Fast, technical, and melodic: these are just some of the words used by peers in the punk rock community to describe MUTE’s music. With 25 years of career behind them, the quartet is considered a must-see act in punk rock worldwide and has pursued a 100% independent (DIY) approach since its beginnings. The band has […]

Despised Icon is a pioneering Canadian deathcore band from Montreal, formed in 2002 by vocalist Alex Erian and others. Known for blending death metal with hardcore and featuring dual vocals, they released acclaimed albums like The Healing Process (2005). After disbanding in 2010, they reformed in 2014, continuing to release music, including 2025’s Shadow Work.

Orloge Simard has been an irreverent rock band since 2012. Their music is combative, while their lyrics are the result of an uncadrified anthropological analysis. Over the years, many fans across Quebec have witnessed the phenomenon and branded their loyalty to the Orlogesque cult with a red-hot iron: sold-out shows at Montreal’s Club Soda, Quebec […]

Les Goules play music to haunt the rotten and cheer up the sick.

Cadmium is a melancholic folk music trio from Montreal, featuring Jadis Amiral (vocals and banjo), Aurélie Tessier (saxophone, bass clarinet, and vocal harmonies), and Noémie Adsuar (accordion). They craft an enveloping musical universe that lets the spirit wander through soundscapes where softness meets strength. Their music arises from raw emotions and embraces the dualities of […]

In 2023, Voïvod celebrates its 40th anniversary with undiminished determination. On this occasion, the current lineup—composed of Michel “Away” Langevin (drums), Denis “Snake” Bélanger (vocals), Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain (guitar), and Dominic “Rocky” Laroche (bass)—re-records ten songs from its discography for the retrospective album Morgöth Tales. It’s a glance in the rearview mirror for an adventure […]

Worthy offspring of planet Lower Town, raised on distortion and rock ’n’ roll. Naughty brats, insolent and untamable, we spit in your face a poetically incisive punk-garage-hardcore-from-the-back-alleys.

King Thief, a true powerhouse of fast and fiery punk rock, was born in 2019 as a musical rallying cry for Edmonton’s underground scene. The band honed their honest and melodic approach to dirty, saturated rock ‘n’ roll during the pandemic lockdowns, blending post-hardcore and modern punk influences with touches of ’70s arena rock. Quickly […]

The Last Mile, a punk hardcore band known for their fierce intensity, captivates crowds with their anthemic choruses and contagious energy, both on and off stage. Their passion resonates with fans across the globe. Often considered too punk for hardcore fans or too hardcore for punk purists—until they are seen live. On stage, they relentlessly […]

Straight out of Montreal, Scarfold delivers ultra-groovy hardcore with a spicy 90’s urban twist! Tireless road warriors, Scarfold has toured across Europe, the United States, the UK, and their native Canada—and their appetite for the stage is far from satisfied. Get ready for some serious chaos!