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GONE MAD "THE INSANITY DEFENSE" (Released December 2023)

 

We got a new band alert here folks. Introducing at a combined weight of over 500 pounds and fighting out of NY's historic Hudson Valley we got Gone Mad! Formed in January of 2022 with their first live show coming last May, Gone Mad teased us with a duo of singles last year before this 8 song debut dropped in December in streaming form. Look for cassette versions of this release in early March from both Brown Table and Stay Tough Records.

 

First impressions here brought me back to the 90’s hardcore sound when a lot of bands were getting all froggy by mixing in more outside influences which made for a more technical and metallic sound for a lot of bands. While my preferences lean towards the more traditional hardcore punk sound (Krakdown, "Victim In Pain" era AF, Kill Your Idols, etc) I feel Gone Mad have found a nice sweet spot for me where this has elements from all over the place while still sounding distinctly hardcore in most spots.

 

Opening track "Debt Weight" straight up shreds as just an 85 second blast with some twists while "American Whitemare" follows with an almost 3 minute layered ride that expands on what I expected after blasting the opener. On the first couple of listens to "The Insanity Defense" I was intrigued but not a full on believer in Gone Mad but with just a few more listens bits and pieces of this 20 minute effort started getting subliminally implanted into my brain and I had to admit I liked it. Besides the first two tracks other notables included "Big Shot", "Flesh Prison" and "Toe Tag, You're It" with all three packing an aggressive punch while others like "Unqualified" and "Wave Digger" take slightly different paths diving in to more technical aspects which was brought up earlier in this review. It's easy for me to envision this being a Wreck-Age Records release from 1994 but the truth is this is some well played and well thought out modern day hardcore from a brand new band that deserves a ton of credit for putting together this very solid debut. For now you can find this on Bandcamp or Spotify.

 

-CW

TOO MANY VOICES "FUNNY HOW TIME FLIES"

(Released January 2024)

 

I am sure some of you have one or two "you gotta check these guys out" bands where you just love what they do and can't explain why they aren't household names being considered for Super Bowl halftime slots. For me Long Island's Too Many Voices is one such band and I am happy to report they just released a new 17 minute effort which (for now) is available exclusively on streaming services like Bandcamp and Spotify. This band initially started back in 2010 and had Kill Your Idols' frontman Andy West doing a very good job in a more melodic setting; something we were not accustomed to hearing while fronting KYI. Not too long after though guitarist Eric Svirida settled in as the vocalist (while still handling guitar duties) and we can now expect something really good to come out of the Too Many Voices camp every few years. Back in 2015 there was "South Of Sunrise" and in 2018 "Catch Me If You Can". Almost 6 years later comes this gem called "Funny How Time Flies" which showcases how good TMV are at delivering hardcore punk with some punch while also being able to pull back the reigns at times to drop some extremely catchy melodic punk style bangers. If you are the type that is solely locked in on the heavier side of hardcore with Cookie Monster garbled vocals TMV will not be your cup of tea as they say but if you are into the likes of Be Well, 7 Seconds, Don't Sleep, Dag Nasty and the type of stuff with a big hook, clean vocals and a truckload of melody here is a release you should be jumping on right away.

 

The upbeat "200 Years" leads off with a charge and is the most aggressive of this lot. The way they layer in the melody throughout this release is nothing short of brilliant and I particularly love this song. "Funny How Time Flies" has an underlying theme of days gone by and simpler times. One look at the front cover art by Chris Donahue tips you off to this but with tracks like "I Can See Your House From Here" and "The Otherside Of Life" that point gets driven home even more while also being my 2nd and 3rd favorite tracks on a release that has zero filler. "Summer Seeds Are Sown" and "Too Many Voices" rounds out the lineup of original material with no drop-off in overall quality. If you like one song here the chances are you are going to like them all. "Satyagraha" by 7 Seconds sends things off here on a high note while also getting credit for sending me down an absolute rabbit hole of the 7 Seconds discography over the couple of weeks since this came out. On top of all the more popular 7 Seconds material I'd like to drop a little public service announcement as well by saying don't sleep on their "Good To Go" album which came out in '99. "Funny How Time Flies" has this chill, laid back vibe to it and just comes off as something really unique to me within the hardcore punk realm at the start of 2024. The Long Island undeground scene has impressed in recent times and the new TMV adds another banger to the ever growing pile of mint releases that we have seen over the last couple of years. Stream this release by clicking the blue hyperlinks above.

 

-CW

THE CHISEL “WHAT A FUCKING NIGHTMARE”

(Pure Noise Records, Released February, 2024)

 

I pulled off a few black ops missions for the brass at In Effect HQ and in return was gifted the review of the brand spanking new long-play, "What A Fucking Nightmare" by The Chisel from across the pond over there in jolly ole Engerland. If you are not familiar with these chaps, you fucking ought to be. After all, this is their sophomore full length effort, a follow up to their stellar debut "Retaliation" which came out in 2022. So get that LP and all of the EP's as well and catch the fuck up you yarble swallowing slackers. The Chisel have been called, in no particular order, Oi, streetpunk, punk, anarcho-punk, hardcore punk, pub rock, UK82, rock and roll and lastly a kick ass band who don't need any fucking labels because good music is good music and a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. That last one was mine. Good music is good music period. So The Chisel have clearly been hard at work because this LP is quite the offering. There are 16 tracks on this bad boy, well, full disclosure, a 40 second intro and 15 full tracks. Alrighty then dimwits… let us get into the music as there is a lot here to enjoy.

 

I've given this record a good 5 listens at the point of writing this. I usually try to single out a few tracks I find a little more ear wormy, but for this record with each listen I kinda changed my preferences. I think it has a lot to do with your mindset when you listen because these boys can be full of piss and vinegar and if you are having that kind of day then songs like "Vengeance Is For Me", "Fuck 'Em", or "Evil By Evil" are gonna be at the top of the rotation… each crossing that street punk with straight up fastcore with vitriol to spare. I love those three tracks, however for the more xanaxed out me, when the rage has been properly put in its place, there are a few others I put on repeat. The first of which is my favorite by far, "Cry Your Eyes Out" running 2:26. I am not gonna lie. I was caught off guard by this one. It is unfortunately rare to hear songs of this nature from this point of view. Men calling out a man for being a piece of shit especially in relation to that man's relationship to his woman. Quite fucking refreshing actually.  The song itself is also very interesting, kicking off with a drum roll and launching into a traditional street punk tune but then has some great vocal harmonies and melody. I think The Chisel kicked it up a notch on this one flexing a little of their musical chops. I especially enjoyed the country style guitar break in the middle. The next song on my ear worm list is one I can relate to entitled "Living For Myself" clocking in at a stealthy 1:50. A nice guitar blast reminiscent of the olden days of Oi starts off this rocker that would be a great driving tune. This is another song where I enjoy what Cal and the boys do with the vocals. "I JUST FEEL, LIKE LIVING FOR MYSELF LIFE’S WORTH MORE, THAN SERVING SOMEONE ELSE"; truer words have never been spoken. I could not keep it all nice and for my third ear worm I love the song which is titled "Lying Little Rat (Propaganda)" at 2:20. This song makes me want to destroy shit, punch neighbors, kick cats, etc. This one is very topical and I am sure it will hit home with many. There you have my three worms as it stands now, but I have a feeling it will change several times as I don't see this LP straying far away from the turntable for a minute. Case in point "Bloodsucker" just moved into a tie for third. “Bloodsucker” is about an energy vampire and we all know one, even if its just Colin Robinson from "What We Do In The Shadows" (if you don’t watch, fucking watch). You know the type of person who just sucks the life out of you. There are even more gems on here, the bagpipe sounding "Those Days" is better than anything the Dropkick Murphy’s could imagine. "Tomorrow" reminds me of something that might have come out of California in the mid-eighties. If that wasn't enough the NYHC answer to Oscar The Grouch, the oft hilarious and beloved Right Reverend Paul Bearer introduces the final song, which you guessed it, also kicks ass. All of that and still there is more here. The musicianship is on point, the mix is fine, this isn't a Yes album so it is perfect for what it is meant. So my little thicko punk rock dunderheads, go and get you some of The Chisel and educate yourself on good tunes and also learn that things suck everywhere. Go see The Chisel and buy some merch and maybe buy them a pint or two if you are so inclined… now I got a shit ton of nonsense to get up to so stay gold and as always… GET THE FUCK OFF MY LAWN! Stream this on Bandcamp or Spotify or grab some new merch including CD’s, vinyl, shirts, posters and more by visiting Pure Noise Records.

 

-Core Junkie

HAYWIRE “CONDITIONED FOR DEMOLITION”

(DAZE, Released January, 2024)

 

2024 is barely over a month old and I am so excited by some of this year’s releases that I have heard coming from hardcore/punk bands both new and old. One such band is Haywire from Boston who recently released their debut album on DAZE titled “Conditioned For Demolition”. I couldn’t find when they formed but from the first listen, this doesn’t sound like a band that just got together. Kicking off the release is the mostly instrumental “B.H.C.A.D.E.D. (Boston Hard Core All Day Every Day)”. I say “mostly” due to the only lyrics being the title of the song, but this announcing of hometown pride and the rawness is the perfect segue into the next 10 songs. Haywire’s sound is predominantly a heavy bass/drum combo with ripping guitar riffs. Lyrically, the songs talk about several topics such as life, emotions, posers in the scene, a bar room brawl and the Oi inspired “Boston Boot Boys” which is about good old fashioned street justice. Two tracks that are noteworthy are track 3 “Haywire”; a great sing along anthem that has two intense breakdowns and the instrumental (track 9) “March Of The White Trash Part II”, which pays homage to the mighty NYHC band Breakdown. The lyrics and music on “Conditioned For Demolition” come together to make a perfect pairing like a shot of Putnam Whiskey and Clam Chowder on a cold February night. Haywire grabbed some special guests for this release such as Colin of Arabia, Conservative Military Image, Chubby And The Gang and Bryan from Death Before Dishonor. Haywire have really given us a solid release in “Conditioned For Demolition”. It’s an energizing, kick in the teeth, pissed off hardcore type of album with an aggression matching the likes of fellow Bostonian legends Slapshot and New York’s legendary Sheer Terror. Stream this on Bandcamp or Spotify with LP and CD versions available through DAZE.

 

-Chris Beman

PERP WALK “PERMACRISIS”

(Crew Cuts, Released November, 2023)

 

Hailing from the city of Bristol, in the Southwest of the UK, Perp Walk deliver uplifting hardcore delivered with a punky edge and a constantly fierce and fiery passion. The band’s latest EP, “Permacrisis”; released once again on the mighty Crew Cuts label, closely follows their previous EP, “The Chain Of Infection” and like that release, it is a perfect encapsulation of what makes Perp Walk such a great band. The three tracks on “Permacrisis” showcase the diverse nature of the music of Perp Walk and the highly energetic way in which they are delivered will blast through your speakers with reckless abandon. “Natural Selection” starts things off with a bang and Perp Walk carry this on with “Penitent Man” and the anthemic “The Gavel”, never at any point erring the energy levels drop. The permacrisis of the EP’s title refers to the chaos that constantly engulfs the world and the lyrics to the songs reflect that perfectly, with vocalist Paul belting out the lyrics with a venomous air. Perp Walk have delivered the goods once again with “Permacrisis” and hopefully 2024 will see even more goodness from the band and their music. Stream this on Bandcamp or grab a 7” vinyl copy direct from Crew Cuts.

 

-Gavin Brown 

GUIMAUVE “AZOVSTAL” (Released September, 2023)

 

Guimauve is a band that does not waste much time on their songs. They get straight to the fucking point and get out. I admire this. Lots of bands get long-winded with their songs because they feel like they have to. Guimauve has no such compunction about trimming the proverbial fat off their tunes.

 

I was intrigued from the minute I heard the first bars of their intro. This EP starts off with what can only be described as what a bad acid trip would sound like if it had a soundtrack. There’s just a lot going on with some quick jabs of effects-heavy guitar, some electronic drums, and someone speaking (this is in French as are all the lyrics because, coincidentally Guimauve is from France). This 7 song ripper called “Azovstal” clocks in at like 6 minutes or so.

 

If I were playing a word association game and someone said “apple” I would say “red”, if someone said, “mouse” I might say “cheese”, and if someone said, “Guimauve” I would immediately respond “buzzsaw”. That is what Azovstal reminds me of from start to finish. This shit is raw and energetic. Do you want melody or harmonies? No? Great! You won’t miss anything. You want to put something on that will make you finally run that six minute mile or have the balls to tell your neighbor what you really think of ‘em? Also great, but you may wind up punting that fucker’s head through his white picket fence. The music on this is reminiscent of that wall of sound style. It is almost like Phil Spector came back from the dead and decided he wanted to produce a punk/crust band.

 

There is not much in the way of dynamics on this. Even when the band goes into a breakdown it is hard to notice because the effects on this record can overpower the songs. This is especially true of the vocals. All the vocals are slathered in effects that make it sound like the singer is coming at you either from space or your darkest nightmare. Is the band hiding behind the effects or is it an integral part of their sound? I can’t tell you that, I do not speak French. But either way the band puts forth a good effort I just think they have a blueprint that they stick a little too rigidly to for my taste.

 

And if you were wondering, Guimauve means marshmallow in French. There’s your foreign language lesson for the day. And “Azovstal” is the name of the steel factory that Ukrainian soldiers held against the Russians in the beginning of the Russo-Ukraine War. There is your current events lesson for the day. Check this out on Bandcamp where you can also grab this on 7” vinyl.

 

-Bob Moss

FAILURE RULES! THE 5 RULES OF FAILURE FOR ENTREPRENEURS, CREATIVES AND AUTHENTICS. By: Andrew Thorp King

 

With all of the books being published from those who were/are movers and shakers in the hardcore scene, Andy King brings the first self-help book done the best way… the hardcore way! Now back in the 90’s I had dealings with Andy when he was doing his record label. We never met, but he was one of the cool label guys I dealt with. Much like him, I’ve had my own share of failures over the years and had to self-motivate to get back at doing what my passions are. As with any self-help type of book, the points need to be presented in a clear and concise way with relatable examples that will make them relatable to the reader. In the end, the book delivers on making you understand that failures are not the end, and if you have that mindset, you will set yourself up for success. This book is a great resource for those who are going through their own failures as they can learn to embrace their failures so that they can become stronger and more upwards from them. It’s like “Posi-core, the Manual”. Click HERE to grab a copy. 

 

-Rod Orchard

WITHOUT PEACE“CRASH AND BURN”

(WAR Records, Released December, 2023)

 

First things first, WAR Records cannot stop putting out great hardcore records of various styles. Without Peace “Crash And Burn” is a straight up roots hardcore record out of New Jersey. You know you are gonna have some awesome two step and mosh parts with the drummer of the almighty Floorpunch behind the kit, and that’s exactly what you get with this record.  I get Killing Time and Outburst vibes throughout these 7 songs. The bass line to start the song “Thorn In My Side” off is ill. The recording is raw in the best way, a nod to the era of bands Without Peace is influenced by. The guitars have touches of Carry On at times. The vocals remind me of Up Front in the delivery, they are angry and to the point. The lyrics address a lot of tried and true hardcore topics… back stabbing, trash talking, and trying to get ahead by stepping on others. The song “Crash And Burn” is my top track; there is a break in the music then a vocal only part, then into a mosh part with a guitar lead over it and it makes me mosh in my living room. For a more recent comparison I’d say Without Peace is for fans of Backtrack, but really it is Floorpunch worship done right. I am psyched they just went all in and put out a record that reminds of why I love old youth crew stuff but still gets me excited about modern hardcore at the same time. Stream this on Bandcamp or Spotify with limited 12” vinyl versions available through WAR Records.

 

-Andy Diehard

INTIMIDATION “TOTAL AGGRESSION”

(Mister Face/Try And Stop Me, Released September, 2023)

 

You know when you hear a band’s early material and it's good, and then a later release is absolutely fucking great? That’s how I felt when I heard Intimidation’s new 12” EP “Total Aggression.” These six songs were preceded by a solid eponymous demo in 2020, but Intimidation has truly hit their stride and grown into their sound on their newest effort.

 

As a multistate outfit including members of Dusters and Restraining Order, commitments to other projects might explain the gap between releases, but the new stuff is absolutely worth the wait. Things kick right off with “Switchblade Knife,” the type of effortless singalong track you never want to end. Like their namesake, the Bruisers and many American Oi! bands, Intimidation’s tempo has sped up as their catalog has progressed. “Desperate Times” and “Hunted (On the Run)”, are similar in style to the opener, but the title track up next is giving me Last Rights vibes.

 

Track 5, “40 Hour Check,” infuses 21st century resonance to Intimidation’s classic sound. “A couple of beers can make you forget, about a 20 year war and a mountain of debt” marks this as a uniquely American album as much as their musical influences. A cover of Blitz - “Fight To Live” closes things out on a lighter note but echoes the fighting themes woven throughout the record. For more details check the lyrics printed right on the back cover of this EP among the dark and compelling layout. “Total Aggression” is the total package and one of my favorites from last year. Available on vinyl from Mister Face Records in the US, Try And Stop Me Records in Germany, or Bandcamp or Spotify.

 

-Becky McAuley

"WILD FOR WILDLIFE" V/A COMPILATION CD

(Dig My Grave Records, Released 2023)

 

Originally released digitally and now making its global debut on compact friggin' disc we have "Wild For Wildlife"... a 21 band/song compilation featuring hardcore punk bands from Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and even THE PATH from as far away as Vermont. Want to be a part of the solution? What solution you may ask? How about injured wildlife... and were not talking about your Uncle Eddie who needs a knee replacement after entering mosh retirement in 2019, we are talking about the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown NY. They rehab injured wildlife and offer educational services to children and adults. Strong points for this comp are the presence of unreleased songs 'cause comps with all previously released music are mostly whack... that's what year-end Spotify lists are for pal. The list of bands contributing new tracks to this compilation are TWO MAN ADVANTAGE, JONES CRUSHER, YUM-YUCKERS, THE GREAT LIE, MAD MULLIGANS, WAR BABIES, BITCH SWITCH and POWER LIES. There are some cover songs as well and we will leave you guessing who did them but CIRCLE JERKS, KID DYNAMITE and 7 SECONDS are also represented here. Outside of the previously unreleased material and covers some notable tracks are dropped by CHARGED FOR BATTLE with "Gitmo", DEVOTCHKAS with "Wicked Heart"; snotty and catchy punk rock and I have always been a sucker for female vocals laid over this style, URBAN WASTE with "Scared Society" which originally was on their 2022 "More Wasted Years" album, and THE STRESS with "Working Class Victim" which closes out the festivities, Oi! Oi! Oi!. Overall the lineup here leans more punk than hardcore which I ain't mad at as I got schooled on 6 bands that I had only known by name before checking this out. Don’t let that not so punk rock looking owl on the cover scare you off as this is definitely worth checking out especially to get a feel for the current day punk scene on Long Island as there are some real good ones mixed in here. Stream or download this on Bandcamp or grab a CD through Dig My Grave Records.

 

-CW

WALK THE PLANK “LOATHE”

(Mt Crushmore Records, Released January, 2024)

 

Punk and hardcore's roots revolved around a dangerous element, it was a lifestyle for many based on survival, being an outcast and having close knit friends who were more like family. Strangers and those who did not have the "look" usually had a hard time fitting in. Thankfully, starting in the mid to late 80’s, more kids from all areas and looks started joining and being accepted into the scene. The reason for today's history lesson is that you can't judge a band by its (photo) cover. Walk The Plank might be one of the least threatening looking bands of either genre, but when they pick up their instruments, the sound they create will knock your ass to the floor. Coming out of the nation's capital, WTP have been bringing their form of punk rock sound mixed with hardcore and a touch of Oi since 2010.

 

Members consisting of Ian Crocker - vocals, Tim Bean - bass, Alex Reimer- guitar and newest members John Crum - guitar and Zeeshan Shad - drums have started off the new year with a follow up to their last release in 2018. Definitely a long time to wait for any fan, but as the saying goes, "it was worth the wait". This 6-song EP, aptly titled “Loathe”, is a 15-minute ride which takes us back to the recent past but loops around the block back to the present. Like many bands/artists, WTP took to the pen and paper during the Covid 19 pandemic and wrote down and recorded their feelings of the current situations, personal experiences and life in general. The result is this amazing recording, narrating a reality of anxiety, loneliness, anger and uncertainty in such tracks as “Loathe”; “Boredom”; “Dugout” and “Closure” but also of violence in “Good Guy With A Gun?” and the addiction and dependency of social media in track 1: “Anti- Social Media”. Having never been in a band before, I can only imagine the struggle it can be to create the perfect musical accompaniment to such personal lyrics. However, WTP have done a great job of calculating a melodic mix, heavy bassline, dual guitar riffs and energetic drumming keeping alive that raw, DIY style reminiscent of early 80's influential punk rock sound. I cannot identify a favorite track since all 6 hit me the same way and I don't think there was a time while listening to “Loathe” that I wasn't tapping my feet and/or bobbing my head to the music. It's energetic, catchy and hard, with relatable lyrics and all four of these pieces to me are what makes a standout release. I also checked out live performances on YouTube and was blown away. Walk The Plank members have been around in the Washington DC scene well before forming and they are the real deal. If listening to “Loathe” doesn't convince you and the band's14 years on the scene doesn't convince you, another testament is the band's touring of Europe, playing the Ieper Fest; sharing the stage with the likes of Comeback Kid, Voodoo Glow Skulls and have played the Vans Warped Tour. Plus, they are self-declared taco aficionados and who doesn't like tacos? Stream or download this on Bandcamp with 12” vinyl versions available through Mt Crushmore Records.

 

-Chris Beman 

DEATH BY STEREO, PULLEY, JUGHEAD’S REVENGE, WAR FEVER 

@ POURHOUSE, OCEANSIDE, CA  DECEMBER 16, 2023.

WORDS BY: BOB MOSS. PHOTOS BY: JOSE CORONA JR & CLINT PINKSTON

 

On December 16th, I was able to sneak out of the house and go to a local show at the Pourhouse in my hometown of Oceanside, CA. On the bill were War Fever, Jughead’s Revenge, Pulley, and Death By Stereo. This was the 11th annual Slabratory Holidaze Show put on by the real motherfuckers Trent and Robert at Slabratory. Slabratory has been the main, consistent underground promoter in San Diego County for over a decade. They have been bringing some of the best skate punk and hardcore bands of the late 90’s/early 2000’s to local venues like the Pourhouse in Oceanside, CA. When I got to the venue, the line went around the corner of the building and everyone was ready to get in one more show before the holidays kicked in in full force. 

 

Soon enough the crowd was allowed in and WAR FEVER immediately set it off with a blazing set. War Fever are the hometown heroes of our small scene here in San Diego. They have been on a bit of a hiatus since last summer so the crowd was ready for them to tear it up and tear it up they did. War Fever is one of the closest things we have out here that harkens back to the 90’s hardcore bands from the East Coast.

 

WAR FEVER PHOTO BY: JOSE CORONA JR

Next up was JUGHEAD’S REVENGE. If you remember the comps that came out in the 90’s that consisted primarily of Southern California bands, Jughead's seemed to be on every single one. Well, they are still alive and kicking. They toured Europe over the summer and remain an active band still kicking out the jams. On this night, their set was tight as fuck and their energy was up even if the crowd was not giving their all. But when they played the crowd favorite, “Victims And Volunteers” they got a great reaction. They have recently released an EP titled “Vultures” and it rips. Jughead’s is not afraid to play songs off their new release unlike some other veteran bands. Personally for me, the song “I’ll Be Seeing You Around” off of “Vultures” is the winner, winner chicken dinner off this release. Their video for that song is available for anyone with a pulse and laptop. Check it out!

 

JUGHEAD'S REVENGE PHOTO BY: CLINT PINKSTON

Batting third in this lineup of heavy hitters was PULLEY. The band, led by former professional ballplayer and current MLB coach, Scott Radinsky tore the roof off the Pourhouse. The crowd was reanimated into a throng of swinging limbs and crashing bodies as the alcohol that had been flowing all night was being spilled more and more on the floor. Pulley ripped through some of their old standards like “Cashing In”, “Insects Destroy”, and “Soberbeah” while also playing a few off of their newest release, “The Golden Life” released in 2022. The band is a great group of guys and Scott was kind enough to share some of his, and his son’s time, shooting the proverbial shit with me as they were about to leave. Both Radinsky’s are very cool people for sure.

 

PULLEY PHOTO BY: JOSE CORONA JR. 

In the clean-up spot came the all mighty DEATH BY STEREO. They definitely had the biggest reaction of the night as Efrem Schulz, the lead singer got the crowd riled up right off the bat. Death By Stereo screamed through their metal-tinged hardcore set and showed everyone why they were the headliners on this night. For the East Coast Hardcore aficionados out there, DBS is worth your time. They have enough old school roots and early 2000’s vibe to catch the attention of a wide array of underground music fans. Death By Stereo’s whole package makes me wonder why they were not more huge back in their heyday. After their set the crowd left with smiles on their faces and maybe a couple war wounds from a great night of great music.

 

DEATH BY STREO PHOTO BY: JOSE CORONA JR.