Review of "Blood, Faith, Loyalty " by Brodie Holman of East Coast Romper Since 1997 this PA hardcore band have put out some of the best straight-line/no bullshit hardcore records. They play a brand of mid-tempo, thrashing, low-end hardcore that flows seamlessly from the very first track to the last. They are diverse enough and especially creative enough in their own right, adding to their firmly established credibility. The bouncing, forceful beats sound like they were well thought out and adding the gruff, angst-ridden vocals solidified an overall sound that is the personification of hardcore. What was really intriguing about the album was their utilization of build-up riffs that never seemed to be at a loss for suspense or ingenuity. Finalizing this well-balanced sound are the required gang vocals and a plethora of emotionally fueled lyrics discussing some of the obstacles and losses they have dealt with since their last effort. There is little doubt that they have had their share of trauma and they have brilliantly communicated those feelings through a canvas of bloody hardcore. To simplify, this is the real deal hardcore-no joke.