IN REVIEW: Outclass, Empire Falls

Outclass: Second To None
(2008 Barracuda records)

4 tracks on this mini CD of in your face angry Oi! styled street punk give you a preview of whats to come from this sideproject featuring Jonesy (of English Rose, Bulldog Breed, Spearhead, and the most recent Tattooed Mother Fuckers fame) and some Bulgarian musicians. Quality stuff, definitily worthy of checking out. ~Steve Skam
Track list:
01- Unavoidable
02- Raise Your Fist
03- The Angel Of My Dreams
04- Outclass

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Empire Falls: Infamous
(2007 Final Stand records)

Angry old school style hardcore with in your face lyrics would be the best way to describe this release. Topics include everything from "the scene", sociopolitical observations, and pretty much everyday life in general. Definitely recommended if you're a fan of EF and don't own this one. In my opinion the stand-out tracks are "Vigilante" and "Politics Are Dead." ~Steve Skam
Track list:
01- Universally Despised
02- Vigilante
03- Ambition
04- Politics Are Dead
05- Big Mistake
06- One Nation Under Hate
07- The Baby Boomers Killed The American Dream
08- You Make Me Sick
09- Parasites
10- Thought Police
11- Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
12- Infamous

I.C.1, Fehér Törvény, Voice of Justice

I.C.1 is a new project featuring Andy of Razors Edge and members of Carpe Diem. I.C.1 is a term used by English police, abbreviation for "Identity Code" and the number 1 afterwards depicts the specific ethnicity of Caucasian.

The project, with Andy on vocals, is sung entirely in English and is based on traditional Oi with lyrics about memories, heroes, friends, government and humor. With 15 varied songs, timing in at around 50 minutes, the CD should be quite interesting for fans of the two bands involved in the project. "Out of Control" by I.C.1 out now on RACords.

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Hungarian hardcore outfit, Fehér Törvény plan to go into the studio to record new material by the end of May. The band hopes for the album to be finished and available by the end of the summer.

Recently featured on the "Smashing Rainbows" compilation, the "NSHC Massacare" and a split with Empire Falls in 2006, Fehér Törvény are getting a good bit of international exposure, especially here in the US. Official band site HERE.

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Additional news from Hungary, hardcore band Voice of Justice has announced that they have parted with the original vocalist. The band is now looking for a new vocalist to finish the upcoming album titled "Eruption of Hate" to be released on Loyalty Records.

Slavia Interview, Temnozor

Slavia performed live from a small local show on Saturday, March 21, 2009, I got a chance to talk to the guys tonight and ask them some questions about the band and the recent show.

What was the show and why wasn't I invited?
[Laughs] Well, actually it's only us jamming. More of a rehersal with a bunch of friends watching. It was real last minute, sorry.

How many people were there at the show?
About 25 friends who just came out to have a good time. What's new with the band?
Slavia had recently added a second guitarist to the line-up and we are currently writing/recording material for a future release.
Just been busy, working on some new material and beside that everything is going good,

Other than this past weekend, what do you guys have going on as far as shows?
We have a few shows coming up. One in April, in "Baa-stin" [Boston] and then a show in Virginia, maybe a few smaller shows in between. Hopefully playing Philadelphia soon, with Blood Order Company.

How has feedback from the album been?
Really good, surprisingly. We recorded at a shitty studio and were real unhappy with the release but overall we have been getting great replies. It's great to hear your own music being played and enjoyed by other people.

What sort of projects do you have lined up for the future?
Been talking with Scorch from Empire Falls about doing a split with them. I imagine it'll be some hardcore straight to the face shit. Hopefully soon, we will record couple of new songs to debut on the split.

Aside from the band what have you guys been doing?
Me personally, I've been busy with college, work, and MMA training.



Busy with work and school also. The rest of the guys are good, pretty much the same busy with work and college.

Thanks a lot for the quick set of questions guys, I'm sure I'l talk with you guys soon.
Yeah thanks alot man, anytime. Hopefully we'll see you soon too.

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Temnozor's new album, originally planned to be released late in 2008 has been delayed over 6 months. The band hopes it will be finished soon with the conceptual layout design and hopes it to be out around June. Other than that, they plan to record a few songs for their Jubileum CD, which will include our own songs and many covers from local (Russian, Ukrainean and Belarussian) bands.

Straight Laced Nightmare, White Wash, Empire Falls Daily Broken Dream

Straight Laced Nightmare is currently recording for their upcoming release with Final Stand records. When we last spoke with Reno, the lead vocalist of the band, he stated that SLN is taking their style in a bit heavier direction then their 2oo5 full length release "The Comfort You Give, Is My Torment."

Speaking of Reno, the White Wash guys have reportedly teamed up with the guys from Attack for a upcoming project together. While we are not sure of the name, we are sure to expect an oldschool hardcore direction from the outfit. White Wash is also scheduled to record a split with Empire Falls in the future.

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Spirit of the Old Terror is a new music project of the guys from Empire Falls. All of their releases are limited to 100 hand numbered copies and will never be repressed. The EP includes three new songs by Spirit of the Old Terror, and is hand numbered including many inserts and extras. You can buy the EP for $12 ppd/shipping anywhere in the known world. accept paypal to prophecy1933@hotmail.com

TRACK LISTING: 1) The shot heard around the world 2) Trust No One 3) Domestic Terrorist 4) War Is Inevitable (Empire Falls cover) 5) Way Of The World (Flipper cover) 6) I Hate PC scum (Fortress cover) 7) Obey (experimental noise collaboration with the Agartha)

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Daily Broken Dream is scheduled to record their first full length, since the band changed from their original name Race Riot, with Until The End records. The album is rumored to be released later this year.

Brutal Attack, One Family, Total War

In two weeks Hatecore records is set to release the brand new album of legendary Brutal Attack, titled "The Real Deal."

A sample track from the upcoming release titled "Outlaw" is available HERE. Having listened to the available sample and viewing the cover art (left) it sounds like Ken has taken this work in a more upbeat direction, leaning toward rockabilly /southern rock. I anticipate hearing the full album after it's release...

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The albums "One Family" parts 1 & 2 originally released by OPOS records, are being released on vinyl. The CDs which featured Moshpit, Attack, Non Divine, Forbidden, R. Purity & Total War, are now being combined onto one joint LP. SFH records are pressing a limited run of 500 albums.

100 Yellow/Black/Yellow

150 Yellow/Black

250 Black

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The drummer of Total War had announced the creation of a hardcore styled side project last year titled Sudden Threat. Sudden threat is currently in the studio writing and recording for their first release, coming soon.

The vocalist from Total War is currently filling in on bass for Empire Falls, who are set record their second release with Final Stand records this year.