HIGHxHOPES : demo 99 - K7

 

A few years of existence for this group from the USA, Kentucky. The first demo, on K7, was released in 1999. Pure oldschool sXe hardcore, with covers of GORILLA BISCUIT and YOUTH OF TODAY. Gives you an idea of the style, doesn't it. 

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V/A : UKHC a compilation - CD

 

A compilation released in 1997, featuring much of the English hardcore scene of the time, mainly in the NYHC, oldschool HC and newschool styles. Among the best-known: Stampin' Ground, Knuckledust, Imbalance, Freebase... 

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IMPLICATE : where rhe problem lies - K7

 

IMPLICATE was a band from the USA (Middletown, NY), and here's their first demo on K7, recorded in 1999. Brutal, groovy hardcore, with influences ranging from NYC to 90's deathcore. The band went on to release two CDs. 

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BRICK : positive view - K7

Oneshot K7 demo for this band from Germany. The sound is a little light, but they played enthusiastic oldschool hardcore, youthXcrew style. Released in 1996. 

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RAI KO RIS : live - CDR

RAI KO RIS was a band from Nepal that had released quite a few records. This live CDR is their first, and dates from 2001. It's a fairly varied, energetic kind of punk, with anarchopunk, noisy and hc influences.

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NOTHING TO PROVE : link the chain - K7

This band was from Besançon (France), and this demo K7 was released in 2000. They played really intense hardcore, with influences ranging from post-hc to emocore. 

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MERDA : carlos - CD

Third album for this band from Brazil, with an extensive discography. This band played fast, crazy fastcore, with a good touch of violence'n'roll. 2005

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DISPATCH : hate core crew - K7

Unique K7 demo released in 1996 by this band from Thionville (France). They played fairly aggressive hardcore, akin to NYHC, with the occasional touch of thrash.

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REST IN PAIN : the worst and me - CD

Only one album (2006) for this band from Montceau Les Mines (France), who played frontal hardcore in the Hatebreed or Madball style. Go to the mosh!

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I STILL BELIEVE : Guns, Bitches & Drugs - CD

This band was from Troyes (France), and played old-school hardcore, often fast and angry, with female vocals. This album was released in 2004.

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EYES SHUT : what it's all about - CD

Unique album (or rather mini album) for this band from Sweden. Released in 1998, the band played a brilliant oldschool xxx hardcore, ultra-vitaminized youthcrew style.

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RACHEL : last songs - 7"

RACHEL was a screamo band from France. They notably released a split CD with PEU ETRE and CARTHER MATHA in the 90s. This 7" released in 2001 on Stonehenge rds, contains 4 of their first tracks, which were released in 1996.

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FAKEFIGHT : s/t - 7"

Not much information about this USA band. This single EP was released in 2001 on Agitprop rds. It features 3 tracks of a frenetic, hardcore style, with screaming vocal.

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ENFOLD / JUNE'S TRAGIC DRIVE : split - 7"

A split EP released in 1998, with two German bands. Their style is quite similar, likea kind of intense hc screamo.

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INSIDE CONFLICT : demo 1999 - K7

It was a group from Poitiers, France. This K7 demo was released in 1999. The band played brutal, groovy deathcore. Later, their style evolved more towards death/grind.

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ENDLESS HATE : s/t - 7"

They were a band from Italy, and this single EP was released in 1996, with a kraft paper bag sleeve. Musically, they played a kind of raw screamo, borderline emoviolent.

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DISCORDE / HOLE PROCESS : split - 7"

 

Split EP released in 1997 on Molaire rds, with two French bands, DISCORDE in a dissonant hardcore style, and HOLE PROCESS in a more noise style. 

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AFTERLIFE : enter the dragon - 7"

An EP released in 2002 for this band from Spain, who played energetic oldschool hardcore with catchy melodies.

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ASBEST : nyt blood - 7"

Another Danish band, still in the retro hardcore punk vein, with plenty of nerve. This EP was released in 2003, with another to follow in 2005.

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AMDI PETERSENS ARME : blod ser mere virkeligt ud pa film - 7"

 

Second and last EP for these Danish punkers, and still some good, wild early hardcore. Released in 2002.

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AMDI PETERSENS ARME : s/t - 7"

 

First EP for this band from Denmark, who were part of the wild punk/hc wave in the early 2000s. This is original hardcore, near to the early American bands (Minor Threat, Black Flag...). This EP was released in 2000, on Kick'N'Punch rds.

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ANOTHER REASON : take control - 7"

They were a band from Sweden, and this is their only EP, released on Crucial Response rds, in 1999. This sXe band played good oldschool hardcore. 

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MAGRUDERGRIND / SYLVESTER STALINE : split - 7"

 

A split EP released in 2006, with two furious sides. On one side, the Americans of MAGRUDERGRIND, and on the other, the French of SYLVESTER STALLINE (what a name!), and everywhere grindcore / powerviolence, that kicks ass!

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ASHLAR : Enthroned In A So​ ​Called Heaven - CD

Released in 1998, this was the  first album, for this band from Belgium. It features 7 tracks of  hardcore metal, like a groove ala KINDRED but with a deathcore edge.

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MAKE MENTION OF SIGHT : the beginning - CDR

 

My first release on Kawaii rds, with a demo CDR version, for this band from Japan, still active. 7 tracks of positive oldschool hardcore, released in 2004.

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ESCAPE / TURNED PAGE / BURN MY BRIDGES : 3 x split - CDR

 

3 x split CDR released in 2009, on my label Kawaii rds. It features three hardcore bands, both modern and oldschool. With ESCAPE from Malaysia, TURNED PAGE from France (Nevvers city, in my area), and BURN MY BRIDGES from South Korea.

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CROWPATH / SUBMERGE : split - 7"

A split released in 2007 for fans of heavy music. On one side, CROWPATH from Sweden, with a heavy track somewhere between sludge and hardcore. Three tracks for SUBMERGE, from France, with their dark, powerful post-hardcore. 

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97a : better off dead - 7"

 

This band from the USA (New Jersey) has released several EPs, and this one dates from 1995 (their third). It features 12 tracks of fast, wild hardcore, a veritable fury somewhere between oldschool hc and fastcore. A very good band.

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BACK TO REALITY : Awaken Dream - CD

It was a young group from my region (Nevers city) in France. This first CD was released in 2012. These guys played hardcore metal, with beatdown and metalcore touches. 

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A BRIDGE TO MANY : weights - 7"

An EP released in 2009 for this band from Toulouse, France. It features 4 tracks of oldschool but modern hardcore, with a good alternation of melody and power. Released on Eternalis rds.

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A STEP APART : there is a choice 7" [full EP]

 

A band from Holland, having released a few EPs and demos. This one dates from 2005, and they play good oldschool hardcore in the sXe youthcrew vein.

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TURNIP : zero base planning - 7"

 

The only album from this German band, released in 1997. They played melancholy and catchy emo. Not bad.

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THE RESURGENTS : s/t - 7"

This band was from Pensylvania (USA), and this EP was released in 1997 on a German label. It features 4 tracks of catchy and light punk-pop.

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ACTIONS ASIDE : do you remember when - 7"

 

I think the group was from the USA, but I'm not sure. The label was Espgane (Sell Our Souls rds) and this EP was released in 2004. They played oldschool, modern hardcore.  

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AFFRONT : fallen stars - 7"

 

EP released in 1999 by this band from the USA (Washington DC), featuring 4 tracks of good oldschool hardcore in the youthXcrew vein. The band has also released albums since.

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COEXIST / MRTVA BUDOUCNOST : split - 7"

This split EP dates back to 1995. On the one hand, we find COEXIST, a band from Slovakia, who played a fast, furious brand of punk/hardcore. On the other, MRTVA BUDOUCNOST from the Czech Republic. Their style was closer to wild crustpunk. 

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AMPERE / RINGERS : split - 7"

A split EP released in 2007 for these two US bands, with one track for each. AMPERE is screamo HC, intense and short. RINGERS play a melodious, catchy emocore style.

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BALLAST : s/t - 7"

This Quebec band has released several albums. This EP dates from 2005 and was released on Stonehenge rds. 4 tracks of fast and catchy anarchopunk with female vocals. 

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KIDS ON THE MOVE : kids who kick - CD

 

An excellent band from Malaysia (Klang Valley), KOTM was a hardcore sXe band. This album dates from 2006. It features oldschool and modern hardcore, with a very positive passion.

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THE URCHIN / MONIKERS : split EP - 7"

 

THE URCHIN were from Tokyo (Japan), and MONIKERS from Orlando (USA), and each played melodic punk in their own energetic way. This split EP was released in 2007 on Salinas rds.

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COMPLETED EXPOSITION : progress and harmony for mind - 7"

 

An EP released in 2007 for this band from Japan (Osaka). They play furious, fast-paced music, somewhere between powerviolence and grindcore, with two bassists. It's a blast!

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COCHE BOMBA : viva la dereliccion - 7"

This band was from Lyon, and released several records, split, 7"... Their crustpunk was wild and original, with destructured passages and many rythm changes. This EP was released in 1996.

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MODERN MACHINES / THE ERGS split

 

This split EP was released in 2007 on Salinas rds. Two bands from the USA, with a melodic punk style, always with emo, pop-punk and garage touches.

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CRUX : s/t - 7"

 

CRUX was a band from Australia, who hadn't released much stuff. This EP dates from 2007. It's a dark, intense hardcore, very near to crustcore. Excellent stuff. 

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WETBACK : s/t - CDR

The very first demo for this band from Montceau Les Mines (France), released in 2003. A second followed before the end of the band, whose members continued with THE TAN CASE. Here we find 4 tracks of raw, intense screamo, with a hint of chaotic hardcore. 

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WEDA : World Is What We Do - CDR

WEDA was a band from Troyes (France). They released this demo and a split CD. They played energetic hardcore, with various influences, such as oldschool HC, punk, emo, sometimes even crust. This CDR was released in 1999.

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SATANIC SURFERS / SEVEN HATE : split - 7"

Split EP released in 1996, on the Parisian label Dibolik rds. On one side, the famous SATANIC SURFERS from Sweden, with 2 (live) tracks of their fast melodic hardcore / skatecore. The other side features SEVEN HATE from Poitiers, France. Here too, 2 (studio) tracks of melodic hardcore, including a cover of DAG NASTY. 

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THE BECAUSE / ONE REASON : split - 7"

 

A split EP released in 2007, on Salinas rds, to give an idea of the style. Melodic punk with emo, folk, rock or garage touches. THE BECAUSE was from Japan, and ONE REASON from the USA.

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