post-hardcore
Gallows
Gallows are a five-piece discordant hardcore punk band from Watford, UK, just outside of London. Forming from the ashes of Winter in June, Forthesinners and My Dad Joe in early 2005 (and originally going by the handle of Last Fight For The Living Dead), they straight away went about their intention to write infectious, original and exciting hardcore punk music by mixing it with and "the riffery of Mastodon, the off-kilter tempo changes of JR Ewing, the rock n roll swagger of The Bronx and the dischordant noise of Swing Kids then wrap it up, sealed in a sweat and alcohol soaked Union Jack."
Taint
1. Taint of South Wales are something of an enigma. Many have striven to place their sound within a handy genre definition, only to find themselves wondering whether a band so dynamic and full of surprises can really be called 'sludge', or whether music so antithetical to boredom can justifiably be termed 'post-hardcore'. Taint's 2005 full-length debut for Rise Above, 'The Ruin Of Nova Roma' was a crafty beast that revelled in contructing such riddles for the listener and, of course, the critic. Pigeonholes are for pigeons, after all. It's the purpose of great rock groups to not quite fit in.
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Polar Bear Club
Polar Bear Club is an indie rock/hardcore band from Rochester and Syracuse, New York. A demo released in 2005 brought them much attention, and was a precursor to their first EP, The Redder, the Better, released in Summer 2006 on Triple Attack and Luchador Records. The EP contained catchy, pop-punk songs with lots of of opportunities for energetic sing-a-longs, and was found to be a fan and zine favorite throughout the year.
Heights
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Heights are a five-piece hardcore band hailing from Welwyn Garden City in the United Kingdom. Born in 2009, Heights have played show after show up and down the country, touring whenever and where ever they can. It is the live environment where Heights thrive, throwing everything they have at every show, leaving nothing behind regardless of the situation.
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Fightstar
Fightstar is a rock/post-hardcore band from the UK. In early January 2005, Charlie Simpson left the highly successful British guitar pop trio Busted, citing his marked preference for heavier guitar rock over the music he had produced with Busted and his intention to carry on carving out a musical career, in a different genre, with his band Fightstar. Fightstar's debut EP, "They Liked You Better When You Were Dead", was released on February 28, 2005, following a rapid promotional tour of the United Kingdom.
Deaf Havana
Deaf Havana are a five-piece Southern Rock/Post-Hardcore band from Norfolk, England. Originally starting out with a more 'Rock' sound, they gained a large fanbase across the East of England, for providing an intense live show, lighter than most bands on the bill. Following the self release of their first EP 'Evangeline' and 100th show, they changed their line up (Rinn from Guitars to Vocals, swapping with James) and subsequently their sound. They are signed to A Wolf At Your Door Records.
Madina Lake
Madina Lake is a pop punk/rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The group officially formed in 2005 when twin brothers Nathan and Matthew Leone, both former members of The Blank Theory got the money to make their demo from winning Fear Factor twins. The $50,000 was the start up money for Madina Lake. Completing the 4-piece band is Mateo Camargo and Dan Torelli, former members of Chicago rock band Reforma.
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It Prevails
It Prevails is a five piece melodic hardcore band hailing from Portland, Oregon. It Prevails draws influences from Shai Hulud, and Strongarm, but more so from daily life and struggles that people go through. It Prevails has released a four song EP, "Indelible". Their debut album "The Inspiration" and just recently released their new album entitled "Capture & Embrace" on February 17th 2009. The album can only be purchased from the website www.raincityrecords.net
