Empathize return with “F*CK AROUND AND FIND OUT”* — a crushing new single and video packed with pit violence, heavy riffs, and raw emotion. Featuring hardshipbreaker_d105, this is Saigon hardcore at its most feral. Stream now and watch the chaos unfold.
A chaotic but heartfelt Friday the 13th gig at Tone Lab brought together math-rock precision, psychedelic textures, and quiet acts of resilience. With two injured bassists powering through and a crowd that truly connected, the night felt raw, weird, and unforgettable.
XOI’s The One Who Holds The Flame is a moody, genre-blurring full of gloom, tension, and introspection. Self-produced and deeply personal, it slowly burns through rock, darkwave, and industrial sounds with haunting vocals and careful, intentional songwriting.
District 105 is heading to Europe for the first time, with a stop at the legendary Ieperfest! Catch Vietnam’s hardcore force live this July — and help fill in the final dates if you’re based in the EU!
GAI’s YOU LIE blends deathcore, nu-metal, and hip-hop into a sharp, cohesive debut. Heavy, glitchy, and rhythm-driven, it’s a bold full-length effort that stands out in a scene driven by singles. Smart production, solid features, and plenty of bite.
House of Ygra announces an exclusive partnership with The Sinister Initiative, becoming the official distributor for SHINING, HØSTSOL, and COLD PROPHET in Southeast Asia. Expect CD releases and official merch starting this July. A new black chapter begins.
