BURNT KNIVES || HARDCORE FOR THE HOPEFUL

Photo Cred 📸: @mgmphotoco

Formed from the ashes of a band called Giving Up, in 2017 Burnt Knives was formed. Their individual and heavier sound leads us on a different path than what is usually expected from Ontario Hardcore. The harsh vocals and guitar solos further strengthen the relationship between both Metal and Hardcore genres. This band is more than just a typical Hardcore band but a perfect portrayal of the grim reality of life and imminent despair. Burnt Knives is truly negative Hardcore at its finest.

We had the chance to speak to vocalist Jesse Robinson and ask him some questions..

WHERE DOES YOUR NAME “BURNT KNIVES” COME FROM?

Some Pop Punk band had already used Hot Knives. So why not make it worse?

FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVEN’T HEARD OF YOU BEFORE, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BAND?

Blackened, sludgey Hardcore that you can nod your head to, while still keeping a serious face and arms crossed.

 ​WHAT ARE YOUR MAJOR INFLUENCES?

Integrity, The Infamous Gehenna, Ringworm, Sheer Terror, Eyehategod, Noothgrush. 

AS A BAND WHO’S HAS BEEN IN THE HARDCORE SCENE FOR MANY YEARS HOW HAS IT CHANGED?

I don't like the word change, it ebbs and flows, the Hardcore community generally has a very revolving door with an extremely short shelf life, the ones that do stick around you get to know really well. So hold on tight. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE HARDCORE COMMUNITY? 

Just watching people passionately lose their fucking minds, be it performing or being an active participant in another manner, such as zines or becoming a promoter. Learning life skills that can be applied to other facets of life. 

WHAT ARE SOME LOCAL BANDS YOU’D LOVE TO PLAY WITH OR SHOUTOUT?

Major love to Korrosive, Phantom Lung, Hostage 905, and whatever three projects CC is currently involved in. 

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOUR BAND THIS YEAR?

We have an ambitious double EP coming this year. Part one will be called Life Is Beautiful. Part two will be titled Living Isn't. We want to continue to play shows and have fun with it. 

Catch them playing tonight at the Rockpile for Road to Lock Down Fest, and make sure you grab a ticket for their September show where they’re opening up for the Exploited.

Checkout their Bandcamp here: Burnt Knives

Writer : @bertnay

Editor : @just_reidz

04/07/23