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Reviews

Necrot, Mortal (Tankcrimes, 2020)

By Mick Reed |

Released just last week, this was the most anticipated death metal album in recent memory.

Interviews

Bassist Spotlight: Craig Setari (Sick of It All, Agnostic Front, Rest in Pieces, Straight Ahead)

By Jeremy Holehan |

He's also played in NYC Mayhem, Youth of Today, and Creep Division, among other bands.

Features

Terminal Crush: Musician Grey Gordon Goes ‘90s Slowcore on “Ring” (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

The track comes off the forthcoming debut solo release, Columbus.

Features

theLINE: California Band Showcases Their Many Stylistic Sides on “Hawkeye” (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

After several releases on Volcom Entertainment, and a long hiatus, the group is firing on all cylinders again.

Reviews

Ball of Light, 2 Song EP (Rad Girlfriend Records, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

FFO: Glass and Ashes, Planes Mistaken for Stars, Strikeforce Diablo

Features

Shades Apart Look Back on Each of Their Studio Albums (EXCLUSIVE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

From DIY hardcore shows to Revelation Records to hit radio singles to Eternal Echo.

Features

Discourage: Oakland Hardcore Group Returns with Purpose on “Forlorn Hope”

By Nicholas James |

Turbulent times call for lyrics that reflect that.

Reviews

Rebelmatic, Ghost in the Shadows (Red Right Recordings, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

The NYHC outfit just dropped its debut album.

Features

Raincheck: French Band Brings Late ‘90s-Styled Melodic Punk Sound on Latest Record

By No Echo |

Definitely recommend for fans of Fat Wreck and Epitaph compilations from back in the day.

Features

You and I: Going Back in Time with the Members of the ‘90s New Jersey Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We didn’t have a label for it at the time. Our friends would joke and call us 'emo metal.'"

Features

Silent Era’s “Heart Lay Down” is a Slice of Frenzied Yet Melodic Hardcore Punk (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Sink your teeth into some tasty Bay Area-blessed riffage.

Features

Drowse: Philly Band Brings Forth Gloomy Punk on “Missing Persons Report” (PREMIERE)

By Bruce Hardt-Valenzuela |

The quartet will be releasing their debut LP, Dance in the Decay, this Halloween.

Features

I Once Tattooed a Questionnaire on My Leg for My Hardcore Zine

By Marc Strömberg |

The Friendly Leg featured members from Rotting Out, Terror, and many other of my favorite bands.

Lists

5 Current Underrated Death Metal Bands, by Luca Indrio (Necrot, Vastum, Acephalix)

By No Echo |

The bassist/vocalist clearly knows a thing or two about the genre.

Reviews

FAIM, Hollow Hope (Safe Inside Records, 2020)

By Mick Reed |

Taking an early listen to the forthcoming debut LP from the Denver hardcore troupe.

Features

Sawblade: Ex-Weekend Nachos, Hive Members Form Project in Spirit of ‘90s Japanese Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

They also share a love for Negative Approach and Jerry's Kids.

Features

Locked Inside: Straight Edge Unit Brings Classic Mosh Back on “Force of Will” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Ex and current members of Mouthpiece, Youth of Today, and Nueva Etica strike back.

Features

Kaiju Daisenso: Power Violence and Monster Movies Clash in “Green Gargantua” Music Video

By Todd Manning |

The band features current and former members of Unearthly Trance, Gospel, Gorilla Wizard, and Helen of Troy.

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