In the past few months there's been a huge increase in local music in and around Milton Keynes, new venues new bands, new faces. But also there's been a rise in politics too. Some good some bad, but I'm sure I will touch on this later on. The days of the Pitz are long gone for sure, not caring what band was playing, not paying over the odds for entry. A place to hang out, find new bands, make new friends. This is slowly but surely popping up again in Milton Keynes. Last week there were at least two or three venues with a good show on. This was not the case about two years ago. So what's going on at the moment?
Heavy Hitters Reborn
Legions are back on the rise. With a little mix around on members, their back to cutting through your gut. With buzz saws.
Legions brought back the crust last Friday with their comeback show at the Buszy run by the DTF boys. All I have heard is that this show went off.
Their riffs are huge. A really nice mix between speed and technical sections
With influences such and Trap Them, Dismember, Discharge and Disfear.You know you're in an all out face assault when that first riff is set.
Callum's vocals makes your fist clench with every word. I've known him for a long time and he is the soundest guy you could meet, and when that mic is in hand his presence and pure aggression are released. This band have the experience, drive and technique to make a name for themselves.
I've heard talk of a split soon so look out for that. The second EP from the four piece is on free download here. Legions EP
Their next show is with Freebase, Outta Luck and THE PROJECTIONIST on the 20th of April at the The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes. Doors are at 7.30 and its fiver.. can't go wrong really.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Legions-MK/178234491397?fref=ts
The Return of UKHC
MK beatdown is back aswell. Formed by past members and current members of Milton Keynes bands, such as Myth and Seethe. This four piece hits hard. With only four shows (soon to be five on Saturday) under their belt this band have a steadily growing fanbase and a demo that wipes anything called a "demo" out of your head.
Catching them last week at DTF they opened for a LBU take over. A respectable amount of people showed up to catch them open and they definitely set the standard that night. With a release only hours old I certainly had lyrics and grooves in my head to shout along to. Eager to impress they definitely delivered that night. With a thumbs up from Crippler LBU and pat on the back from Pelbu they found themselves on a Rucktion Records show in May at 12 Bar.
Outta Luck's first demo was recorded DIY with Legions bass player Andy Findlay in his parents' house. Despite what you may think to that sentence this release shits over sound of a lot of demos I have heard in engineered studios for £200 a pop. I can not fault the sound of this, it even holds up in a Peugeot 205.
It's all go as the Intro starts with a blisteringly heavy stomp to set you up for the bass intro in the next song 'Daylight Robbery'. Something that hardcore is missing a lot of at the moment in my opinion is bass intros and bass breaks . You get smacked in the face with James' vocals when they come in. They are delivered with conviction and truth. Along with pacemaker Jack and Dan providing pure chug'n groove. The middle section of this song steps up with galloping quads and then back to the bounce. The next song is probably the stand out track on this 4 track release. 'Don't Back Down' has everything you'd expect from an "insert town initials" HC band, gang chants and lyrics towards local "scene politics" makes this a very shout back worthy track. Wanting more, you're chucked straight into a tempo change from the rest of the demo for the last track 'Two Faced Treachery'. This track goes hard. Everything about this song is just nails. As if it's just been ripped straight out of London this is the track that shows what this band can do. Breaks and tempo changes keep you on the edge and lyrics like "its a punch in the face with cold hard honesty" beg for movement.
Solid release from a band that hasn't been around long. Also available for free download on the bands Bandpage. Their next show is also with Legions, Freebase and THE PROJECTIONIST on the 20th of April
Followed by there 12bar show with Honour Your Pain, Protect Ya Neck, Stuck In a Rut and Dishonour The Crown. £5 with flyer £6 on the door. Doors at 8 on Denmark ST WC2.
https://www.facebook.com/outtaluckmkhc
DTF Promotions MK
DTF Promotions is a DIY venue in Central Milton Keynes close to the train station and just a walk away from the pubs and clubs. Located just above the old bus station next to the Buszy skatepark. These lads have done everything off their own backs using their own equipment as house equipment. The place is huge compared to some places with no pillars or anything annoying in the way. The bar is at the back so nobody is getting in the way on their way to the bar.
The sound is good for a DIY venue. Mr Andy Findlay is at the helm some nights (he has his fingers in many a pie).
Sound bunch of lads and are happy to help you out if you need anything. They have only put on a handful of shows at the moment but are making marks on the scene already. Come down and help this venue gain a following like the Pitz days. Don't support WonderWorld. Go to a show. Drop them an email or facebook them if you're looking for shows.
I've heard talk of a split soon so look out for that. The second EP from the four piece is on free download here. Legions EP
Their next show is with Freebase, Outta Luck and THE PROJECTIONIST on the 20th of April at the The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes. Doors are at 7.30 and its fiver.. can't go wrong really.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Legions-MK/178234491397?fref=ts
The Return of UKHC
Catching them last week at DTF they opened for a LBU take over. A respectable amount of people showed up to catch them open and they definitely set the standard that night. With a release only hours old I certainly had lyrics and grooves in my head to shout along to. Eager to impress they definitely delivered that night. With a thumbs up from Crippler LBU and pat on the back from Pelbu they found themselves on a Rucktion Records show in May at 12 Bar.
Outta Luck's first demo was recorded DIY with Legions bass player Andy Findlay in his parents' house. Despite what you may think to that sentence this release shits over sound of a lot of demos I have heard in engineered studios for £200 a pop. I can not fault the sound of this, it even holds up in a Peugeot 205.
It's all go as the Intro starts with a blisteringly heavy stomp to set you up for the bass intro in the next song 'Daylight Robbery'. Something that hardcore is missing a lot of at the moment in my opinion is bass intros and bass breaks . You get smacked in the face with James' vocals when they come in. They are delivered with conviction and truth. Along with pacemaker Jack and Dan providing pure chug'n groove. The middle section of this song steps up with galloping quads and then back to the bounce. The next song is probably the stand out track on this 4 track release. 'Don't Back Down' has everything you'd expect from an "insert town initials" HC band, gang chants and lyrics towards local "scene politics" makes this a very shout back worthy track. Wanting more, you're chucked straight into a tempo change from the rest of the demo for the last track 'Two Faced Treachery'. This track goes hard. Everything about this song is just nails. As if it's just been ripped straight out of London this is the track that shows what this band can do. Breaks and tempo changes keep you on the edge and lyrics like "its a punch in the face with cold hard honesty" beg for movement.
Solid release from a band that hasn't been around long. Also available for free download on the bands Bandpage. Their next show is also with Legions, Freebase and THE PROJECTIONIST on the 20th of April
Followed by there 12bar show with Honour Your Pain, Protect Ya Neck, Stuck In a Rut and Dishonour The Crown. £5 with flyer £6 on the door. Doors at 8 on Denmark ST WC2.
https://www.facebook.com/outtaluckmkhc
DTF Promotions MK
DTF Promotions is a DIY venue in Central Milton Keynes close to the train station and just a walk away from the pubs and clubs. Located just above the old bus station next to the Buszy skatepark. These lads have done everything off their own backs using their own equipment as house equipment. The place is huge compared to some places with no pillars or anything annoying in the way. The bar is at the back so nobody is getting in the way on their way to the bar.
The sound is good for a DIY venue. Mr Andy Findlay is at the helm some nights (he has his fingers in many a pie).
Sound bunch of lads and are happy to help you out if you need anything. They have only put on a handful of shows at the moment but are making marks on the scene already. Come down and help this venue gain a following like the Pitz days. Don't support WonderWorld. Go to a show. Drop them an email or facebook them if you're looking for shows.
| Phone | 07598 888584 |
|---|---|
| dtfpromosmk@gmail.com | |
Next two weeks I'll be covering Fake Gold, Solemn Promise and the new Craufurd Arms Promo Foundation.
Like I said any ideas or if you want to write. hit me up. @ soulcraft1@msn.com and jay.jenkinson.12@fac
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