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Dry Socket: Portland Hardcore Band on Politics, DIY Touring, and Real-Life Sacrifice

By Carlos Ramirez |

We also discuss Self Defense Techniques, their ripping new album.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: It’s a Setup

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Dropdead, MK-Ultra, Struggle

Interviews

Grail Guard Vocalist Riaz on Confronting Racism and Reality on Still No Future Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

“At its best, punk and hardcore give people a voice, build community, and push back against hate."

Features

POISE: Pacific Northwest Hardcore Band's Iron Foot EP Is a Kick to the Throat

By Carlos Ramirez |

Listen to a track called "Ill Anguish" to see what we mean.

Interviews

Naysayer Singer Gary Gunwald on the Rise, Burnout, and Return of a Richmond Hardcore Staple

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I was basically finding things from Victory Style and Punk-O-Rama CD comps."

Features

Cold Kiss: Albany Band Break Down Their Must-Hear Brand New EP, Dream to Rest

By Colin Roberts |

"Anything Mike Dijan (Crown of Thornz, Breakdown) was involved in was a big inspiration."

Features

Clavo: Panamanian Hardcore Band Fueling a Regional Resurgence

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...the scene is perseverant—we always find a way.”

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Ounce of Pain

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Stretch Arm Strong, gang vocals, breakdowns

Features

xBarrymorex: Houston Band Is Bringing Straight Edge Easycore on Debut Release

By Carlos Ramirez |

Pop-punk hooks x melodic hardcore just in time for the summer.

Interviews

Uprising A.D. Singer Lalo Blood on the Tijuana Hardcore Band’s Return After Long Hiatus

By Isaac Hernández |

"...the biggest achievement was making friends all over the world through hardcore."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Staydown

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: No Warning, Terror, groove riffs

Features

Stressed: Straight Edge Hardcore from Adelaide with a Metallic Bite

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Aussies cite All Out War, Arkangel, and Blistered as prime influences on their new EP.

Features

Z.O.N.E.: New York City Band Weaponizes “End of the World” Hardcore via ZerOrigin EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We are an entity; we are everywhere and nowhere simultaneously."

Features

Witch Piss: Inside the Mind of the Musician Behind the Lo-Fi Weirdo Punk Solo Project

By Carlos Ramirez |

Some people would refer to it as "egg punk," but what the hell do I know?

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Corporate Job

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Every Time I Die, Gallows, Cancer Bats

Features

Stabber: Oslo Band Melds Hardcore Punk and Motörhead-Style Rock ’n’ Roll

By Carlos Ramirez |

Let it swing, motherfucker.

Features

Sheer Terror: NYHC Legends Remain Ugly & Proud on “Squat Diddler” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group will be on a European tour this month.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: imissyoualready

By Ellis Heasley |

FFO: Balmora, The Black Dahlia Murder, In Flames with breakdowns

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