INTO SICKNESS : reasons to grind vol 1 - CD

 

A furious band from Mexico, playing equally furious grindcore. This record was released in 2012. The band still exists today

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ROMEO IS BLEEDING / WAITING FOR BETTER DAYS : split - CD

A split CD released in 2001, for these two bands from France. ROMEO IS BLEEDING was from Aix en Provence, while WAITING FOR BETTER DAYS was from Beauvais. Each in their own way, they played a style of hardcore, with strong emo, screamo, posthc or chaotic influences. 

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DRIFTNET : what we seek - CD

Only one album, released in 2001, for this band from Germany. Oldschool hardcore, full of positive energy.

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8 RED : Undervalued Feelings - CD

First and only album from this Belgium band, released in 1997. The band played 90's metal hardcore, with NYHC and crossover groove touches.

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SECOND AGE : the tides have turned - CD

 This record was released in 2001 for this band from Poland. They only have two albums, and then an EP under the name THE AGE. They played good oldschool hardcore, in the youthXXXcrew wave. With one YOUTH OF TODAY cove.

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HEARTFELT : explosive - CD

 

Released in 2003, this was the first album from this Dutch band. They played oldschool hardcore with a modern, melodic feel.  

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ONLY IF YOU CALL ME JONATHAN : September Malevolency - 7"

A good little band from Sweden, who released a few records in the late 90s. This EP dates from 1999. The band played melodic and melancholy emo.

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SCARE TACTIC : s/t - 7"

This group was from Canada, Toronto. They didn't achieve much. This single EP was released in 2001. With 11 tracks in 8 minutes, it's fast. Kind of wild and snarling fastcore. 

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MODESTY : thank you for smoking - 7"

Unique EP for this band which was from Sweden. There are two tracks of sweet emo-pop, with a little sound of indie/grunge sometimes. It was released in 1999.

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SPITTING TEETH : don't believe the hype - 7"

 

Second EP for this band from the USA, released in 2002, on Havoc rds. 8 tracks in 4 minutes, no time to lost, between fastcore and 80's hardcore inspiration. Very nervous and abrasive.

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LEIAH : Mood Shifting Tones - 7"

First EP released in 1999, for this band from Sweden (with members of SERENE), who played nice emo-pop. 

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VICIOUS CYCLE : neon electric - 7"

 Third EP for this band from Canada, released in 2008. Four tracks in less than four minutes, for an old style hardcore punk result. 

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NORTH LINCOLN / THE GIBBONS : split - 7"

Small split EP released in 2006 on Salinas rds for these two bands from USA (Grand Rapids and Detroit). True to the style of the label, they play in a melodic and very emo punk register.

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REPROACH / ANS : split - 7"

 

Split EP released in 2008 on Still Holding On rds, with two complementary bands. REPROACH was from Belgium and played furious and aggressive thrashcore. ANS was from the USA (Texas), in a crossover skatecore style. 

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TRASH TALK : s/t - 7"

First EP released in 2006 on Sell Our Souls rds, for this famous band from Sacramento, USA. Very direct and aggressive hardcore, which alternates speed and nervousness.  

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ONE REASON : mountains - 7"

Released on Salinas rds in 2005, this band from Cleavland (USA) played nice and catchy emo-pop, with a touch of college-rock.

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DECONTAMINATE : cleanse and burn - CD

 

A sXe band from the USA (Utah) in the late 90's. This album was released in 1999. They also have a split EP with the French band ABSONE. Musically, very metal and dark newschool hardcore.

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V/A : autonomie volume 2 - 7"

 

Released in 1999, this EP gathers 4 French bands. WHAT'S WRONG played screamo, UNEVEN was rather oldschool hardcore, ASIDE quite crust hardcore, and SPIT melodic emocore. This compilation was in benefit at the Bonaventure libertarian school. 

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UNDONE : the other side - 7"

 

Released in 1996 on Stonehenge rds, this is the last EP for this band from Mantes-La-Jolie, France, in the Paris region. UNDONE was an excellent hardcore/emo/screamo band, very intense and gripping. 

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SHIT HAPPENS / PITFALL : split - 7"

 

A split EP from 1996 with these pioneers of French hardcore. SHIT HAPPENS were from Lion and played good oldschool hardcore with a NYHC touch. Later they will form SEEKERS OF THE TRUTH. PITFALL were from Strasbourg. Their hardcore was a bit more punk at times, and always energetic. 

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WEEP : s/t - 7"

 

This band didn't release much, this EP and two demos. They were from Bordeaux, France. WEEP played French screamo, very screamed and melancholic. It was released in 1996.

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YAGE / THE ROBOCOP KRAUS : split - 7"

 

Two German bands, two different sides of emo. We find YAGE, and their intense and touching screamo. On the other side, THE ROBOCOP KRAUS, emo, but with a strong retro rock'n'roll touch and a bit of post-punk. This split EP was released in 2001 and the artwork is great.

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YAGE : Some Things Take A Long Time But Step For Step Takes Its Direction - 7"

 

Fifth EP (and last?) for this very good band from Germany. YAGE played very good quality hardcore screamo, very intense and gripping. This record was released in 2002.

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FAULTER : Pete Bisso / Ghetto - 7"

 

A EP released in 1998 on a label from Japan (Denied A Custom rds) for this band from New York, USA. It played a furious mix of powerviolence, with some grind parts and others more intense. On Discogs you can see that there is an album released in 2006, but I wonder if it's really the same band, because the music is more like emopop! 

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TWIST : Coming Closer To Abyss - CD

First album (maxi) for this band from St Etienne, in France, after a demo. This band played a mix of intense post-hc and heavy abrasive noise. It was released in 2000. Afterwards the band opted for a darker and metal sound.

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TERATOGENY : Mundo Famélico - CD

 

This group was from Mexico, and this CD was released in 2006. It's a blast! 17 tracks of fast and heavy grindcore, with a DOOM cover.

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SECOND TO NONE / E TOWN CONCRETE : split - 7"

 

A split EP released in 1996 for these two bands from New jersey, USA. their style is quite similar. Very groovy newschool hardcore, with a dose of hip-hop in the vocals, especially for E TOWN CONCRETE. It was released by Back Ta Basic rds. 

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MINOTAUR : Nothing More To Admire - 7"

I believe that this is the only realization, except compilation, for this group from Belgium. Close to the H8000 Crew, MINOTAUR played ultra hardcore metal, with a heavy deathcore tendency. 

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