Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Enjoy a new exclusive interview with Skeletonwitch bassist Evan Linger and guitarist Scott Hedrick direct from GodCity Studios as the band recently wrapped up recording sessions with renowned engineer and producer Kurt Ballou (Converge). Evan and Scott were kind enough to go in-depth on the writing and record processes behing their forthcoming LP for Prosthetic Records. Evan and Scott also touch on the band's touring philosophy, how these current recording sessions compare to prior releases, upcoming plans, and much more in this exclusive interview.
Without further ado, let's hear from Scott and Evan.
Joshua BTS: First and foremost, thank you very much for taking a few minutes with ...
Monday, May 13th, 2013
Orange Goblin, ASG, and KEN Mode recently tore through Philly’s North Star venue as part of Orange Goblin’s lengthy North American Tour. There was a little confusion at the door, so unfortunately we missed the first three bands and picked up as KEN Mode hit the stage with a burst of energy.
Already a contender for our Top Lists of 2013, Canadian rock band KEN Mode are supporting their fifth studio album, Entrench, which hit streets in March via Season of Mist. SputnikMusic.com hailed this latest effort stating, "..the album as a whole makes for an unnerving, yet oddly rewarding experience which needs to ...
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Old-school thrash and hardcore reigned supreme as mainstays Suicidal Tendencies, Sick Of It All, DRI, and Waking the Dead stormed Philly’s Electric Factory venue with the Slam City Tour.
Hailing from Amsterdam, Waking the Dead set the evening in motion with their blend of thrashy hardcore and metal as the band continues to support a handful of releases on Dead Area Records. D.R.I. hit the stage next with their usual lewd humor and snarky cynicism that helped to pick up the energy of the evening. Still chock full of attitude now 30+ years active, the band fired off a wide cut of track selections that saw longtime fans mouthing every word. Despite ...
Monday, May 6th, 2013
The annual celebration of all things metal, The Metal Alliance Tour, hit Philly for the first time in its 3-year history with a sold out TLA crowd more than ready for Anthrax, Exodus, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall, and Holy Grail.
We were bummed to have missed the openers, Holy Grail, who are supporting a ripping new effort on Prosthetic Records. If you’ve never checked out these Judas Priest riff-worshipers, Holy Grail just dropped a new music video for the title track, "Ride The Void," from their current LP. We got inside just in time for Shadows Fall who continue to support ...
Monday, April 29th, 2013
The Joy Formidable brought their massive sound and incredibly energetic show to Union Transfer along with the bands Blood Red Shoes and You Won't, both of which are two-piece bands. The UK rock band's headlining tour is in support of their most recent critically acclaimed full-length titled Wolf's Law which was released this past January on Atlantic Records. It's a follow up to their incredibly dynamic debut-record "The Big Roar", which was released exactly two years prior.
The night started off with the Cambridge, Massachusetts based low-fi/folk rock band You Won't. While only comprised of two members, their songs featured more instrumentation than most. Drummer, Raky Sastri, ...
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
One of the most unique and compelling tours of the Spring season featuring The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, and Stolen Babies recently plowed through Philly’s Union Transfer for a packed house.
Stolen Babies set the night in motion and proceeded to rally the crowd into an uproar, many fans came prepared with different trinkets to throw around including balloons, confetti, and poppers establishing an upbeat tone to start the evening. This multi-membered circus of dark-styled cabaret featuring ex-Dillinger Escape Plan drummer Gil Sharone, fired off a fierce set and won over a crowd widely unfamiliar with ...
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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We are very excited to announce our first Blow The Scene Fest: Artists For Animals- A concert and art show to benefit Philly's largest no-kill animal rescue P.A.W.S. featuring Dropdead, Iron Reagan, Dead In The Dirt, Masakari, Heartless, Backslider, and Less Life on June 29th, 2013 at the Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia. Ticket pre-sales will be announced soon along with special fundraising efforts with awesome rewards from the participating artists and Blow The ...
Monday, April 15th, 2013
We are very pleased to offer Blow The Scene readers from around the world an exclusive interview with Ryan Patterson of renowned Louisville hardcore punk band, Coliseum. Having hit the ground running in 2003, Coliseum have set forth a prolific run of material across such mainstay labels as Deathwish Inc., Level Plane, Relapse, and most recently Temporary Residence, who will also be releasing the band's highly anticipated forthcoming LP, Sister Faith on April 30th. The band has etched a permanent place within the American punk rock collective that has seen tours span across the globe alongside such greats as Converge, Integrity, Rise Against, Trash Talk, and Russian Circles, to name but ...
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Boom went the dynamite as Seattle powerviolence mainstays Iron Lung, tore through Philly's First Unitarian Church with Dream Decay, Ed Schrader's Music Beat, Salvation, and Backslider in tow. Without a weak cog in this dense line-up of eclectic talents hosted by R5, Backslider broke the relative silence with a poignant 2-man assault, doing the East Coast pv section proud. Backslider is celebrating a great new studio effort, Consequences (stream below fold), that should not be missed by any fans of the genre. Philly locals and Youth Attack recording artists, Salvation followed up with an irate offering of properly pissed off hardcore that ...
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
We're very pleased to be digging back into the art scene with the onset of Artists For Animals: Blow The Scene Fest I and thus present our first in an ongoing series of artist spotlights, as we focus on an intriguing Philadelphia-based artist, Dylan Garret Smith. With a niche approach that sees this young artist craft his works in the nontraditional fashion of dark to light on mediums that include black cotton rag paper and ash, the Pratt graduate has been picking up momentum.
Recent works have been completed for Metal Blade recording artists, Early Graves and The ...
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
French metal juggernauts, Gojira steamrolled through Philly’s TLA with The Devin Townsend Project and The Atlas Moth for a standing room only crowd who was elated by the eclectic lineup.
Chicago’s post metal sensation, The Atlas Moth are a live experience to been seen as much as heard with an accompanying light show that it is simply awesome. Brooding drums develop into epic triple-guitar attacks that plunge from thick and catchy into the bowels of dark and sludgy with accompanying electronics and black metal-styled vocals resting on top. The band is currently supporting 2009’s full-length debut on Candlelight, A Glorified Piece of Blue-Sky, and 2011’s An Ache ...
Sunday, March 17th, 2013
We could think of no better way to celebrate St. Patty's Day than with an exlcusive batch of Dropkick Murpheys photos from recent performance at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia with Bryan McPherson and Old Man Markley. With a sound and live experience that has become the definitive American Celtic punk sound, Quincy MA's Dropkick Murpheys are celebrating 8th studio album, Signed and Sealed in Blood, which hit streets in January via the band's own Born & Bred Records.
Ultimate Guitar hailed the band for a, "..fusion of Celtic and punk is unmatched in the musical world today, mixing guitars, mandolins, bagpipes, accordions, ...
Sunday, March 17th, 2013
There are few bands to have emerged during the late 90s/early 2000s under the metalcore umbrella that have withstood the test of time. And let's be honest, most never withstood any test of merit, but today we celebrate a standout performance by a rare band that has flourished over the past decade- Buffalo's favorite sons of progressive, hardcore-rock n' roll, Every Time I Die, who thundered through Philly's Union Transfer last week.
The band's most recent full-length effort, Ex-Lives, hit streets in 2012 via Epitaph Records to rave reviews from critics and fans alike and debuted at a ...
Thursday, March 14th, 2013
We recently caught up with Reign Supreme vocalist and founder Jay Pepito for an in depth, exclusive interview, as Philly's metallic hardcore mainstays prepare to release new E.P. Sky Burial, on Mediaskare Records March 19th. Sky Burial marks Reign Supreme’s first release since having parted ways with longtime record label Deathwish Inc., who released 2009's Testing The Limits of Infinite and previous RS works.
In this exclusive interview, Pepito brings Blow The Scene readers up to speed on the forthcoming release and the new sonic direction of the band, the decision to leave Deathwish Inc., personal life, band picks, plans ...
Thursday, March 7th, 2013
We are very excited to offer Blow The Scene readers around the world an exclusive interview with Richmond hardcore thrashers, Iron Reagan plus a new song stream of the opening track "Drop the Gun" from the band's forthcoming debut LP on A389 Recordings and Magic Bullet coming March 20th. The band, which features Tony Foresta (vocals) and Phil "LandPhil" Hall (guitar)of Municipal Waste and ex Darkest Hour members Paul Burnette (bass) and Ryan Parish (drums) has been ripping up venues on current US Tour with Vektor.
We recently caught up with singer Tony ...
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
We recently caught up with the infectiously charismatic vocalist and front-man of The Bronx, Matt Caughthran, as the renowned punk rockers release a fourth full-length effort, IV, on ATO/White Drugs today! Apart from the three prior full-lengths that defined The Bronx as leaders of the punk rock pack, the band members took a few years to establish their Mariachi-alter egos with the underground sensation Mariachi El Bronx. With a fan base that transcends punk rock, alternative, garage, and even hardcore audiences, The Bronx have created a groundswell of buzz with ...
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
You have to tip your hat to the few DIY labels that have managed to not only survive, but flourish throughout the massive transition the record industry has undergone over the past decade. And by flourish, we’re not talking about getting rich. We’re talking about hard work and a true dedication to an art form that inspires with a consistent output of meaningful creativity. With iTunes and electronic media surpassing physical sales, and even such mainstays as Spin magazine pulling its hard copies from shelves, it is evident music fans are becoming more niche oriented and knowledgeable. There’s no more gamble when purchasing a record, chances are you’ve heard ...
Friday, January 25th, 2013
Last weekend the East Coast once again found itself the epicenter of extreme music with the A389 Records Bash featuring rare reunions by Left For Dead and Catharsis in Baltimore, Neurosis playing Philly and NYC, and of course the focus of this feature; Decibel Magazine’s 100th Issue Celebration Show at Philly’s Union Transfer with Converge, Pig Destroyer, Municipal Waste, Repulsion, Tombs, and Evoken. Blow The Scene was on hand for all of these momentous events, but we’ll start with this spectacular showcase.
With major print magazines like Newsweek and Spin being ...
Thursday, January 17th, 2013
Blow The Scene recently caught up with Full Of Hell guitarist Spencer Hazard for an in-depth interview just as the band prepares to play a series of highly sought shows this weekend with parent record label A389 Recordings hosting their Ninth Anniversary Bash. The annual event will see reunions by influential bands Catharsis and Left For Dead plus Despise You, Integrity, and more. Full Of Hell has made a splash over the last couple of years as a promising up-and-coming bands full of energy and aggression with the musical chops to match. Bridging influences that include grind, hardcore punk, ...
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
We are very excited to offer Blow The Scene readers around the world an exclusive interview with guitarist Jack Shirley of the Bay Area’s high octane, emotional hardcore punk band, Comadre. For the better part of the last decade, Comadre has carved in irreplaceable niche within the ever expanding sub-genre of emotional hardcore, having just dropped their third release for Vitriol Records and eighth release in all on January 8th as a self-titled LP. In an environment that eats up and spits out many who enter, Comadre have retained their original lineup through an entire decade of prolific musical work and tours. The anomalies don't stop there either. The ...
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
We are very pleased to offer Blow The Scene readers around the world an in-depth, exclusive interview with Steve Von Till, guitarist and vocalist of influential post-metal band Neurosis. This interview comes as Neurosis’s tenth studio album, Honor Found in Decay is being honored on countless year-end lists as one of 2012’s most important albums as the band embarks on numerous highly notable performances around the globe. The independently released album has drawn a groundswell of buzz, being the band’s first studio full-length in over five years, punctuating a prolific 27-year history as a band. In this ...
Friday, December 21st, 2012
A look back at 2012 with a little help from our friends. Enjoy top lists from Blow The Scene staffers, and lists by members of Municipal Waste, Ceremony, Oathbreaker, Drain The Sky, His Hero Is Gone, Brutal Truth, Total Fucking Destruction, Joe "Hardcore" McKay, r5 productions, Brutal Panda Recs and more.
Lists are posted in the order that they were received.
Joshua T. Cohen, Editor-in-Chief at BlowTheScene.com, Drummer of Cop Problem
1. Gaza - No Absolutes In Human Suffering - This album features many essential elements that constitute phenomenal extreme music. No Absolutes in Human Suffering ...
Monday, December 17th, 2012
It’s been a whirlwind year for Kingston PA’s purveyors of post-hardcore goodness, Title Fight, who punctuated the closing ceremonies of their recent tour with Pianos Become The Teeth and Tiger’s Jaw with a sold out show 2 hours south of their home stomping grounds at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer.
"The kids determine Rock 'n' Roll.." I heard a concertgoer say standing outside of the venue. And right now in the US, kids from coast to coast are loving Title Fight with their infectious blend of post-hardcore meets indie rock that has ...
Monday, December 3rd, 2012
Purveyors of progressive crust, Gaza, recently brought its headlining US tour to Philadelphia’s Broad St. Ministry along with Code Orange Kids and Full Of Hell for a blistering showcase hosted by the Philly Hardcore Shows booking group that saw locals Wrong Answer and Congenital Death set the night in motion. Blow The Scene was on hand to deliver new video interviews with Gaza and Code Orange Kids, and of course, more stellar photo galleries of all of the guilty parties for your viewing pleasure.
Congenital Death set the evening ablaze with their own dirty blend of fast punk ...
Enjoy a new exclusive interview with Skeletonwitch bassist Evan Linger and guitarist Scott Hedrick direct from GodCity Studios as the band recently wrapped up recording sessions with renowned engineer and producer Kurt Ballou (Converge). Evan and Scott were kind enough to go in-depth on the writing and record processes behing their forthcoming LP for Prosthetic Records. Evan and Scott also touch on the band's touring philosophy, how these current recording sessions compare to prior releases, upcoming plans, and much more in this exclusive interview.
Without further ado, let's hear from Scott and Evan.
Joshua BTS: First and foremost, thank you very much for taking a few minutes with ...
Orange Goblin, ASG, and KEN Mode recently tore through Philly’s North Star venue as part of Orange Goblin’s lengthy North American Tour. There was a little confusion at the door, so unfortunately we missed the first three bands and picked up as KEN Mode hit the stage with a burst of energy.
Already a contender for our Top Lists of 2013, Canadian rock band KEN Mode are supporting their fifth studio album, Entrench, which hit streets in March via 
Old-school thrash and hardcore reigned supreme as mainstays Suicidal Tendencies, Sick Of It All, DRI, and Waking the Dead stormed Philly’s Electric Factory venue with the Slam City Tour.
Hailing from Amsterdam, Waking the Dead set the evening in motion with their blend of thrashy hardcore and metal as the band continues to support a handful of releases on Dead Area Records. D.R.I. hit the stage next with their usual lewd humor and snarky cynicism that helped to pick up the energy of the evening. Still chock full of attitude now 30+ years active, the band fired off a wide cut of track selections that saw longtime fans mouthing every word. Despite ... 
The annual celebration of all things metal, 
The Joy Formidable brought their massive sound and incredibly energetic show to Union Transfer along with the bands Blood Red Shoes and You Won't, both of which are two-piece bands. The UK rock band's headlining tour is in support of their most recent critically acclaimed full-length titled 
One of the most unique and compelling 
Boom went the dynamite as Seattle powerviolence mainstays Iron Lung, tore through Philly's First Unitarian Church with Dream Decay, Ed Schrader's Music Beat, Salvation, and 
French metal juggernauts, Gojira steamrolled through Philly’s TLA with The Devin Townsend Project and The Atlas Moth for a standing room only crowd who was elated by the eclectic lineup.
Chicago’s post metal sensation, 
We could think of no better way to celebrate St. Patty's Day than with an exlcusive batch of 
There are few bands to have emerged during the late 90s/early 2000s under the metalcore umbrella that have withstood the test of time. And let's be honest, most never withstood any test of merit, but today we celebrate a standout performance by a rare band that has flourished over the past decade- Buffalo's favorite sons of progressive, hardcore-rock n' roll, Every Time I Die, who thundered through Philly's Union Transfer last week.
The band's most recent full-length effort, 
We are very excited to offer Blow The Scene readers around the world an exclusive interview with Richmond hardcore thrashers, Iron Reagan plus a new song stream of the opening track "Drop the Gun" from the band's forthcoming debut LP on 
