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Expire is hitting Australia this week. Make it out to one of these dates of the tour!!!
The Capsize West Coast Tour starts today. This is the tour kick off show in Santa Ana, CA. MAKE IT OUT TO THIS!!
BAND SPOTLIGHT l AMERICAN STANDARDS
American Standards is a post-hardcore band based out of Arizona with inspirations such as Defeater, Glassjaw, Refused, The Bled, This Is Hell, and Comeback Kid. They bring a solid, pulsive vibe to their music and deserve attention for the hard work they have put in as a band. Hailing from a suburbia of Arizona, American Standards put out an EP of June 2012 “Still Life.” Check out their music video above, their music on bandcamp, give them a like on facebook, and stay tuned with their upcoming full length LP record to be coming out soon.
BRAND SPOTLIGHT l ILL BRED
So a clothing company brand has erupted in September of 2011 called Ill Bred! These dudes are based out of the West Coast and have some rad stuff going down in the hardcore scene. They have done collaborations with bands such as Dynasty with their shirts and are a solid clothing company. Be sure to check out ILL BRED and order some merch! Don’t sleep on this company!!
INTERVIEW l SOUL CONTROL
So after the ScionAV Showcase show in Pomona, CA we were able to sit down with Rory and Jim of Soul Control and talk a bit about the band, what got them started, details on the new vocalist and their latest records that have released. We had a rad time hanging out with these dudes for the time we did and are some of the most funny dudes. Good times were had. So we hope you enjoy this interview and be sure to check out their new record “Bore Core” off Bridge Nine Records!!
MERCH FOR SALE!!!
SO I HAVE A MASS AMOUNT OF MERCH I AM TRYING TO GET RID OF FROM MY CLOSET ASAP!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO, SO I AM MORE THAN WILLING TO COMPROMISE ON PRICES!
SHIRTS, CREWNECKS, HOODIES, & RECORDS.
VISIT THE LINK BELOW TO SEE EVERYTHING I HAVE FOR SALE.
I JUST SOLD A BIOHAZARD RECORD OUT OF THIS PILE SO HOP ON EVERYTHING AS FAST AS YOU CAN AND SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AT: donzor33@gmail.com
-DONZOR
MERCH l HARDCORE COLLECTIVE SHIRTS (PRE-ORDER)
SO OUR SHIRTS ARE NOW UP FOR PRE-ORDER AND ARE SOON TO BE PRINTED!! WE JUST WANNA HAVE THEM UP FOR GRABS FOR ALL OF YOU NOW IN ADVANCE! WE WILL THROW IN BUTTONS FOR THE FIRST FEW ORDERS TIL WE RUN OUT AS WELL!!! IT’D MEAN A LOT TO ALL OF US FOR ANYONE WHO DOES A PREORDER A SHIRT, THEY WILL BE SHIPPED OUT WITHIN A WEEK SO THE WAITING GAME WILL NOT BE A FACTOR IN THIS MATTER.
~THANK YOU!
FIRE & ICE l INTERVIEW
So we were able to catch up with Fire & Ice as they were on their most recent tour through California recently after their show at Aladdin Jr II in Pomona. We got to sit down and discuss with the band on their influences, and some upcoming insights on a possible future record already. Be sure to check this out and support them at a show and buying merch! These dudes truly rule!
THOUGHT CRIME l BAND SPOTLIGHT
A hardcore band based out of Oklahoma with heavy riffs and angry, yet furious vocals to back the aggression behind what this band has to show. Be sure to check these dudes out and buy some merch from their storenvy, as well as support them at a local show if you ever get the chance. This is a community, this is hardcore.
-HARDCORE COLLECTIVE FAMILY
UPRIGHT l BAND SPOTLIGHT
Upright is a band based out of Oklahoma, close friends to Thought Crime, as they are soon to be recording and releasing a split together. If you are a fan of Harm’s Way and Xibalba then DO NOT pass up giving these dudes a listen. They combine heavy, deep riffs and breakdowns with aggressive vocals. Be sure to not pass up checking these dudes out!!!
-HARDCORE COLLECTIVE FAMILY
MENACE l BAND SPOTLIGHT
A hardcore band hailing out of Williamsport, PA with heavy riffs and very aggressive vibes. They are currently putting together a new EP, which is soon to release called “AGONY.” For fans of Harness, Xibalba and Rude Awakening…you are in for a treat!
-HARDCORE COLLECTIVE FAMILY
KEYHOLDER l BAND SPOTLIGHT
So another submission came in from a member of Keyholder, as their first EP recently dropped. It was recorded out in Eleventh Hour Studios and is something everyone should checkout and give this band a chance. They are rad dudes!
-HARDCORE COLLECTIVE FAMILY
UPCOMING RELEASE l TITLE FIGHT
So Title Fight has announced a brand new LP to be released September 18th of this year off SideOneDummy Records called “Foral Green.”
Here is a glimpse of what to expect, as they dive into a bit of new vibe with a touch of shoegaze within their music.
~ENJOY~
-DONZOR