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Interviews

Combust Singer Andrew Vacante Discusses Their Stellar New LP, the Current Hardcore Scene + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their debut album, Another Life, was produced by Ekulu guitarist Connor Jones.

Features

Kaizo: Seattle Hardcore Band Teams With Aaron Heard (Jesus Piece, Nothing) on “No Peace”

By Adam Yoe |

The Emerald City meets Philly in this brutal dose of metallic magic.

Features

END: Crushing Metallic Hardcore Quintet Leaves Big Impression

By Abbie Bateman |

The band features ex/current members of Counterparts, Reign Supreme, and The Dillinger Escape Plan.

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Injury Time: London Band Returns With No-Nonsense Hardcore via New Demo

By Carlos Ramirez |

Some of you might remember them from their split with Wisdom In Chains.

Features

Kill Your Idols Guitarist Gary Bennett on LIHC History, Going Full Time & His Fave KYI Song

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We are a bunch of old guys, but it’s wonderful to still be accepted by this scene of younger people."

Features

Lockstep: Listen to Nashville Doomgaze Band’s “Weave” From Their Forthcoming EP

By No Echo |

An interesting sound from Music City.

Features

Hard Target: Massachusetts Hardcore Group's Losing Grip Is a Bruiser of a New Release

By Abbie Bateman |

Any band that names themselves after a Jean-Claude Van Damme flick will get our attention.

Features

The Catatonics: New York Hardcore Pioneers Finally Getting the Reissue Treatment

By No Echo |

This stuff RIPS!

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Rick Jimenez (Extinction A.D., This Is Hell, Soldiers)

By Tom Mankowski |

"I prefer flea markets with deals or just grabbing shit from bands at shows."

Features

Nothing In Between: Brazilian Quintet Takes Melodic Hardcore Route on Latest Collection

By Carlos Ramirez |

They cite such influences as Shai Hulud, Killing the Dream, and With Honor.

Lists

7 Killer New UK Thrash Bands That You Need To Hear

By Tom Morgan |

These crossover outfits deserve the attention.

Features

Hosticide: New Jersey Band Walks Hardcore & Death Metal Tightrope on New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Violent Intention is pure nastiness.

Interviews

Stay Gold Drummer Eagle Barber Looks Back on the ‘00s Seattle Hardcore Band’s Run Together

By Kevin Diers |

"We were just a bunch of nerds, and in a way, I think that probably hurt us as a band."

Reviews

XweaponX, XweaponX Demo (2022)

By Jalen Lopez |

Breaking down the debut from the much-talked-about new straight edge hardcore band.

Interviews

Ithaca Vocalist Djamila Azzouz on Their New Album, Breaking the Band in America + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Sometimes you don't need an aggressively '90s style 20-second fade out no matter how much you want it..."

Features

Cold View: California Metallic Hardcore Group Takes Care of “Loose Endz” on New Track

By Carlos Ramirez |

Get a taste of their forthcoming debut EP, No Heaven.

Features

Seaweed Vocalist Aaron Stauffer Pens Moving Solo Track in Tribute to Mark Lanegan

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I booked a show for them when I was 15, but then I was on restriction when the show happened..."

Features

Praise Guitarist Anthony Dye Discusses Their Beautiful New LP, His Songwriting Influences

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I'm still chasing the powerful melancholy that Rites of Spring gave me when I first heard them at 16."

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