by Renette van der Merwe | May 20, 2020 | Reviews
Over the past decade, Crossfaith have amassed a huge following, not surprising when you look back on their proficient discography and that trademark ability to blend metal with hardcore and electronic elements. With their brand new EP, SPECIES, the band hints at...
by Renette van der Merwe | May 7, 2020 | Reviews
After releasing Foreign Language last year, it was clear that Can’t Swim were leaning heavily into their hardcore punk roots and by doing so, showcased a different side of the band that was exciting, unapologetic and forceful. But, like a pendulum, they’ve swung...
by Renette van der Merwe | May 6, 2020 | Reviews
How many punk legends does it take to make an exciting punk rock album? As proven by Fake Names’ self-titled debut; four. It’s not surprising that it’s a killer record when you consider the combined credentials of this electrifying supergroup; Brian Baker (Minor...
by Renette van der Merwe | Apr 30, 2020 | Reviews
A Hundred Thousand Tongues – Sobriquet’s brand-new self-release – might only comprise of four songs, but like they say, dynamite comes in small packages and this one has a particularly loud boom. There was a golden age for metalcore throughout the...
by Renette van der Merwe | Apr 29, 2020 | Reviews
It would be hard not to compare the Newcastle metalcore outfit to While She Sleeps – and that obviously wouldn’t be a bad thing either – but there is a significant difference; where the latter challenges you to observe the world around you, GroundCulture...
by Renette van der Merwe | Apr 28, 2020 | Reviews
Dead Lakes saw the decade off to a good start. Having signed to Sharptone Records earlier in the year, they’re now on the precipice of seeing nine years of experience come into fruition with their brilliant new EP, New Language. ‘CLOSE 2 ME’ and ‘PARADISE’ have...
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