Ed Gein - Bad Luck

listen to The Spectacle, by Ed Gein sur Myspace Music

You may have noticed that Ed Gein (myspace) is back! years after last showing any sign of life, they recorded Bad Luck and another year later it was actually released. this record shows only a hint of how you would remember Ed Gein, if you paid little attention to them, since around the time of their last release. it's a more hardcore metal approach of the modern kind. in stead of their signature chaotic structures, you only get a few odd timestructures but decent songs nonetheless! the only thing about the change I regret, is the lack of witty songtitles.

Last fm tags as grindcore, mathcore, hardcore, metalcore, metal 

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This Routine Is Hell - The Verve Crusade

 listen to Crooks & Robbers by ThisRoutineisHell, as a preview to this record

This Routine Is Hell (website) is another band that convinced me, when I checked out their live show. They have a varied yet recognizable sound, that fluently transcends from trashing and angry hardcore punk to more melodic or rather with a catchy groove, with seemingly great ease, poured into songs usually barely over a minute long. somewhere in between Panic and Ceremony, if you would feel the urge to locate their sound by comparing theirs with others. the name of the band is only a hint of what ethics they seek to pass on through their lyrics and music all together, which is another huge credit to the total package. I have high hopes for such young people in such an amazing band.

Last fm tags as hardcore, hardcore punk, netherlands, punk, thrashcore

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Goodtime Boys – Are We Now, Or Have We Ever Been

listen to Goodtime Boys ' Daylight as a preview to the record.

Goodtime Boys (myspace) is a modern hardcore band with the emotional intensity of screamo music (but the comparison to that specific genre ends there). it seems to suit them that Tangled Talk is releasing this record, as they somewhat remind me of Kerouac, because of the angsty voice and accent. they spew a dark furiousness with nuances that make the overall product sound very delicate and desparate. their mix of those influences with this heavy and dark modern hardcore is refreshing to say the least. very appealing on first glance and very infectious in the long run.

Last fm tags as hardcore, screamo, british, ukhc

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Out Of The Box On Sunday XIV

a sneak peek of Hip Hop. I started listening to this band, after discovering the video below. When I recognised one of the members I got a copy of the cd to show some support. I started paying close attention when I noticed his english/american accent is impeccible and, with it, quikly also became convinced this is one of the best albums in its genre. so much, that the instrumentals stand firm by themselves. click the image at the top of this post for a download of each song's instrumental version and check for yourself. check Beat Drunx on myspace, here. They are four indivduals that are heavyweights in their scene, individually, and together a powerhouse of a team.

Last fm tags as hip hop

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