Many people will be familiar with the work of one Domenic Palermo, whether this was with Philadelphia hardcore punk combo Horror Show, who released material
Read moreAcrylics – Structure / Gluttony (Drunken Sailor Records / Iron Lung, 2017)
This crew from Santa Rosa, California have what strikes me as a relentless, dark take on the ever influential US hardcore sound of the early
Read moreProbably Not – The Same Pain (Circle House Records, 2017)
Probably Not are an Exeter-based trio, which features ex/current members of Splitsville, Honey Pot & Skeleton Frames. Circle House Records describes as hardcore/punk outfit. However,
Read moreThe Cowboy – The Cowboy Album (Drunken Sailor Records / Fashionable Idiots, 2017)
Not to be confused with Indiana’s The Cowboys, who have also had material put out through Drunken Sailor, The Cowboy are from Cleveland, Ohio and
Read moreSharptooth – Clever Girl (Pure Noise, 2017)
You definitely want this reptile on your side at a riot, girl. The blisteringly angry Sharptooth have tried to send the bitterness of their first
Read moreThe Phosphorous Bombs – Cancers (self-released, 2017)
First off, mad props The Phosphorous Bombs for writing this total ripper of a record. Secondly, mega apologies to Rodney from The Phosphorous Bombs, who
Read moreSutekh Hexen / Hissing split (The Flenser, 2017)
I’ll be honest, black metal isn’t my area of expertise. I’m not well versed on its history and I don’t particularly enjoy a lot of
Read moreAerial Salad – Roach (Plasterer Records, 2017)
After a few abortive attempts to get a hold of Roach for review (technical difficulties, people being on tour etc. etc.), I finally got a
Read moreThe Cowboys – Volume 4 (Drunken Sailor Records, 2017)
Argh! Help! I’ve been reluctantly hurled back to 1969. Don’t worry though; I’m happy because I’m amongst friends such as the MC5 and The Stooges.
Read moreClayface – Don’t Hold Your Breath (Horn & Hoof, 2017)
These guys are from Greater Manchester and play what I suppose could best be described as melodic hardcore / skate punk largely influenced by the
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