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Reviews of records, demos, zines, and books that catch our attention, spanning hardcore punk and its many adjacent sounds from scenes around the world.
Defacto Oppression – Screen Symphony Suicide
Artist: Defacto Oppression
Title: Screen Symphony Suicide
Release: CD / Digital
Year: 2000
Label: Self-Released
Screen Symphony Suicide by Defacto Oppression is a…
Kontraŭekzisto – Rezisto Kontraŭ Totalismo
Artist: Kontraŭekzisto
Title: Rezisto Kontraŭ Totalismo
Release: EP
Year: 2001
Label: Paank Levyt
Japanese bands paying homage to the classic sound of Finland's greats…
5 Books Every Skinhead & Bootboy Should Have on Their Shelf
For many, skinhead culture is more than just shaved heads, boots, and braces—it’s a lifestyle rooted in working-class pride, solidarity, and a love for music and style. While it’s often…
Neckbeerd / Suckcess – Split EP
Artist: Neckbeerd / Suckcess
Title: Split EP
Release: EP
Year: 2004
Label: North Core Records, Scab Bombardment, Pissed Off Productions
This split EP brings together…
Ambulance – The End Of Our Time
Artist: Ambulance
Title: The End of Our Time
Release: CD / Digital
Year: 2004
Label: Putrid Filth Conspiracy
It turns out Umeå isn’t just about the straight edge scene and bands…
Consume – Self-Titled
Artist: Consume
Title: Self-Titled
Release: CD
Year: 2004
Label: Insane Society Records
This record is an extreme music masterpiece. Hands down one of the best crust releases…
Ääritila – …Ja Kaikki Kuitenkin Päättyy Kuolemaan!
Artist: Ääritila
Title: …Ja Kaikki Kuitenkin Päättyy Kuolemaan!
Release: LP
Year: 2003
Label: 1000 dB
It’s not hard to guess what style this band from Finland plays? Well, not…
Words That Burn – Spawning Ground For Hatred
Artist: Words That Burn
Title: Spawning Ground For Hatred
Release: LP
Year: 2004
Label: Crimes Against Humanity
Spawning Ground For Hatred is a ruthless dip into…
Sink or Swim – Demo Tape
Artist: Sink Or Swim
Title: Demo
Release: Tape
Year: 2008
Label: Kill The Hype
Sink Or Swim are a vegan straight edge hardcore band from Germany, and from the very first…
Betrayed – Substance
Artist: Betrayed
Title: Substance
Release: LP
Year: 2006
Label: Rivalry Records
If you liked what you heard in the Champion / Betrayed split you surely will be…
Čad – Ťažký Kov
Artist: Čad
Title: Ťažký Kov
Release: LP / Digital
Year: 2011
Label: My Sleeping Cat Records
Čad is a long-standing crust’n’roll band from Slovakia, active since 1994.…
Masakari – Eden Compromised EP
Artist: Masakari
Title: Eden Compromised
Release: EP / Digital
Year: 2009
Label: Halo of Flies
Cleveland’s Masakari, named after an ancient Japanese battle‑axe, came together in…