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Catch Twenty Two

Dinosaur Sounds

    Catch Twenty Two are back with another heartfelt collection of punk / soul / metal / Mowtown / ska / pop gems, delivered with their customary inspiration and energy. 11 new songs about love, loss and drinking, beautifully crafted around insanely catchy horn and exuberant guitar leads and very, very highly recommended.

    Hoods

    Pray For Death

      This is going to be seen as one of THE hardcore albums of 2003. The hardest bonecrunching, head numbing, streetwise hardcore album in the last six years from the label that defined the genre - Victory Records. Cover art by famous New York Hardcore art icon Sean Taggart.

      Darkest Hour

      Hidden Hands Of A Sadist Nation

        Hailing from Washington, DC, Darkest Hour are ready to grab the metal world by the throat with their debut for Victory Records, "Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation". A brutal mix of aggressive hardcore and conventional power metal, reminiscent of bands such as At the Gates, In Flames, Dismember and Iron Maiden. Extreme hard rock and set to become one of the biggest US metal ablbums of 2003.

        Freya

        As The Last Light Drains

          A totally aggressive blast that hits you like a coiled spring as Karl, Erick and Bulldog, formerly of Earth Crisis bring you "As The Last Light Drains" in their new incarnation as Freya. This is pulverizing heavy hardcore that mixes brutal guitar lines with vicious but accessible vocals.

          Waterdown

          Files You Have On Me

            Waterdown's "The Files You Have On Me", provides warm, singy vocals fused with heavy screaming. Heavy bass and drums backed with tight lead guitar lines and harmonic hooks. This record is a must-have for fans of bands like The Used and Finch.

            A18

            Foreverafternothing

              Featuring founding members of classic California hardcore bands Outspoken, Insted and Chorus of Disapproval. A18's message is not new, but their commitment is particularly refreshing. No room for compromise in their musical vocabulary. This is powerful, loud and demanding hardcore at its best.

              Somehow Hollow

              Busted Wings And Rusted Halos

                Somehow Hollow are a Canadian based band who play slightly metallic, melodic punk. If you are looking for aggressively melodic riff-heavy punk rock, this is the album you want to start with.

                River City Rebels

                No Good No Time No Pride

                  The third album for Victory records from the River City Rebels is a no holds barred punk rock epistle. This seven piece punk band feature a dual horn section and the rare ability to create infectious punk anthems with powerful, politically aware lyrics. They're young lads but don't let the age fool you, they perform like seasoned punksters.

                  The Reunion Show

                  Kill Your Television

                    Like an updated version of the classic Elvis Costello debut this Long Island band combines a fuzzbox sound and sleek pop-rock sensibility with the edgy style of 2002 emocore. With dual vocals and driving guitars matched against organ and a slinky bassline, their well-crafted songs are infectious and full of zip. New on Victory Records, The Reunion Show and Foo Fighters / Jimmy Eat World producer Nick Raskulinecz have come up with a brilliantly realized album that showcases their pristine melodies and crunchy guitars perfectly.

                    Various Artists

                    Victory Style 5

                      The Victory Style series has been one of the best selling underground rock compilation series of the past ten years, featuring exclusive tracks from Thursday, Ringworm, Snapcase, Minus, Grade and a load more from one of the best labels in this genre.

                      The Anniversary - Superdrag

                      Split CD

                        The coming together of these two emo-pop bands signifies the first release in a Split EP series from Vagrant Records. Three strong songs from each band makes this an easy-to-assimilate treat. Superdrag showcases a handful of songs and The Anniversary contribute three new creations too.

                        Minus

                        Jesus Christ Bobby

                          Seriously heavy and totally deranged mayhem deserving of the KKKKK review in Kerrang. A total suprise that this demon spawn from Hell should emerge from Iceland and an ex-Sugarcube at that.

                          Student Rick

                          Soundtrack For A Generation

                            If you enjoy acts such as Blink 182, New Found Glory and Saves The Day then chances are you'll enjoy Student Rick. They have the same blend of songs filled with emotion and hooks that draw the listener in deeper and deeper as the album progresses. They could be big this time next year.

                            Grade

                            Under The Radar

                              Now signed to Victory Records, Grade's 1999 album had even more punch and attack thean their earlier releases. Top quality hardcore.

                              Darkest Hour

                              So Sedated, So Secure

                                Darkest Hour's third and most destructive album, continuing in their spirit of misery and frustration. The ferocious blend of brutal riffs and exorcising screams has an underlying hint of melodic brutality. A typical Victory label band: extreme yet memorable.

                                Grade

                                Headfirst, Straight To Hell

                                  Wrapped in a vision of a tormented Hell, with dismembered limbs, nightmare dolls and blood sucking demons it's fitting that Grade's music is a fusion of the most intense elements of hardcore, punk, emo and metal. Emotion, passion, brutal honesty and nippy guitar riffs a cut above many in the genre. Grade's trademark combination of aggression and melody continues to develop and really hits home. They have unconsciously taken their sound to the next level of accessibility without compromising their roots.

                                  River City Rebels

                                  Playin' To Live, Livin' To Play

                                    The River City Rebels have blossomed from seven young rebels with a cause into one of the best punk bands today. No nonsense old skool with a touch of added ska and a dash of politics. Charged, urgent anthems and tales of life in New England, lost love and the feelings felt by every teenager in every small town in America.

                                    Reach The Sky

                                    So Far From Home

                                      Back in stock the 1999 album by one of of the best, most tuneful of the new hardcore bands. This is an absolute cracker.

                                      Hoods

                                      Time - The Destroyer

                                        They've toured with Hatebreed and Papa Roach and have been around for a while without a proper record deal now signed to Victory Records and with they're strongest, hardest, heaviest tracks yet things are gonna change for this lot.

                                        Waterdown

                                        Never Kill The Boy On The First Date

                                          Waterdown play a fusion of emotional, driving and explosive rock with a hint of hardcore. Strong songs and dynamic live performances, they fill the gap between the Deftones, Boy Sets Fire and Face To Face.

                                          Reach The Sky

                                          Friends, Lies And The End Of The World

                                            Hardcore punk from Boston on Victory.

                                            Grade

                                            The Embarrassing Beginning

                                              Grade blend together elements of emocore, rock, metal, pop and punk and the kitchen sink. This release contains "hard to find" and early tracks, hence the title.


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