Judgement Day - The Altar EP

Let's just be honest. It's 2015. No one is really going to be breaking any new ground in the hardcore or metal genres. What's done is done. It's either good music, or it's not. Judgement Day's debut ep The Altar, is good!

In the simplest of of descriptions, The Altar is what I imagine Pantera would have sounded like if they were a brutal hardcore band. The Altar features some great guest appearances including the frontmen from Messengers, World Of Pain, and Bleeding Through. Each guest vocal adding a different depth and color to the songs that make each and every track on this all too short ep very interesting and different from each other.

Ago of Innocence's is a blistering opener for the ep. Chad from Messenger's vocals add a nice low guttural tone to Godfather's almost sing-songy yell. The hook on Seek feels like a classic Seventh Star chorus. Easy to sing and a song that would make it a great crowd song live. Vision of a Sanctuary simultaneously combines one of the most brutal breakdowns you'll ever hear with an angelic like vocal that creates a dynamic I don't think I've ever heard before. Rise is a pure circle pit song. Fast, short, and to the point. Get the crowd up and moving! The title track is the most metal song on the album (which makes sense since it features Brandan from Bleeding Through).

It's an ep that I wish was a full-legnth. Is there a better compliment than that? I just wanted more. I can't wait for more music from Judgement Day. 4.5 out of 5 Stars.

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Dwell Joins Blood and Ink Records

                                                DWELL JOINS BLOOD & INK RECORDS

                                      FFO: TURMOIL, BURIED ALIVE, REIGN SUPREME

DWELL officially formed in 2014 in Kernersville, NC, featuring its current lineup of Jacob (vocals), Isaac (Drums), Ian (Guitar), Ryan (Bass) and Jeremy (Guitar). But their history is much deeper… Ian and Isaac are twin brothers and they are longtime friends with Jeremy, Jacob and Ryan; playing together in a handful of local hardcore bands.

 

DWELL quickly grabbed the attention of Blood & Ink Records with their intense, chaotic live show and unique take on '90s style metallic hardcore. Their debut, self-titled EP, mastered by Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me) and with guest vocals by Joe Musten (Advent, Beloved), is made up of five heavy-hitting songs that you won't want to pass up. DWELL are sure to make waves in the coming year.

 

DWELL will release their debut selt-titled EP on March 10th via

Blood & Ink Records. Pre-orders are now available from the label's website.  Limited edition tapes of the EP will be available along with CD/Digital and shirt combos.

Stream "Voyage", the first song from the Dwell EP. Dwell will be released onMarch 10th via Blood & Ink Records.

Judgement Day Joins OnTheAttack Records; Releases Free EP Download

OnTheAttack Records is pleased to announce that American Straight Edge band Judgement Day from Orange County, California, has joined its family of bands. Heavy hardcore forged with brutally honest lyrics about living life with integrity.  Judgement Day unleashes a furious musical hammerstorm to wake up the listener to issues of the working class, human dignity and the plight of the oppressed.  Unafraid.  Unashamed.  Steadfast strong.  

Judgement Day features Levi-vocals, Brandon-guitar, Michael-guitar, Travis-bass, and Joe-drums.  The band will be heading to the studio in October to record its first full length album for release on OnTheAttack Records.

Judgement Day – American Straight Edge.  American Hardcore.
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Download a free copy of the band’s self-titled debut EP at:  http://ontheattackrecords.bandcamp.com/album/judgement-day