Nuclear Assault – Pounder
Nuclear Assault – Pounder (Dry Heave) I’ve always had a soft spot for NA; they possess a certain edge and credibility missing from the Big Four, possibly due to having one foot in the Hardcore…
Distant Sun – Dark Matter
Distant Sun – Dark Matter (Metalism) I truly feel Russia is finally capable of building a heavy metal legacy of its own which is influenced by, but slightly different from, styles originating in Europe or…
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Bloodlost – Evil Origins
Bloodlost – Evil Origins (Massacre) Pure evil from the mountain slopes of Switzerland. Deliciously thrashing like there\’s no tomorrow in the vein of Destruction and Tankard, while weighing things down classic Sepultura style. Their mission…
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Bodyface – No
Bodyface – No CD (DIY) This is the second album from New York alt-rock trio Bodyface. It\’s pretty clear from the outset that these guys are seasoned musicians, as the songs pay homage to various…
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Glory Days – S/T
Glory Days – S/T 7\” (Aggrobeat) Alongside Lazy Class, Glory Days are one of the new bright lights shining in the Polish oi! scene. They are a three piece from Warsaw, and this is their…
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Masamune – Tension & Resolution
Masamune – Tension & Resolution MCD (DIY) This is the debut EP from this four-piece based in Sunderland in the North East of England. The artwork for the record makes an impression before you\’ve even…
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The Oppressed/ The Prowlers – Split
The Oppressed/ The Prowlers – Split LP/ CD (Aggrobeat) These shouldn\’t be new names for the oi oi types amongst you but just in case – The Oppressed and The Prowlers represent the voice of…
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No End in Sight – Black Clouds
No End in Sight – Black Clouds LP (Acuity Music) This is the third album from Stuttgart, Germany headbanging machine No End In Sight. Although their roots lie in a blend of hardcore and metalcore…
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The Shining – Infinite Reign Of Madness
The Shining – Infinite Reign Of Madness LP (Pick Up, Inverted Inhumation, Darcytrash, Dead Heroes) With \’Rise Of The Degenerates\’ The Shining were looking towards a more straight-up cross-over sound. Pointy, fast songs that were…
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Superior Iron Man: Infamous
Superior Iron Man: Infamous – Tom Taylor, Yildiray Cinar & Laura Braga (Panini / Marvel) Tony Stark has done a lot of terrible things in his life. He’s let his friends, his comrades and all…
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Thor: The Goddess of Thunder
Thor: The Goddess of Thunder – Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman & Jorge Molina (Panini / Marvel) How many men can stand tall and say that they’ve taken down a God? I’m sitting here, trying to…
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Good Riddance – Peace In Our Time
Good Riddance – Peace In Our Time LP/ CD (Fat Wreck) Well after the school of tough hardcore brought us new albums from Sick Of It All, Madball Sheer Terror and Agnostic Front, pop-punk has…
