Kill Your Stereo

Denver band Havok have announced a new signing with Century Media Records. The band have already released three albums and toured the world in the past 5 years.

Voivod have once again announced the departure of bass player Jean-Yves Thériault who has decided to leave the band after rejoing not too long ago.

When Brad Smith of Heroes for Hire split ways with the band, the Australian pop-punk heavyweights slowly started to tread water. It was an interesting decision, which saw the local musical staple, part with a key cog. Yet out of this separation came a new form of bubbling melodies and energy; complete with its own identity. Cambridge offer up all the excitement and fun that was found within Heroes for Hire, but for Smith it provides a clean slate. Smith and co. have recently released their stellar debut album, ‘Create.Destroy.Rebuild’.With a powerful pop-punk aesthetic and driving pulse, the full-length is sure to win over fans by the play through and equally as Cambridge take to the stage over the next few years. We spoke with Smith about the full-length and just how Cambridge ticks in its infancy. We immediately probe Smith regarding the album title, with the musician stating it has an avid and almost poetic meaning. “We sat down and talked about album titles and it takes a while ...

For “hardcore” in the first half of 2014, there’s a common thread. The elite just seem to be getting better. Stalwart artists that populate and reside at the head of the genre have released some impressive albums. From established internationals to local up and comers, we look at the quality of material so far. Killyourstereo.com gives you the best and worst “hardcore” has offered (so far) – a mid year feature to discuss, debate and offer opinion.

Popular hardcore heavy-hitters Confession will perform at Soundwave 2015 according to promoter AJ Maddah.

Perth hardcore outfit Ratking have released their new video for ‘Girt’.

On the last weekend of August, local hardcore bands come together for another impressive split bill stretching across two days in Melbourne.

Converse have launched a new Chuck Taylor All Star collection, which features three new styles modeled on veteran metallers Black Sabbath.

The Dagger have released a new music video for their track, '1978.'

Crown The Empire have released a preview of their new track, 'MNSTR.'

Extinction A.D. have announced a new signing with Good Fight Music and will be releasing their new EP 'Plague Prophecy' on August 19th.