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New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Look Away

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: fast shit, menacing bass tones, chug-free mosh parts

Features

The Meffs’ Lily Hopkins on the Brit Punks’ New Album, Opening for the Sex Pistols & More

By Wyatt Soullier |

The Essex duo are "louder than a four-piece."

News

Bloodshed: L.A. Metallic Hardcore Outfit Ink Label Deal, Drop New Single “Abhorrence”

By No Echo |

Laid 2 Rest singer Dan guests on the Los Angeles hardcore unit's new single.

Features

Bad World: Bay Area Hardcore Outfit Double Down on Crossover Groove with Maker of Rules EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist GVB discusses their new record, NorCal musical roots, and long-awaited full-length.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Violent Thoughts

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: No For An Answer, Judge, Paul Bearer's vocal style

Features

Recording the Scene: Costa Rica Videographer Fabian Cerdas on Capturing Hardcore Chaos

By Isaac Hernández |

"...there's nothing I enjoy more than helping a band get their visual identity across to people."

Features

Total Meltdown: Wreck-Age Records Hardcore Outfit Push Their Sound Forward on New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The NYHC band was cofounded by drummer Chris Enriquez (Orange 9mm, On the Might of Princess).

Reviews

Ironbar, Demonstration of Intent (2026)

By Mike Musilli |

Missouri band packs their debut EP with noisy, aggressive hardcore delights.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Poison Ivy

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Gather, Ecotage, animal liberation

Features

Sunblind: Bay Area Hardcore Vets Discuss Their NYHC-Fueled New Project

By Thomas Vanderpol |

The lineup includes former members of such bands as Allegiance, Yaphet Kotto, and The Explosion.

Interviews

Snake Eater: Dutch-Pakistani Hardcore Band Brings Anti-Imperialist Politics to Focus

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist yaar-e-Aly discusses identity, activism, Pakistan, and hardcore politics.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Ledge Over Earth

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Satisfaction-era Hatebreed, early The Hope Conspiracy, The Trouble

Features

Bounty Hunter's Zach Salyer Discusses Growing Up in the Hardcore Scene, Their New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Salt Lake City band recently dropped On a Warpath.

Features

Skin You Alive: Charlotte Band Proudly Churn Out “Degenerate Death Metal”

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We're a death metal band, but we all play in hardcore bands as well..."

Features

Days of Revelation: Rennes Band Channel Conflict, Video Games, & Metallic Hardcore on Debut EP

By Ellis Heasley |

Threatening Presence is an apt title for the French outfit's new record.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Whole World Wept

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: The Red Chord, Ed Gein, tuning to Drop A

News

Hellfest 2026 Relocates to Carteret Performing Arts Center, Festival Still Set for July 3

By No Echo |

The fest previously had two venues fall through in the last few weeks.

Features

Locked Down: Arizona Hardcore Band Rips It Up in “Hang Your Head” Video (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

The group has toured and shared stages with the likes of Madball, Hoods, and Skarhead.

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