In the ever-evolving musical landscape of Europe and Poland in particular, a variety of bands are emerging, each with a distinct voice and a dedication to exploring new sound territories. From post-punk
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The first taste of Unholy Swarm’s upcoming EP “Hymn Of The Low God” lands August 15, with “Enemy Within” streaming
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Out of a Denver basement back in 2017, FOX LAKE started splicing hardcore, hip-hop, and metal into something heavier, sharper, and louder than the standard metalcore formula. Today, that experiment lands in
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Tulsa hardcore band weepcar are set to release their debut EP So You Keep Your Eyes Closed at the End on August 1st via OneAux, with a release show scheduled for August 3rd at Whittier Bar alongside Professional Golfer and Sun Vow. The five-track
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The story of OutControlJoys begins where two of Nepal’s underground punk bands—Anautho Prashna and grindviolence outfit Rog—left off. After a final DIY show in 2017, both bandssolved dis as Pokhara’s once-active hardcore scene began to quiet down. s/t by OutControlJoys “We all the members from both
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