“I started the band because I was frustrated about the current state of hardcore and I felt like I could make a positive impact and lead by example,” says vocalist Andrew Kline about his new band, BERTHOLD CITY. The guy knows a thing or two about hardcore. Since the early ’90s, he’s been throwing down guitar riffs in STRIFE, and more recently, WORLD BE FREE. “A lot of people like to complain about hardcore, but not only do they rarely go to shows or support hardcore bands, but they don’t do anything to make hardcore a better place.” Formed in 2017 by Kline, BERTHOLD CITY’s lineup is rounded out by guitarist Dennis McDonald (INTERNAL AFFAIRS), drummer Adam Galindo (ONE CHOICE), bassist John Eightclip (ALLEGIANCE), and guitarist Devin Vale (FINAL FIGHT). The straight edge band released a 3-song demo last July and have been keeping busy playing shows with such bands as TERROR, JUDGE, DECLINE, REGULATE, DARE, and FALL SILENT, among others. Written in the musical and lyrical spirit of the seminal "JUDGE 7”, Kline wrote all of the songs and recorded them with Galindo. BERTHOLD CITY’s upcoming "Moment of Truth 7” was tracked by Aaron Jamili at Wormhole Studios and mastered by Don Fury, the NYHC legend who has worked with everyone from GORILLA BISCUITS to AGNOSTIC FRONT to YOUTH OF TODAY. The 7” will include three songs from the demo, plus three additional cuts tracked during the same session.
1. Moment Of Truth
2. Left For Dead
3. Enough!
4. This World On Fire
5. Like Knives
6. Walls Of Hate