Arms - live at Mathcore Index Fest 2018

Florida based mathcore act Arms, good friends of Mathcore Index's full set from from MIF2018.

Arms / Seizures split 7" available now from Dark Trail Records.

Mathcast Episode 20: 5/5/18

This is the 20th episode of Mathcast, in which we discuss Black Matter Device, They Live | We Sleep, Slug In the Sun, Mave Gracy, Goner, Chamber, Flattbush, Intercourse, c0mputer, Contwig, Arms, Seizures, and how we are very much looking forward to seeing you all in July at our first music "festival," Metal Injection Presents: Mathcore Index Fest 2018.

Also available on iTunes.

Arms / Seizures split 7"

At long last, stream the new Arms / Seizures split now via Metal Injection, featuring a guest appearance from Chad Kapper of Frontierer.

"The Orlando Math maniacs of Arms are back this month. The Floridians made a splash with their 2016 effort, BLACKOUT, and look to bridge the gap between major releases with a new split with Seizures. Their two new tracks, "Junk Witch" and "Pentigroid Alcheum," showcase a remarkable progression in the band's sound since we last heard from them. The quartet has greatly expounded their sonic range. Take a look at "Junk Witch" which opens on a progressive, partially jazzy section before unfurling into Arms' typical frenzy.  "Junk Witch" capitalizes on the contained cacophony the band has made since their inception as well. Yet, in songs like "Pentigroid Alcheum," the quartet calls to some of their inspirational roots. The track features a guest spot from Frontierer vocalist, Chad Kapper. With his help and Arms' penchant for the unhinged, this song is certainly the more ferocious of the two. It taps into early Botch and Dillinger Escape Plan much more than anything prior it seems. Still, this track when juxtaposed with "Junk Witch" or much of BLACKOUT proves Arms' metallic artillery continues to grow. It bodes well for the young quartet's future.

With The Dillinger Escape Plan stepping aside, an entity like Arms certainly seems fit to fill that void." -MetalInjection.net

Preorder the 7" now via Dark Trail Records below.

Mathcast Episode 16: 1/2/18

This is the 16th episode of our podcast, in which we interview The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Michael from Arms, and discuss Dig Out, Cleric., Morse, Minipony, Doomeye, Wvstelvnd, Viledriver, The Vilification, and review our favorite albums of 2017.

Interview with Michael Hollinger of Arms

Mathcore Index correspondent Carson Pace interviews Michael Hollinger, aka Weeb Min, guitarist of Arms and chief memelord at Odd-Metered Mathcore m e m e s.  

Originally aired on Mathcast Episode 16.

Arms / Seizures split 7” available here.

Read the full transcription after the jump.

Arms - "Ceremonial Monster"

Arms - "Ceremonial Monster"

via Metal Injection:

"Florida mathcore force, Arms, released a blistering album back in 2016 called BLACKOUT. The album shows the band following in similar footsteps to that of The Dillinger Escape Plan and Botch. In fact, BLACKOUT was featured on Metal Injection a while back. Arms have begun to gear up for a new album in the future, but before they fully press onward to new music; they have released a video for one of the standout tracks from their most recent effort. "Ceremonial Monster" looks like live-shot footage of the band fed through a nightmarish kaleidoscope. The band's members multiply and converge with the help of top-notch video editing and effects. The video's intensity matches the furious tone of the song itself. It undoubtedly captures the band's energy and builds anticipation for what they have coming up."

Mathcore Index Presents: Arms, Mary Todd, Juan Bond, Detach the Islands @ Saint Vitus July 11th

Mary Todd have been added to the July 11th date of the Arms Summer Tour 2017 at Saint Vitus in New York with Juan Bond and Detach the Islands. Mathcore Index homies abound.

Arms Summer Tour 2017 *CANCELED*

UPDATE July 1st: In light of recent disturbing events, the Arms Summer Tour 2017 has been canceled with the exception of July 11th @ Saint Vitus in New York with Juan Bond, Detach the Islands, and Mary Todd. We apologize and appreciate your understanding. More info here.

Our friends in Arms have just announced a summer run of East Coast and Midwest dates, sponsored by Mathcore Index and Dark Trail Records:

7/7 - Charleston, SC @ Skum Bucket w/: Innerout, The Blessed Youth, Sports Reference

7/8 - Raleigh, NC @ Slim's Downtown w/: Trudge, Born Hollow

7/9 - York, PA @ Skid Row Garage w/: Death Vacation, Sick Shit, High Water

7/10 - Richmond, VA @ McCormick's w/: Gif From God, Garroted, Throne Of Botis

7/11 - Brooklyn, New York @ Saint Vitus w/: Mary Todd, Juan Bond, Detach the Islands

7/12 - Columbus, OH @ The Summit w/: Earthling, Beggars, Herse

7/13 - Bloomington, IN @ The Wash-out w/: VAC and Hive Mind

7/14 - Kentucky (TBA)

7/15 - Columbus, GA @ The Estate

7/16 - Gainesville, FL @ Hardback Cafe w/: Crystal Balls, Thunderclap, Drug

Find more info and RSVP here.

Arms - "Triune Brain"

New music video from our friends in Arms, featuring some live footage from Complexity Fest 2017!

Mathcast Episode 6: 2/28/17

This is the 6th episode of Mathcast, in which we discuss Gasoline Fight, Hyenas, Kangarilla, Snooze, Second Grade Knife Fight, Bohr, and shamelessly plug Arms and Dark Trail Records.

Complexity Fest 2017

It's almost here! Tomorrow is Complexity Fest 2017, sponsored by Mathcore Index and featuring our friends in Arms in their European debut just days after their signing to Dark Trail Records, Frontierer in their EU mainland debut, Gorod, Obscura, Ihsahn, Humanity's Last Breath, Uneven Structure, and many more!

Complexity Fest 2017

EU FRIENDS:

Don't miss Complexity Fest 2017, sponsored by Mathcore Index and featuring bands like Arms, Frontierer, Gorod, Obscura, Ihsahn, Agent Fresco, and many more. Please check it out and share with those in the Area!

Complexity Fest 2017 / Arms

So excited to share with you the updated lineup for Complexity Fest 2017, sponsored by Mathcore Index and featuring our friends in Frontierer, tech death legends Gorod, and especially excited to announce my friends in Arms are performing in their European mainland debut. 

Further pertinent announcements in January. Stay tuned.

Mathcore Index: Volume 1

We are extremely excited to present to you our first solo compilation, Mathcore Index: Volume 1, featuring over 20 unique underground artists from around the globe. Artwork by the supremely talented Karl Frandsen, layout by Tamás Bakó​, and original logo by Keith Carlson.

Format: Digital (free download)  Release date: 7/21/16   Track listing:    Arms - "Deer Slayer" Blast Unicorn - "Nonnenfinsternis" Coma Cluster Void - "Mind Cemeteries" The Crinn - "Against the Flow" Dead Church - "Bleak" Delta Sleep - "Lake Sprinkle Sprankle" Dendritic Arbor - "Snake Oil" Église - "The Mountains" Employed To Serve - "No One's Perfect, This Includes You" Frontierer - "Lightshow" The Heads are Zeros - "The Harvest" Helpless - "False Hope" Instrumental, adj. - "The Nightmare of Adulthood"

meek is murder - "A Prison, a Life Raft"

Morgue - "Polar Aftermath"

Sectioned - "Toothgrinder" Seizures - "Channeler" Serious Beak - "Red (Laniocera hypopyrra)" Shoto - "Whips Blow Back" Stick Men - "Embracing the Sun (Geiger Mix)" Tebotjf - "only one nothing else matters sample" Things Fall Apart​ - "3239 Smiley Rd." T H R O E S - "The Word" Wolf King - "Vermin" Worry - "A Legacy of Regret: Zillah​​ - "Not All of Me Shall Die"