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Features

Blind: Rising UK Hardcore Outfit to Take Crooked Path on Next Release

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We still want to drag people by the skin of their teeth through the songs."

Interviews

Histamine Singer AJ on the Band’s Superb Debut LP, His Australian Hardcore Roots

By Carlos Ramirez |

The frontman discusses the band's origins, influences, and future plans.

Features

Wise Choice: New Hampshire Hardcore Crew Deliver a Crushing Introduction

By Ryan O'Connor |

The Manchester band comes out swinging with the three-song Demonstration.

Reviews

Cronies, Demo (Ragdoll Records, 2026)

By Izzy Davis |

"...a pure distillation of playful punk rock 'n' roll packed into four songs and roughly 10 minutes."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Staring Contest

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Fury, Turning Point, Lights Out

Features

Body Eviction: Worcester Band Rides Line Between Hardcore Grit & ‘90s Alt-Rock

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group's vocalist and guitarist reflect on Dead Civilians and the thriving MAHC scene.

Lists

Best Hardcore Albums and EPs of 2026 (So Far)

By No Echo |

No Echo asked musicians, label owners, and other folks from the community to share their picks.

Features

...By the Deed: Pittsburgh Band Delivers Punishing Political Metallic Hardcore

By No Echo |

“This new EP we’re putting out is darker, heavier, and that is intentional."

Reviews

Effective Relief, Not Many, Not Many (2026

By Mike Musilli |

New York band deliver another strong batch of smart, off-kilter punk songs.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Run Your Mouth

By Zach Butcher |

FFO: Jesus Piece, Darkroom, Sanction

Features

Ratking Guitarist Nic Finch on Their New EP & Hardcore Life in Western Australia

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...we very much sharpened the blade on our own sound.”

Features

Out of Line: Members of Step By Step and BDR Unite in the Name of Bakersfield Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

Five different musical backgrounds collide throughout the band's Rec Center album.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: xNECESSARYDEMISEx

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Converge, On Broken Wings, xRepentancex

Features

Corruption Pact: Paris Band Refine Their Death Metal-Driven Hardcore on Debut Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

Unanswered Cries is a head-ripper.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Hasted

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: End It, Naysayer, Trapped Under Ice

Features

Truster: Edmonton Doomgaze Trio Explore Faith & Reclamation on Creeping Thing LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

“I wanted to explore the idea that one can reserve the power they often give away.”

Features

Silent Spring: Indonesian Band Lean Into Melodic Hardcore on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Turning Point, Mil-Spec, and Swedish hardcore all helped shape the quintet’s sound.

Reviews

Vicegrip/Latch, Split EP (2026)

By Ryan O'Connor |

Two rising hardcore bands from Massachusetts team up for maximum impact.

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