Releases
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Beautiful Music Like This is Why We Exist – Emo Band Settle Release EP [Indonesia]
It’s been a rough week here in Hong Kong – a rough week after 2 rough years and things just never seem to get better....
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In Terms of Metal, India Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving – Hell Hordes Record Up Now
Ever since we first heard this band, Hell Hordes outta India, we were all in. We were lucky that we were allowed a sneak to...
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Power Metal Band Bridear Release Second Album and Music Videos [Japan]
Japanese power metal band Bridear has released their second album ‘Bloody Bride’ on UK/EU label Setsuzoku Records. “The album features overwhelming power and technique, melodious,...
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Japanese Hardcore Band Nervous Light of Sunday Release EP ‘Chain Reaction’ FFO: Converge [Japan]
Yo…fans of Converge, Dillinger Escape Plan, Botch, Turmoil…all those great 90’s hardcore-metal bands that pushed the envelope into more angular territory – go check out...
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Hardcore Punk Veterans Stepforward Release Tracks For 25 Year Anniversary [Indonesia]
The band was actually kind enough to send this to us back in January of this year when they first announced a special 7″ release...
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Ashtrays To Gaza Release New Album [Philippines]
Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, Filipino solo act Ashtrays To Gaza has released an album entitled ‘The last Refuge for the Anointed Vessels’....
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DEMO ALERT: Stop Everything and Go Listen To This 3 Track Demo By Naas [Indonesia]
Pffffffff…this shit is mad. Check out this 3 track banger by Indonesian hardcore band Naas. After listening we threw our guitar away. Game over. DEMO...
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Beatdown Band Nishikino Drop 2 Track Debut [Japan]
Japanese beatdown band Nishikino have unveiled their 2 track debut – the jams are heavy! If you’re fans of Japanese bands like Kruelty, Friendship, hardcore...
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Horns Up Podcast Interviewed Us! Check Out The Full Interview Now!
We had the honor of being interviewed by the fine folks behind Horns Up Podcast. The two hosts (Animesh and Peter) sat down with me...
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Old School Thrash Metal Band Horkos Release Debut Album ‘A Call From The Grave’ [Philippines]
Thrash metal band Horkos were formed in 2019 and today have released their debut album ‘A Call From the Grave’. The album consists of 11...
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Philippines-based Sludge Doom Band Salot Release Cassette on New Hong Kong Label Mou Hoi
Stoked to see more of this international connection between our home here in Hong Kong and scenes we’ve been championing for years all over Asia....
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Garage Punk Band Dirty Ass Release Album #3 [Indonesia]
Garage punk band Dirty Ass have released album #3 entitled ‘Distopia’. Check out the write up below: This album contains 10 fast ear-ripping tunes that...
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Metalcore Monsters Annalynn Release New Album and Massive New Video [Thailand]
Goddamn…been dying for today! Asian metalcore monsters Annalynn have been gearing up for this day for years. The band has been slowly building momentum to...
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US-Based Pinoy Hardcore/Punk Label Aklasan Records Drop Two New Releases
Aklasan Records, the only Filipino American punk and hardcore label in the U.S.. has released two Filipino American punk/post-punk tapes. Sa Lansangan – solo project...
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Crossover Thrash Band Sarjan Hassan Announces New 7″ [Malaysia]
Sarjan Hassan is a crossover hardcore thrash band formed in late 2003 in Malaysia and features the man, the myth, the legend Man Beranak [Rumah...
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Screamo Act Piet Onthel Unleash Two Breathtaking New Tracks [Malaysia]
Piet Onthel (screamo/emo-violence band from Kuantan, Malaysia) has released two songs for his upcoming EP. Taking influence from bands like Majority Rules, Orchid, to bring...
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New International Compilation Release To Raise Funds For Myanmar’s Food Not Bombs
Check out this massive 25 track compilation released to raise funds for Myanmar’s Food Not Bombs so that they continue to have money to pay...
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Metal Band Sexy Hammer Release Debut Album And Fullset Live Session Video [Hong Kong]
Check out Hong Kong metal band Sexy Hammer on both their debut album AND a killer fullset live session video that they’ve just released with...
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Check Out New Stoner Doom Metal Band The Hermit On Debut EP [China]
Hefei-based stoner doom metal band The Hermit definitely delivers the goods on their debut EP! The EP is being released on SloomWeep Productions. Wish we...
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D Beat Band Mass Protest Release Self-Titled Cassette [Malaysia]
Malaysian d-beat band Mass Protest have released a self-titled cassette on Broken Noise Records. Check out the mayhem below! Massprotest s/t by Massprotest
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INTERVIEW: From Bangladesh To Scottish Hardcore – Vocalist of RESIST Talks To Us About Life
INTERVIEW | Farhan Vocalist Scottish Hardcore Band RESIST This amazing series continues today with a new instalment of documenting the small minority of Asians involved in UK hardcore. Today’s...
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REVIEW: Hong Kong Post-Hardcore Act Wellsaid Release Sophomore Album ‘Lurking’
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REVIEW: Hardcore Punk Act SPIT Release Self-Titled Debut Album [Taiwan]
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REVIEW: Melodic Death Metal Band Reborn Release EP [Vietnam]
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REVIEW: The Most Important Punk Rock Release of 2021 – The Rebel Riot [Myanmar]
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REVIEW: Metalcore Band Prompts’ ‘Magenta Smile’ Gets A Full Review [Japan]
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