Byron Bay Hardcore

The Soldiers Of Immortality Tour

// October 27th, 2011 // No Comments » // Tours

Thy Art Is Murder, War From A Harlots Mouth [Germany], The Bride and Make Them Suffer will hit the East Coast this December.

Since the release of their debut EP Infinite Death in 2008, Thy Art Is Murder have demanded attention both Australia-wide and internationally. Known for brutal breakdowns, punishing blast beats and gore riddled lyrics, the Western Sydney five-piece have sold out several headlining tours while apologising for no one. Their debut full length, The Adversary, saw the tradition of brutality continue with more touring, more controversy and now the headlining spot on the Soldiers Of Immortality Tour.

War From A Harlots Mouth started to make a name for themselves when they released their debut album, Transmetropolitan. Upon its release, word about the band exploded across Europe, earning the German five-piece shows all over Europe and the USA. Now, War From A Harlots Mouth head to Australia for the very first time, to put on show their third and most recent release XXM, which is out now through Lifeforce Records.

Formed in 2006, The Bride have built themselves a legion of fans with a solid debut EP release and constant touring across the country. This has culminated in a high energy live performance that has seen them support some of the biggest names in modern metalcore. Having recently signed to UNFD records, the Sydney five-piece have released their first full-length, President Rd, amid claims that it is one of the best hardcore releases of 2011.

Perth’s Make Them Suffer have made their mark on the Australian metal scene since they got together in 2008. Not only have they released a critically acclaimed EP with Lord Of Woe, but have also developed a reputation for delivering an energetic and intense live performance.

The Soldiers Of Immortality Tour will be wreaking havoc in major cities on the East Coast this December. Don’t miss the carnage when it reaches your town.

Tickets on sale Monday 31st October @ 9am

Thursday, 1 December 2011 – Youth Activities Centre, Byron Bay AA

Tickets from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets

In Hearts Wake – Interview

// October 22nd, 2011 // No Comments » // Misc

We caught up with Jake from In Hearts Wake in the lead up to Hardcore Halloween 2011 to talk about their plans for a new record..

In Hearts Wake have just announced plans to record their first full length over in the USA with Josh Schroeder. Can you give us some more details on the release, how the decision came about & where you guys are at with the writing process?
We approached this full length as if approaching any body of art. We really thought about incorporating the right arrangements in order to keep everything sounding fresh. After considering many Australian studio options we decided that in order to really grow as a band we needed to make the overseas trip to the states. Josh Schroeder is very experienced in producing a balanced sound, in the grey area between processed and natural. He has worked with many heavy bands we listen too such as ‘Legend’ and ‘A Plea For Purging.’ We have around 14 written tracks in pre-production, not all of them will make the cut. At this stage we are fine tuning sections, adding layers where necessary, and demoing the vocals.

How has the recent addition of your new bass player Kyle Erich changed the element of the bands music?

In the past not having ‘clean vocals’ instantly narrowed what we could and couldn’t do. Over the course of a full length album, continuous elements can become monotonous and tiresome. Having Kyle in the band has allowed our sound to evolve enabling us to write intertwined melodic sections specifically suited for his voice. It makes things a lot more catchy and interesting whilst staying true to our heavy progressive parts.

What are In Hearts Wake’s plans for the rest of the year?

In November we are heading out on our last national tour before the 2012 American journey. Other than that it’s just jamming our new material in the Bay, nature exploration and the final preparations to the songs before we leave. Maybe even one last Byron YAC show before we enter the studio?

What are a few things you are most looking forward to about playing Hardcore Halloween this year?
There are so many great bands/mates on the lineup and to accommodate for this the show this year has moved to a larger venue at the high school, its going to be a huge night. Not to mention dressing up is always hilarious, our band goes all out. In previous years we have has taken on the role of: The Wizard Of Oz, Willy Wonka and The Oompa Loompas and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It’s especially funny when someone has to cop being the ‘chick’. This year it’s Ben’s turn….

Iron Mind CD Release Tour

// October 20th, 2011 // No Comments » // Shows

Iron Mind have announced a CD release tour in support of their new full length ‘Hell Split Wide Open’. The Hell Split Wide Open Tour will see the band head north from their native Melbourne for a run of shows with Warbrain next month. Catch them at Byron YAC on Saturday November 19th with Shackles & Survival.

‘Hell Split Wide Open’ out now through Dead Souls Records.

Blunt Interviews

// October 18th, 2011 // No Comments » // Misc

The guys over at Blunt Magazine recently caught up with Oscar from 50 Lions, Jase from Hopeless & Ryan from Fires Of Waco in the form of a few small Q & A interviews. The mag grilled the guys on band news plus how keen each of them were to be playing the Halloween show this year.

You can go read the interviews over at the Blunt website here.

Toy Boats joins the Resist Records family

// October 17th, 2011 // No Comments » // Misc

Emerging from past Byron bands such as Word Up & The Dead Ends, local dude Hugo Costin-Neilsen AKA Toy Boats has emerged with a new acoustic project that has turned more than a few heads. In the space of a few months he has gone from only playing a handful of shows, to gaining the attention of Sydney based Resist Records.

“Finding an artist that furnishes the heart with something authentically euphonious is a rarity, however with the latest edition to the Resist Records family we have found just that. Echoing the warmth of his hometown Byron Bay, Hugo Costin-Neilsen, performing under the name of Toy Boats, delivers placid acoustic tracks that delight the spirit.

Enveloping the grace of a young Bon Iver and eliminating the agony of Bright Eyes, Toy Boats embodies a nostalgic journey where we are all invited, stopping to smell the blossoms along the way.

Make sure to keep an ear out for his Resist Records debut early next year and in the mean time head over to his site to get a preview of what’s to come.”

Brisbane people can catch the man at Snitch this Thursday.

Australian Hysteria Mag

// October 16th, 2011 // No Comments » // Misc

The latest issue of Australian Hysteria Magazine is out now and features an editorial on Hardcore Halloween. The mag also caught up with Oscar from 50 Lions in conjunction with the event. Issue number 6 is on the shelves now and also features interviews with The Amity Affliction, New Found Glory, Confession & Mariachi El Bronx among others. Be sure to check it out.