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To catch everyone up: Australian hardcore band SPEED is putting their foot down on the world. For hardcore kids from Sydney, which is where SPEED’s from and what they represent, this is a first. Everyone in the band has been going to shows for years—”real moshers,” always up front, dancing. (The full lineup: Aaron Siow and brother Jem on bass and vocals, respectively, Josh Clayton and Dennis Vichidvongsa on guitars, Kane Vardon on drums.) During a lull period in their home scene—“there were no new bands going on”—the guys stepped up and tapped in. SPEED decided to start out hard and traditional—a high-level aesthetic decision that, every five years, an all-time hardcore band does. A reset. For their first year, the group referred to itself on flyers and in interviews, as two words—SPEED HARDCORE—to make things extra simple. This is what they’re about: Hardcore, played hard, played fast, “for us, by us”— explicit, immediate, definitive—hinting at all the crucial bands that have come before them.

Their new debut full length, ONLY ONE MODE, exemplifies their growth and distillation. It’s a concept album in one sense: a manual that explains, directly, SPEED’s beliefs, the five guys’ personalities, what they bring to the table, what’s special about their scene. Topics are sharp: “Real Life Love,” about the loyalty and realness they’ve learnt from hardcore, shows how SPEED connected through showing up; a depth of expression and emotion set against very punishing music. “The First Test” is full of dynamics—held notes, a tasteful flute break—and speaks on finding oneself as a marginalized individual—in Siow’s case, as an Asian-born Australian: striking out alone and growing in a beautiful and ugly world. “Kill Cap” displays real vulnerability—heartache, regret, spiritual themes, an homage to the friends and family lost to suicide. Lyrics on ONLY ONE MODE embrace perspectives, pore over big ideas and small detailed moments. About the tunes on the record: Harder than the single —more breakdowns, and longer ones; it’s heavy ‘90s metallic hardcore, in conversation with Hatebreed, Merauder, Biohazard. There are more groove parts; vocals are tough and emotive, there are none of the longer melodic parts that hardcore bands occasionally give in to when they rise to a popular level; all artistic decisions that are new for hardcore bands from Australia.

ONLY ONE MODE, like their previous records, is being released on Last Ride and Flatspot Records, their homes from the start. The album was produced by Elliott Gallart, Siow’s oldest high school friend; Jack Rudder, a longtime partner and collaborator, has directed all of SPEED’s music videos. The cover photo was taken by James Hartley, the prolific Australian hardcore photographer from the 2000s, when SPEED first started, as young hardcore kids, going to shows.

Track Listing:

1. REAL LIFE LOVE
2. DON’T NEED
3. NO LOVE BUT FOR OUR OWN
4. ONLY FOES…
5. THE FIRST TEST
6. KILL CAP
7. SEND THEM 2 SYDNEY
8. SHUT IT DOWN
9. I MEAN IT
10. CAUGHT IN A CRAZE

Today, German hardcore band Spirit Crusher released Dream World on Triple B Records. The two song EP showcases the band’s crossover style, combining elements of traditional hardcore with thrash metal - think Cro-Mags meets early Metallica. The EP was produced by Spirit Crusher with the help of David Deutsch (1408 Productions in Hanover, Germany), who also recorded and mixed the songs, and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Converge, Earth Crisis). 

Formed in 2015, the five members of Spirit Crusher were bonded by shared values and mindsets, noting straight edge, human rights, and animal rights. Since its formation the band has played shows all over Europe and the UK and released a 7” called The Absolute (2018) as well as a full-length LP, Whispers Against The Roar Of The World (2019), both on The Essence from London. On their newest offering, Dream World, Spirit Crusher have put forth two emotional and expressive tracks that address ideality and false truths. Both “D.O.R.” and “Center Of Nowhere” pack an innate chaos, filled with thrash-forward riffs and a commanding yet melodious vocal delivery. Dream World is a showcase of Spirit Crusher’s expansive sound and an indication of what to expect as the band prepares a full-length album.

Spirit Crusher is Dominik Elberskirch - Vocals, Andreas Villhauer - Guitar, Adrian Zieger - Guitar, Peter Bastian - Bass, and Michael Dester - Drums.

Tracklisting:

1. D.O.R.
2. Center of Nothing

Pressing Info:
Test Press (out of 15)
Milky Clear w/ Red Splatter (out of 250) *BBB Exclusive*
White / Red Swirl (out of 250) *Merch Pit Exclusive*
Black (out of 500)

Spiritbox have announced their brand new EP ‘The Fear of Fear’.  Set for release on November 3rd via Rise Records/Pale Chord, ‘The Fear of Fear’ is highlighted by a new single, “Jaded” and its accompanying cinematic music video. 

‘The Fear of Fear’ builds on the band’s momentum from their massively successful 2021 debut album ‘Eternal Blue’, which topped charts and dominated critics’ year-end lists. The EP features previously released standalone single “The Void” along with 5 new tracks for a total of 6 songs.

Track Listing:

1. Cellar Door
2. Jaded
3. Too Close / Too Late
4. Angel Eyes
5. The Void
6. Ultraviolet

BREATHING THROUGH THE WOUND .. SPLIT RELEASE WITH SCOTLANDS NORTHERN UNREST

THIS ALBUM IS FUCKING GANGSTER... FFO KNUCKLEDUST.. SPECIAL MOVE.. 50 CALIBER... DANCIN WITH WEAPONS AND PG TIPS... 

10 TRACKS CLOCKIN IN AROUND 40MINS... THATS A FULL FUCKIN RECORD..

TRACKLISTING:

1. FUCK YOUR WHOLE LIFE

2. GUTTER THOUGHTS

3. WE SHARE BLOOD (NOT LOVE)

4. SHARPENING TEETH

5. NOTHING LEFT TO DESTROY

6. BREATHING THROUGH THE WOUND

7. GETHSEMANE

8. ESSEX KINGZ

9. STAY KEEPING COUNT

10. THE SICKNESS (SPECIAL MOVE COVER)

PRESSING INFO:

BLUE AND YELLOW SWIRL /100 (DAZE EXCLUSIVE)

YELLOW /300

RED AND YELLOW SWIRL /100 (NORTHERN UNREST EXCLUSIVE)

 SPY are back with their debut LP "Satisfaction". 10 brand new tracks of fast, gross hardcore punk.

Tracklisting: 

1. No Redeeming Value

2. Surveilled

3. Carceral Attitude

4. Koniec

5. Do What I Can

6. Pay No Mind

7. Not For Me

8. Wrong Place Wrong Time

9. Big Man

10. Hidden In Plain Sight

SPY are back with their debut LP "Satisfaction". 10 brand new tracks of fast, gross hardcore punk. These are housed in a 350gsm jacket and come with digital download codes.

Track Listing:

1. No Redeeming Value
2. Surveilled
3. Carceral Attitude
4. Koniec
5. Do What I Can
6. Pay No Mind
7. Not For Me
8. Wrong Place Wrong Time
9. Big Man
10. Hidden In Plain Sight

Albany-raised pop-punk band State Champs have announced their fourth studio album!

The self-titled record, set for release via Pure Noise Records, includes the two new singles ‘Silver Cloud’ and ‘Too Late To Say’.

Frontman Derek DiScanio says, “We found our way, through the ups and downs within us, personally and as a band, and wanted to express that. This is the right time to showcase it.”

Bassist Ryan Scott Graham adds, “When we stepped back and looked at the songs, sonically and thematically, it’s a great vision of who we are. Every era of State Champs exists within this record.”

Track Listing:

BHC is back with STREET POWER! No PR statement, no bull shit. just HC

Pressing Info:

Test Press (out of 17)

Red w/Black Splatter (out of 100) *BBB Exclusive*

Red (out of 400)

Tracklisting:

1. Street Power
2. Me Time (ft. Ian Fidance) 
3. Hate You (ft. Death Before Dishonor) 
4. War Porn 
5. Our Own Way 
6. Victim Weight 
7. A Cross With Your Name

Few punk bands have the history and influence held by hardcore veterans Stretch Arm Strong. Formed in early 1992, a group of close friends who shared a love of punk music formed SAS in Columbia, South Carolina and played regularly to their local scene before releasing their debut LP “Compassion Fills the Void” in 1998. The band quickly gained the attention of the iconic Seattle based hardcore/metal label Solid State Records, and released their highly influential sophomore release “Rituals of Life” in 1999.

Stretch Arm Strong perfectly executes a style of Hardcore Punk that few other bands have been able master as well as them. The band embodies a style of Melodic Hardcore, but seamlessly incorporates elements of pop-punk and heavy breakdowns, incorporating both harmonized vocals and brutal screaming. Their style appealed to fans of all punk sub-genres, allowing them to remain an important band in our scene until this day. But it is Stretch Arm Stong’s live show that perfectly captures their energy and passion for music. Stretch Arm Strong shows have been almost legendary in fans’ memories, full of intense dancing, stage dives, breakdowns, and sing alongs. The band were one of the biggest acts during a burgeoning time in punk and hardcore, coming up along many notable bands such as Bane, BoySetsFire, and Shai Hulud.

Stretch Arm Strong has been credited for paving the way for many well known punk and indie bands around today, most notably they’ve been named as a major influence by: Dashboard Confessional, New Found Glory, Paramore, Thursday, and Rise Against, all of whom grew up attending Stretch Arm Strong shows. The band toured relentlessly around the world from 1999-2005 and released five LPs and a number of splits and singles. After a long hiatus, Stretch Arm Strong played a few reunion benefit shows in 2009 and 2011 with Bane and Evergreen Terrace. In 2021, Stretch Arm Strong played Furnace Fest in Birmingham, AL and were one of the most anticipated acts.

Iodine Recordings and Stretch Arm Strong have partnered together to reissue “Rituals of Life”, which is one of the most iconic and popular hardcore punk records of the 90s, and has been out of print for over 20 years. This limited pressing has been completely redesigned and packaged using elements of the original art by award winning design firm Unoriginal Vinyl and completely remastered for vinyl by Jack Shirley (Joyce Manor, Deafheaven, Jeff Rosenstock) at The Atomic Garden in San Francisco, CA. Offered in several exclusive color vinyl variants. “Rituals of Life” will be presented with a special limited retrospective companion fanzine with notes, reflections, and essays from the band as well as: Hatebreed, Rise Against, Stick To Your Guns, Bane, The Gaslight Anthem, Further Seems Forever, and more… 

Fanzine:

Second Chances – The Rituals of Life Years, is a retrospective companion zine that reflects on Stretch Arm Strong’s iconic hardcore record from 1999. The zine includes essays and commentary from many notable bands, including: Hatebreed, Bane, Rise Against, The Gaslight Anthem, Stick To Your Guns, Further Seems Forever, and many more. The band collected old photographs, tour posters, lanyards, and other artifacts of their youth to be presented in this beautiful book constructed and designed by Unoriginal Vinyl. Available only during the pre-order for Rituals of Life, then out of print forever! (Included only with the deluxe edition, but available as an add on or on its own)

Track Listing:
01. When Sorrow Falls
02. Outside Looking In
03. Second Chances
04. All We've Lost
05. Try To Forget
06. For Now
07. Pursuit Of Happiness
08. Reach Out
09. Set Free
10. Through My Actions
11. To A Friend
12. Melt With You