Winnipeg's Withdrawal will release their debut full-length LP later this year on Escapist Records.
Titled Never, the album will be released in late fall on vinyl and digital formats and is their first full-length. They previously released a split 7" with Young and In the Way on A389 Recordings.
Withdrawal is possibly carrying metallic hardcore standards for all of Canada. As it becomes harder to note a truly interesting band of this style in general let alone from their corner of the world. The band managed to turn heads a couple years ago with their last EP Unknown Misery even managing to get rave reviews from this site. In … Read more
Sometimes a band digs its claws into your very essence. This band refuses to let go, and only deepens its grip as times passes. Since hearing demo recordings from Canadian-based Withdrawal, I have been unwilling to separate myself from the connection I have to their music. Unknown Misery marks the band's first official release, a five-song 7" of 90's inspired … Read more
Adam Dyson (Withdrawal) SPB: How do you choose your album art? Dyson: I've always felt that the artwork and presentation of a record is just as crucial as the music contained on it. It's important because it immediately sets a mood, and the recorded music itself fulfils the pre-conceived feelings … Read more
Pass the Mic is a Scene Point Blank tradition dating back to 2006 in which we turn the tables, sending a set of questions to bands, artists, and labels to get their opinions and memories of the past year in music. This year we've broken it into two pieces. Instead … Read more
Michael Phillips (Escapist Records, former Scene Point Blank editor and writer of 500+ reviews) SPB: Basements, bars, or both? Phillips: Bar shows verses basement shows has been a long running debate in the DIY community. And while I have yet to ever skip a show because of location - heck, … Read more
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