(U.S.) Body Of Light-Time To Kill LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Cold Wave, Dark Wave, Synth Pop
Label: Dais Records
Tracks: 9
Length: 29.30'

Body Of Light is a two piece band from Arizona who formed in 2012.  Body Of Light is comprised of brother duo Alex and Andrew Jarson and have co-founded Ascetic House collective, as well as being responsible for projects such as Otro Mundo, Blue Krishna, Somali Extract, and Memorymann.  Under the moniker Body Of Light, the duo play a dark, cold, bleak, atmospheric, and dancable style of music that incorporates elements of cold wave, dark wave, and synth pop within their sound.  As far as musical comparisons are concerned, Body Of Light can be loosely compared to bands such as Anne, Cold Cave, LFY, Bauhaus, Joy Division, and other like-minded bands.  Time To Kill is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Dais records on July 26th, 2019.  Time To Kill, Body Of Light offer up nine tracks of killer dark wave, cold wave, and synth pop.  Overall, Time To Kill makes for a awesome listen.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Nanami Ozone-No LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Alt. Rock, Indie Rock
Label: Tiny Engines
Tracks: 10
Length: 34.10'

Nanomi Ozone is a four piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  Nanami Ozone play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of alt. rock and indie rock within their sound.  Musically, Nanami Ozone can be loosely compared to bands such as The Pixies, California X, Looming, Mazzy Star, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, Nanami Ozone have released demo single titled Desire in January of 2016, a nine song LP titled Desire in May of 2016, a four song EP titled Make It All Right in April of 2017, and a two song EP titled Alone Too/3 Mile Drive in October of 2018.  No is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released via Tiny Engines records on March 15th, 2019.  On No, Nanami Ozone offer up ten tracks of fuzzed out, hazy, and dreamy alt. rock and indie rock.  Overall, No makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Light Dweller- Incandescent Crucifix LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Black Metal, Death Metal, Sludge
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 7
Length: 27.50'

Light Dweller is a one man musical project from Tempe, Arizona who began in 2018.  Light Dweller features a member of Nullingroots, so going on that, you know you're in for some really killer tunes.  Light Dweller play a brutal and vicious style of music that incorporates elements of black metal, technical death metal, and sludge within their sound.  Since forming in 2018, Light Dweller have released a five song EP titled Nullity Of Light in January of 2018.  Incandescent Crucifix is Light Dweller's latest full-length LP, which was released on January 26th, 2019.  On Incandescent Crucifix, Light Dweller offer up seven tracks of vicious and brutal as fuck sounding black metal, death metal, and sludge.  Overall, Incandescent Crucifix makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Light Dweller- Incandescent Crucifix LP (2019)

Country: USA
Genre: Post Metal, Black Metal, Doom, Sludge
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 7
Length: 29.35'

Light Dweller is a band from Tempe, Arizona who formed in 2017, from the looks of things.  Light Dweller play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of post metal, black metal, doom, and sludge within their sound.  Musically, Light Dweller can be loosely compared to bands such as Northless, Amber, Lightbearer, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2018, Light Dweller have released a five song EP titled Nullity Of Light in January of 2018.  Incandescent Crucifix is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released on January January 25th, 2019.  On Incandescent Crucifix. Light Dweller offer up seven tracks of killer post metal, black metal, doom, and sludge.  Overall, Incandescent Crucifix makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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SaintBreaker-Cruel Humanity EP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Grindcore, Powerviolence, D-Beat, Crust, Metal
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 5
Length: 14.25'

SaintBreaker is a four piece band from Mesa, Arizona who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  SaintBreaker play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, grindcore, powerviolence, d-beat, crust, and metal within their sound.  Musically, Saintbreaker can be loosely compared to bands such as Gatecreeper, Woundvac, Genocide Pact, Nails, SVFFER, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, SaintBreaker have released a self-titled EP in February of 2015  a nine song EP titled Beater into Belief in August of 2017, and a four song EP titled The Nile Sessions in February of 2018.  Cruel Humanity is the band's latest EP, which was released on September 1st, 2018.   On Cruel Humanity, SaintBreaker offer up five tracks of vicious and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, grindcore, powerviolence, d-beat, crust, and metal.  Overall, Cruel Humanity makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Holy Fawn-Death Spells LP (2018)

Country; USA
Genre: Post Rock, Indie Rock, Shoegaze
Label: Whelmed/Holy Roar Records
Tracks: 10
Length: 59.20'

Holy Fawn is a four piece band from Arizona who formed in 2015.  Holy Fawn play a dark, gloomy, and heavy style of music that incorporates elements of post rock, indie rock, and shoegaze within their sound.  Musically, Holy Fawn can be loosely compared to bands such as Slow Crush, True Widow, King Woman, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, Holy Fawn have released a digital single titled Amulet in November of 2015, a six song EP titled Realms in December of 2015, a digital single titled Reykur in May of 2016, and a digital single titled Arrows in September of 2017.  Death Spells is Holy Fawn's debut LP, which was released via Whelmed records on September 14th, 2018 and is also slated for release via Holy Roar records on March 23rd, 2018.  On Death Spells, Holy Fawn offer up ten tracks of dark, gloomy, and atmospheric post rock, indie rock, and shoegaze.  Overall, Death Spells makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Heinous-The Basement LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Grindcore
Label: MES Records
Tracks:15
Length: 15.30'

Heinous  is a three piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  Heinous play a vicious and brutal as fuck style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, and grindcore within their sound.  Musically, Heinous can be loosely compared to bands such as WVRM, Deathrite, Nails, Woundvac, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, Heinous have released a seven song EP titled Gore From The Gutter in December of 2016, a five song EP titled Exoneration Thru Exhumation in May of 2017, a five song EP titled Four Under The Floor in August of 2017, and a cover of Unholy Grave's Broken Into Pieces in July of 2018.  The Basement is the band's latest EP, which was released via MES records on July 17th, 2018.  On The Basement, Heinous offer up fifteen tracks of vicious, chaotic, and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, metal, and grindcore.  Overall, The Basement makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended! Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Languish-Unworthy LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Metal, Noisecore, Grindcore
Label: Prosthetic Records
Tracks: 15
Length: 24.05'

Languish is a four piece band from Tuscan, Arizona who formed in 2014, from the looks of things.  Languish features members of Gatecreeper,Territory, and North, so going on that alone, you know you're in for something truly special.  Languish play a harsh, raw, and filthy style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, crust, metal, grindcore, and noisecore within their sound.  Musically, Languish can be loosely compared to bands such as Vermin Womb, Fulgora, SVFFER, Nails, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2014, Languish have released a self-titled demo in December of 2014, a digital single titled Death To Music in August of 2016, and a ten song LP titled Extinction in July of 2015.  Unworthy is the band's latest LP, which was released on October 26th, 2018.  On Unworthy, Languish offer up fifteen tracks of killer hardcore, punk, crust, metal, noisecore, and grindcore.  Overall, Unworthy makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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V/A: Gatecreeper / Homewrecker / Outer Heaven / Scorched-4 Way Split LP (2017)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Death Metal
Label: Escapist/Melotov Records
Tracks: 4
Length: 22.0'

Damn.  I'm so psyched to see this up for free download via Escapist records!  Here's a killer 4-way split featuring newer material from Arizona's Gatecreeper, New Jersey's Homewrecker, Pennsylvania's Outer Heaven, and Georgia's Scorched.  Each band offer up a track a piece of dirty, filthy, and raw music that runs the gamut of hardcore, punk, crust, and death metal.  Overall, this is an amazing split 12" and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  I was fortunate enough to snap a copy of this fantastic piece of wax when I saw Genocide Pact, Gatecreeper, Incantation, and Dying Fetus @ The Webster in Hartford, CT on Friday 10/19/18!  This split LP was released via Escapist and Melotov records on May 26th, 2017!

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Heinous-The Basement EP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Grindcore
Label: MES Records
Tracks:15
Length: 15.30'

Heinous  is a three piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  Heinous play a vicious and brutal as fuck style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, and grindcore within their sound.  Musically, Heinous can be loosely compared to bands such as WVRM, Deathrite, Nails, Woundvac, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, Heinous have released a seven song EP titled Gore From The Gutter in December of 2016, a five song EP titled Exoneration Thru Exhumation in May of 2017, a five song EP titled Four Under The Floor in August of 2017, and a cover of Unholy Grave's Broken Into Pieces in July of 2018.  The Basement is the band's latest EP, which was released via MES records on July 17th, 2018.  On The Basement, Heinous offer up fifteen tracks of vicious, chaotic, and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, metal, and grindcore.  Overall, The Basement makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended! Enjoy!

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SaintBreaker-The Nile Sessions EP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Grindcore, Powerviolence, D-Beat, Crust, Metal
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 10.25'

SaintBreaker is a four piece band from Mesa, Arizona who formed in 2015, from the looks of things.  SaintBreaker play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, grindcore, powerviolence, d-beat, crust, and metal within their sound.  Musically, Saintbreaker can be loosely compared to bands such as Gatecreeper, Woundvac, Genocide Pact, Nails, SVFFER, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2015, SaintBreaker have released a self-titled EP in February of 2015 and a nine song EP titled Beater into Belief in August of 2017.  The Nile Sessions is the band's latest EP, which was released on February 5th, 2018.  On The Nile Sessions, SaintBreaker offer up four tracks of vicious and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, grindcore, powerviolence, d-beat, crust, and metal.  Overall, The Nile Sessions makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Burnout-Primal Code Cassette (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Powerviolence
Label: To Live A Lie/Blast House Records
Tracks: 3
Length: 4.05'

Burnout is a four piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Burnout play a vicious, scathing, and brutal as fuck sounding style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, and powerviolence within their sound.  Musically, Burnout can be loosely compared to bands such as Torch Runner, Weekend Nachos, Stimulant, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2016, Burnout have released a self-titled 7" in December of 2016 and a West Coast tour cassette in October of 2017.  Primal Code is the band's latest EP, which was released on June 5th, 2018.  On Primal Code, Burnout offer up three tracks of absolutely mind-blowing hardcore, punk, metal, and powerviolence.  Overall, this EP fucking rips and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Languish-Extinction LP (2015)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Metal, Noisecore, Grindcore
Label: Crown And Thorn LTD/Battleground Records
Tracks: 10
Length: 14.45'

Languish is a four piece band from Tuscan, Arizona who formed in 2014, from the looks of things.  Languish features members of Gatecreeper,Territory, and North, so going on that alone, you know you're in for something truly special.  Languish play a harsh, raw, and filthy style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, crust, metal, grindcore, and noisecore within their sound.  Musically, Languish can be loosely compared to bands such as Vermin Womb, Fulgora, SVFFER, Nails, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2014, Languish have released a self-titled demo in December of 2014 and a digital single titled Death To Music in August of 2016.  Extinction is the band's debut 12", which was released via Crown And Thorn Ltd. and Battleground records on July 7th, 2015.  On Extinction, Languish offer up ten tracks of killer hardcore, punk, crust, metal, noisecore, and grindcore.  Overall, Extinction makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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(U.S.) Woundvac-Terrorizing The Swarm LP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Grindcore
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 13
Length: 28.20'

Woundvac is a four piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2014.  Woundvac play a caustic and brutal as fuck style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, crust, and grindcore within their sound.  Musically, Woundvac cab be loosely compared to bands such as Trap Them, WVRM, Moral Void, Torch Runner, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2014, Woundvac have released a self-titled seven song EP in February of 2014, a seven song 7" titled Disgraced Convert in September of 2015, a split 7" with ColumnIII in January of 2016, a digital single titled Sentient Cancer in February of 2016, a split with Glitterbomb in October of 2016, a two song flexi titled They Eat Their Own/Rumination in October of 2017, and a seven song 7" titled Infamy in February of 2017.  Terrorizing The Swarm is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released on May 4th, 2018.  On Terrorizing The Swarm, Woundvac offer up thirteen tracks of chaotic, volatile, and brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, crust, and grindcore.  Overall, Terrorizing The Swarm makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Realize-Demolition EP (2018)

Country: USA
Genre: Metal, Industrial, Noisecore
Label: To Live A Lie/RSR Records
Tracks: 7
Length: 19.05'

Realize is a four piece band from Tuscan, Arizona, who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Realize play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of metal, industrial, and noisecore within their sound.  Demolition is the band's debut EP, which was released via To Live A Lie and RSR records on March 3rd, 2018.  On Demolition, Realize offer up seven tracks of killer noise damaged metal, industrial, and noisecore that's an absolute must listen for fans of Wreck And Reference and Author And Punisher.  Overall, Realize makes for a killer listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Burnout-West Coast Tour Cassette (2017)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Metal, Powerviolence
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 5.5'

Burnout is a four piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2016, from the looks of things.  Burnout play a vicious, scathing, and brutal as fuck sounding style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, metal, and powerviolence within their sound.  Musically, Burnout can be loosely compared to bands such as Torch Runner, Weekend Nachos, Stimulant, and other like-minded bands.  This is the band's latest four song EP, which was released on October 30th, 2017.  On their latest EP, Burnout offer up four tracks of absolutely mind-blowing hardcore, punk, metal, and powerviolence.  Overall, this EP fucking rips and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Glitterbomb-No Gods//No Heroes EP (2017)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Metal, Powerviolence
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 4
Length: 5.25'

Glitterbomb is a five piece band from Mesa, Arizona who formed in 2014, from the looks of things.  Glitterbomb play a brutal and vicious as fuck style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, crust, metal, and powerviolence within their sound.  Since forming in 2014, Glitterbomb have released a four song demo titled Death Row in September of 2014, a two song EP titled Admit Yourself/Kill Yourself in April of 2015, a six song EP titled Hive Mind in October of 2015, and a split with Woundvac in October of 2016.  No Gods//No Heroes is the band's latest four song EP, which was released on June 13th, 2017.  On No Gods//No Heroes, Glitterbomb offer up four tracks of killer hardcore, punk, crust, metal, and powerviolence.  Overall, No Gods//No Heroes makes for a killer listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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Woundvac-Infamy 7" (2017)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust, Grindcore
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 7
Length: 15.55"

Woundvac is a four piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2014.  Woundvac play a caustic and brutal as fuck style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, crust, and grindcore within their sound.  Musically, Woundvac cab be loosely compared to bands such as Trap Them, WVRM, Moral Void, Torch Runner, and other like-minded bands.  Since forming in 2014, Woundvac have released a self-titled seven song EP in February of 2014, a seven song 7" titled Disgraced Convert in September of 2015, a split 7" with ColumnIII in January of 2016, a digital single titled Sentient Cancer in February of 2016, a split with Glitterbomb in October of 2016, and a two song flexi titled They Eat Their Own/Rumination in October of 2017.  Infamy is the band's latest 7", which was released on February 17th, of 2017.  On their latest 7", Woundvac offer up seven tracks of brutal as fuck sounding hardcore, punk, crust, and grindcore.  Overall, Infamy makes for an amazing listen and definitely should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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American Standards-Anti-Melody LP (2017)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk
Label: Self-Released
Tracks: 8
Length: 23.0'

American Standards is a four piece band from Phoenix, Arizona who formed in 2011, from the looks of things.  American Standards play a killer style of music that incorporates elements of chaotic hardcore and punk within their sound.  Musically, American Standards can be said to be influenced by bands such as Botch, Breather Resist, Everytime I Die, and other like-minded bands.  Ant-melody is the band's latest full-length LP, which was released on April 28th, 2017.  On Anti-Melody, American Standards offer up eight tracks of chaotic and noise driven hardcore/punk.  Overall, Anti-melody makes for a killer listen and definitely should not be missed.  Great stuff!  Enjoy!

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Humiliation-Laughing Wall EP (2017)

Country: USA
Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Noise Rock
Label: High Fashion Industries
Tracks: 4
Length: 8.06'

Humiliation is Phoenix, Arizona based band who formed in early 2014, from the looks of things.  Humiliation play a raw, dirty, and completely blown out style of music that incorporates elements of hardcore, punk, and noise rock within their sound.  Musically, Humiliation can be said to be compared to bands such as Private Room, Gag, Walls, and The Lowest Form.  Since their inception in 2014, Humiliation have released a five song demo in May of 2014 and a self-titled four song EP in February of 2016.  Laughing Wall is the band's latest four song EP, which was released via High Fashion Industries records on August 28th, 2017.  On their latest four song 7", Humiliation offer up four tracks of killer hardcore, punk, sludge, and noise rock.  Overall, this is a killer 7" and should not be missed.  Highly recommended!  Enjoy!

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