IDR120 – GATE49 – Still Standing

Still Standing, the new album from Berlin’s GATE49, is a pure shot of energy. Ten tracks, each under three minutes, deliver a fast, raw, and uncompromising sound. Every song is short but impactful, capturing the true essence of punk/hardcore in its most direct form.

The album’s title, Still Standing, together with tracks like Isolation, Dead To Me, and Fuck You More, points to themes of personal and emotional resilience—a bold statement of defiance in the face of struggles and inner conflict. This is a record that never lets up: aggressive, straightforward, and cathartic.

With Still Standing, GATE49 reaffirm the spirit of punk/hardcore: high intensity, instant impact, and the power to turn anger and pain into liberating energy.