After the show last night at Thee Shitty Pit’s (obviously, where else would it be?) I started thinking about some dream tours of Belgian bands…



Generally just some of the finest Belgium currently has to offer, in a convenient package.

Imaginary Dictionary

The band that made me start thinking about this…

Originally played their first gig ever at The Pit’s a year or 2 ago. Heavily marred by technical problems, their first showing didn’t exactly convince a lot of people. Especially since expectations were high, since this band features some veterans of previous kick-ass bands.



But dear lord how they’ve honed their craft. A singer with clear indications of mental issues that sets the mood for some fast, energetic and “punchy” hardcore.

&amp;amp;lt;a href=“http://imaginarydictionary.bandcamp.com/album/you-cant-spell-dictionary-without” data-mce-href=“http://imaginarydictionary.bandcamp.com/album/you-cant-spell-dictionary-without”&amp;amp;gt;You can’t spell dictionary without… by Imaginary Dictionary&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;

On tour with…

Sick State

Basicly the parallel dimension version of Wrong Decision, same lineup, different singer.

Catchy hardcorepunk from Namur, dead city. These guys bring an instant side-to-side party to any show they play. Even though I’ve been punched in the face during their shows more times than I care to admit, I still can’t bring myself to stop going to their gigs. How’s that for an endorsement?



&lt;a href=“http://zprecords.bandcamp.com/album/demo” data-mce-href=“http://zprecords.bandcamp.com/album/demo”&gt;DEMO by SICK STATE&lt;/a&gt;

Bonus band… because I plug these guys at every possible opportunity:

Sects Tape

A bunch of Pink KKK-hooded weirdos that somehow seemlessly blends together surf, garage and hardcore. It makes no sense whatsoever on paper, but it works. Join the SECT!

<a href=“http://sectstapedealers.bandcamp.com/album/ep” data-mce-href=“http://sectstapedealers.bandcamp.com/album/ep”>EP by Sects Tape</a>

I’m well aware that for the people who visit the Pit’s often none of these bands are revelations, but maybe this’ll help get them some exposure outside of Belgium.