This is a bit older release, but Zegema Beach Records released it and thankful to that awesome label, here we have it to listen and enjoy great music of Nuvolascura. This California based band plays a mixture of mathcore, screamo, straightforward hardcore punk with post hardcore influences thrown in the song structures here and there. There are 11 songs on this record. The whole structure and atmosphere of the songs is very darkened with a little or no way out from the today situation of despair and sadness. At least that is what I feel while listening to the record. Some calmer, acoustic atmospheric parts of the song only pave the way towards more destruction and total screaming catharsis. If you are a fan of such hardcore music, try this one, you will not regret it!
The Phosphorous Bombs from Sydney are no strangers to the pages of this zine. We already reviewed their record and now is the time for the brand new e.p.
There 7 ferocious no mercy hardcore punk songs on this one. The title song reminds me a bit of old school Sick Of It All days, yet the guys retain the gritty dirtiness in their sound but with enough of melody and energy to last you for days when you remember the aural attack this record provides. The lyrics are in your face, personal yet angry and you can relate to them. This one is a keeper. It is so much more improved than the last record which I also liked very much. Recommended songs: Against You!, 88 Days, Too Much Of Me.
New York hardcore legends Cro-Magsare back with a new seven inch e.p. out with Victory Records. There are three songs on this record the title track featuring Phil Campbell of Motorhead. I am sure Harley and the boys loved it. I am glad that all of the court unpleasentries and gossips are over and Cro-Mags are stronger than ever with Harley enjoying second youth delivering mindblowing gigs all over the world. For me, the best song on this e.p. is PTSD reminding me a lot of Best Wishes hits although I am not some nostalgic motherfucker who listens and wants only old material, on the contrary both new e.p.-s are superb, musicianship is tight and hardcore energy is present greater than ever. Between Wars is an atmospheric, kinda dark and longer song, more complex than the aformentioned two, it shows how capable this band is to create great songs. Go check out this one, hardcore still lives! Love it!
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