After the write up on Legions last time they have only gone and changed their name.
There now playing under the name Crossburner.
Same line up but a new name and the same writing style. Their facebook said this
"Ok guys and girls, after much urrming and ahhghing, debating and backandfourthing we have decided that it is time for us to have a change of idenitity. Not only have we began to notice how many bands there are out there called Legions and Legion, some of them are covering a similar musical territory to us too, but we feel that with the imminent release of a new EP upon us now is a good time to close the chapter that has been Legions.
We will be now writing, recording and performing under the name Crossburner, the line up is the same and we will still be writing the same style of music, we just feel that a change of name will help for a fresh start from this upcoming release onward.
For those who still want to follow the band please follow the below link and like us -https://www.facebook.com/crossburnerband
We will also be uploading tracks to our new bandcamp page -www.crossburner.bandcamp.com
And you will be able to contact us via email on - crossburner666@gmail.com
Thank you to everybody who has supported Legions over the last few years, we hope you will continue to do so.....
Hail Satan!
Crossburner"
Their Bandcamp is HERE
They're playing Northampton Racehorse on the 24th for Bleaurgh! Fest 2 with bands such as Burden of the Noose , Earthmass and Foetal Juice
Dashwood recently changed their name to Sob Story, I asked Alex the reason for the name change and he told me "We originally just wanted to detach from all the old stuff we had done and Dashwood was a name chosen quickly that didn't suit our sound."
Unfortunately what I didn't realise they have just recently split. Even with such a strong demo and a very strong fan-base. I wish them all the best.
Some members of Sob Story are part of a band called Blind Authority for fans of Think I Care, Infest and a little bit of Mind Eraser.
They are playing the Outbreak Fest pre show with Born Wild, Your Move, The Flex and Urban Spirit on Friday 13th of September up at Millwright Street Practice Rooms in Leeds £5
They also have a tape out but it has sold out on Self Acceptance. Possibly pick one up at this show.
Their 4 track demo is up for free download Here
Sob Story 3 track demo is here: free music for broke punx
You can pick up their last release under the name Dashwood here: Dashwood - My Disobedience
Solemn Promise
I first met these boys about a year ago when they opened for my old band, and fuck me did they set the bench mark that night. Each and every time I catch this band they're on point, super tight, super happy and it's an all-round fun time. They've had a few issues with line-ups over the past year but that hasn't stopped them playing shows. I swear they never stop.
They have just come back from tour with Twisted Path, playing some dates with Desolated and No Second Chance. They stopped off in Leeds, Norwich, Heerlen, Gorinchem and Selby.
They've got a 3 track offering from the upcoming EP "Worse Than Death". To me their sound is a metallic hardcore kinda sound - First Blood, Full Blown Chaos, Sworn Enemy kinda deal.
They have it all. Gang chants, two step, breakdowns. Everything.
The first track they offer is the title track Worse Than Death. Intro is perfectly executed to get your ass off that seat and stomp the fuck around. Flows well into a groovy 2 when the verse kicks in. The tone Sam has got out of his guitar as really nice not overly dropped so you can hear the notes and not too distorted, lows cut through well. Dan's vocals are on form on this and remind me of Terror.
Like I said this band is super tight and work non-stop. I think it's all starting to pay off, as soon as their EP is released I will review it all properly but go and have a listen. They've recently been put on the Hardcore Still Lives compilation with bands such as Set Astray, War Charge, Trial & Error and Offender.
Listen here Hardcore Still Lives
Listen here Hardcore Still Lives
They are playing DTF next Friday (6th) with Crippler LBU, Proven and Outta' Luck. 18+, £5 on the door.
Just heard back from Sam of Fake Gold. After losing their bass player a few months ago somebody's stepped in and they're just waiting to jam together as their drummer is coming back from the US. Unfortunately they might split around December. These guys are super happy kids and always a good laugh, know of any shows? Hook these boys up.
They have a 3 track up called Cold Eyes recorded at Fit Dog in Northampton. In my eyes this release does not do these guys justice. Simply for the fact I know Sam lost his voice just before recording and powered though like a trooper. They have no gimmicks, no breakdowns, no popular shit. Just straight up hardcore punk, with a touch of melodic in there which is really nice. They put all they can in at shows, with Sam climbing on anything or anyone, and they all do it with a smile and a laugh. Good vibe, good music and you can enjoy a beer after with them :).
Like I said hook these guys up with shows and if they do split their last show will be super fun.
Listen to Cold Eyes HERE
Like I said hook these guys up with shows and if they do split their last show will be super fun.
Listen to Cold Eyes HERE
On a last note my homegirl Onyx is sorting out a bring and buy sale and a half dayer down in Southampton for vinyl's, art, zines, merch and stuff. Bands that are playing are CB6, Off Balance, Splitknuckle, Like Home, Courtyard, Grove Street Families and Gnarks.
Tickets are £1.50 between 2pm-5pm (Just for the bring & buy sale) £6 after 5pm, or £7 for an all day wristband.
Tickets can be purchased from www.joinerslive.co.uk
Tickets can be purchased from www.joinerslive.co.uk
Sweet. look out for the next one, because I have no idea when it will be done.. :)
