ALBUM REVIEW: Hundreds of AU – Life in Parallel


Hundreds of AU was formed by the renowned veterans, who are strongly aligned towards the DIY scene– from You and I, the Assistant, and Hell Mary; aiming to fuse decades of sharp Hardcore undertones in the most volatile, vital way possible. Combining all-around chaotic riffs and intense melodies with recurring themes that revolve around journeys of personal exhaustion as well as indignation towards systemic injustice– including capitalism and urban decay.Continue reading


Stretch Arm Strong are Re-issueing Their Album “Free At Last” for Its 20th Anniversary


After returning in 2024 with their new EP, The Revealing, Stretch Arm Strong are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their last full-length, Free At Last. Remastered by Alan Douches, the album is being reissued on September 12th by Iodine Recordings with updated artwork and a heartfelt retrospective from the band. Find more information below.
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Killswitch Engage, Snapcase, Alex Skolnick, Deadguy, and More Come Together for the Charity Album “The Dogs Of Hope”


The Iodine Recordings label is set to release a charity compilation, featuring alternative and metalcore a-listers, to raise funds for a no-kill animal shelter in rural alabama. Due to arrive on August 8th, The Dogs Of Hope features contributions from Walter Schreifels, Orange 9MM, Killswitch Engage, Alex Skolnick, Deadguy, and others. “Pigs on the Wing (Part 1)” by Schreifels is already available to stream. Keep reading below for more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Iron Roses – The Iron Roses 


 

Anyone who has ever screamed along to every word of Boysetsfire‘s biggest anthem “Rookie” knows Nathan Gray can deliver messaging, intensity and hooks in equal parts, but only until recently they weren’t living their full truth showing all the facets of themself to the public. After backing Nathan on a sort of solo-band journey of self-discovery, newer project The Iron Roses have found their full potential as well under their own name and elevating everyone (all six!) to equal prominence on one of the most jubilant, socially potent and catchy punk records you’ll ever hear. 

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