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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 fast snare; however, this album is undeniably a great hardcore record. Lots of finger pointing fun and plenty of room for floorpunching and windmills. If you're into hardcore, or even if you aren't, check this album out. Read more

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The End of Six Thousand Years

Isolation
Still Life (2008)

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Italy's The End of Six Thousand Years return with their debut full-length following a split release with Embrace the End in 2006. Isolation picks up where the band previously left off, mixing chaotic hardcore and thrash metal, but also treating us to something new as well. Opener and title-track "Isolation" begins with a mixture of post-rock and metal that wouldn't be out of place on a Cult of Luna record. This leads into "The Sun Abyss" and the metal riffing and pummeling drums are back. The music is partnered with guttural growls and scathing screams. As the album unfolds we are treated to a unique combination of the bludgeoning death metalcore and soothing post-metal. It's a nice juxtaposition that works surprisingly well for the band. The End of Six Thousand … Read more

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