Folsom
Hammer Lane
Ghost Town (2009)
Since hitting the scene with a monstrous demo, Folsom have kept themselves busy with a full-length, couple of EP releases, and sporadic touring. The Las Vegas hardcore group return with LP number two, which follows up their 2008 EP, Neon Light Nights. Folsom continue to churn out punishing metallic hardcore that mixes in a little bit of the beatdown flavor as well as some oi/punk. After a sample from country musician/poet Townes Van Zandt is layered over an intro, its business as usual for Folsom. "Waves of Sorrow" sets the tone for the entirety of Hammer Lane with its rumbling bass, the rolling thunder of the drums, and chugging riffs. The title-track, which follows, boasts just as heavy a sound and has some killer breakdowns, which are a Folsom mainstay. "Better Days" draws from a different pool. It has a mixture of oi, punk, and hardcore, which reminds me a lot of what Death Before Dishonor has been doing lately. We hear this sound again on "Looking Good (And Being Scene)." These songs provide enough variation to give the album a little breathing room, but do not detract from the flow of the songs. What Folsom does best is hard-hitting … Read more
Streetwalkers
Vile Thoughts
Six Feet Under (2009)
It seems as though Six Feet Under is showing its punk roots. Not so surprisingly, so are some collected members … Read more
Broken Patterns
Broken Patterns
Six Feet Under (2009)
There's a couple ways to start this one. We could examine the ex members of pedigree, which normally would give … Read more
In Desperation
Ghost Town, America
Independent (2009)
Decent enough modern hardcore that reminds me of a sped up Modern Life is War or a less metal Killing … Read more
Redemption
Demo
Independent (2009)
Wow. Here's a first: a Christian hardcore band that doesn't annoy the piss out of me. Someone mark that down … Read more
