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Best Hardcore EPs of 2024

By Carlos Ramirez |

Which ones did you miss this year?

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Dirty Work

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Cold as Life, ominous movie samples, putrid bass tones

Features

In Contempt: New Grindcore Band Rises from Boston’s North Shore Scene

By Ryan O'Connor |

The quintet have a blast beat party on their debut release.

Lists

Best Hardcore Demos of 2024

By Carlos Ramirez |

There's a lot to feast on here.

Features

Agnostic Front: With Time - The Roger Miret Archives: A Look Behind the New Book

By Carlos Ramirez |

"His ability to connect and track down missing AF ephemera with fans and other collectors is most impressive."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Scaleraker

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Will Haven, Cursed, Converge

Features

Wise Up*: Costa Rican Band Leans Into ‘90s/‘00s Hardcore Groove on New Tracks

By Isaac Hernández |

The music video for "Ríos de Desprecio" captures the group's wild energy.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Regression

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Crossed Out, Mind Eraser, Harm Done 

Features

Krime: Dutch Band Drops Killer Catchy Hardcore Punk on New Demo

By Carlos Ramirez |

Nothing fancy, just tasty guitar riffs and hooks for your listening pleasure.

Features

Common Sage’s Julian Rosen on Their New LP, Being Labeled An “Emo” Band + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their Closer To; album just came out through Equal Vision Records.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Drawn Out

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Backtrack, Trapped Under Ice, Tampa style

Features

Leeway: NYHC Icons Drop Music Video for "10 Years" from Adult Crash Remix

By Carlos Ramirez |

It's about time this album gets another look by the band's fans.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Snap Judgement

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: groove parts, stretching before entering the gig, Mac Dre lyrics

Features

A Chat with Beatdown Hardcore Guidebook Author Kazutaka Miyamoto

By Carlos Ramirez |

A Japanese fan put together helpful reference material for the mosh thugs out there.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Wasted Life

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Judge, Strife, '90s Clevo bands

Features

Hydrate: Edmonton Band Flies Heavy Hardcore Flag on Debut Release

By No Echo |

The quintet features musicians from Eyes Front, False Body, and Boiling Lye.

Features

Shattered Realm Vocalist Joe “Hardcore” McKay on Their New Return EP, Future Plans

By Carlos Ramirez |

"This the tip of the spear for what's coming..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Failure Drill

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Coke Bust, Stiff Meds, World I Hate

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