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Brooklyn’s Cash Bribe Releases , “Demonomics” Music Video

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‘Demonomics’ EP Out June 13

Brooklyn bruisers Cash Bribe are back with their third EP, “Demonomics,”dropping June 13, 2025, via Futureless. This marks their first release on the label, and they’ve never sounded louder, sharper, or more furious.

The band has unveiled a music video for the title track off their upcoming ‘Demonomics‘ EP. You can check out the video below

You can listen to Demonomics Here Pre-order the LP here (on “Eco Citrus” vinyl, limited to 100): Here

We have said it before and will continue saying it, Cash Bribe, are a refreshing, powerful sound that is desperately needed in today’s musical landscape, “Demonomics”, is a song that is an absolute absolute triumph. We are anxiously awaiting the “Demonomics” EP.

Cash Bribe is:

Vocals — Joey Dahlstrom
Guitar — Kirk McGirk
Bass — Brian Jackson
Drums — Larry Koch


Cover art & LP design: Unexpected Spector

CASH BRIBE SHOW DATES:


June 13 — @ Lucky 13 Saloon, Brooklyn NY, w/Expollutants, Circle Breaker, and Fuckcrusher (album release show)

Cash Bribe Releases Sonically Epic New Single, “Demonomics”

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Cover Art & LP Design: Unexpected Spector

Cash Bribe 

Release Title Track Off Upcoming

‘Demonomics’ EP Out June 13

We recently had the epic opportunity, to check out the new single, “Demonomic”, via Futureless, from Brooklyn hardcore outfit Cash Bribe. The new single, is the title track off the band’s upcoming EP, “Demonomics” which is out June 13th. You can listen to “Demonomics” , Here

Every time we hear a new song from Cash Bribe, our love for their phenomenal sound grows, and “Demonomics” is no exception.

Photo: Moya Ferenchak

Cash Bribe, is definitely a band that stands out . They artfully take hardcore and punk vibes and make it all their own .

The musicianship is front and center in everything they do and it is top notch.

The EP’s title track, “Demonomics,” is now streaming everywhere—an absolute sonic assault that sets the tone for what’s to come. ( We can’t freaking wait )

So strap in and hold on tight because, Cash Bribe, have a sound and vibe that will blow your mind.

CASH BRIBE SHOW DATES:

May 10– @The Gutter, Brooklyn NY w/ Chemical Man, End State, Fuckcrusher and Overture


June 13 — @ Lucky 13 Saloon, Brooklyn NY, w/Expollutants, Circle Breaker, and Fuckcrusher (album release show)

The Last Mile Release New Album, “Holding On To Hope” Is An Absolute Sonic And Melodic Work Of Art

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We recently had the epically awesome opportunity to check out the blazing new album, “Holding On To Hope”, via Thousand Islands Records from Montreal punks, The Last Mile. You can listen to “Holding On To Hope” Here

“Holding On To Hope” , from The Last Mile is everything you could ever ask for in a punk album and then some. We truly believe we just listened to 10 tracks of melodic punk greatness.

With the release of their second full length, ‘Holding On To Hope,’ collectively released on Thousand islands Records and Pavones Records, The Last Mile are moving forward and intensifying their sound. The aesthetic of the record was designed and laid out by Stealworks a.k.a. John Yates, known for his genre defining work with bands such as Lifetime, Jawbreaker, Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, Alternative Tentacles, and so much more.

Recorded in Vancouver by long-time collaborator, Jesse Gander (Brutus, Japandroids, DBS, Daggermouth) and mastered by Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room, these songs are a natural progression of the bands signature heartfelt songs, leaning in a more modern hardcore vein while still retaining their punk rock roots.

As soon as you press play on “Holding On To Hope” you are taken on a remarkable musical experience that is second to none. The Last Mile, pours everything they have into every song and it shows.

We can honestly say with our whole music loving heart that there isn’t a bad song on “Holding On To Hope “ The Last Mile write authentic and heartfelt songs that move your mind and soul as well as your feet.

“Farewell For Now “, “Anything” and “Hot Box” are all solid well written musical compositions that we absolutely loved . The one song that stood out to us on “Holding On To Hope” was “Water Mary” The melodic and sonic tones complement each other perfectly .

Flawless vocals ( which feature both make and female vocals) and next level musicianship make “Holding On To Hope” an absolute can’t miss.

Ghost Chant Strike With Powerful And Thunderous New Single “No Recovery”

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We recently had the stellar opportunity, to check out the phenomenal new single, “No Recovery” , via Revival Recordings from New York based hardcore outfit, Ghost Chant . You can listen to “No Recovery” Here

You can also check out the video for “No Recovery”, below

We were completely blown away by the power and electrifying energy of Ghost Chant. Their new single, “ No Recovery “ is soon to be your new favorite song… You just don’t know it yet.

An epic and authentic song , “No Recovery” gave us absolute chills – Bravo

When discussing the meaning behind the single, vocalist Dan Sheehan shared, “No Recovery is a representation of understanding where something is heading, yet not having the ability to let it go and accepting what is. It’s the telling of wanting to be more than what we are to someone, with the painful realization that we just aren’t what they ‘need’, wrapped in the telling of what they ‘want’. It’s holding onto hope, knowing that no matter how much it hurts, you’re not chosen and there’s just no coming back from that.”

No Recovery” is the lead single off the band’s forthcoming EP, Hell May Await Me, which is slated for release on May 9th. Preorders for the EP are available now – Here

Ghost Chant, have something special brewing, and we can’t wait to hear what is next .

FEED THE BEAST Offers Up Thunderous New Single, “Tombs Underneath The Tombs “ , New LP, “Mercy”, Out May 23rd

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We are beyond excited to report that hardcore foursome, Feed The Beast, will be releasing their latest album, “Mercy”, their debut for Futureless. You can check out the earth shaking new single “Tombs Underneath The Tombs” Here

Feed the Beast’s history has been cultivated via years of consistently releasing recordings and fortifying a considerable presence across venues in their western Los Angeles and Santa Monica locales. Mercy signals their return from a hiatus with a reshuffled roster and new record label affiliation in tow. The group has seized the opportunity to not only elevate its presence, but also expand its latitude of sonic expression, melding the time-tested heaviness with occasions for experimentation and engaging in novel musical niches.


Photo: Hunter Astrid @shottbyhunter 

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nick Jett (of Terror) in under a week, Mercy is a compendium of punishing yet precise heavy cuts, deftly interspersed with melody, space, dynamics and syncopated rhythms. Original members James Hutchinson (vocals) and Nicholas Garcia (guitar) penned Mercy across a span of a few months with former Feed the Beast members Tye Trujillo (bass) and Patrick Chavez (drums).

“Nick’s the man,” says Garcia of Mercy’sproducer. “He’s very efficient and it still blows my mind that we tracked seven songs in three or four days. It’s very cool to get to work with someone who is very professional.”

With Trujillo and Chavez leaving to focus on other projects (Trujillo plays in Suicidal Tendencies, filling his father Robert’s spot that became available when he joined Metallica, while Chavez plays with OTTTO), Hutchinson and Garcia retooled the lineup, recruiting new band members Julian Lincona (bass) and Billy Greenwood (drums) to support Mercy, which is slated for a release on Futureless in May 2025.

Mercy’s first single is “Tombs Underneath The Tombs,” of which Hutchinson says is about “being content with and even embracing hell, which is a fate worse than hell itself. It takes on the perspective of an incredibly narcissistic individual who believes they are smarter and stronger than everyone, including creation itself.”

“Tombs Underneath Tombs” from, Feed The Beast, hits like an explosive and precise bolt of lightning. We are in absolute awe of the powerful and breathtaking sound.

We are absolutely ready for more music from , Feed The Beast .

The Promise End Deliver Brilliant New Single “A Long Shadow”

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The stunning melodic brilliance continues from Boston based hardcore band , The Promise End as they deliver their striking new single , “A Long Shadow “ You can listen to “A Long shadow on Spotify, Here, The track is also accompanied by an animated lyric video from the talented visual artist Bizhan Khodabandeh. You can watch the video below.

Regarding the track the band states, “We are the malcontents of manufactured consent. In opposition, as one voice of dissent.”

The Promise End, take the quickness of lightning and the power of thunder and harness it to make breathtakingly beautiful music, case in point… the beauty and power of their latest single , A Long Shadow .

The Promised End will enter the studio to record the follow up LP  to 2024’s “For The Buried And The Broken” on April 18th. In November of this year, the band will embark on a tour of mainland Europe

2024 was a banner year for Boston hardcore outfit The Promised End. In February the band released their debut full length record “For The Buried And The Broken” on Sound Investment Records (US) and Gunner Records (Germany) and received critical praise for its energy,authenticity and thoughtful lyrical content.

In August/September of 2024 the band embarked on their maiden tour of Europe where they played 16 dates in Germany and Poland. Returning home the band was nominated for a 2024 Boston Music Award where they were in the company of such nominees as Converge, The Dropkick Murphys and Fiddlehead. The band has been busy writing their sophomore album

We can’t wait for more music from The Promise End, in the meantime we will keep “A Long Shadow” on repeat.

Upcoming Show:

March 22 @ Moon Base One24 New Derby Street Salem, MA 6pm All Ages $10 (W/ Deprogrammer, Cult Born, Cursed American Ethos)

NY Hardcore Punks ChumHuffer Announces New 7″ Vinyl EP Slaughterhouse Five – A Punk Rock Exploration of Time, Morality, and Mental Struggle; Deliver New Single, “Slaughterhouse”

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We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single, “Slaughterhouse”, from NY hardcore punks , Chum Huffer . You can listen to “Slaughterhouse”, on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

We are so excited for Chum Huffer , and their highly anticipated third studio EP, Slaughterhouse Five, on their own DWY Records, in May 2025. Inspired by Kurt Vonnegut’s classic novel, the EP’s title track draws eerie parallels between the chaos of the book’s wartime setting and the unrest in today’s world.

“With everything happening around us, it feels like we’re unstuck in time—just like Vonnegut’s character Billy Pilgrim,” says the band. “This record explores the battle between past and future, reality and illusion, and what it means to hold onto your own sense of morality.”

Today ( February 14th) we get our first taste of the new EP, with the first single , “Slaughterhouse,” (spoiler alert: this song is freaking amazing) Pre-orders , for the EP, are launching on February, 15th at ChumHuffer.com .

The new single, “Slaughterhouse”, from ChumHuffer is an explosive, sonically perfect tune that doesn’t step off the gas for one second. Chum Huffer , brings their raw energy and razor-sharp social commentary that they are known for and it is a thing of beauty.

Amazing thought provoking lyrics with melodies delivered at breathtaking speeds, If you crave the old school punk sound with a modern edge…. Congratulations you found the absolute perfect band .

Upcoming Shows

Feb 15 New York, NY Moosefest 2025 @ Otto’s Shrunken Head

Mar 22 Amityville, NY @ Amity Music Hall

Check Out Chum Huffer

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Announcement: The Whole Kameese Is Going On Hiatus

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We started The Whole Kameese back in 2020 as a way to keep busy during the pandemic. We are so lucky to have worked with so many wonderful artists, promoters and other music professionals. We were also so blessed to be able to share so much amazing music . We have made the difficult decision to put the blog on the back burner. At this time we need to focus on other important matters. We do not know how long we will be away but, we will return. We thank all of you for your support

-Jay

THE IDORU Deliver An Absolutely Brilliant New Single+Video For “This Ship Will Sail”

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Budapest, Hungary Post-Hardcore Veterans THE IDORU Returning with New Album ‘Undertow’ On April 26 via Swedish Label Black Star Foundation

We recently had the chance to check out the new single + video “This Ship Will Sail” from Budapest, Hungary post-hardcore veterans THE IDORU. To say we are impressed with THE IDORU and their new amazing single “This Ship Will Sail” is the understatement of the year . We freaking love it .

You can listen to “This Ship Will Sail” Here and you can also check out the video below

The Idoru will release the new LP ‘Undertow‘ via Swedish label Black Star Foundation on April 26. The new single + video “This Ship Will Sail” is the follow up to the album’s lead single “The King Is Naked” which debuted in February. You can Pre-Order “Undertow” Here

After a decade-long hiatus, The IDORU made a powerful comeback in 2020 with a new 3-song EP titled ‘Old Songs,‘ Originating in 2003, the band boasts an extensive history, undertaking headlining tours across Europe and Japan. They’ve also shared the stage with notable acts like Ignite during their Japan tour and iconic punk band Misfits on select European tours. Over the years, has released four albums and several EPs.

The IDORU have an incredible sound that takes from metal, hardcore and punk rock , the result is pure musical greatness.

As always we are one hundred percent honest here at THE Whole Kameese, before this review we had never heard of THE IDORU . We can assure you that we definitely know who they are now !

“This Ship Will Sail “ is stunningly brilliant, THE IDORU are master level musicians who have crafted an absolute gem with “This Ship Will Sail”

We cannot wait until April 26th and the release of “Undertow” from THE IDORU . We have a feeling it’s going to totally rock!

Fates Messenger Announce Their Thunderous Arrival With Two Debut Singles “Scars//“Bonechapel”

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We recently checked out UK-based Thrash / Metalcore four-piece Fates Messenger and their two new thunderous debut singles, “Scars” and “Bonechapel” today (March 1st 2024 ) taken from their upcoming debut EP due later in the year.

You can listen to “Scars” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and on Amazon Music Here

Formed by members of legendary hardcore / thrash outfits Above All, Romeo Must Die and Dishonour The Crown, Fates Messenger have drawn from all of their collective experiences within the UK metal / hardcore scenes and have produced a fresh slab of metal savagery.

With previous individual experiences of touring Europe, being a prominent force in the European metal festival circuit and supporting some of the biggest names in the metal world; Korn, Fear Factory, Entombed and Pitchshifter to name a few, Fates Messenger know what it takes to go toe to toe with some of the biggest names in heavy music and are using this experience to give the hardcore metal world a new name to be reckoned with.

Scars, was recorded, mixed and mastered by the band themselves, is the first single taken from their upcoming debut EP due later this year. Combining addictively heavy riffs, thunderous basslines and growling vocals Scars sees Fate Messenger deliver an unapologetic hailstorm of noise from start to finish.

Discussing the lyrical themes behind the track, vocalist and lyricist Tony Maddocks explains: “The lyrical theme to this song came to me while I was reading a heartbreaking story in the media about a teenager who had taken their life due to the ongoing bullying and abuse they had suffered online and physically within their social circles. A cruel and sad reflection on just how inhumane and vicious humans can be in this harsh new world which we have created, where there’s no escape from this kind of mental and physical abuse and how the smallest comment can have a long lasting effect on a person’s life whether it be face to face or online.”

We are not exactly sure what we did? But, not only did we get “Scars” which is an absolute masterpiece on its own but….. We got a second single with the mesmerizing track “Bonechapel” The intensity and precision that Fates Messenger play with is the stuff of legends and it is on full display with “Bonechapel”

You can listen to “Bonechapel” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here , and on Amazon Music Here

Fates Messenger is thrash metal/ hardcore at its absolute finest . “Scars” and “Bonechapel are both instant classics that we cannot get enough of – Brilliantly done!

‘92 Gives 100% With Sonically And Melodically Perfect Self Debut EP On Rude Records

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We recently had the absolute honor of checking out the debut self titled EP from Southern California hardcore outfit ‘92

You can stream the new EP Here

Brimming with political commentary, the inaugural self-titled EP boldly conveys an unapologetic message that announces itself with force.

‘92 makes it crystal clear through their phenomenal debut self titled EP , that they say and play what they feel. 92’ has a real and authentic sound and vibe that will you remember in your ears and soul

Photo: Oscar Rodriguez (@bloomxphoto)

The band says, “We can’t even express how excited we are for this EP to finally be shown to the world. We’ve been working on these songs for years – since pre-pandemic – and at the time, it felt like they would never see the light of day. However, after seeing the way the world has drastically changed since 2020, it’s no wonder why the songs needed to wait to come out. All the fuel was there, but the last few years provided the spark needed to set this ablaze. Welcome to ‘92.”

From the first track “Culture” you can not help but be impressed by the absolute power that ‘92 bring with their sound .

Comprising of Jabril Ward, Nick Sturz, Brandon De Vincenzo, Cole Patterson, and Quintin Barnum, the band draws inspiration from artists like Rage Against The Machine, Dr. Dre, Trapped Under Ice, Leeway, The Warriors and more, resulting in a heavier version of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their debut EP, “‘92,” explores themes of rebellion rooted in the symbolic 1992 riots. ’92’s inception, driven by a mission to be spokespeople for the unheard, shapes their unique musical journey.

You can check out the video for “Above The Law” below

All five tracks are absolutely dead perfect however , there is one track that we keep coming back to….. “Brick By Brick” is absolute work of art . We love everything about the track . ‘92 is firing on all cylinders on “Brick By Brick” and we freaking love it .

Order the EP / Merch here: Merch

Do yourself and check out ‘92 you won’t regret it.