DYSTOPIATE, a band born from the mind of Cody Maillet, who previously operated under the moniker Cryostasium, is set to release their debut studio album, Terminal Dissonance, on September 13th, 2024. The project, which merges the ferocity of d-beat hardcore with the dark intensity of thrash, psych, and black metal, has been in the works since 2019 when Cody first began experimenting with these genres in his solo work. Over time, the band expanded to include Tom Preziosi (guitar), Andrew Martin (guitar), and Mitch Fletcher (drums), with each member bringing their own unique touch to Cody’s comp ..read more

Winter 2020 was bleak. COVID had us all in lockdown, grinding through sleepless nights. Out of this chaos, Pompeo found a way to channel the insomnia and isolation into something raw and powerful. Thus, the BADFEELING project was born—a solo grindcore/powerviolence venture of 18 songs with 17 different singers that brings together some of the fiercest voices from across the globe, emerging from grindcore, powerviolence and thrashcore scenes of Italy, France, UK, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Belgium, Slovenia, and USA. No Sleep. Bad Dreams. Endorphines. by Badfeeling Pompeo start ..read more

If you haven’t yet been baptized in the blistering, chaotic waters of GOD MOTHER, now’s your chance. This Swedish hardcore beast is back with their latest EP, “Sinneseld,” and it’s a wild ride you won’t want to miss. For the fans who are ready to dive deeper into the Scandinavian underground, we’ve got a special treat. GOD MOTHER’s bassist, Daniel Noring, has handpicked 11 fantastic bands you need to check out. Hailing from the heart of Stockholm, the IDIOTEQ featured band first burst onto the scene with their 2015 debut album “Maktbehov.” They quickly caught the attention of none other t ..read more

After making waves with two self-released EPs, St. Petersburg, Florida’s own WALLED CITY have dropped their debut LP, “World Pain,” on their own Post Reality. The band is ready to hit harder with a full-length album, a 10-song banger that dives deep into heavy themes like American gun culture, creeping fascism, wasteful consumerism, and personal tales of loss and grief. WALLED CITY’s sound is a killer mix of hardcore and d-beat punk, infused with melodic touches. They pull inspiration from guitar-driven ‘70s rock and Japanese Burning Spirits hardcore, creating a unique blend that hits hard and ..read more

Amidst the raucous, unapologetic realms of d-beat, crust punk, and stoner metal, Seanaldinho from North Carolina emerges as a harbinger of a profound, introspective odyssey. His latest work, “Bastoni,” released on the indie label Mindpower Records, transcends the traditional boundaries of an EP. It’s a manifesto, a philosophical exploration set against a backdrop of relentless, yet quite accessible soundscapes. Bastoni by Seanaldinho Crafted by the hands and heart of Sean, the mind behind Seanaldinho, “Bastoni” comes as a cerebral journey. Sean delves into the symbolism of the Sicilian tarocch ..read more

London has long been a crucible of rich and diverse music, but the birth of a multinational black metal band like Calligram serves as a poignant reminder of this city’s cultural elasticity. The band is ushering in a new era of sound with their sophomore full-length, “Position | Momentum,” to be released on July 14 via Prosthetic Records. “Position | Momentum is a concept that comes from quantum physics: it says that when studying a particle you can’t know its position and its momentum (its impetus) at the same time. It’s strongly related to the idea of chaos/uncertainty, to the ..read more

“Days of Wrath,”, the latest offering from Richmond, Virginia based metallic hardcore band PRIVATE HELL, masterfully amalgamates influences from the raucous energy of the ’80s punk to the profound depths of ’90s crust and hardcore. This six-song EP, which acts as the successor to their 2021 demo, reflects profoundly on themes such as the loss of time, life, and hope. Notably recorded and mixed by Jordan Greenough at NFTW Records and adorned with Heather Kelly’s evocative artwork, this release captures the soul’s quintessential essence. The resplendent red shell cassettes are a nod to collector ..read more

Polish hardcore / metal bands Drip Of Lies and Sanity Control are teaming up for a spring tour across Europe, presented by Dancin’ Shoes Gigs. The tour kicks off in Warsaw on April 12th at Chmury, and continues on to Poznań, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Kraków, Olomouc, Mysłowice, and Łódź before concluding on April 23rd. Drip Of Lies, who have been on the scene for 15 years, have toured extensively throughout Europe, delivering their own brand of apocalyptic hardcore, combining furious aggression, grim metal, and a pessimistic message. With two full-length albums under their belt, Failure (2012 ..read more

Since its official inception in February 2017, Detësto, a d-beat / crust hardcore band hailing from Campinas, São Paulo in Brazil, has released a bunch of recordings, and this year, they have several exciting projects lined up including a tape split with Swedish band Defekt, a CD split with Indonesian band Immoral, also scheduled for 2023, as well as a compilation LP vinyl set to be out in 2024. Their sound draws heavily from 90s Swedish crust / d-beat bands and the European hardcore of the 80s, and their lyrics often explore themes of death, pain, and war. Originally composed ..read more

Drawing from up tempo hardcore, noise, thrash and metal paired with imagery of beaches, death and nuclear weaponry to forge new ground in aggressive music, the debut EP from VOLENTE BEACH takes its place among the upper ranks of the bleak hardcore catalogue this year. To celebrate its release today, we havre teamed up with the band’s guitarist and vocalist Zachary Ingram to give you a special list of the band’s influences that shaped their sound. Zach reflects on bands that inspired him to make VOLENTE BEACH’s new EP Sounds Of The Ocean, which is out today on Illuminate My ..read more