Shai Hulud have returned to the forefront of a scene they helped create. While the current “metalcore” climate has a blueprint that was co-authored by Shai Hulud, the band isn’t content to rest on past triumphs

In today's hardcore/metal scene, it's easy for anyone to become jaded by the constant clones of, what is basically, the same band with hundreds of different names.

Ruiner has become well-known for their extreme work ethic when it comes to touring and have played everywhere from New Mexico to Sweden with intention of stopping now.

A faint sound was heard somewhere in Orlando, Florida not too long ago. It continued to grow and ring until it was forced to be heard.

SCOTT KELLY will be doing a short European run in January 2010, armed with only a acoustic guitar and a microphone. For those of you who are not familiar with Scott Kelly, he is one of three founding members of Oakland, California based experimental metal band NEUROSIS, in which he is a vocalist and guitarist.

Rising British metallic hardcore crew YOUR DEMISE will see out what has been their most successful and eventful year to date with a headline run of UK club shows this December.

WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH, hailing from Germany's capital city Berlin, startet being a band while 2005 was facing it's end. Tired of former bands and projects they came together with a clear goal: Mixing up Math-/Grindcore with straight Hardcore and a fine blend of Jazz!

Mythological Occult Metal’s forefathers Absu have announced a full European tour, the band haven’t toured Europe in over a decade apart from some small festival appearances. Support for this tour will come from  Pantheon I, Razor Of Occam and Zoroaster.

Evil reigns...From the blackened depths of the soul rises one of hardcore/punk's best kept secrets, RISE AND FALL. Possessed with an earth shaking heaviness and alarming no frills punk urgency, RISE AND FALL represent the next chapter of true hardcore/punk greatness.