Villain "It's Rough" Review

Villain "It's Rough" Arrest Records

old-school grit meets thrash heaven. These young dudes pump out fast hardcore with plenty of brutal breakdowns. Their ideals and views are rejuvenating to this old guy; nice to hear bold, brash statements shouted with fervor and spite for the wrongs of this world. Plus, with everyone that lives west of 128 (and 495) saying on their FB that they live in "Boston" - i like that this band says "Marlboro" on their myspace.

True MASS attitude in spirit and in music. Heavy metallic riffs - from thrash swing to crunching romps - with a stomp and spitting drums for moshing; side to side and spinkicks...no need to choose one over the other! This is hardcore - not COC/DRI crossover - just hardcore made with metallic influence in the writing. Tough, groaned vocals a la (a tougher)Shark Attack or Negative Approach.

Not one song of the 11 over 2 minutes. This unmatched energy and stained passion for the hypocrisies and pollution of the modern society is invigorating. A great nod to 90's metallic youth crew revival while wearing metal proudly on their sleeveless denim vest. A notch above the redundant Cro-Mags worship that has a ubiquitous grasp on young bands these days. In the end, it feels like Guns Up!, Word for Word, Tear It Up, DYS, SOD, A-Team, xFilesx got thrown in a blender. This is great!

"Reasonable Doubt" and "IQ" and "Chains" ("i wish i had a bullet for every cop in sight") and "Comply" (heavy!) stand out to me.

emusic: http://www.emusic.com/album/VILLAIN-It-s-Rough-MP3-Download/11986523.html
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arrest records: http://arrestrecords.bigcartel.com/
my space: http://www.myspace.com/villainma

Blood For Blood is back for a tour in Europe

Blood For Blood is back for a tour in Europe

Dead Reprise - Signs Of Reality

Dead Reprise - Signs Of Reality

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The Roots team with Ice Cube to cover N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton' on Jimmy Fallon

The Roots team with Ice Cube to cover N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton' on Jimmy Fallon

TRASH TALK "Eyes & Nines" Review

before i started listening to the live stream, i thought, "with songs so short, and so pummelling being their signature, how different can a new album be?"

by the 4th song, i thought "Nice - they kept their original formula, but i can hear the influence of touring with the Bronx. i hesitate to call it harmony or melody - but there is a tweak". then i noticed, oh - it was produced by The Bronx's Joby Ford. Sweet.

This album has some additional nuances with influences from 80's thrash to d-beat to melvins claims. i like it. there are short bursts of dirty fury; and respites of feedback and pensive thoughts. Heavy low-tuned riffs delivered at blistering speed; clean drums rolling over you and frenzied time changes push choking vocals into your helpless ears.

this shit is sweet. it is a more focused maturation but not a departure from the prior releases.

i have been listening to a lot of Melvins, Disfear, and Wolfbrigade lately. This goes right into my rotation. Danny Lilker to Negative Approach fams will dig this.\

http://www.myspace.com/trashtalkfu

http://revhq.com/store.revhq?Page=search&Id=TTALK007

preorder it!

Trash Talk Stream New Album - "Eyes and Nines"

Hardcore outfit Trash Talk have launched a stream of their latest full length, The record is titled Eyes and Nines and it was released on physical formats yesterday . It is the follow-up to Trash Talk which was released in 2008.

http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/20

FED UP! "Sheer Poetry" Review

Fed Up "Sheers Poetry" Welfare Records

a new Fed Up! these dudes have been rumbling around nyc for a few years, boasting a rejuvenated oi-core sound. i have liked the 7"s and ep's and comp appearances. But this lp is much more solid. this shit is dope. package design, songwriting, production quality, mixing and lyrics - all have improved their game.

this is NYHC with a healthy dose of oi. This is true blend of a heavier Murphy's Law, '85 AF, Warzone; a dash of YDL, with and little Uppercut; even a nice Downlow feel.

Heavy, low guitars with a hip-hop bounce from the bass and shouted (but not growled) vocals help deliver a consistent punch. a backbone of tight drums, that roll into sweet bursts propagate cool breakdowns and finger pointing moments, really hold the energy in these songs. The bass definitely stands out in a true nyhc fashion, adding the perfect pluck to the time changes. You will not be able to still during these finely crafted tunes. There is a real feeling of the live show in this proper recording.

This is HIGHLY recommended to fans of old-school street-core that enjoy any of the mentioned bands. This is Fed up at their peak. Hope they continue on.

For fans of - NYHC, vulture rock a la Boot Party & Combat Ready, Stars and Stripes, early Cold as Life, and Blitz.

SHeer Terror Return - This Is Hardcore Fest (PA)

This Is Hardcore Fest (PA) details // News // Lambgoat


i usually avoid fest - i hate crowds and stupid people. too much -

but this has an amazing list!
Sheer Terror - Hands Tied - Killing Time - CroMags - Kid Dynamite - Ink & Dagger
Bulldoze - StarkWeather - Ringworm - Horror Show!

DBD, WIC, Merauder, Blacklisted, Trapped Under Ice, Bane, Ceremony, Backtrack

much much more.


This Is Hardcore Fest 2010 is scheduled to take place on August 13, 14, and 15 at the Starlight Ballroom in Philadelphia, PA. Three-day passes are $70 while a one-day pass is $27, $25, and $28, respectively. Here's the line-up:

Friday, August 13

Sheer Terror
Merauder
Ceremony
Horror Show
Title Fight
Death Before Dishonor
the Rival Mob
Touche Amore
Punch
Agitator


Saturday August 14

Cro Mags
Bane
Cold World
Trapped Under Ice
Bulldoze
Ringworm
Foundation
Starkweather
Outbreak
Mindset
Clubber Lang
The Killer
Backtrack
Creatures
New Lows
Judas
Xibalba
the love below
Seraphim
Expire
Cut Short


Sunday, August 15

Ink And Dagger
Kid Dynamite
Blacklisted
Killing Time
Wisdom In Chains
Pulling Teeth
Reign Supreme
Mother Of Mercy
Hands Tied
Ruiner
Nails
Truth N Rights
Homicidal
Almost Home
Hour Of the Wolf
Accident Prone

Keith Morris (new band) Interview at punknews.org

it's a quickie - but it is about quality, not quantity. prepare for a bare bones melee of spit and fury. - OFF! no frills, no pomp, and recorded in a living room.

http://www.myspace.com/off

http://www.punknews.org/article/38470