"CRIME IN STEREO IS DEAD." That is all it says against the virtually pitch black background on the quintet’s new Bridge 9 release. That ominous album cover can very easily sum up a fair share of attitude towards Is Dead. The melodic hardcore beast Crime in Stereo that everyone knew isn’t looking like it used to.

Hardcore, and any of its subgenres, are a safe bet when it comes to a new release. [more]