1999)
  10. Barren Dreams
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – Comalive, 2008)

WOLFBRIGADE 30th Anniversary Show:

10/18/2025 Kollektivet Live – Stockholm, SE w/ Skitsystem, Paranoid

https://www.instagram.com/wolfbrigadeofficial

https://www.facebook.com/lycanthropunks

https://www.metalblade.com

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AGNOSTIC FRONT – Announces December American Tour | Dates, Cities, Venues Listed

Posted in crossover thrash, hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore punk, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on September 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Agnostic Front Facebook:

We are excited to announce our American Tour 2025 with special guests Raw Brigade and Violent Way! Shows on sale NOW!!

For tickets visit:
http://www.AgnosticFront.com

Art by Hellgate Industries

See you soon in the pit!

Dec. 4 Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East
Dec. 5 Atlantic City, NJ @ Anchor Rock Club
Dec. 6 NYC, NY @ Irving Plaza
Dec. 9 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
Dec. 10 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
Dec. 11 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
Dec. 12 Melbourne, FL @ Pineapples (Moon Room)
Dec. 13 Miami, FL @ Gramps
Dec. 14 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Dec. 15 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross
Dec. 16 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Dec. 17 Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
Dec. 18 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
Dec. 19 Lynchburg, VA @ Super Rad Arcade
Dec. 20 Altoona, PA @ McGarvey’s Bar & Grill
Dec. 21 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall (Arrow)

Death Before Dishonor – BHC Road Trip 2025 Begins On August 7th

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on June 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Bridge Nine (Records) newsletter:

Death Before Dishonor have announced their BHC Road Trip tour leading all the way up to Hardcore Fest and back. They’ll be going all across the country from August 7 through 16, accompanied by BHC band Street Power. If DBD is coming to your city, be sure to keep an eye out for tickets, you won’t want to miss this.

Above: newly released studio album Nowhere Bound (via Bridge Nine).

Death Before Dishonor:

Bryan Harris – Vocals • Ben Kelly – Guitar • Greg Chihoski – Bass • Ben Hilton – Drums • Justin Viera – Guitar

RESPECT FOR ZERO – Italian Hardcore Stalwarts Announce New EP Overtime

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on May 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records is thrilled to announce the release of Overtime, the brand-new EP from Italian hardcore outfit RESPECT FOR ZERO, set to drop on June 30th, 2025.

Following the announcement of their signing, Overtime marks a bold return for the band; an explosive statement of intent that sharpens their identity with renewed precision. The EP delivers crushing grooves and relentless intensity, staying true to the band’s hardcore foundation while embracing a tighter, more dynamic production. RESPECT FOR ZERO prove once again that aggression and authenticity can evolve without compromise.

The first single “Born Again” is available now:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vWo8gRgn_l4

Streaming: https://ffm.to/respect-for-zero-born-again

photo credit: Time To Kill Records

The band commented:

“‘Born Again’ explores the experience of existential stagnation, a loss of strength and emotion but ultimately urges a reaction, a personal awakening in the face of despair. The lyrics capture a moment of profound inner struggle and emotional paralysis, where hope seems to vanish. Yet, they deliver a powerful message of perseverance, framing every obstacle as an opportunity for renewal. The song underscores the importance of taking action and refusing to let life slip away, reminding us that every hardship holds the potential for a comeback. At its heart, ‘Born Again’ is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of starting anew”.

Tracklist:

1. Reaching Death
2. Mirrors
3. Sagnol
4. Born Again

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/respect-for-zero-overtime

https://respectforzero.bandcamp.com/album/overtime

Line-up:

Luca Cruciani – Drums
Luca Paoletti – Bass
Stefano Gregori – Vocals
Iacopo Rossi – Guitar & Vocals

RESPECT FOR ZERO is a hardcore band from Sant’Elpidio a Mare, on Italy’s east coast, active since 2013. Their name doesn’t stand for “respect for nothing” but rather for respect for those who are treated like zero compared to corrupt politicians and the authorities who exploit us.

The band channels the rage of a generation raised in the suburbs, without comfort, and under the repression of the global underground culture, constantly stifled by the church and a bigoted mindset. The band stands firmly against fascism.

photo credit: Time To Kill Records

RESPECT FOR ZERO has shared the stage with bands such as Terror, Ratos de Porão, Expire, No Turning Back, WarCry, Bent Life, Trash Talk, Comeback Kid, H2O, Impact, Bull Brigade, Meet the Storm, Strength Approach, Slander, Straight Opposition, Face Your Enemy, Mud, Chains, and many more!

Discography:

Clenched Punches demo (2014)
The Truth Remains full-length (2015)
My Sacrifice full-length (2019, Indelirium Records)

photo credit: Time To Kill Records

RESPECT FOR ZERO:

https://www.facebook.com/RespectForZero/

https://respectforzero.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://timetokillrecords.com/

DEAD HEAT – California Crossover Collective Signs To Metal Blade Records | Live Dates Announced

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , on May 15, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Luis Hernandez 

Metal Blade Records is pleased to welcome Oxnard, California crossover collective DEAD HEAT to its iconic roster!

Forged in 2016, DEAD HEAT is known for their high-energy live performances and aggressive sound that draws influence from various subgenres of thrash, punk, hardcore, and metal. DEAD HEAT’s music is characterized by fast, thrashy riffs, driving rhythms, harmonious leads, and intense vocals that often veer into screamed or shouted terrain. Thematically, the band delves deep into social and political issues, as well as personal struggles and experiences.

In addition to crafting pulverizing music, the DEAD HEAT crew is notorious for their DIY approach to punk/metal culture and their involvement in the broader hardcore scene. The band members are regularly involved in booking shows and events in their local scene, as well as supporting various social and political causes.

Comments vocalist Christian Ramos of the band’s union with Metal Blade Records, “To be part of a label that has put out some of our favorite records and has had some of our favorite artists is without words an absolute honor!”

Adds rhythm guitarist Justin Ton, “We’re on the same label that birthed Slayer and put Metallica on the map. It’s an honor.” States Metal Blade’s Ryan Williams; US A&R, “DEAD HEAT fucking slays; it’s an honor to welcome them to the Metal Blade family.”

Over the course of their eight-year existence, DEAD HEAT has released a split with New York heavyweights Mindforce, two full-length albums, and several EPs including their most recent EP, Endless Torment, issued in 2023 on Triple B Records and Tankcrimes to critical acclaim.

DEAD HEAT has toured extensively, playing shows across the United States, Europe, and Japan. The band will play a one-off show supporting Bodycount later this month before joining Drain, Terror, Angel Dust, and End It for a short run of shows in June. In July, the band will bring their onstage bedlam to European stages. The latest stretch of live dates follow the band’s successful run supporting Municipal Waste, Ghoul, and Necrot on the inaugural Brainsqueeze Tour earlier this year. See all confirmed dates below.

DEAD HEAT:
Justin Ton – rhythm guitar
Ricky Garcia – lead guitar
Chris Ramos – vocals
Yogi – drums
Vince – bass/ rhythm guitar
Chonch – bass

https://www.instagram.com/deadheat805

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HARM’S WAY – To Play For The Children Toy Drive, HeartSupport Festival, And More!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 9, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Vince Edwards

Chicago hardcore unit HARM’S WAY have announced a trio of live dates. On December 16th, the band will play a headlining show at The X Bar in Cupertino, California. The following night, the band will appear at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, California for day one of the two-day For The Children Toy Drive – an annual event that collects toys to be distributed to those in need – where they’ll play alongside Rotting Out, Drain, King Nine, Koyo, Fuming Mouth, and more.

In February, the band will take part in the inaugural HeartSupport Festival in Orlando, Florida. Launched by August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs to benefit his HeartSupport non-profit foundation, HARM’S WAY will perform on day two of the two-day fest alongside Rise Against, The Ghost Inside, Spiritbox, and many others. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

HARM’S WAY:
12/16/2022 The X Bar – Cupertino, CA [tickets]
12/17/2022 For The Children Toy Drive @ The Belasco Theater – Los Angeles, CA [tickets]
2/19/2023 HeartSupport Festival @ Central Florida Fairgrounds – Orlando, FL [tickets]

HARM’S WAY’s most recent full-length, Posthuman, was released on Metal Blade Records in 2018. Having grown with each subsequent release, Posthuman was a devastating addition to HARM’S WAY‘s catalog. In 2019, HARM’S WAY released a remix EP of Posthuman titled PSTHMN, a record the band called, “the evolutionary counterpart to our 2018 full-length, Posthuman.” PSTHMN includes four remixed and reinterpreted tracks by artists that have continually inspired and influenced the band throughout its tenure.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

AGNOSTIC FRONT – To Kick Off US East Coast Tour This Week!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 7, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Jörg Baumgarten

New York City hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT will close the year with a final run of US shows along the East Coast. The ten-date journey begins December 8th in Tampa, Florida and runs through December 18th in Albany, New York. Find tickets at THIS LOCATION. See all confirmed dates below.

AGNOSTIC FRONT:
12/08/2022 Brass Mug – Tampa, FL
12/09/2022 Gramps – Miami, FL
12/10/2022 Debauchery – Melbourne, FL
12/11/2022 Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
12/12/2022 Radio Room – Greenville, SC
12/14/2022 Canal Club – Richmond, VA
12/15/2022 House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ
12/16/2022 The Meadows BK – Brooklyn, NY
12/17/2022 Reverb – Reading, PA
12/18/2022 Empire Live – Albany, NY

Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stands among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. AGNOSTIC FRONT’s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York Hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. The group disbanded briefly in the early ‘90s but returned in 1998 with the crushing sounds of Something’s Gotta Give. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma’s legendary charismatic guitar playing, released their critically lauded twelfth album Get Loud! in 2019, which, with its unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression, makes clear the band’s penchant to persevere.

Order AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s Get Loud! and more from the Atomic Fire Records webshop HERE.

Watch the band’s previously released videos for “Spray Painted Walls,” “I Remember,” “Conquer And Divide,” “Urban Decay” and more at THIS LOCATION.

AGNOSTIC FRONT:
Roger Miret – vocals
Vinnie Stigma – guitars
Craig Silverman – guitars
Mike Gallo – bass
Danny Lamagna – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

http://www.atomicfire-records.com

EYE OF THE DESTROYER – Release Crushing Single “What Goes Around Comes Around”

Posted in hardcore, hardcore music, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 11, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

EYE OF THE DESTOYER have released their explosive new single “What Goes Around Comes Around”. The song is now available on all streaming platforms.

Listen: https://youtu.be/HenaKEkhVuA

Initially formed in 2013, by Joe Randazza and Chris Halpin, EYE OF THE DESTOYER spent five years touring the US pre-pandemic, and their first full-length Baptized in Pain released in 2019. Now in 2022, reunited with original drummer Dave Mericle, “What Goes Around Comes Around” sees the band’s unyielding drive continue.

Musically the new release leans significantly into the New York Hardcore influence of BIOHARZARD and MADBALL while still showcasing the huge influence of SUFFOCATION in the quartet’s sound. EYE OF THE DESTOYER recreate the anticipation and thrill of the mosh pit through deliciously distorted guitars, punchy percussion and unrelenting energy.

What are you waiting for? Dive straight in to this fierce, invigorating offering. EYE OF THE DESTOYER showcase a new direction in their journey through “What Goes Around Comes Around” and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Members:
Joe Randazza – Vocals
Chris Halpin – Guitar
Dan Kaufman – Bass
Dave Mericle – Drums

Album Credits:
Recorded at the Soap Factory in Roselle Park, NJ
Produced by Eye of the Destroyer
Mixed and Mastered by Joe Randazza

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyeofthedestroyernj/
Bandcamp: https://eyeofthedestroyer.bandcamp.com/

Source: C Squared Music

GOATWHORE – To Kick Off Tour With RINGWORM This Week; Band To Play Psycho Las Vegas Friday

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , , on August 13, 2019 by Metal Odyssey

[Photo by Peter Beste]

GOATWHORE will return to the road this week for a short run of live dates with Cleveland metallic hardcore veterans Ringworm. Set to commence August 13th in Lubbock, Texas, the band’s latest stretch of shows – which includes an appearance at this year’s edition of Psycho Las Vegas with Electric Wizard, High On Fire, En Minor, Bad Religion, and more – will wind its way through ten cities upon its conclusion August 25th in Wichita, Kansas. Additionally, GOATWHORE will appear at VanFest 2019 in Lafayette, Louisiana September 28th and Brash Brewing Company’s fourth anniversary show in Houston, Texas October 5th with more shows to be announced in the coming weeks. See all confirmed dates below.

GOATWHORE w/ Ringworm:

8/13/2019 Jake’s Sports Cafe & Backroom – Lubbock, TX
8/14/2019 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
8/15/2019 The Green Room – Flagstaff, AZ
8/16/2019 Psycho Las Vegas @ Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino – Las Vegas, NV [tickets] * No Ringworm
8/19/2019 Paris Theatre – Portland, OR
8/20/2019 The Crocodile – Seattle, WA
8/21/2019 The Pin – Spokane, WA
8/23/2019 Ernie November – Cheyenne, WY
8/24/2019 The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
8/25/2019 Rock Island Live – Wichita, KS
End Tour

9/28/2019 VanFest 2019 @ The Freetown Boom Boom Room – Lafayette, LA
10/05/2019 Brash Brewing Company – Houston, TX w/ Necrofier, Merkava, Moths

GOATWHORE is currently penning the follow-up to their unanimously acclaimed Vengeful Ascension full-length. Released in 2017 via Metal Blade Records. Vengeful Ascension was captured at Earth Analog in Tolono, Illinois with longtime soundman and comrade Jarrett Pritchard (1349, Gruesome, Wolvhammer, Nocturnus AD) and serves as the band’s highest charting album to date earning the #4 position on Billboard’s Heatseeker Chart, #6 on the Hard Rock Sales Chart, #11 on the Independent Chart, #16 on the Hard Rock Chart, #18 on the Rock Sales Chart, #49 on the Top 200 Current Albums Chart, and #59 on the Top 200 Chart upon its first week of release.

For more info on GOATWHORE:

http://www.facebook.com/thegoat666

http://www.metalblade.com/goatwhore

Source: Earsplit PR

LONG LIVE GOATWHORE.

LONG LIVE RINGWORM.

STONE.

Hardcore/ Crossover Thrash Metal Act R.A.I.D Release Second Single Off Upcoming Album “Outrage”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , , on May 5, 2019 by Metal Odyssey

Hyderabad based Hardcore/ Crossover Thrash Metal act R.A.I.D – The second single called- ‘Outrage’ is part of the next full length that the band is planning to unveil soon. The title and release date will be announced soon via Rottweiler Records.

Front man Rueben says: “The song ‘Outrage’ is about breaking free from the norms and pressures created by society/the people around us. A lot of poisonous trends have been created that affect a good way of life. To overcome these hurdles, the only way out is to have an unbreakable state of mind. We are the captain of our fate, the master of our soul, the boss of our dreams and the king of our goals. It is up to us to negate the poison around us and create our own legacy.” The song is rebellious and speaks in the tone of a fallen soul who goes out to seek what he is meant to do. This second single is also set to be unleashed via the Digital 45 (where the band releases an additional track) along with the single.

Listen to ‘Outrage’ here https://youtu.be/jJGDw0LuXqg or below:

More band info, click below:

Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp

Digital 45

Source: Proximity Music Management

LONG LIVE R.A.I.D

STONE.

ENFORCED – WAR Records To Release “At The Walls” LP From Richmond Crossover Outfit; Tour Dates With Iron Reagan, Sacred Reich And Leeway Closing In

Posted in hardcore metal, Metal, Music, music news, music videos, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on May 2, 2019 by Metal Odyssey

WAR Records welcomes Richmond, Virginia-based crossover outfit ENFORCED to the label roster and is currently preparing the band’s At The Walls LP for summer release. With the album’s final details being sorted for pressing, the band is about to embark on a run of tour dates through the Northeastern US and into Canada supporting a vicious tour package with Sacred Reich, Iron Reagan, and Leeway.

Formed in 2016, ENFORCED picks up where Sepultura and Cro-Mags left off and infuses their own volatile, hardcore fury into the hardcore/thrash crossover sound of the late ’80s. Fronted by a voice that could only belong to that of a madman and unloading nonstop blazing riffs and pummeling breakdowns in every track, the band demolishes everything in their path, leaving a trail of smoldering wreckage and pure decimation anywhere they perform.

ENFORCED‘s impending At The Walls LP features a remixed and remastered version of the 2017 demo and their “Retaliation” promo, and introduces two brand new songs to the mix. All tracks were recorded by Bob Quirk and mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy, Candy). In addition, Dwid Hellion (Integrity, Psywarfare) provides guest vocals to the track “Skinned Alive” who also created the apocalyptic album artwork for the LP.

Expect nothing but total war on stage from ENFORCED as they explode into 2019; a must-hear for fans of classic crossover/thrash from Nuclear Assault, Demolition Hammer, and Devastation, as well as modern shredders Skeletal Remains, Foreseen, and War Hungry. Watch for the final details on ENFORCED‘s At The Walls LP to be issued in the days ahead for an early summer release through WAR Records.

In the meantime, check out a vicious ENFORCED live set from United Blood 2019 earlier this month RIGHT HERE or below:

ENFORCED is booking tour dates into the summer months surrounding the release of the LP. Beginning next week, they will be out on the road supporting Sacred Reich, Iron Reagan, and Leeway from May 9th through May 17th, with shows in Asbury Park, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Boston, Albany, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto. ENFORCED tours home with shows in Philadelphia and Virginia Beach, followed by a hometown show supporting Accused AD on May 25th. Additional tour dates are to be expected through the coming months.

ENFORCED Tour Dates:

5/09/2019 House Of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ *

5/10/2019 Cattivo – Pittsburgh, PA *

5/11/2019 Metro – Baltimore, MD *

5/12/2019 Once Ballroom – Boston, MA *

5/13/2019 The Low Beat – Albany, NY

5/14/2019 Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH *

5/15/2019 Reggies – Chicago, IL *

5/16/2019 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI *

5/17/2019 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON *

5/18/2019 Cousin Danny’s – Philadelphia, PA

5/19/2019 West Beach Tavern – Virginia Beach, VA

5/25/2019 Wonderland – Richmond, VA ^

* w/ Iron Reagan, Sacred Reich, Leeway

^ w/ Accused AD

ENFORCED:

Knox Colby – vocals

Will Wagstaff – lead guitar

Ethan Gensurowsky – bass

Zach Monahan – guitar

Alex Bishop – drums

More band & label info:

https://www.facebook.com/enforcedrva

https://enforced.bandcamp.com

http://www.war-rec.com

Source: Earsplit PR

LONG LIVE ENFORCED.

STONE.

VITAMIN X – Amsterdam-Based Hardcore Punk Act To Release New LP Through Southern Lord This Spring

Posted in Metal, Punk rock, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on March 16, 2018 by Metal Odyssey

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Southern Lord welcomes Amsterdam, Holland’s long-running hardcore punk kings VITAMIN X to the label for the upcoming release of the band’s sixth full-length recording, Age Of Paranoia.

VITAMIN X has unloaded their energetic brand of rock and thrash-soaked hardcore punk since the late 1990s. Having operated through diehard DIY efforts, the band has amassed an arsenal of albums, EPs, singles, splits, and more across a wide array of underground labels, including Havoc Records, Tankcrimes, Underestimated, AgiPunk, Refuse Records, and many others. Their most recent two LPs were recorded by Steve Albini (Nirvana, Iggy Pop, Neurosis), and their 2016-released ”About To Crack” video went viral and reached more than a million views.

Well-known for their energetic and explosive live shows which attract fans from across the metal, punk, and rock spectrum, VITAMIN X has toured around the world several times, from Japan to the United States, from South America to Southeast Asia, and beyond. The band has played on MTV and many large fests including Hellfest, Maryland Deathfest, and many others, and recently toured with Baroness and Harley Flannagan’s Cro-Mags.

The newest chapter in the band’s lineage, the new VITAMIN X full-length, Age Of Paranoia, was recorded by Igor Wouters at ARC Studios in Amsterdam. Packing sixteen volatile tracks into a white-knuckled twenty-eight minutes, Age Of Paranoia surges with rapid-fire punk angst packed with ripping rock leads and raised-fist gang-chant anthems. The album includes several special guest guitar solos by J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr., Witch) and Bubba Dupree (Void, Soundgarden, Dave Grohl’s Probot, Brant Bjork), and is completed with cover artwork is by Marald (Baroness, Kylesa, High On Fire).

VITAMIN X states of their liaison with Southern Lord, “This will be our first release on a major/bigger label as we’ve always operated in the do-it-yourself scene, even though bigger labels were interested in us in the past. We feel Southern Lord really fits with us, and Greg Anderson is an amazing guy, who just like us, comes from a hardcore punk background but is also into all kinds of other styles of music.”

Anderson offers, ”VITAMIN X creates music that pushes boundaries within a genre that is typically limited, a really unique fusion of old-school hardcore and rock, metal, and punk.”

Age Of Paranoia will be released on LP, CD, and digital formats May 18th through Southern Lord; watch for the artwork, track listing, audio samples, preorders, and more to be released in the weeks ahead.

VITAMIN X will be presenting their new songs for the first time at fests and shows throughout 2018; watch for tour dates to be announced throughout the year.

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VITAMIN X – Tour Dates:
3/15/2018 AZ – Aachen, DE
3/17/2018 Arc en Musiques Fest – Ecaussinnes, BE
5/03/2018 N8 Lounge – Bonn, DE
5/11/2018 Unies Sont Nos Cultures Fest – Lorient, FR
5/12/2018 TBA – Paris, FR
7/06/2018 Flugplatz – Zwickau, DE
7/07/2018 RIIP Fest – Tours, FR
7/14/2018 Woodstick Fest – DE
8/03/2018 TBA – Wroclaw, PL
8/04/2018 Novy – Jicin, CZ
8/05/2018 TBA – Bratislava, SK
9/07/2018 Chimpyfest -, London, UK
9/14/2018 Punk Rock Weekend Fest – Stockholm, SE
9/15/2018 TBA – Troisdorf, DE

“One of the best and most important hardcore bands today” – Profane Existence

“Excellent and addictive, gathering the best of punk and metal: one part hardcore punk, another Motörhead” – Metal Advisor

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VITAMIN X:

Marko Korac – vocals

Marc Emmerik – guitar

Alex Koutsman – bass

Danny – drums

Source:

* For more band/label info:

https://www.facebook.com/vitaminxhc

https://vitaminx.bandcamp.com

Home

http://southernlord.bandcamp.com

LONG LIVE VITAMIN X.

STONE.

TWITCHING TONGUES – Announces Tour With Hatebreed, Crowbar, And The Acacia Strain + US Headlining Shows Confirmed

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , on February 8, 2018 by Metal Odyssey

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Southern California-based Metal/Hardcore outfit TWITCHING TONGUES will take to the streets again this March on tour with Hatebreed, Crowbar, and The Acacia Strain. The trek – set to run from March 16th through March 29th – comes in advance of a short US headlining tour from March 30th to April 8th. See all confirmed dates below.

TWITCHING TONGUES will be touring in support of their forthcoming new full-length Gaining Purpose Through Passionate Hatred, set for release March 9th via Metal Blade Records. The title for TWITCHING TONGUES‘ fourth full-length is drawn from a quote by famed social philosopher Eric Hoffer – “Passionate hatred can give meaning and purpose to an empty life.” Gaining Purpose Through Passionate Hatred reflects the band’s mentality in approaching the record: paying homage to those who supported them while belligerently responding to their detractors.

With “failure” as a core theme driving Colin Young’s lyrics, it also features his first foray into the political arena, motivated by the contemporary political climate. Directly inspired by film scores, the record has a strong epic feel, the band realizing their vision of having the music flow like a story being told. While still maintaining the same levels of aggression that have traditionally characterized previous offerings, Gaining Purpose Through Passionate Hatred features more immediate and memorable melodies that evoke the sound of 2013’s In Love There Is No Law.

For a first preview of Gaining Purpose Through Passionate Hatred, sample the band’s latest video for “Harakiri” (directed by David Brodsky) at  metalblade.com/twitchingtongues where the record is available for preorder.

TWITCHING TONGUES w/ Hatebreed, Crowbar, The Acacia Strain:
3/16/2018 The Westcott Theater – Syracuse, NY
3/17/2018 Theachine Shop – Flint, MI
3/18/2018 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
3/19/2018 Mr. Smalls Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
3/20/2018 The Forge – Joliet, IL
3/21/2018 Omaha – Minneapolis, MN
3/22/2018 Sokol Auditorium – NE
3/23/2018 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
3/24/2018 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
3/25/2018 Deluxe @ Old National Centre – Indianapolis, IN
3/26/2018 Exit/In – Nashville, TN
3/27/2018 Delmar Hall – St. Louis, MO
3/28/2018 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
3/29/2018 Reverb – Reading, PA
w/ True Love, Vamachara:
3/30/2018 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY
3/31/2018 Chrome – Waterford, NY
4/01/2018 Town Ballroom – Leopard Lounge – Buffalo, NY
4/03/2018 Middle East Club – Cambridge, MA
4/04/2018 Ballroom at the Outer Space – Hamden, CT
4/06/2018 United Blood Festival 2018 @ The Canal Club – Richmond, VA
4/08/2018 The Masquerade – Purgatory – Atlanta, GA
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Source:
 * For more band info:

http://www.twitchingtongues.com
http://www.facebook.com/twitchingtongues
http://twitter.com/twtchngtongues

LONG LIVE TWITCHING TONGUES.

STONE.

SOCIETY SUCKER – Deploys “Sentenced” From Self-Titled EP Through American Aftermath

Posted in hardcore bands, hardcore music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on September 14, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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Just days before their self-titled 7″ hits the streets via Get This Right Records, Wilmington, North Carolina Hardcore outfit, SOCIETY SUCKER, deploys the EP’s bruising opening track.

Now playing at American Aftermath, “Sentenced” sets the pace for the thunderous five-track attack this fairly new but completely significant acts dishes out on the Society Sucker EP. States the site alongside the exclusive track premiere, “Society Sucker are out to decimate reality and crush all of your hopes and dreams. Taking cues from our Hardcore forefathers but staying as relevant as Trapped Under Ice and Suburban Scum, this band is definitely going to make waves…”

Reign fists upon your enemies to “Sentenced” playing at THIS LOCATION.

The EP’s “Repeat Offender” is also playing HERE.

Officially out on September 16th, Society Sucker will be available on four different color variations – one for the preorder (seafoam green), one for record release (seafoam green), one for the gold/yellow version and 1 for the black version – and together they form one larger image. Preorders are live at Get This Right Records HERE, and digital preorders HERE.

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Having quickly surged to the forefront of the quickly growing North Carolina hardcore scene since forming in the Summer of 2013, SOCIETY SUCKER takes lessons from classic bands like Subzero, Next Step Up and Merauder. Having recently hooked up with Get This Right Records for the unleashing of their first official release, the self-titled EP’s five enraged tracks are loaded with more brutal hooks than a fleet of whalers. Recorded in February of this year at The Skylight Studio with Vince Ratti and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

The band has performed heavily regionally along the East Coast with an extensive list of local and international touring acts and is now booking shows in support of the new EP. A record release show for the 7″ was held on September 13th. SOCIETY SUCKER is a band committed to keeping Hardcore hard. This is the proof.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on SOCIETY SUCKER:

https://www.facebook.com/societysucka

http://societysucker.bandcamp.com

http://www.twitter.com/societysuckerhc

Get This Right Records - lable logo - 2014

https://www.facebook.com/gtrrecords

http://getthisrightrecords.bandcamp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SOCIETY SUCKER.

LONG LIVE METAL & HARDCORE.

Stone.

SOCIETY SUCKER – Get This Right Records Confirms New Release From North Carolina Hardcore Outfit

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on August 15, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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Get This Right Records confirms the September release of the new self-titled EP from Wilmington, North Carolina-based Hardcore outfit, SOCIETY SUCKER.

Delivering their own slamming brand of NYHC-influenced East Coast hardcore, SOCIETY SUCKER takes lessons from classic bands like Subzero, Next Step Up and Merauder, delivered in a brutal delivery akin to contemporary powerhouses Trapped Under Ice, Incendiary and Suburban Scum. Having quickly surged to the forefront of the quickly growing North Carolina hardcore scene since forming in the Summer of 2013, the band has performed heavily regionally along the East Coast with an extensive list of local and international touring acts.

Following their debut demo dropped last year, the Summer of 2014 will bring forth the first official release from SOCIETY SUCKER, having recently hooked up with Get This Right Records for the unleashing of the self-titled EP. With five enraged tracks loaded with more brutal hooks than a fleet of whalers, Society Sucker was recorded in February of this year at The Skylight Studio with Vince Ratti and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, and bears bold cover art by Steven Kulesza.

SOCIETY SUCKER is a band committed to keeping hardcore hard. This is the proof.

Get This Right Records will release Society Sucker digitally and on 7″ vinyl on September 16th. Stand by for music from the EP and more to be leaked in the coming days.

Society Sucker – Track Listing:
1. Sentenced
2. Burdened
3. The Hangman
4. Repeat Offender
5. Powerless

With other shows and tour plans in the works SOCIETY SUCKER has locked down a hometown record release show for their new record on September 13th, with Criminal Instinct, Discourse, Heavy Chains, Fairlane, and Rapid Change joining the chaos.

SOCIETY SUCKER Live:
9/13/2014 Reggie’s – Wilmington, NC *record release show w/ Criminal Instinct, Discourse, Heavy Chains, Fairlane, Rapid Change

SOCIETY SUCKER:
Ian Geiger – vocals
Robert Grant – guitar
Chris Dodson – guitar
Jared Register – drums
Lenny Hall – bass

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on SOCIETY SUCKER:

https://www.facebook.com/societysucka

http://societysucker.bandcamp.com

http://www.twitter.com/societysuckerhc

http://societysucker.storenvy.com

Get This Right Records - lable logo - 2014

https://www.facebook.com/gtrrecords

http://getthisrightrecords.bandcamp.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE SOCIETY SUCKER.

LONG LIVE HARDCORE.

Stone.

CROSS EXAMINATION – Revolver Magazine Deploys New Track From Saint Louis Crossover Brigade

Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on August 2, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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Revolver Magazine is now hosting an exclusive stream of the latest high-octane Thrash/Hardcore output from Saint Louis, Missouri-based awesome party squad, CROSS EXAMINATION.

Closing a six-year gap between releases, CROSS EXAMINATION comes out flailing and impaling with the rabid Dawn Of The Dude EP, bridging influences from Cryptic Slaughter, Nuclear Assault, Excel, D.R.I. and the like into a rabid, high-caliber, circle-pit whirlwind comparable to Ramming Speed, SSS and Power Trip. What’s the last thing to go through a fly’s mind as it hits your windshield? Its ass. And that’s about the same impact this EP will have on the listener.

Sliced from the meaty seven-track slab of crossover contamination, “Hail To The Jeef,” is today exclusively being served up by Revolver Magazine; get some at THIS LOCATION.

The EP’s closing track, “The Dawn Of The Dude,” is also playing below:

Chicago-based Organized Crime Records will unload the Dawn Of The Dude via 7″ vinyl and digital download on August 19th, with distribution through Revelation Records. Preorders will be live this week at the label’s website HERE.

Formed in 2004, in their first four years as a band CROSS EXAMINATION wasted the masses with a plethora of auditory evidence, including their initial demo, a split with Spring Break!, their raging 2006 The Hung Jury EP and their 2008 debut full-length, Menace II Sobriety, the latter two titles via Organized Crime Records. This first new output since their LP is quite possibly their most scathing, grey-matter-reducing sonic beating yet.

The seven new tracks contained on the Dawn Of The Dude barely hitting thirteen minutes, the EP still packs more balls and bong-rips than virtually any comparable contemporary groups. Your brains will simply leak from your blown-open ear canals as you bang your head’s filler into fluid to the perpetually rabid beats, the material featuring even more rasping, schizoid/hyper vocals and a pummeling crusty edge.

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

https://www.facebook.com/crossexamination

http://www.organizedcrimerecords.com

https://www.facebook.com/organizedcrimerecs

http://crimescenemerch.com

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LONG LIVE CROSS EXAMINATION.

LONG LIVE ST. LOUIS MISSOURI.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.