Slogan Machine

Some enjoyable hardcore here from Gumm. “Yeaaah” is the cry at the very beginning of ‘Frontier’ and my ears instantly prick up in agreement. I’m hearing my youth and my Uni days as part of the UK Hardcore scene. I’m hearing Snapcase, Veil, Strife, Ten Yard Fight, Chain of Strength and Integrity. The only thing missing are the chanted choruses, but this is real nostalgic stuff if a little more melodic than the names listed above it’s certainly ... read more

This band is sick. The first show my band Vital Part ever played was with Gumm opening for Chamber. This is my first real time listening to their stuff, however. I love how they have some melodic hardcore sounds mixed underneath a harder and more classic hardcore sound. This isn't heavy hardcore at all, and that's why I'm impressed it grabbed me so much. I think those melodic hc and post hc elements really helped it. I hear Fugazi and even Husker Du in some of these songs. Particularly in a ... read more