Reviews

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BIG|BRAVE, Vital (Southern Lord, 2021)

By Benedetto Manzella |

Taking a listen to the forward-thinking Québec trio's latest album.

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Purgatory, Lawless to Grave (Unbeaten Records, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

Commence the breakdowns!

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God's Hate, God's Hate (Closed Casket Activities , 2021)

By Mick Reed |

"This is still an unapologetically brutal record."

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Koningsor, Koningsor (Silent Pendulum Records, 2021)

By Todd Manning |

"The are plenty of headbanging moments, but when the changes hit, you’ll wind up with whiplash."

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Drill Sergeant, Vile Ebb (Convulse Records, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

"This should thrill fans of modern-day heavyweights Regional Justice Center, Cadaver Dog, and Spine."

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No Escape, Selective Punches: A Collection of Ballads and Battle Hymns (Hellminded Records, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

The '90s New Jersey band returns with a 6-track EP.

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Kings Never Die, It's What We Live For (Upstate Records, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

The band members boast a collective resume that includes Murphy’s Law, Subzero, and Dog Eat Dog.

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Pain of Truth x Age of Apocalypse, Split EP (Streets of Hate, 2021)

By A.E. "Ace" Stallings |

Two bands at the top of their game team up for Streets of Hate.

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Gravesend, Methods of Human Disposal (20 Buck Spin, 2021)

By Mick Reed |

Death/grind outfit explores the darker side of New York City on new album.

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Seltzers, Don't Touch Me (RTF Records, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

Ex-Product of Waste and Colin of Arabia member delivers gravel-throated poppy punk greatness.

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Regional Justice Center, Crime and Punishment (Closed Casket Activities , 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

"The brilliance to RJC is that it’s as primitive as it is forward thinking."

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Thirdface, Do It with a Smile (Exploding in Sound Records, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

The Nashville band "is set to make waves, albeit crashing and violent ones."

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Worn, Human Work (From Within Records, 2021)

By A.E. "Ace" Stallings |

"Take this for a spin and then run into a wall for the prime effect."

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Skincrawler, Skincrawler (Self-Released, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

Virginia trio bring forth a unique blend of hardcore and black metal on their debut EP.

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Hazing Over, Pestilence (Self-Released, 2021)

By Hugo Reyes |

Originally recording as Shin Guard, this Pittsburgh band has gone the bludgeoning hardcore route.

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Reproach/Toxic Shock, Split EP (Here and Now! Records, 2021)

By Vince Callum |

Two Belgian bands bring riffs and velocity to the party.

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ÂGE ⱡ TOTAL, ÂGE ⱡ TOTAL (Soza, 2021)

By Connor Fitzpatrick |

French bands Endless Floods and Greyfell join forces in the name of drone, stoner metal, and doom.

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Misery, From Where the Sun Never Shines (Fight for Your Mind Records, 2021)

By Adam Yoe |

The record is the Minnesota crust punk legends' arguably best and most definite work.

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