Old Testament Hardcore

Keeping you updated with all the news in the BC & OT Hardcore/Punk/Emo/Screamo scene.

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Self Flagellation Family is back with another Long Scroll to tempt the Judas’ in the crowd. Smite Me sees frontman Patricius at his most fierce, delivering the truth to the lowly masses. Tracks like Judas Appears at a Sermon are full of fervent spite. Temple Wall clocks in at 15 minutes and sees Patricius deliver a sermon on the plagues of gambling, proclaiming ‘Wealth by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.’

Catch them on this month as they ride through Sumeria, playing the Crimson Synagogue. Entry: 15 Shekels.

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Things have been quiet here at Old Testament Hardcore, a long exile at the hands of xMOSESx for drinking wine at a straight edge temple has hampered our run. Alas! ضرب للأبد are back with a landmark scroll in the form is crucified by propelling this little band from the tents of Northwest Jerusalem to headlining shows all across this desert. Jeremiah sings of his struggles in Egypt in the song to write sermons, whilst later he laments on the birth of scene pariah Jesus on the track Frankincense. An emotional outpouring and display of growth under a harsh Jerusalem sky.

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Here’s another uncovered release. ضرب للأبد sophomore scroll Parting The Red Sea Between Egypt And Me. This has been a favourite in our tent. Such a great album filled with great emotion as vocalist Jeremiah sings of his escape from Egypt with long time friend Moses. A must have release for all fans of Emotional Hardcore in the Mount Sinai scene.

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This is by far the most popular post this little blog ever had. With so many great albums coming out these past 2 years I may have some things up my cloak. Keep your ear to the mountain!

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With the sad news that The Sandiest Landscape are calling it a sermon today we've decided to crawl through the archived cylinders and re-release this much sought after release. Covet Thou Heart is personally my favourite release from the band. We've got news that these perishing rabbis have plans to keep making music in the future, catch them at their last cave show at Mt Sinai next week as Water Becomes The Wine and We Were Clergymen give them the send off they deserve.

Track Listing:

1. Forty Four Baptisms 2. Healed Like A Miracle 3. The Sixth Sacred Son

Limited to 100 White Wax Cylinders & only available at their final show in Mt Sinai.

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La Jihad have just finished up their tour of the Holy Land and so we here at OTHC decided to review this fantastic wax cylinder in memoriam. Hopefully we can see our fellow rabbis back here soon. This cylinder, Somewhere at the Bottom of the Red Sea Between Egypt and Sudan paints a tale of two Egyptians, one who was ostracised and exiled from his community after missing morning prayers.

Word from La Jihad is that this is a cylinder that everyone should check. I personally recommend my favourite track Said the Pharoah to the Israelites but there are other standout pieces, notably The pyramid builders and Nobody, not even the Sheikh and we can't forget the epic The last lost tomb of Rameses II. If you haven't got a copy of this wax cylinder, we will be giving away a few as a OTHC x La Jihad pair up promotion. See you in the tent.

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Since the last few releases by The Sandiest Landscape have been reviewed and enjoyed by our fellow Jews, we decided to feature them one last time. This split cylinder with If Romans Smite You, What Will Greeks Do? is definitely a classic from the Nazareth scene. Two brilliant bands combined to put out this excellent release in tribute to our late lord Jesus.

The Sandiest Landscape contribute Raisins, an ode to the ancient art of shop lifting where thieves would lift the shop to steal the delicious dried fruit that lied underneath. If Romans Smite You, What Will Greeks Do? offer to us Miserable and scene, a scathing attack on the new craze in Nazareth to wear Fetch Me The Kingdom shirts and delicate facial outerwear. This will most likely be our last feature on The Sandiest Landscape so make sure you check this split wax cylinder out. It suits a nice jug of wine with your brothers of the faith. 

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Today in the OTHC tent we were rummaging through piles of old wax cylinders and came across this self-titled cylinder by Benedictonfire. Finding this really took us back to the days of circle chair pits and combed hair. I remember my seventh cousin thrice removed's Barmitzvah when this was played. Let me just say that we hit the wine that day harder than I have ever before.

Benedictonfire have since announced their departure and sadly, we here in OTHC missed their last tour of the Holy Land. One of the members is still making music under the moniker of Temple and Tint and he will be visiting the Holy Land soon. We may see some Benedictonfire renditions when the time comes. Personal favourites from this debut wax cylinder are Little children praying and bowing, A spear through the side of Lord Jesus and Hieroglyphs of desert jackals.

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Here at OTHC we really appreciate The Sandiest Landscape. A band that has been touring the Holy Land and putting out quality wax cylinders for many aeons now. In honour of the new cylinder, After the Plagues, we are reviewing this older release, Lift Your Staff High for This is Where We Cross the Red Sea.

The Sandiest Landscape have really made a name for themselves in Nazareth and beyond, now a well established name on the Opentomb roster. We featured their split with Water Becomes the Wine only recently and strongly suggest you listen to this cylinder when you can. Personally, my favourite tracks are Weightless is the new technicolour dreamcoat, A statue of the sphinx and The sixth golden mask of Tutankhamun. A must have cylinder for all fans.

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We recently recieved this import from our missionaries up north. Synagogue's debut wax cylinder, I Wish I Could Pray Here. Ever since Missionary Jokkim delivered the title to us, we have been spinning it. Hopefully we can see these far-off brothers of the faith down here in the Holy Land some time soon.

There have been rumours of a cave tour with local rabbis Temple Fight, but there is nothing confirmed as of yet. We here at OTHC will keep you updated. In the mean time, be sure to check out the standout tracks from this cylinder, Romans Throw Their Spears, Plan to be Crucified and the opener Praying. Synagogue are a band to certainly look out for in the A.D.

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Breaking news here in the OTHC tent. We've just got this release in from Opentomb Records and it is better than seven Barmitzvahs. The Sandiest Landscape and Water Becomes the Wine are both two well established bands in the Nazarethskramz scene and even more so across the entire Holy Land. This split 9 inch wax cylinder is surely going to be well recieved.

The Sandiest Landscape contribute one track Death becomes us after the 10th plague and Water Becomes the Wine offer the new song New normal after the exodus of Egypt. Look for Opentomb Records' new release in a synagogue near you.

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Today here in the OTHC tent we regretfully announce the departure to the other plane by local stalwarts Bonfires of Sinai. After realising this excellent wax cylinder Old Rabbis Never Pray in the Holy Land, they have decided to call it a day.

This wax cylinder was often jammed here in the tent and the boys in Bonfires of Sinai always put on intense live show in the caves around Nazareth. There are a few standout tracks from this wax cylinder such as Time to Pray, Sometimes You Just Bow and the capitvating opener, No Man's Sand. Today we bid farewell to Bonfires of Sinai.

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Hailing from the revered Damascus emo scene, Camels Jaw have built up quite a name for themselves. Their first self-titled wax cylinder release has been one of the most well-received punk albums in the entire Holy Land, in recent years, and even received a blessing from the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem. This has been one of our favourites here at the OTHC tent, for many years, and it is very welcome news that it will finally be getting repressed, after half of the original cylinders were destroyed in a tragic fire at Pray For Others Cylinders, supposedly set by gypsy raiders. So, if you missed out on getting one of the original cylinders be sure to pick this up at the wax cylinder stall at your local market. Editors pick: 'Goat Vs. Lamb Vs. Donkey', 'Parables', and 'I Was Never Your Disciple'.

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A sure to be classic in future years. Hark Havilahs last release Hymns To Chant In Jihad. This is a beauitul release from a tremendous band. I hope many of you were at their final shows.

Editors Pick: The Taste Of The Wine; No Temples, No Infidels and The Same Suni.

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Post-Praisecore band Praise Pray And Love released this great wax cylinder last year titled Temple Samaritan Isaiah. This was a great debut LP that saw them to great waves of success playing cave shows all over the desert.

Editors Pick: Oak Crucifix, Spiritual and For A Carpenter

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Skramz band from the Far East, Papal, have just released their new wax cylinder, Reconsecration. The release has taken in some experimental themes such as Mongolian gongs and kettle drums, obviously influenced from their recent spot on the Slaughterfest tour with the warmongering Hatecreed. The album is full of almost blasphemous violent sections, yet still retains their holy ambience that has set them apart from most bands within the Holy Land skramz scene. 

Editor's Pick: 'Pieces Of The Robe I Weaved', 'Worn Knees And The Hands We Clasp', and 'Pentecost Coming To An End'.

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Here is quite possibly one of my favourite releases by one of arguably the greatest post-hardcore bands to come out of Israel. glassjew with their Mayim Mayim Tay Tay EP. This is a solid release from the band boasting tracks like Star Of David Over Head, Gold Letters In The Torah and Sabbath. A must have for all post-hardcore fans in the Nazareth scene.

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Now for another classic. Quite possibly one of Jewbreakers greatest releases, Oyvey. This is a favourite of mine here in the OTHC tent. Definitely a must have for anyone who wants a complete retrospective of the Nazareth emo scene.