| The Black Heart Rebellion is without a doubt one of the most promising bands in the Belgian hardcore scene today. Think of instrumental bands like RED SPAROWES and MOGWAI, combined with the dark atmosphere of CULT OF LUNA and ISIS, and the screaming intensity of AMANDA WOODWARD. By using visuals at shows and creating all the artwork themselves, The Black Heart Rebellion attempts to turn every record and every live performance into a full-fledged assault on your eyes, eardrums and those tiny hairs on the back of your neck. |
Summer 2004 marked the beginning of the band’s musical ventures that took them further and further, facing new challenges and broader audiences. Their sound grew as a deliberate choice not to follow the beaten tracks in underground music and has brought five young people both personally and musically to unknown grounds.
After a split CD release with Belgium's AUTUMN DELAY and a special Japanese release on Tokyo Jupiter Records, the band now releases a first full-length: 'Monologue'. Fully recorded in a bedroom and released on vinyl on their own label, 'Monologue' is an excellent example of how The Black Heart Rebellion has been trying to bridge the gap between their broad horizon of musical influences and the DIY-punk background they all share.
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As for the future, the band has been asked to play in a theatre production where they can experiment in yet another setting, rethinking and renewing their music. Besides that the band recently finished their annual European tour, eagerly trying to get their record across the European borders. As the newest and proud member in the Vlas Vegas family they are completely ready for anything that may come. The Black Heart Rebellion promises to keep us updated on their every move ... |
