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Hate Still Burns, Underworld (Mosh Money Records, 2023)

By Ryan O'Connor |

Massachusetts metallic hardcore beasts do things on their own and crush in the process.

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Small Steps: Lexington Outfit Straddles Pop-Punk & Melodic Hardcore Line on Debut LP

By No Echo |

Breakthroughs/Breakdowns is out now via Blind Rage Records (Planet on a Chain, GEL).

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Stress Positions: Chicago Band Puts on a Hardcore Punk Clinic on Harsh Reality Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

Three of its members were in C.H.E.W.

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Amusement: Ex-Members of From Ashes Rise, Deathreat Go Melodic Punk Path on Debut EPs

By Carlos Ramirez |

Sink your teeth into some tasty melodies for fans of Pegboy and Seaweed.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Flak

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Momentum. Torena, chuggy guitars

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Take Your Guilt: German Metallic Hardcore Crew Celebrate Decade Together with New Album

By No Echo |

Empire of Greed came out the first week of this year.

Interviews

Spiritual Cramp: A Candid Chat w/ Singer Michael Bingham About Their Growing Success, Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

We also talk about how his connection to hardcore has helped steer his direction through it all.

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COOKED: Vermont Band Drops No-Nonsense Hardcore on “Talk Is Cheap” (PREMIERE)

By Ryan O'Connor |

Listen to a track from the Burlington band's upcoming Ad Nauseam EP.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Carved.

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Jesus Piece, Vamachara, Sanction

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For Closure: Los Angeles Band Laces Us with Big Melodic Hooks on Debut EP (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Itching for some Samiam and Doughboys-like sounds, we got you covered.

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Integrity's All Death Is Mine: Total Domination: Guitarist Dom Romeo's Track-by-Track Breakdown of New Collection

By No Echo |

The compilation includes covers of Motörhead and Septic Death, among other bands that influenced them.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Dolores

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Lionheart, Born From Pain, Full Blown Chaos

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Totally Slow: North Carolina Hardcore Punks Stay on Point on “Crosshairs” Single

By No Echo |

Great lyrics. Fast tempos. We dig.

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Static Vision: Lenny Sektor Keeps Belgian Hardcore Tradition Alive with New Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

The H8000 veteran takes a more straight-forward, melodic hardcore direction this time out.

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Gouge Away Announce Deep Sage Album, Drop "Stuck in a Dream" Music Video

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We don’t want to sound beautifully polished or perfect anyway"

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Mark of Fatality

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Poison the Well, Undying, Prayer for Cleansing

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Give Up Hope: Brockton, MA Hardcore Band Reignites Furious Collaboration via Debut LP

By Ryan O'Connor |

The group features members of Burden, Born From Demise, Cold Case, and Last Sight.

Interviews

Ascension Guitarist Matt DeVries Looks Back on the ‘90s Clevo Metallic Hardcore Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

Though he found wider success with Chimaira, his early years deserve some attention.

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