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New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: xPURITYx

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Throwdown, XweaponX, Seventh Dagger Records-core

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Inside Cell 63: New Exhibition Celebrates ‘90s San Fernando Valley Hardcore Punk Venue

By Carlos Ramirez |

It all started out in a basement in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Shuriken

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Sunami, Malevolence, Shattered Realm

Interviews

Neriah Romero (musician, comedian, promoter) on Why the Louisville DIY Punk Community Moves Him

By Bricks Avalon |

"Before I found punk I planned to be a lawyer, and then a judge, but then I heard Have Heart."

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The Blind: Boston Punk Rock Is Still Alive & Well

By Ryan O'Connor |

Members of Hate Still Burns turn to their punk side on new recordings.

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Peacemaker: Polish Metallic Hardcore Band Takes Long Journey to An Internal Revolution

By No Echo |

They cite such influences Hatebreed, Crowbar, and Internal Bleeding.

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Record Label Profile: GGT Records

By Thomas Vanderpol |

They've released titles by such bands as Jade Dust, Caged View, and Mean Jesus.

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Aaron Stauffer Brings Back Seaweed Vibes on New Solo Track, “Contents Of”

By Carlos Ramirez |

Sean Husick (Ghost Work, Milemarker) handles the instrumentation on the recording.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Death Rites

By Thomas Vanderpol |

FFO: Toxic Holocaust, Death Side, Caustic Christ

Features

Caged View: Bay Area Hardcore Unit Adds New Fuel for An Old Fire on Forthcoming Debut

By Thomas Vanderpol |

Members have also played in such bands as Allegiance, Set Your Goals, and Internal Affairs.

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GOLD: A Chat with One of the Bands Helping Push the Bakersfield Hardcore Scene

By Thomas Vanderpol |

"...we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon."

Interviews

This Is Hardcore’s Joe McKay on the Fest’s Evolution, Business Challenges & 2025 Lineup

By Carlos Ramirez |

The founder of the yearly event gets down to the brass tacks of it all.

Features

Spam Caller: California Band Offers Up No-Nonsense Hardcore on Debut LP

By Zach Butcher |

Bad Connection just dropped today.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Lost Cause 904

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Down to Nothing, Outbreak, Righteous Jams

Interviews

Speedway: Swedish Band Chats About Working with the Russin Brothers, Revelation Records

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their debut LP, A Life's Refrain, will end up on hardcore music year-end lists come December.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: DWM (Die with Me)

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: A Mourning Star, Killswitch Engage, Foreign Hands

Features

Infernal Diatribe Singer Camden Garnett Discusses Maine Hardcore, Their New Music

By Carlos Ramirez |

Chris Linkovich (Terror, Cruel Hand) signed the band to his label, Cheap Life Records.

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Eric Raven: Industrial Mall Goth Artist on His New Jersey Upbringing, Influences & New Music

By Matthew Green |

"I was the weird seventh grader with creepers and Cure t-shirts..."

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