Record Reviews

War Hungry "Return To Earth" (1917 Records)

So here it is, the brand new 7" from Wilkes Barre's own War Hungry. This is their first official release on 1917 Records and does not dissapoint. Since I don't mess with vinyl anymore (I know, crucify me) I can't say I have ever really heard too much of War Hungry recorded apart from their "War Is In" demo that I recieved in early 2005. Even then you could tell this band had promise and they have only gotten better with time. This record has three songs, and my only complaint is that the record is over before you know it. The first song "Spoken Through The Serpent" is almost 5 minutes long, which might be a little too long for the average hardcore kid but I found myself enjoying it through and through. There's definitely some really interesting guitar work on the record as well. Speaking of guitar, as an added bonus Cold World's own Alex Russin plays on this 7". This band definitely does the whole "groove" oriented, heavy NYHC style thing very well, so make sure you check them out when they come to your town.

Get this if you like: Sheer Terror, Life Of Agony, Cold World

For more info: www.myspace.com/whwb

(On the 1917 website (http://www.1917records.com/) you can purchase a copy of the 7" for $5.00 and immediately get a link to download the mp3s, as well as an mp3 of their entire set from Sound And Fury fest this past summer. You can also purchase just the mp3s only for $3.00)



Bitter End "Climate Of Fear" (Malfunction / Deathwish Inc)

This is the debut LP from Bitter End out of Texas. I have heard so much about this band and was eager to see if they lived up to the hype. After an impressive set at the Floorpunch reunion this past month, as well as repeated spins of this record, I am going to have to say they do. "Climate Of Fear" is heavy, pissed off, and raw. Everything that a good hardcore record should be. Lyrically they deal with real world issues, as evidenced by the LP title and the samples that are all over the intro track. I think one thing that makes this record stand out amongst the crop of bands that play this style is the singers voice. I think it has a unique quality to it that makes Bitter End stand on their own. There are definitely some straight up "metal" moments on this album as well, further adding to the crossover feel. A solid record for sure.

Get this if you like: Cro-Mags, Leeway, Breakdown

For more info: www.myspace.com/bitterend



World Collapse "Deutschland, Deutschland! Into The Night" (Reaper Records)

World Collapse features former members of True Blue, but I can't say they sound too much like their former band. This record is definitely an aquired taste, and I wouldn't recommend it for someone looking to get a straight up hardcore fix. Anyone who knows my taste however, knows that I like a lot of stuff, so this record is definitely very pleasing to the ears. Musically it's pretty all over the place; metallic hardcore at some points and straight up new wave at others, but somehow it works. I really admire this band for setting out and doing their own thing in a scene where sometimes doing your own thing can be as good as a gunshot to the foot. I would like to see these guys live.

Get this if you like: Bad Brains, Depeche Mode, HIM

For more info: www.myspace.com/worldcollapse



Terror "Rhythm Amongst The Chaos" (Reaper Records)

Do I really need to write a review for Terror? This record is awesome because....well, because Terror are awesome. With four new songs and one cover (Breakdown "Kickback" featuring Jedi Mind Tricks), this record may not be treading any new ground, but it doesn't need to. If you like Terror, you already own this on every color vinyl possible. If you don't like Terror....you really should.

Get this if you like: Terror, Terror, Terror

For more info: www.myspace.com/terror