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(gig report) BKD, TRUE REASON(SVK), ZAČIATOK KONCA(SVK) – 02.03.2024.-PROSTOR ČAKOVEC

Dugo nisam otišao na neki pristojan gig ovdje kod nas, pa rekoh sebi vrijeme je da odem na ovu punk/oi/hardcore veselicu. U dvorištu Prostora skupilo se već dosta ljudi koji su se bavili uobičajenim punk ritualima prije giga. Na meniju večeras bili su varaždinski BKD, te dva benda iz Slovačke.

Koncert je po starom dobrom običaju kasnio kojih sat vremena u odnosu na satnicu, ali to nije bed, pa su prvi na stage izašli varaždinski ojkači BKD, sad već veteranski bend s gomilom koncerata u nogama i svaki put mi ih je zabavno pogledati i poslušati, pogotovo zajebanciju između pjesama. Set lista je već bila standardna, svi hitovi su bili odsvirani, čak je pao i bis. Ekipa ispred stagea se dobro zabavljala i pjevala i đuskala s bendom. Basistica/vokal Ida je odlično ispeljala koncert iako mi je kasnije rekla da se muči s upalom uha cijelo vrijeme.

Tada je došao čas za prve goste večeri, to je slovački hardcore bend TRUE REASON. Uh, njihov set je bio prava energetska bomba. Sviraju malo moderniju inačicu hardcorea s primjesama street punk korijena i old schoola, pjevač i gitarist imaju skoro jednako teksta, odnosno dva su vokala, a bend je zvučao profesionalno i energično kao da svira pred deset tisuća ljudi, a ne malim klubom, publika ih je srdačno prihvatila, a skontao sam i dosta tekstova i naslova stvari, pošto pjevaju na slovačkom jeziku, ali je sličan hrvatskom. Ne znam točno, ali brijem da je njihov set trajao kojih 45 ili 50 minuta.

Kao zadnji bend večeri nastupili su Začiatok konca, također iz Slovačke, koji sviraju street punk/oi taman onako po mojoj mjeri, podosta melodično i sa dosta old school uleta i nešto hardcorea. Poneki put su me podsjetili na Booze & Glory po stilu. Svirali su kao trio, jer je gitarist/vokal objasnio da imaju još jednog gitarista koji je ostao doma, jer mu se rodilo dijete. Ovaj bend me oduševio, kao i podosta ekipe koja je bila ispred bine, te naprosto nije dala bendu da siđe sa stagea, pa su odsvirali čini mi se tri bisa. Gig je bio baš dobra zabava i drago mi je da sam otišao i pogledao i poslušao ove bendove i pozdravio se sa nekim njuškama koje volim.

Defiant Unchains the Rock Spirit with ‘Don’t Wanna See Your Face’ Single and Video Release Today!

Defiant, the 4-piece band hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is gearing up to unleash their latest single,
“Don’t Wanna See Your Face,”
set to hit the airwaves on
January 19th 2024
via Curtain Call Records.

Since their formation in 2018, Defiant has crafted a distinctive musical blend, incorporating elements of punk, alternative, classic rock, and heavy metal. Their unique sound has garnered attention, and they have established a solid reputation with electrifying live performances at venues across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Noteworthy appearances on bills alongside acclaimed acts like From Ashes to New, The Texas Hippie Coalition, Kix, L.A. Guns, Buckcherry, Puddle of Mudd, Tantric, and Otep have further solidified Defiant’s presence in the music scene.

The band consists of:

  • Albert Halterman (vocals and guitar)
  • Joe Defiant (guitar)
  • Paul Barlowski (bass)
  • Paul Cochran (drums).

(review) Question Mark – ‘Desolation’

Question Mark are no strangers to the pages of this webzine, because we reviewed their record in 2019. This is their brand new full length album containing 15 songs. The music is melodic hardcore punk with lots of nineties no philosophy straightforward skate punk influences thrown in song structures for good measure. That means fast and energetic songs, great guitar melodies, even better vocal lines and backing vocal harmonies. If I must compare this record to some other band of which it reminded me of it would be Good Riddance, especially in vocal department. Like their last album, lyrics are again fine mix of personal and read between the lines political criticism and I love bands to whose lyrics I can relate to. My favorite songs on this beauty are: ‘New Sings of Fury’, ‘Evil Intent’, ‘It’s Over’ and many more, but you will just have to listen and find your own favorite. This Dutch band is fantastic and this new album is a step further from previous release.

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