Afterlife "enter the dragon" 8 euros An amazingly mature release from this spanish hardcore band. Sometimes melodic and "poppy" and other times fast and furious, but "Enter The Dragon" is a hardcore record from start to finish. Afterlife will quickly become an essential band for fans of energetic hardcore with strong melodic leanings. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Another Reason "Take Control" 8 euros Actually this is another reason to get your hands on their record. Because they sound good and look good. On the 80s tip but still updating their style. You don´t feel like being in a time warp but you feel alive listening to this piece. The energy that is set free by the fast songs is amplified in the raw sound of the record. These guys definitely know how to get your attention. Label: Crucial Responde Records
A Traitor Like Judas "The Black Chronicles" 10 euros A Traitor Like Judas is the hottest German band and is pushing the boundaries of European metalcore. Killer riffing, devastating breakdowns and critical lyrics make this this years most interesting European metalcore release. Forget Caliban, forget Maroon, ATLJ are the new leaders of the European scene. Label: Caustic Records
Bold "The Search: 1985-1989" 12 euros : "The Search: 1985-1989" fittingly illustrates the journey of Bold from the raw energy and passion of the Crippled Youth "Join The Fight" EP, to the milestone straight edge hardcore album "Speak Out", and finally to their vastly progressed swan song, "Looking Back". This complete discography allows for some insight into the development of Bold as a band and as people - the lyrics and music move together, a synchronicity that marks the growth of the band. Drawing influences from the bands that came before them like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Youth Of Today, Bold burst out on the scene with something to prove, and more importantly, something to say. Label: Revelation Records
Birds of a Feather "Our Aim EP" 8 Euros Seven songs of hardhitting straight edge hardcore are now available on CD. With in your face lyrics, from the people that also brought you ManLifitingBanner, Mainstrike, Betray, No Denial and Value Of Strength. Over a 100 years of hardcore experience put together in one band. Bringing the 1988 hardcore back to 2006! (At least these dudes were there in 1988!) Label: Crucial Responde Records
Cinder "Two Years of Ripoffs and Circle Pits" 10 euros This cd anthology contains 30 tracks: the demo, their debut 7", the songs from the split 10", the songs from the This Is Our Time compilation and 4 new tracks. All the songs are remastered to enjoy one of the best European old school hardcore punk bands. Angry, fast and to the point music with political and social lyrics. Label: Sell our Souls records
Death or Glory "Your Choice EP" 8 euros Fast ripping hardcore thrash tracks of pure adrenalized mayhem similar to AF's united blood ep. There are enough dancable moshparts thrown in and fans of early NYHC should dig this!!!! Label: Crucial Responde Records
Downslide "Nowwhere to Hide" 8 euros Holland's own Downslide are ready to unleash their first offering to the hardcore community. 'Nowhere To Hide' balls out fast old style straight edge hardcore full of energy and inspiration. Music to fuel the fire! Label: Crucial Responde Records
Endstand "The Time is Now" 10 euros Dedication, passion and love in hardcore music are once again the most outstanding characteristics for Endstand's Lifeforce Records debut "The Time Is Now". Expect the most explosive synthesis of The Hope Conspiracy, Bane, Give Up The Ghost and Strike Anywhere you can imagine. Label: Lifeforce Records
Enforcer "Trail of Darkness" 8 euros Take-no shit Oslo City Straight Edge! Enforcer is pushing the limits. Brutally aggressive hardcore, guts wrenching vocals and a lot of dance parts. Enter the circle pit. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Eyebal "More Days To Come" 10 euros Setting the pace with this masterpiece of HC the way it was a decade ago. Picking up where the seven inch has left off, they take it to the limits. Excellent songs, cool lyrics and a fresh artwork make this one another winner. A fat sound is doing the rest for this to become a classic. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Eyeball "Talkin`Straight" 8 euros Another one of the pack. Eyeball are putting out some fine tunes that exactly meet in the middle of the east and the west coast of the late 80s. The songs are tight and just right. The production is fat and the layout is nice. The way you´d expect it from one of the best youth crew terrorists of the 90s. Get this if you are fed up with clones... it´s the third wave and no revival. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Far From Breaking "the Identify" 8 euros The CD version, which is a split release with Third Party Records, contains the "Made My Choice" E.P., "The Identity" E.P. and a bonus track. Label: Youngblood Records
Fifty on Red " S/T" 8 euros Hailing from the UK, Fifty On Red's new CD is the 6 songs from the 7", 2 demo songs, and 4 newly recorded tracks. This straight edge band puts forth an uncompromising release filled with heart and energy. For fans of Bold, Side By Side, and Desperate Measures. Label: Dead and Gone Records
Get the Most "Common Goals EP" 10 euros This is a action platter! GET THE MOST plays fast-paced hardcore with a sincere and passionate message. There is a healty dose of melody in the songs reminiscence of Chain and Insted with some East Coast elements thrown in. The superb songwriting and powerful sound makes them special and truly unique. If you look for a straight edge band which has something to say look no further Label: Crucial Responde Records
I Shot Cyrus "tiranus" 8 euros Ripping, pissed off hardcore from Sao Paolo Brazil. Features the drummer from Ratos De Porao.
New Winds "This Fire These words" 1996-2006
Mainstrike "A quest for the answers" 10 euros Super aggressive vocals and songs that make you mad. Everyone who thought they wouldn´t be able to top their seven inch are gonna be proven wrong by this one. Highly improved and better than ever before. They show how to build up songs you won´t forget. Intensity is all that needs to be said about this record. Word.. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Mainstrike "Commitment" 10 euros MAINSTRIKE was one of the definite bands of the so called '97 revival scene. Alongside a few other key acts Mainstrike paved the way and are loved by thousands to this day. This CD contains the Times Still Here 7" and the s/t 7". In addition to that you'll get a few previouosly unreleased bonus songs. These three songs were recorded after their first demo, but prior to the "Times Still Here" session. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Mainstrike "No Passing Phase" 10 euros Already a classic before it came out. Over the years they became the veterans of the euro-old-skool-scene which gave them a status that all other bands were looking for. The songs and the sound quality speak for themselves and so does the layout. Again another record that doesn´t need a describtion except: buy this! Label: Crucial Responde Records
No Denial "Crossing Beyond Illusions Currents" 8 euros returns with a new record. From the first note to the last you can hear and feel anger, emotion, aggression packed with power, heaviness and beats that defy gravity. Crossing Beyond Illusions Currents is the record for the next generation's soundtracks that may accompany the end of the world in a more positive setting... Label: Crucial Responde Records
No More Fear "A matter of Choice" 8 euros Classic oldschool SxE HC inspired by Ignite, Chain Of Strength, Youth Of Today and Bold. Feels like 1988 again, with lots of youth crew choruses through out. 12 brand new songs to point your fingers to!!
Pointing Finger "Best Bruises Collection" 10 euros This CD contains all 4 of Pointing Finger's previously released EPs, the "Illusion of Perfection" 7", the "Reasons, Not Rules" 7", their tracks from the split 7" with Pollution from Spain, and their amazing "Transcend" 7". The CD is enhanced with 5 video tracks as well that can be viewed on your computer. Label: Still Holding On Records/ Goodwill Records
Rethink "Set on Fire" 8 euros
State of Mind "S/T" 8 euros
Sick of it all "Rentless" 4 euros This CD single features three songs, one from the "Life On The Ropes" full length, the other two are exclusive to this release. Recorded at Atomic Studios with Dean Baltalonis manning the helm. Label: Bridge Nine Records
Sight for Sore eyes "S/T" 8 euros
Sportswear "S/T" 10 euros As a matter of fact this oustanding straight edge outfit from Oslo, Norway had to put out some last words on Crucial. The result can truly hold its own amongst the release inferno of this very year. This piece features the 2 7inches put out by Cucial Response plus some bonus stuff. The sound is fat and raw at the same time while the vocals always maintain to stay on top of the riffs. Innovative songwriting backed by strong lyrics which not always offer you the wisdom of the world but still manage to develop their own charm to it. This band has been one of the most unique and worthwhile 88 revival acts that have been around in the late 90s. Check it out if you´re bored with what you hear today. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Subject to Change "What Tomorrow Brings" 10 euros Everything you love about hardcore is fullfilled by this scandinavian outfit. Subject To Change has the ability to combine aggression, energy, melody, emotion and everything in between. The message is compassionate, soulsearching and sincere which reflects in their lyrics. What Tomorrow Brings is the soundtrack of your life! Label: Crucial Responde Records
Strike First "Requiem for the Aftermath" 10 euros The material on "Requiem For The Aftermath" can be easily be compared to 'Chantdown Babylon' but its more intense and hard hitting with eleven songs to boot. Strike First quickly established a reputation as being one of the hardest-working and most aggressive hardcore bands in the dutch scene. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Strike First "Chant Down Babylon" 8 euros Already left deep impression at numerous shows the debut record by the explosive STRIKE FIRST is full of crunching and powerful hardcore tunes. Chantdown Babylon has an authentic sound that many today's hardcore acts striving for but Strike First managed to combine an eighties hardcore vibe with a sound of their own. Label: Crucial Responde Records
The Spring of Rage "The Glory of Nothing" 10 euros Screaming, horror inspired HC with plenty of melody and choruses. Incredibly mature and unlike anything else. Great artwork by Kevin Cross (of Pitch Black, Revelation Records). Essential. Label: Goodwill Records
The Miracle "True Spirit" 8 euros
Tiebreak "Stand Hard: 1996-1988" 10 euros One of the landmarks of norwegian hardcore. Rough and aggressive hardcore with a singer high on adrenaline and rage. This CD contains the debut 7" and the 'A Better Tomorrow' demo. Label: Crucial Responde Records
Youth of Today "Break Down The Walls / Can`t close my eyes" 12 euros
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São de Espanha, chamam-se Truth Through Fight e têm uma música nova online: "A song For The Kids" que faz parte do seu trabalho "It's all about change".
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THE FIRST STEP + COMMON CAUSE + CINDER + BROKEN DISTANCE + WISE UP
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E já agora aproveitem para ver a entrevista que fiz ao Leo, um dos vocalistas da banda, aqui!
Out For The Count + Sin Piedad + TBA
