Tag: First Blood

Throwback: “Suffocate” by First Blood!

Back in 2006 a Hardcore band broke out of San Francisco with an album entitled “Killafornia” via Trustkill Records fronted by Carl Schwartz with numerous references and samples from the 1982 first chapter of the Rambo franchise. That band is First Blood. Something like 26 musicians have performed in the band since they started out

Vs Tuesday: Two Bands! One Song! Who Wins! FIGHT! Earth Crisis #2!

The importance of Syracuse New York Hardcore Punks Earth Crisis should not be underestimated in the context of the current generation of bands out there on Planet Metal. Since 1989, over their journey of six studio records they have developed a sound which is considered a crucial developer and influence for both the Metalcore genre

Bootleg: Death Before Dishonor in Rialto California!

Going back to 19th January 2007 here’s a full set from Boston Massachusetts Hardcore warriors Death Before Dishonor. The venue is The RMC in Rialto California with the show being a headliner for First Blood. That year saw the band drop their sophomore record “Count Me In” in via Bridge Nine Records, the follow up

The Black Map #98: Skywalker from Liverpool!

March is going to see Skywalker embark on their first ever bus tour, heading from Russia to Germany with stops in Poland, Switzerland and Italy. That’s because the Liverpool via Prague Post Hardcore quartet are joining Unity TX and First Blood in supporting Deez Nuts on their headlining tour for “You Got Me F***ed Up“.

Bootleg: First Blood at Stabruch Festival!

In the year that potentially sees the final part of the Rambo saga finally see Sylvester Stallone realize his age, it’s only fitting that First Blood should play some shows. The Hardcore supergroup of took to the stage in Holland at Stabruch Festival earlier this week, headlined by Agnostic Front. If you haven’t heard it,

Review: “End Note” by Decayer

Since last year’s “The Agony Cycle” EP, the Tucson Deathcore collective known as Decayer have been on something of a rollercoaster ride. Vocalist Harrison Burkardt, guitarist duo David Scordato and Devon Marr alongside drummer Taylor Bayless and bassist Keith Huffman have laid down a cover of “Pray For Plagues” for a Deathcore Tribute to Bring

NEWS: Decayer joined by Carl Schwartz!

Tucson Arizona Deathcore titans Decayer have been joined by Carl Schwartz of First Blood for a brand new single! The song, entitled “A Father’s Aggression” is the third and final pre-release single from the bands forthcoming debut full length album “End Note”. You can stream it here. The album will appear on 24th May via

Bootleg: Left Behind at Chain Reaction!

West Virginia born and raised, in the dive bar is where they spend most of their days… Left Behind won a pair of Grammy Awards in 2016 for ‘Sickest band ever’ and ‘Most Bad A$$ band ever’ and both were richly deserved! Their current album “Blessed By The Burn” is a regular on the Metal Noise

Bootleg: Left Behind in Philadelphia!

Upon recommendation “Blessed By The Burn” from West Virginia quintet Left Behind has been a regular on our recent playlist. Out now via Unbeaten Records, is a joyus fusion of Hardcore and Sluge Metal that tips a hat to Crowbar and Weedeater while doing it’s own thing. You can check it out here. In the