Act The Fool are coming from Germany and they formed in 2017. They released one tape if I am not mistaken and this is their new e.p. containing four songs. These guys play fast and angry hardcore punk with political stand and lyrics, and I just can`t stress how important is to have such lyrics and bands in the scene, especially nowadays when fascism and right wing is on the rise again throughout Europe and the world, punk scene forgot that it was made for resistance, not only party and sunny drinking listening to the music. The lyrics deal with ecology, veganism, surviving in the modern world and a bit personal touch. For me, the best song on the record is Times Will Change, nice hardcore anthem.
The Brains are back with brand new full length record. Canadian cult psychobilly band led by frontman Rene De La Muerte has been in the scene for a long time and between the new duty as drummer for legendary Nekromantix and other projects, Rene found time for new record with The Brains. What I always loved about this band is that they are pretty melodic and somewhat melancholic besides energetic, and Rene´s vocals fit perfectly to the melancholy I am talking about. The new songs vary from slower more psychobilly rock`n roll songs to faster stuff that and I can only imagine what the new material sound like live. The title songs is cool, they also made a video for that one, starring Daniel from Rezurex if I am not mistaken, so check that out too. Other songs from the record that I somehow recommend as highlights are Hellhounds, Come By My Side and Lonely Wednesday. Great album by great band.
Hardcore from Zabok is back! .UPSET are back with a new album after some time, like four or five years without new recording. This new record brings 10 excellent songs of pure hardcore, modern touch with a nod of respect towards old school guard and being an energetic bomb in our scene. Guitar riffs have some metal influences, the vocals are brutal, yet melodic in places where melody is needed. The lyrics are in English and deal with usual hardcore themes, friendship, surviving in this modern fast world, personal demons, scene, staying true and other jolly topics that need to be said from hardcore bands. But, after being in the scene for nearly 28 years, this is still important to me, still hold it in my heart. Recommended songs: HC Show, You Or Me, Shadows, Nothing.
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