

CROSS-CHECK- Overwhelming Odds
I haven’t been this excited about a hardcore release in quite a long time. Why? Mainly because Cross-Check, while clearly functioning within the genre of hardcore, are unlike just about any hardcore band I’ve ever heard. Overall, the band loosely fit into the 90s style of hardcore—chugga chugga mosh parts, combined with plenty of fast two-steppin’ circle pit rhythms, screamed/shouted vocals as opposed to growled (anyone else getting a little tired of the overused deathcore


HUNTINGTONS- Muerto, Carcel, O Rocanrol!
Huntingtons are back with their first new album of recorded material in 17 years—their 8th full-length overall. This time around the band comprises Mike Holt (vocals/bass) Jonathan “Cliffy” Walker (guitars/vocals) Josh Blackway (guitars/vocals) and Chris Eller (drums). While the band has been known for its admiration for the Ramones, the first thing that struck me about Muerto, Carcel o Rocanrol! is how much less obvious their worship for the leather-clad New Yorkers is this


All I Want for Christmas is THE LEAD's 'Burn This Record'
Twas The Night Before Christmas all cuddled with your spouse. Not a speaker was blasting throughout the whole house. No Stryper, or Vengeance, or Rex Carroll & The Bleed! Well we’re gonna fix that with this special release from, THE LEAD! Can you believe it has been 30 years since the release of one of the most classic Christian punk rock albums ever! Florida punk legends The Lead are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their most iconic album ‘Burn This Record’ with a very s