Saturday, May 28, 2011

GIVE EM HELL: CALIFORNIA HARDCORE VOLUME 1 - REVIEW BY BRIAN JAMES

It started in 2008 with the debut release of WE ARE THE WOLVES on WESTCOAST WORLDWIDE RECORDS. Since then, GIVE EM HELL have remained quietly dormant, gathering steam, waiting for the right moment to rise back up from the ashes to reclaim the throne. 2011 is that year.

Teaming back up once again with Westcoast Worldwide, Give Em Hell are back with their first of three EP’s scheduled for a 2011 release. CALIFORNIA HARDCORE: VOLUME 1 continues the progression of their Nor Cal style of street-level hardcore with a more mature and evolved message of strength, struggle, and unity. From the gut-wrenching surprise intro, to the final reflective fade-away, Volume 1 bounces back and forth between classic hardcore breakdowns, gang vocals, and an all out flurry of breakneck speed and aggression.

The bands re-emergence onto the scene with new drummer Craig Spinelli brings a fresh sense of vitality and urgency to an already brilliant line-up of hardcore acts on Mikey Hood’s WWR. Adapting to creative marketing techniques in the post-internet music industry, the band wanted to do something more significant than just releasing a full album of new material. Instead they opted to release three separate EP’s throughout the year. It’s the gift that keeps on giving for fans of Remembering Never, Reign Supreme, and Out For Revenge.

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