Cro-Mags belong without doubt to the pioneers of hardcore. The history of the genre and the history of the band are deeply connected and when an album called 'Age of Quarrel' was unleashed in 1986, the power of an explosive crossover of punk, metal and crossover became evident. The record is a great piece of... Continue Reading →
CD review THE GREAT LIE ‘Defying Extinction’
Six songs, 13 minutes - that's hardcore and that's the newest release of Long Island, NY-based The Great Lie. Nearly two years after having released an EP entitled 'All Roads Lead to Where You Stand' the quintet returns with 'Defying Extinction'. The six tracks on this EP are like musical twisters and there is not... Continue Reading →
CD review BODY COUNT ‘Carnivore’
30 years after having founded the band, the masters of Rap Metal release one of the strongest albums to date. It for sure lives up to expectations of fans and it also has the potential to give the band an extra push. Authentic and emotional music, that’s what you get with ‘Carnivore’ and you shouldn’t miss it.
CD review LIONHEART ‘Valley of Death’
Since I have more of a Metal background the first association with a band named Lionheart is the UK Hard Rock outfit. This time though it’s not about Hard Rock, it’s about Hardcore. Lionheart, that’s also the moniker of an Oakland-based Hardcore band that’s around since 2007. Lionheart’s discography begins with an EP entitled ‘This... Continue Reading →
CD review AGNOSTIC FRONT ‘Get Loud!’
(8/10) In case you start to think about having seen this artwork already earlier you might be right. At least there's a pretty similar artwork out there that comes with Agnostic Front's second album 'Cause For Alarm'. It was Sean Taggert how did the front cover of the album and the NY-based Hardcore veterans worked... Continue Reading →
Live report LIFE OF AGONY, DOYLE & BLAST BOMB, Gruenspan, Hamburg – 03.11.2019
A couple of week before starting 'The Sound of Scars'-tour, Life Of Agony asked local bands to apply for the opening slot for each of the German shows. The ‚winner‘ for Hamburg is Blast Bomb, a band with a sound that fits in a great fashion into the Hardcore/Metal context of this night. Some hard... Continue Reading →
LIFE OF AGONY’s Germany shows in November
Legendary Life Of Agony will return to Europe and UK for some shows, promoting their next longplayer ‘The Sound of Scars’, which will be released on October 11th. Here are the German shows and more concerts can be found at www.lifeofagony.com 02.11.2019 DE Düsseldorf Zakk 03.11.2019 DE Hamburg Gruenspan (Tickets) 06.11.2019 DE Hannover Musikzentrum 09.11.2019 DE Stuttgart Juz Hallschlag 17.11.2019 DE Münster Sputnikhalle
CD review REFUSED ‘War Music’
(8/10) Refused hails from Umea, Sweden and the guys have a history that goes back to the early ‘90s. The quintet was founded in 1991, the starting point of a trip that included big moments and success as well as moments of parting ways and hiatus. All the dynamic is now channeled into a new... Continue Reading →
CD review DEEZ NUTS ‘You Got Me Fucked Up’
(8/10) Deez Nuts are back with a next longplayer. 'You Got Me Fucked Up' is the title of this ten songs comprising record, number six in the band's discography. Deez Nuts' music is rooted in Hardcore although their sound reflects a much wider approach. Rap and Rock influences are a strong element of Deez Nuts... Continue Reading →
CD review LIFE OF AGONY ‘The Sound of Scars’
(8/10) It was back in 1993 when a mind-blowing album called 'River Runs Red' has been released. The band - Life Of Agony. The quartet from New York challenged with songs like 'This Time', 'Underground' and the title track everybody's speakers. Hardcore, Metal and groove blended into each other in perfection and up to date... Continue Reading →
LIFE OF AGONY tour dates for late autumn
Legendary Life Of Agony will return to Europe and UK for some shows, promoting their next longplayer 'The Sound of Scars', which will be released on October 11th. Here are the German shows and more concerts can be found at http://www.lifeofagony.com 02.11.2019 DE Düsseldorf Zakk 03.11.2019 DE Hamburg Gruenspan (Tickets) 06.11.2019 DE Hannover Musikzentrum 09.11.2019 DE Stuttgart Juz Hallschlag 17.11.2019 DE Münster Sputnikhalle Photo: Gino De Pinto
LIFE OF AGNONY unveals album details
26 years after having premiered with the iconic 'River Runs Red' album Life Of Agony announced 'The Sound of Scars'. The album is a kind of 'chapter two' to their first album and continues the story of the highly succssful debut. 'The Sound of Scars' will be released on October 11th through Napalm Records. 'Scars'... Continue Reading →
CD review RYKER’S ‘The Beginning … Doesn’t Know the End’
(8/10) Fusel, Steve, Flo, Dennis and Chris, also known as Ryker's are longtime Hardcore experts and 'The Beginning...Doesn't Know the End' is already their tenth album. Equipped with an excellent sound, done by Andy Classen, the quintet gets with 'Let's Ruin the Scene' out of the boxes extremely well. Gang-shouts and solid groove, combined with... Continue Reading →



