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Review: Violent by Design, Dark Days Deserved (Self-Released, 2019)

1.25.2019 | By Andrew Aversionline

Bitter 'n' brutal metalcore out of Albany, NY that should appeal to fans of Neglect, etc.

Review: Vegas, Tetralogy (Self-Released, 2019)

1.18.2019 | By Andrew Aversionline

Arguably the project's most crisply-produced and succinctly aggressive effort to date.

Mystery Grab Bag: Episode 11

1.11.2019 | By Andrew Aversionline

Long-delayed (but no less enthusiastic) musings on Soften the Glare, Atomic Opera, Propagandhi, Meathook Seed, and then some...

2018 Year-End Favorites

12.31.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Another year, another set of favorites (plus some runners-up)...

YouTube Rabbit Hole: Lou Miami Edition

12.5.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

From obscure-yet-wonderful post-punk gems to, well... less interesting fare.

Quick Hits: Upstate Records—Volume II, Dissent, and Refuge

11.30.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Another quality batch of crushing metallic hardcore from Albany's finest label.

Full Album Stream: Statues, ‘Adult Lobotomy’

11.23.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Ex-members of Kevlar return with eight killer tracks of diverse-yet-catchy indie rock.

Review: Piece of Mind, Trilogy (Trip Machine Laboratories, 2018)

11.16.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Scathing metallic hardcore out of Tulsa, OK; for fans of Harvest, Turmoil, etc.

Coreupt: NJHC Obscurities, Volume II

11.9.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Without a doubt, one of the most truly obscure NJHC outfits of the '90s.

Track Premiere + Interview: Anna Sage, "Goddess"

11.6.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Parisian metalcore unit channels classic Converge on impressive new EP.

xconsumetosatisfyx, “The Play of Life,” from xconsumetosatisfyx (Catalyst, 2018)

11.2.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Flawless "vegan edge metal" featuring members of Safe and Sound and Judiciary.

Review: Dead of Night, Dead of Night (Red Menace, 2018)

10.23.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Apocalyptic crust punk for fans of Amebix. Two songs, six minutes, $5.

Quick Hits: Auric Records—Excruciation, Babylon Asleep, Heavydeath, and Stig .C. Miller

10.18.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

A high-quality set of predominantly doom/death-driven split EPs from this Swiss imprint.

Video Premiere: Extra Arms, "Headacher"

10.15.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

A real head-splitter from one of the year's best—and most power poppin'-est—LPs.

YouTube Rabbit Hole: Mega City Four Edition

10.2.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

A somber, pop-leaning punk plunge into an ocean of (mostly) obscure shoegaze.

Lift, “Pressure,” from Harsh Light of the Truth (Self-Released, 2018)

9.28.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

If you enjoy Snapcase circa Progression Through Unlearning, you need to check out Lift immediately. Like, NOW.

Track Premiere + Interview: Extra Arms, "Under Surveillance"

9.19.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

Lightly shoegaze-tinged power pop from yet another potential best-of-the-year full-length.

Crowsview, “Lost Resistance,” from Lost Resistance (Self-Released, 2018)

9.14.2018 | By Andrew Aversionline

H8000 metalcore with a Kickback + Arkangel vibe. What's not to love?

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