Tag: hardcore
August 9, 2017
Check out this diverse band’s music and captivating new music video for the track “Summer”, below. Islander is back with a new lineup and has recently parted ways with Victory Records becoming free agents. This band would appeal to fans of P.O.D., Papa Roach, Deftones, Memphis May Fire.
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July 27, 2017
August Burns Red announces "Phantom Anthem" and Track Listing, Release New Video
Metalcore act August Burns Red have released their debut single off of their new upcoming album, Phantom Anthem, titled “Invisible Enemy”. The band has released a music video for it, made with puppets of all things. The album is slated to be released through Fearless Records on October 6, 2017. The track listing is:
- King of Sorrow
- Hero of the Half Truth
- The Frost
- Lifeline
- Invisible Enemy
- Quake
- Coordinates
- Generations
- Float
- Dangerous
- Carbon Copy
July 25, 2017
Your Memorial Farewell Show w/ Hands and Everything in Slow Motion
The band Your Memorial (Facedown Records) is calling it quits and they are holding a farewell show on November 11th in St. Paul, MN. at Amsterdam Hall with Hands and Everything in Slow Motion playing a double set. Check out the flyer below. Tickets on sale now!
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July 20, 2017
INTERVIEW : Phil Chamberlain of To Speak of Wolves
We had a chance to speak with Phil Chamberlain for To Speak of Wolves in preparation of their upcoming album (out TOMORROW).
IVM: Hey Phil, thanks for taking some time to talk. 2016 saw the release of “New Bones” on Cardigan Records and “Dead in the Shadow” is coming up quickly. This all follows years of years of silence. How have things changed for the band, be it lineup, personal lives, or musical influences?
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July 8, 2017
REVIEW : Servants - Finding My Hope
Servants' latest EP showcases relentless energy with a familiar blend of melodic hardcore and classic punk elements.
July 4, 2017
Facedown Records Launch Store for "Rare Vinyl" From Their Catalog
Facedown Records have launched a really cool “rare vinyl” store featuring a huge number of out of print vinyl releases, test presses, and other rarities. Check it out here.… Continued →
Tom Fest Family Reunion 2017
Mikee Bridges (Sometime Sunday, Tragedy Ann, Tom Fest Founder) is putting together a “Tom Fest Family Reunion” for this September up in Stevenson, Washington. He has posted a crowd funding campaign on IndieGoGo to raise funds for this very special festival and to keep admission completely free. Find out more and contribute to the campaign right here.… Continued →
July 1, 2017
REVIEW : Gaffer Project - Slowknife: A Study of Fear
Gaffer Project's first full-length is a promising emotional hardcore release that touches on elements of Attalus, Hotel Books, and Rival Choir but ultimately feels disjointed musically.
TAKE - Abandoned (Vegas Heavy Hardcore Metal)
Do you ever sit and ponder why you’ve been hurt, the reasons, and seek a little relief from the trials? Well this song spells it out and in doing so, makes for a truly unique listen from start to finish. I am so impressed with these guys and glad they got back together. This is a song about hope, about answers, and a call to action. Get ready for TAKE to blast your stereo with their passionate, furious, and pure aggressive music. I’m telling you this is solid stuff.… Continued →
June 29, 2017
Spirit Filled Hardcore Shirts (and they look sweet!)
A friend and fellow writer here at IVM, Stephen G. Young, has come up with the idea for a Spirit Filled Hardcore shirt. The shirts are being sold for $18 + $4 shipping. He has limited supply so order quick. Pics can be seen below of Wiley Willis (2Minute Minor/The Blamed/October Bird of Death) modeling the shirt, below. Contact Stephen on facebook here for purchase info.… Continued →
June 24, 2017
Brothers. to Release New Music Video Next Week, to Play Creation Festival
The fantastic heavy music band, Brothers., will release a new music video for their song “Fire” next week. The band will also be playing Creation Festival along with a bunch of really cool other acts like our friends in DENS. Check out a teaser for “Fire”, below.
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June 23, 2017
Metal From The Dragon - 32 Track Heavy Music Compilation
Our very own Mason Beard has released a new compilation titled “Metal From The Dragon Vol. 1” which features 32 tracks from a variety of Christian heavy music acts. You can get it for a name your price download right here. Listen below.
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June 20, 2017
Servants - Valleys
A band we talked about a ton back in the old days of IVM named Servants, will release their crushing new aggressive set of melodic hardcore songs titled “Finding My Hope” on July 7th. “Finding My Hope” will feature 4 brand new tracks and will release both digitally and on physical media. Listen to the new single “Valleys”, below. Fans of Means, Shai Hullud, Strongarm, Life In Your Way, and Hundredth will enjoy this new release.
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June 16, 2017
Fit For A King - Deathgrip
After a year of releasing an amazing album, Fit For A King finally released a music video for their title track of the album Deathgrip. The track is one of the first I heard, and after hearing it, I fell in love with the album. Check the track out below.
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May 30, 2017
REVIEW : Spirit and the Bride - Dry Bones
Read this review of Spirit and the Bride's new album , "Dry Bones"
May 24, 2017
REVIEW : Earth Groans - Renovate
Earth Groans are a heat-seeking band to keep your eye on.
May 11, 2017
INTERVIEW : Wiley Willis of 2Minute Minor
Check out this interview with Wiley Willis of 2Minute Minor
May 4, 2017
Earth Groans Join the Solid State Roster
South Dakota metal act, Earth Groans, have signed with Solid State Records. Be sure to watch the video below where they discuss the signing and Solid State’s role in shaping their own music.
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May 2, 2017
New Band to Join Solid State This Week
Solid State Records posted a video on Facebook indicating that they will be signing another band this week! Take a look at the video below and write your guess in the comments section.
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April 28, 2017
Indie Vision Music and ZAP Records Live Stream: To Live As Sons - May 23rd
Indie Vision Music and ZAP Records are proud to bring you an exclusive LIVE STREAM from the band To Live As Sons on May 23rd at 7:30pm EST. Find out more info on the band and this upcoming “show”, below. To Live As Sons are an aggressive spirit-filled hardcore band featuring two former members of ZAO (early days). The group recently released their debut 3 song ep through ZAP Records back in January. Listen below.
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Introducing: Takeheart
I’d like to take a minute to introduce all of our readers to the sounds of North Carolina hardcore band, Takeheart. The band just signed with Eulogy Recordings and the band is working on their label debut right now. Fans of Sleeping Giant, Hatebreed, No Innocent Victim, Stick to Your Guns. Listen to the band’s 2016 full length, below.
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April 27, 2017
AudioFeed Festival Lineup Announced
The music festival, known as AudioFeed Festival, has announced their 2017 lineup. The festival is similar to the legendary Cornerstone Festival, bringing in bands of all genres with Spirit filled messages (primarily). This year, there are punk bands, hardcore bands, and metal bands, including the legendary Living Sacrifice. The festival takes place on June 30th through July 2nd. Hope to see you there.… Continued →
April 25, 2017
Introducing: Wait for the Day
How familiar are you with the Ohio metal and hardcore scene? Have your of Wait for the Day? I bet you haven’t, so here you go! Wait for the Day is a Metalcore band that formed in 2011. They have released an EP and a single titled “Guilt” via Bandcamp. They just recently released a new music video. Watch it here below! Enjoy!
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April 24, 2017
Gideon - Cursed
Hardcore band, Gideon has a new album coming soon. It’s called Cold and it will be out on May 12th via Equal Vision Records. Gideon brings a heavy new approach to the album from what I’ve heard, and this song brings in Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris. Check out this video below. Enjoy!
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April 17, 2017
10 Heavy Bands You Should Listen To
Well it’s been awhile since I’ve wrote one of these. So I hope you all enjoy and I hope you check these amazing bands out! Go headbang!
10. Every Knee Shall Bow
Every Knee Shall Bow is a death metal band that started in 2002, with brothers Drew and DJ Wibblesman, but didn’t get going until 2008, when their two younger brothers came of age: Cole and Shane. Two years later, the band hired their friend Chris Hull and recorded an EP titled Weary Warriors.… Continued →
April 15, 2017
REVIEW : Nothing Left - Destroy and Rebuild
While not treading any new ground in the genre, Nothing Left successfully bring life back into a stagnant and diluted hardcore scene with the ways of old.
April 7, 2017
Facedown Records Online Flash Sale
The hardcore/metal record label Facedown Records has some news. Today they announced that for three days they will be selling CDs for 50% off, including pre-orders for Nothing Left‘s (Feat. For Today and Silent Planet members) new EP Destroy and Rebuild. The label is preparing for Facedown Fest 2017. Sale available from today to the 9th. Be sure to pre-order Nothing Left’s EP.… Continued →
March 30, 2017
Throwback Review 6: Well-Wisher - Counselor
It’s that time of the week – Throwback Thursday! Today’s band showed a lot of promise but personal differences, growing up, and moving apart ultimately was the band’s demise. Well-Wisher stands as a great nod to what could have been.
History
Counselor was a melodic hardcore band with pop-punk and indie elements based out of Muskegon, MI. that released music during 2012 and 2013. A few singles preceded Well-Wisher and a fully EP followed. However, the latter suffers from incredibly poor production and mixing that sadly ruins the listening experience.… Continued →
March 23, 2017
Throwback Review 5: I, Nebuchadnezzar - Idealist
Idealist was a North Carolina post-hardcore band that mixed elements of Norma Jean and Defeater, along with guest contributions from Attalus.
Gideon Release New Music Video, Drop News on Their Upcoming Album
Heavy music band Gideon have just dropped their brand new music video for the track “Champions” which will appear on their upcoming album “Cold” due out on May 12th through Equal Vision Records. Check out the video below. For full track listing and details on album guests, click here.
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