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Pig City: Arizona Hardcore Crust Crew Warn Us of the ‘Terminal Decline’ (ALBUM PREMIERE)

By Bruce Hardt-Valenzuela |

"...grappling with the crippling reality that our planet is dying played a huge role in the overall sound..."

Features

Revolution of Our Time: Hong Kong’s Punk as Fuck Protests

By Ned Kelly |

"The protesters are risking their lives and their freedom in order to champion the principles of democracy..."

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High on Fire x Power Trip @ Asbury Lanes, New Jersey (PHOTOS)

By Shaun Regan |

No, the E Street Band were not on the bill.

Features

Payday x Mastermind: Two UK Hardcore Bands Just Dropped Killer Records

By Adam Yoe |

Quality Control HQ continues to thrill with their release schedule.

Interviews

Damian Master (A Pregnant Light, Prison Suicide, Colloquial Sound Recordings)

By John Massel |

"I think that all of my work—for better or worse—is driven by a sort of internal fanatical obsession."

Features

Honeymoon: Ohio Group Hearts Atmospheric Post-Hardcore on “Form8” (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

FFO: Swervedriver, Far, Hum

Features

High on Fire, Power Trip + Devil Master @ Union Transfer, Philly (PHOTOS)

By Paul Havelin |

Matt Pike for President.

Interviews

Cutting Steak: Chris Maggio (Coliseum, Trap Them, Wear Your Wounds, High on Fire)

By Thommy Browne |

The all-drummer interview series continues with a guy raised on Leeway and Sly and the Family Stone.

Features

Carcosa: Long Island Band Welcomes Former Shai Hulud Guitarist on New Release

By Mike Musilli |

"The new tracks pound with the band’s definitive gloomy metal heaviness..."

Lists

10 Favorite Heavy Records, by Matt Auxier, aka 6th Circle (ex-Zao, Eyes Upon Separation)

By No Echo |

Everything from synthpop to thrash to industrial is represented.

Interviews

Travis Keller (Buddyhead, American Primitive)

By Adam Yoe |

Checking in with Fred Durst and Courtney Love's favorite provocateur.

Reviews

Queensway, The Real Fear (Self-Released, 2019)

By Jalen Lopez |

"Their dark, moody, almost groovy style of hardcore makes you uneasy but excited."

Interviews

Garden Variety Bassist/Vocalist Anthony Roman Looks Back on the Band’s Time Together

By Carlos Ramirez |

The '90s Long Island group's complete discography just got the vinyl box set treatment.

Features

Cave In, Helms Alee + The Primals @ Echoplex, Los Angeles (PHOTOS)

By Benedetto Manzella |

"You are what you weep, from your head down to the sleet."

Features

Youth of Today @ Zebulon, Los Angeles (PHOTOS)

By Greg Flack |

Wake up and live!

Features

Sick Minds: Boston Hardcore Quintet Drop “Empty” Video (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

The track will appear on the group's forthcoming split 7" with Fire & Flood.

Song of the Day

Chained Bliss, “Human Again,” from Stained Red Promo (2019)

By Adam Yoe |

FFO: Grave Mistake Records, The Wipers, Beach Impediment Records

Features

Integrity, Enforced, Ilsa + Choking Sands @ Sidebar Tavern, Baltimore (PHOTOS)

By Melissa Skinner |

Luckily, no one was hurt.

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