GERANIÜM from Strassbourg / France is inspired by a new wave of progessive dark HC bands like ALPINIST or DOWNFALL OF GAIA, they take a further step and mix this inspiration with the sound of 90s french HC such as FINGERPRINT and elements of EKKAIA. Hammering drums, aggressive & strident vocals, sharp guitar riffs & melodies. Their songs show that this band is capable of composing beyond the path of sheer brutality, blending in smooth interludes and interesting bass lines along the way.

LINK from Belgium create melancholic atmospheres above heavy tunes and dark lyrics. Their brooding brand of hardcore crust runs deep pulling a compounding sound of Although it’s hard to put a label on the music, they just call it ‘dark and epic crust’. The music is what they like to hear and what they like to play. Without compromises. Link have been stalwarts of Belgium and European hardcore/crust scene for many years and for those unfamiliar Link are firmly with in the ground fans of His Hero Is Gone, Bacchus and From Ashes Rise