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Step Forward
10 Song EP

Painkiller (2007) Jason

Step Forward – 10 Song EP cover artwork
Step Forward – 10 Song EP — Painkiller, 2007

I know it may be news to some people out there, but Mental broke edge. However, not all members did as Dance Floor Justin drums for yet another Boston straight edge hardcore band. Fast and (10 songs, no shit?) furious 80's styled hardcore that will bring as many circle pits as it will mosh pits. Every song seems to have a guitar solo at the end which hopefully will not lead us to another version of Break It Up in the near future.

6.8 / 10Jason • July 8, 2007

Step Forward – 10 Song EP cover artwork
Step Forward – 10 Song EP — Painkiller, 2007

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