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The Suicide File

Twilight
Indecision (2003)

An excellent debut LP from this Boston, MA band. Boasting ex-members of some impressive bands (Death By Stereo, The Hope Conspiracy, No Reply) they have come together to make an equally impressive band. All new songs with the exception of Ashcroft (formerly released on a split with THC, also my favorite song of theirs before this release), they have plowed forward and forged their sound even more. Don't expect any epic songs here. Nearly every song clocks in under two minutes, with one under a minute long. If you like what is coming out of the east coast hardcore scene, check these guys out. They do it just as well, if not better than everyone else and put a good political twist on things. I am a sucker for it so this CD is going to be in rotation for awhile. Read more

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The Suicide File

Twilight
Indecision (2003)

Even though adding metal and hardcore together is the newest equation for success, some bands are still keeping it real. … Read more

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The Suicide File

Twilight
Indecision (2003)

I consider myself at least somewhat picky when it comes to hardcore. At least, I don't jump at everything with … Read more

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Panopticon

On The Subject Of Mortality
Flenser (2011)

Many people (I was going to say all but did not want to over generalize) seem to have certain touchstones with regards to certain styles of music, and in one short year, Panopticon has become one of those “bands” (in quotes because this is really a one man project) for me; …On The Subject Of Mortality… is the record that ensnared my attention and really highlighted what Panopticon was cable of musically and thematically (a major draw to the album for me); this album was originally spread out over two split releases but was eventually (thankfully) compiled into the record that it was meant to be. Though obviously black metal, Panopticon incorporates a wide variety of methods to enhance the music that is rather shocking when certain sounds and tones … Read more

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