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The Radio Room in Greenville, SC, hosted an incredible night of heavy music as Maylene and the Sons of Disaster kicked off their summer tour alongside Atomic Rule, Across Five Aprils, New Rituals, and local openers Reviler.

The crowd grew throughout the night, and by the time Across Five Aprils hit the stage, the room was packed. It was my first time seeing all five bands, and each one brought something different to the lineup.

Greenville’s own Reviler got things started with a solid hometown performance. New Rituals followed with a strong hardcore set, and it was fun seeing Josh Scogin in the crowd supporting the band.

Across Five Aprils proved they haven’t lost a step. Steve Taylor joked that the band only plays a few shows each year and called their music “hardcore adjacent,” but they sounded great. One of the coolest moments of the night came when the band discovered it was a six-year-old fan’s birthday. The crowd wished him a happy birthday before helping him experience his first crowd surf in a safe way.

The biggest surprise for me was Atomic Rule. Their sludgy, groove-heavy sound immediately got the crowd moving with the first pit and crowd surfers of the night. Featuring former Every Time I Die guitarist Andy Williams, the band was incredibly tight and definitely earned some new fans.

Then came Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. Dallas Taylor still brings an unbelievable amount of energy to the stage, and every member of the band looked like they were having the time of their lives. The crowd responded with nonstop singing, pits, and crowd surfing throughout the set.

The best moment may have happened after the show. Dallas Taylor stayed to meet fans, take pictures, and spend time with everyone, especially the kids. It’s always encouraging to see artists invest in the people who support them.

Overall, this was an outstanding way to kick off the tour. Great bands, a great crowd, and another reminder of why the heavy music community continues to be one of the best around.

Philadelphia chaotic hardcore band Pipe Bomb just dropped one of the coolest underground vinyl releases I have seen in a while with Hell Hole through Resuscitation Records. This is the debut full length LP from the band and the physical presentation alone makes this feel like much more than just another vinyl pressing.

Limited to only 150 “Chaotic Cobalt” copies, the 180 gram vinyl instantly stands out visually with its opaque blue finish matching the dark atmosphere of the album perfectly. The artwork by Jonathan Zboray grabs your attention immediately and feels chaotic, uncomfortable, and thought provoking in all the right ways.

The album was mixed and mastered by John Naclerio of Nada Recording while Rob Colwell handled the vinyl mastering. The result is a record that sounds huge, raw, and alive spinning on wax. The bass feels warmer, the feedback breathes naturally, and the chaos feels more immersive than streaming the album digitally.

Musically, fans of The Chariot, Norma Jean, Project 86, Botch, and Every Time I Die will immediately connect with the band’s blend of metallic hardcore, chaotic mathcore, punk energy, and emotionally heavy lyrics.

What really separates this release though is the packaging. The deluxe 12 page lyric booklet is loaded with high quality photos, lyrics, and personal comments from Mitchell Layton explaining the meaning behind many of the songs. Those reflections add an entirely new layer to the listening experience.

“Under God’s Heel” hits especially hard once reading Mitchell’s comments about struggling with hopelessness and learning to fight through it. “Choke” tackles compromise and distorted truth while “Hell Hole,” featuring former No Treaty vocalist Danny Thomas, explores mental illness, destruction, and broken relationships with brutal honesty.

Mitchell handles all vocals, guitar, and bass duties on the album while Steven “Bean” Layton absolutely crushes it on drums. The chemistry between the two creates an intense wall of panic driven aggression and emotional tension from start to finish.

Executive production for the vinyl release was handled by Erick Lee, founder of Resuscitation Records, along with Jonathan Calderon from Empty Grave Parade. Their attention to detail is obvious throughout the entire release.

This is the kind of vinyl release collectors and hardcore fans appreciate because it feels personal and intentional instead of mass produced. Hell Hole is chaotic, emotional, spiritually honest, and physically packaged in a way that actually enhances the music itself.

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