The Fam

SP proudly supports the following artists:

Artist: 8 Control

Hometown: Toulouse, France

Releases: You Should Have Cared (2009),

Label: Nothing But A Beatdown

Follow Them On: Site, Facebook, Twitter and Myspace

If you’re at all familiar with the European hardcore scene, chances are 8 Control is already on your radar. If not, they sure as hell should be. Since 1997 this French wrecking ball has been touring their asses off, opening for some of the most notable hardcore bands of past and present and self recording a handful of EP’s and demos. 8 C’s work ethic is solid and their jams are sincere, this is beatdown hardcore with a strong emphasis on belonging. The dudes are hard at work on their next release titled “Being Here Doesn’t Mean You Belong” with much touring to follow. Don’t forget to cop their latest demo for free!!!

Artist: King Conquer

Hometown: Naples, FL

Releases: America’s Most Haunted (2010), Decomposing Normality (2009) and Welcome to Hell (2008)

Label: Mediaskare

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Other than a wealthy retirement city, Naples FL is not really known for much. Lurking beneath the surface though is one of the fiercest metal core bands the world is about to get decked with. Having spent the last few years crafting their unrellenting sound and touring the greater US, King Conquer recently released their first full length titled “America’s Most Haunted” on Mediaskare records. Pummeling double bass and breakneck speed brutality gives way to crushing breakdowns and deafening vocals littered with social commentary not for the sheepish of hearts. Having known the band for years I can vouch for these guys dedication to their craft. Be sure to catch them on the road and PICK UP “America’s Most Haunted.”

Artist: Uplift

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Releases: Making the Most (2010)

Label: N/A

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In a scene drenched in negativity and self loathing comes a breath of fresh Canadian air by the name of Uplift. This powerhouse of melodic hardcore makes no qualms about its positive message and are one of the up and coming forerunners carrying the Canadian hardcore flag. The boys bring a flavor akin to bands like With Honor and Comeback Kid which is the type of sound I truly miss!  With plans to tour most of 2011 and release more material in their downtime, you best believe that this is one band you will be hearing more about in the very near future!

Artist: Dead Icons

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Releases: DI/ Unrestrained split (2009) and Vultures EP (2010)

Label: N/A

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Lexington, KY may be synonymous  with the American Revolutionary War but it’s also the stomping grounds of a promising hardcore band. This band is Dead Icons, and if touring the country for the better half of a year with  two self funded releases is any indication of the future, then consider it theirs. Their sound can best be summed up as an aggressive short but sweet burst of hardcore punk intertwined with a new school tinge (bringing to mind the likes of This Is Hell and Comeback Kid). The boys are about to rage through another solid year of touring through the US/ Canada while also working on their next release so keep a definite eye out for some promising things to come!

Artist: Providence

Founded: 2005

Hometown: Paris, France

Releases: Far Beyond Our Depth

Label: Rucktion

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Love and endless romance are two expressions one thinks of when the name Paris comes to mind. Little do they know that in the underbelly of this facade is a force of brutality that’s about to put this city on the map of the hardcore world! One listen to Providence and you get it, which is what I love about this band. There are no frills, just straight up heavy as hell hardcore with a disdain for modern culture and a fighting spirit. Themes of social/ political commentary are spit between crushing low end guitars and enough mosh to keep the show looking like the battle scene from Brave heart. Formed in 2005 and having built a solid foundation in Europe, the boys have set their eyes across seas and are about to embark on their second US tour with Through This Defiance. With a recently released full-length and a split with Chicago’s King Of Clubz coming soon, don’t sleep on these jams, they will tear you apart!

Artist: Lionheart

Founded: 2004

Hometown: Bay Area California

Releases: The Will To Survive

Label: Mediaskare (U.S) and IScream (Europe)

Follow Them On: Myspace

Coming straight out representing Cali is a wrecking ball of sound known as Lionheart. These boys have been across the world and back spreading an aggressive onslaught of fast hardcore which evokes the type of energy that bands like Hatebreed and Madball crafted their legacy on. With one release out and dozens and dozens of tours under their belt, if one thing is certain, it’s that these fellas are coming for the crown and deserve every ounce of praise and respect that’s been given. This is hard music with a proud middle finger to the world, get into it!

Artist: Pay No Respect

Founded: 2008

Hometown: Medway, United Kingdom

Releases: Fear Profits No Man

Label: Unsigned

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The European hardcore scene is seeing an explosion of talented artists these days. One of these diamonds in the rough is the UK’s own Pay No Respect. Their name sums up their sound quite well, unrelenting and to the point. With a devastating sound akin to bands like Seventh Star and First Blood, this surprisingly unsigned band already has the foundations to do something big. With a couple of tours already under their belt and an approaching release of their next self recorded album “Moving On” in progress, don’t hesitate to check these guys out if your looking for mosh heavy hardcore and an energetic live presence.

Artist: Outerspace

Founded: 2004

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Releases: Blood and Ashes (2004), Blood Brothers (2006), God’s Fury (2008) and A Tribute to Gang Starr(2009)

Label: Babygrande Records

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From the city of brotherly love , comes a battle ram of flows set to murder on point any haters doubting this duos cred. Outerspace is a collaboration of two emcess known as Planetary and Crypt the Warchild. Well accustomed to this hip hop game, this duo has been crafting its unique delivery ever since their first release, 2004′s “Blood and Ashes.” Battle styled flows with a sprinkle of social commentary and personal experience match to diverse head-bobbing beats that could easily be the soundtrack to a war or a motivating force. Having been featured in many Jedi Mind Tricks tracks among many other lucrative Independent Hip-Hop artists, Outerspace is slowly but surely gobbling up every ounce of hype that they rightfully deserve. With 3 releases under their belt (Blood and Ashes, God’s Fury and Blood Brothers) as well as an amazing Gang Starr tribute album dubbed “A Tribute to Gang Starr,” there is no telling what these cats can’t do.  Check these guys out and pick up their releases as you will be very impressed with top notch production and a gritty yet easily palatable delivery.

Band: Knock Em Dead

Founded: 2005

Hometown: Miami, FL

Releases: A Three Way Split (2007)

Label: Eulogy Recordings

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Coming out swinging with a force of brutality rarely found in today’s  scene  is Miami’s own Knock Em Dead. Take the metallic feel of 100 Demons,  the  destruction of Shattered Realm with a garnish of early nineties metal ala Sepultura and you will only begin to pinpoint these guys.   With a couple of self funded tours under their belt, a split  out on  Smooth Kriminal Records and a freshly inked deal with Eulogy Records, these hardworking individuals have a promising road ahead of them! Look out for their debut record in the winter of 2009.

Check out our interview with Knock Em Dead here: http://wp.me/pr7FV-8H

Band: Thick as Blood

Founded: 2004

Hometown: Viper City, FL

Releases: Moment of Truth (2007) and Embrace (2009)

Label: Eulogy Recordings

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Since 2004, these boys have been working their asses off to put FL back on the map. No strangers to the road, Thick as Blood has already toured the U.S with the big boys (Madball, Sworn Enemy, Terror) and has just released their second album on Eulogy Records titled “Embrace.”Their sound can best be described as a ruthless blend of moshy hardcore, a little tinge of metal and a surprising melodic edge that produces some of the catchiest, no holds barred jams the Sunshine state has ever seen. TAB is currently gearing up for a tour in support of “Embrace” so instead of waiting for them to come to your town, go pick up their CD and prepare to be blown away!

Artist: The Legacy

Founded: 2002

Hometown: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Releases: We Gave it Everything (2005), Solitude (2007), Beyond Hurt, Beyond Hell (2009)

Label: Visible Noise

Follow Them On: Myspace

Emotion, honesty and some goddamn epic jams is what explains these UK troopers. Since 2002, the Legacy has been causing a stir with their infectious blend of melodic hardcore akin to bands like Killing the Dream, Comeback Kid, the Carrier, This is Hell but even those name drops do not do them justice. Not your typical moshy hardcore, this is the type of stuff that abounds to massive sing alongs and pioneering in the genre. Having toured the UK relentlessly and just released their latest offering “Beyond Hurt, Beyond Hell,” you can damn well keep an eye out for these guys to do big things in the not so distant future.