Sangharsha [NEPAL] †

Sangharsha is a band consisting of 5 guys from Nepal with one motive to realize who they are and what they want to become in life and it’s existence. As the word Sangharsha means struggle, it has been a struggle to exist and realize this dream since 2010. They currently reside in NYC and have been putting out material since then and playing live once in a while. Music wise SANGHARSHA is for friends and followers from Bands like Converge, Masakari, Cave In, Disfear, Genghis Tron, the Red Chord,Neurosis and others. The technical mastery is mind-blowing, as is the way they manage to squeeze in brutal melodies and hooks. The vocal lines seem to be woven into the guitars, to which they’ve also added a bluesier feel, a detail that reminds me of the classic post-Negative Approach Touch and Go band Laughing Hyenas. It’s a streamlined, live-sounding collection that can feel like one giant kick to the head. But they know when to give, take, and plop in a slow-grind blues riff. Tracks overlap and echo. When they slow things down to a momentary crawl, it’s like a chair’s been pulled out from behind you. “Bayou” picks all of that up gorgeously.

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AA107. Sangharsha / Blank - Intermundia Split LP
AA107. Sangharsha / Blank - Intermundia Split LP
AA100. Sangharsha - Bayou LP
AA100. Sangharsha - Bayou LP

AA107. Sangharsha / Blank - Intermundia Split LP

AA107. Sangharsha / Blank - Intermundia Split LP

Within the vast and often chaotic global network that is the DIY Hardcore scene, like-minded bands may often exist for years without even being aware of each other. When their paths finally cross though, even under the most coincidental circumstances, strong and very fruitful alliances may be forged instantly. This is exactly what happened when SANGHARSHA, a NYC-based band consisting of four Nepali guys, who have been channeling the struggle of existence into crushing Hardcore since 2010 met German Negative Hardcore outfit BLANK, who have released two records entitled ‘Calix’ and ‘Suspiria’ and played shows all over Europe since their inception in 2011.

The axis New York-Ohligs-Kathmandu will be strong in 2015 teaming up for a split LP entitled 'Intermundia' as well as a short US-Tour in July/August. 'Intermundia' contains three new songs by each band, showcasing their different takes on dark, modern, crushing Hardcore. The whole affair was mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege


Pressing Details: 
first press (27 Mai 2015): 150x white + 350x black vinyl, all 180gram vinyl and printed innersleeve + download code

Tracklist:
A1. Sangharsha - Grina
A2. Sangharsha - Kira
A3. Sangharsha - Saran
B1. Blank - Solaris
B2. Blank – Old Oaths
B3. Blank – The Maw

AA100. Sangharsha - Bayou LP

AA100. Sangharsha - Bayou LP

Sangharsha is a band consisting of 4 guys from Nepal with one motive to realize who they are and what they want to become in life and it’s existence. As the word Sangharsha means struggle, it has been a struggle to exist and realize this dream since 2010. They currently reside in NYC and have been putting out material since then and playing live once in a while. Music wise SANGHARSHA is for friends and followers from Bands like Converge, Masakari, Cave In, Disfear, Genghis Tron, the Red Chord,Neurosis and others. The technical mastery is mind-blowing, as is the way they manage to squeeze in brutal melodies and hooks. The vocal lines seem to be woven into the guitars, to which they’ve also added a bluesier feel, a detail that reminds me of the classic post-Negative Approach Touch and Go band Laughing Hyenas. It’s a streamlined, live-sounding collection that can feel like one giant kick to the head. But they know when to give, take, and plop in a slow-grind blues riff. Tracks overlap and echo. When they slow things down to a momentary crawl, it’s like a chair’s been pulled out from behind you. “Bayou” picks all of that up gorgeously.


Pressing Details:
first press (15 July 2014): 100x white with black haze + 400x black vinyl, all 180gram vinyl and printed innersleeve + download code

Tracklist:
A1. Dharaap
A2. Muslo
A3. Chattyang
A4. Bayou
B1. Aseena
B2. Kachuli