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A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL
firm standing law (2005/NEW AGE)
SXE-HARDCORE. "firm standing law" is the 30 song discography collecting all of xCHORUSx recordings. The full-length, both 7"s, the demo and live compilation tracks are all here. Hard as nails Southern-California sxe-hardcore.
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A CURSIVE MEMORY
changes (2008/VAGRANT)
INDIE/EMO-ROCK. Southern California's A CURSIVE MEMORY bring some fluffy pop hooks and rock sensibility to this debut full-length, which is 12 tracks of infectious melodies and driving guitars. "changes" is their 1st full-length but with years of playing together under their belt they have assembled a catchy and streamlined album for the masses. After listening to the 12 tracks you will be hard pressed to not singalong yourself. A CURSIVE MEMORY brings to mind bands like ARMOR FOR SLEEP, JIMMY EAT WORLD and SAY ANYTHING.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
all i want (2011/VICTORY)
MELODIC-HARDCORE. This limited edition, colored vinyl 7" was originally only available for Record Store Day but the leftovers are now available for the masses. One-sided 7" single with a bonus acoustic version of the song and an etching on the b-side.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
old record (2010/VICTORY)
MELODIC-HARDCORE. A DAY TO REMEMBER "old record" is exactly that, the 1st recordings from the band completely re-recorded, re-written and re-mastered. These 10 songs were written before the band signed to Victory Records.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
what separates me from you (2012/VICTORY)
MELODIC-HARDCORE. Hailing from Florida, A DAY TO REMEMBER are one of the hardest working bands in the business. From the very beginning, A DAY TO REMEMBER have proved their musical abilities to win over fans and they are at it again. Their characteristic mix of monstrous singalong choruses and mosh-pit-inducing breakdowns has showcased the true talent of this band. They have excelled brilliantly with their unmatched musicianship, writing some of the heaviest yet catchiest songs. "what separates me from you" expands the band’s widening spectrum, hitting harder and bouncing bigger than ever before.
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
origins (2010/RESIST)
EMO-PUNK. Australia's A DEATH IN THE FAMILY return with a new release, the follow-up to 2009's "small town stories". "origins" consists of 4 new tracks. Vinyl version includes a MP3 download card.
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
small town stories (2009/RESIST)
EMO-PUNK. "small town stories" is the follow up to the 2006 album "this microscopic war" from Melbourne, Australia band A DEATH IN THE FAMILY. "small town stories" focuses on the shared experiences of the band members growing up in smaller communities in Australia, touching on everyday experiences, but imbues them with a universal significance so that anyone, no matter where they live, can relate to it. A DEATH IN THE MAMILY do the LEATHERFACE and Gainesville thing better than pretty much anybody else - for fans of HOT WATER MUSIC, HÜSKER DÜ and SMALL BROWN BIKE. Available on vinyl with a gatefold cover.
A DIFFERENT BREED OF KILLER
i, colossus (2008/RISE)
DEATHCORE. "i colossus" is an ambitious concept album about a huge deformed creature that escapes from the cave where it was banished to for 20 years and tries to destroy everything. A DIFFERENT BREED OF KILLER plays a mixture of death-metal, metalcore and grindcore. Their songs are very intense, but also have plenty of melody. The songs structures are predictable, with galloping riffs slowing down into frequent breakdowns and then speeding up again. Influenced by JOB FOR A COWBOY, AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK and SUICIDE SILENCE.
A FINE BOAT, THAT COFFIN / MOCK HERO / UTARID / AM I DEAD YE
4-way split (2005/REACT WITH PROTEST)
POST/SCREAMO-HARDCORE. The best band on this record. UTARID are hailing from Malaysia and toured Europe with AM I DEAD YET from Belgium. Both bands play powerful chaotic and screamy hardcore. UTARID more like REVERSAL OF MEN and ORCHID and AM I DEAD YET a bit more dark canadian like URANUS. A FINE BOAT THAT COFFIN (ex-CALLING GINA CLARK) crank out one 6min. song between the ususal jazz-grind and screamo parts and add a touch of doomish stonerism. THE MOCK HEROIC are a bit more calm and play intense emotional hardcore like BOB TILTON.
A HERO A FAKE
let oceans lie (2010/VICTORY)
METALCORE. After delivering a punishing Victory Records debut, North Carolina's A HERO A FAKE returned to the studio with an outcome that is a collection of music that is challenging, complex but extremely catchy and engaging, mixing elements of OPETH, KING CRIMSON and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
A HERO A FAKE
volatile (2008/VICTORY)
METALCORE. Forming only 4 years ago, A HERO A FAKE have made quite an impression in their hometown of Charlotte. The ambitious young band funneled all of their rage and emotions into the collection of songs that will appear on their debut, "Volatile". A HERO A FAKE combine the ferocity and technical prowess of bands like BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and OPETH with the hooks and choruses of UNDEROATH and create monolithic anthems for hard music fans everywhere.
A HOPE FOR HOME
in abstraction (2011/FACEDOWN)
POST-HARDCORE. A HOPE FOR HOME's new album, "in abstraction", is a rich and dynamic execution of post-rock/metal at its finest. With 7 tracks clocking in at over 51min. of music, A HOPE FOR HOME has proved that their songwriting has pushed new limits and evolved in a very mature way. Colored vinyl version includes a MP3 download card and is limited to 500 copies.
A HOPE FOR HOME
the everlasting man (2009/STRIKE FIRST)
POST-HARDCORE. What began as an emotional outlet for a group of friends during a season of loss has blossomed into a dedicated project that finds them on the road supporting "the everlasting man". The 11 tracks from "the everlasting man" weave through warm, organic textures, then meet up with electronic beats and synthesizers. A HOPE FOR HOME strives to bridge the gap between a professional production and the individual by connecting through passionate live music. Their growth and change is evident at every performance and serves as a reminder that underground music can still be inspirational.
A LIFE ONCE LOST
iron gag (2008/SUBURBAN HOME)
METALCORE. With "iron gag", A LIFE ONCE LOST is set to deliver a truly original, innovative, heavy-as-hell listening experience. It is the rare heavy record with staying power. Supremely well-paced, the music dovetails its blend of raw-power metalcore and fuzz-tripping hard-rock. The vocals are at once sarcastic, cynical and mocking, a troubled humanity lurking just beneath the surface. You want the heavy? It’s all here. Nothing has ever slowed them down. Like a shark, this band can only go forwards and the deeper reaches of "iron gag" are very clearly the sound of A LIFE ONCE LOST finding new waters in which to hunt.
A LOSS FOR WORDS
no sanctuary (2011/RISE)
POP-PUNK. Boston pop-punk outfit A LOSS FOR WORDS having worked relentlessly, touring and doing everything d.i.y. for years. They are a group with unstoppable dedication, perseverance and creativity. A LOSS FOR WORDS is able to bring their infectious tunes to all audiences in the all-ages scene. Colored vinyl includes a MP3 download card.
