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(record review)BULLSEYE-Until We Die(Dedication Records)

Bullseye from Hannover, Germany released their new third record with Dedication Records and I listened and reviewed it for our zine.

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After some line-up changes the guys released this record to celebrate the diy hardcore punk spirit and keeping the flame alive in the scene. The music of Bullseye is old school hardcore, European school, like it was played in the 90-ies by Ryker´s, Brightside, Right Direction and similar bands. The record contains 12 songs with the lyrical themes being mainly political, against racism, religion, but there are also some personal themes like dealing with death of a loved one, also ecology and against police brutality. The music is pretty brutal, but there are more punk elements in the song structures than metal, so the band stands firmly tied to their punk roots and add a lot of streetpunk elements in the riffs and guitar hooks. For me, the best songs on this record are Rest In Peace, Keep Me Alive and the title track. Good hardcore record for all of you who love your hardcore old school way.

8/10

https://www.facebook.com/bullseyehc/

https://www.facebook.com/dedication.records.bad.salzuflen/

 

 

(record review)OPTIMIST-Vermachtnis(BDHW Rec)

Optimist come from Germany, Ruhr area and I listened to and reviewed their new record for our zine. The record is out now on BDHW Records.

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This is the second album from the quintet who polished their unique aggressive sound to style between grindcore and hardcore. The record contains intro plus 10 songs. The lyrics are all in German language and as I understand German the lyrics are pretty bleak and without hope, apocalyptic and darkened. After the noisy and black intro which serves as an announcement of what it is to come, the song Das Ende Allen Seins is fast almost d-beat and grindcore song about the end of everything. There are some sludge and doomy influences for example in Wutrausch and again more fast straightforward aggressive songs like Lethargie. There are some Napalm Death like more metalic sounding slower songs like excellent title track or Rattengier. This music is not for everyone, but the fans of non happy, non merry go round smiling grind hardcore punk will adore this record and this band. I would love to check out this band live. Good one.

8/10

https://www.facebook.com/Optimist.metal/

https://www.facebook.com/beatdownhardwear/

 

 

Liars & Thieves signed at Bastardized Recordings

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The guys from Wuppertal and Cologne inked a deal and will release their debut album “Thaumatrop“ through Bastardized.
Their music creates a dark dystopia of atmospheric sounds and harmonious melodies. Progressive Hardcore accompanies melancholic lyrics.
“Thaumatrop” deals with issues such as social and environmental wrongdoing, as well as issues that urgently need a solution, but receive little attention. People who do not conform to the norm are stigmatized for social, religious or political reasons. The album wants to be thought-provoking while remaining in the head.
Recorded and mastered by Markus Esch and Aljosha Sieg at Pitchback Studios.

 

The band commented:
Since we started this band, we were always fueled with passion to produce music with a message others can relate to. In order to promote our first LP „Thaumatrop“ we looked for someone to support us reaching a wider audience. Luckily, in Bastardized we found a partner with entrepreneurial spirit that values creativity and innovation. We are excited about a common future and we are proud to become a part of the Bastardized Family.”

Links
Liars&Thieves

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Bastardized Recordings

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