Circle Takes The Square - Rites of Initiation

So emotive hardcore legends Circle Takes The Square are back for another go. This time it's still pretty raw but clean and concise parts ebb and flow through the mix as usual. The song structures are chaotic and tumultuous but still deliver that raw punk fury. Turns out that this is only 1/3 of their new record and that the rest will be out in November! Well, we've waited 7 years for new music so what's a little longer? Download the 4 new songs below!

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Reka

Reka is an awesome russian screamo band that combines elements of post rock and sludge into their music to make a acidic concotion of Red Sparowes-esque instrumental passages while tapping into the ferocity of older Isis. The throat-shredding vocals twirl through ephemeral guitars while the rhythm section maintains a heavy atmosphere and driving beats. While they're relatively unknown and fairly new they deserve a lot of attention; this is one young band that needs all the exposure they can get.

Live Recording

Studio Recording

Their Last.fm page

Celeste - Discography

A fantastic french band that produces a fierce mixture of black metal, screamo and sludge. Think if Orchid listened to Neurosis and Wolves in The Throne Room for months on end and you've got the jist of it. Fierce vocals lead the attack while amble guitar lines pummel you in an assault of concentrated riffage leading in and out of droning passages that make the next onslaught that much more violent. The drums and bass build on the churning foundation and bring this musical maelstrom together with solid composition and rhythm. Great band.

Misanthrope(s)

Nihiliste(s)

Pessimiste(s)

PURCHASE

Magdalene - EP

Lovely Italian Screamo music mixed with Post-Rock flawlessly. Amazing vocals intermingled with writhing guitars that lead from calm to crescendo makes for a fierce, emotionally charged combination. It's relatively short but well worth putting on repeat. This album is now out of production and pretty hard to get a hold of but if you enjoy it, head to their Myspace and pick up their new CD.

Magdalene - EP

Tracklisting

1. Twain
2. Giochi Attimi Ricordi Macerie
3. Elegia
4. Coup De Foudre, Coup De Hache




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