In this Review Round-Up, a selection of debuts yields some extremely promising work from M(h)aol and Regal Cheer, and something a bit more middling from Fencer.
Tag: punk rock
Vibrancy and vigour colours XL LIFE’s debut full-length, making the hardcore riotousness sing even louder.
In this Review Round-Up, the return of Zebrahead is arguably the least impactful story, against an excellent debut from Holy Popes, and Flatspot Records’ compilation of new hardcore heavyweights.
NOFX bow out on their new album, though with how unengaging it is, it hardly feels like one worthy of their status as punk legends.
In this Review Round-Up, Our Mirage stand as the weak link with disappointingly pedestrian metalcore, compared to how refreshed Liotta Seoul and borts are in grunge and alt-punk respectively.
With members of My Chemical Romance, Circa Survive, Coheed And Cambria and Thursday in tow, L.S. Dunes arrive with ample hallmarks of supergroup superstardom for their debut.
It’s okay.
In this Review Round-Up, Dayseeker offer up some great metalcore on their newest album, alongside some promising alt-punk from Sunliner, and a generally middling effort from BRKN LOVE.
Meryl Streek’s harsh blend of street-level punk with working-class agitation makes for a fascinating case study of injustice in Ireland, as well as one of the most charged and visceral releases to come out in some time.
Press Club’s new album stands as their most definitive statement to date, redressing their place in punk with big swings and undeniable anthems.
In this Review Round-Up, great debut full-lengths come from Witch Fever and San Lorenz, while Exist Immortal keep the quality high with their new album.