(review) Terror – Pain Into Power

New Terror record is unleashed upon the world and it is a blast! Here we have 10 songs of short but sweet fast unrelenting and merciless hardcore beating and brutality. But, beneath all of the brutality Terror never forgot their roots and where they came from, so there is that street core and street punk undertone beneath all of the metallic brutality and I can safely say Terror still lean more on their punk rock roots than on metal in their songwriting, although they somehow stand in both worlds. Scott Vogel´s vocals are trademark brutal and strong, along with gang backing vocals, strong lyrics and fast hardcore, sometimes venturing into moshing metallic parts only to return to hardcore punk waters again. Songs like Can´t Let It Go, Unashamed, Can´t Help But Hate are sure to win you over. There are also some guest surprise performances like for example Corpsgrinder(Yep! Surprise!) or Todd Jones. Great bomb of an album!

(new single – punk rock) DOWNSTATER releases new single ‘Thanks For Nothing’!

Downstater is a punk rock quartet hailing straight from Quebec City. Melding the essence of rock music with punk rawness, this melodic achievement exhibits the trail of a spirited and raging youth with words expressed without compromise. While the songs deal with nostalgia, anger and resentment, the band’s introspective writing reveals a will to give sense to all these aches and wounds in order to live,not to say survive. Bringing back honest music to the forefront, Downstater is an illustrative collection of melancholy-fueled indie rock songs pouring with emotion and integrity.

DOWNSTATER IS:

Jean-Philippe Lagacé (Guitar/Vocals)

Sonny Létourneau (Bass)

Daniel-Alexandre Paré (Guitar)

Éric Morin (Drums)

* Singer  Jean-Philippe Lagacé is also known for his hardcore reputed band Get The Shot.