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Features

Slon's Doppelganger Album Is a Reminder German Hardcore Scene Is Killing It Right Now

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Shows are wild, with plenty of young kids coming out."

Features

Coming Down: Rochester Band Brings Tasty Melodic Hardcore on “You Feel Okay?”

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group features ex-members of Like Wolves, Achilles, and Soul Control.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Impermanence

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Brain Tourniquet, Noose Sweat, distorted bass violence

Reviews

Crime Light, Crime Light (Delayed Gratification Records, 2025)

By Izzy Davis |

Ohio hardcore unit says farewell with a powerful EP.

Features

Blvd of Death: Italian Band Taps Into NYHC Vibe Again on Street Fight LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"No romantic, fantasy, or abstract shit."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Armor Class

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Terror, Death Before Dishonor, First Blood

Features

Cold Brick: Budapest Hardcore Unit Stomp It Out on Debut Release

By No Echo |

"Cro-Mags, Biohazard, and No Warning have definitely had a large influence on our style."

Features

The Scattering: Metalcore & Swedish-Styled Death Metal Riffs Come Together on Reno Band’s New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There’s a cathartic release that is unique to this kind of music..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Bridge Jumper

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Agitator, Hangman, epic mosh parts

Features

Slaughterhouse: South Bay Punk Roots Run Deep for Los Angeles Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

Check out the music video for "DNA" from their forthcoming Sick and Tired EP.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Defiance

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Trapped Under Ice, Jivebomb, groove mosh riffs

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: BLDSPRT

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO Headbussa, Kickback, Sanction

Features

False Body: Canadian Band’s New EP Fuses Chaotic Hardcore with Grindcore Precision

By Carlos Ramirez |

Nasum, Gaza, and Magrudergrind enjoyers should pay attention.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Spears

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Mindset, Youth of Today, Step Forward

Features

Heavy Is the Head: Virginia Hardcore Band Pays Tribute to Their Late Guitarist on New Track

By No Echo |

"For Your Loss" is also the title track to the group's forthcoming debut EP for Upstate Records.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Discount Code

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Extortion, White Male Dumbinance, '90s power violence

Features

Iron Gate: New Hampshire Band Showcases the Moshers in “Ego Trip” Music Video

By Ryan O'Connor |

"The room could maybe fit like 30 people comfortably and I think they squeezed like 70 in."

Features

Meet the Musician Who’s Helping Put the Guam Hardcore Scene on the Map

By Carlos Ramirez |

Christian Sumalpong plays in two bands, runs a label, and books shows on the island.

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