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New Artist Focus: Royal Hearts

By Abbie Bateman |

FFO: Silverstein, Finch, Rise Records

Features

Hardcore Album of 2019: Heavy Vibe Music, by Gazm

By Carlos Ramirez |

If you haven't listened to this record yet, you're missing out in a big way.

Interviews

Photographer Kevin Salk Discusses His Upcoming L.A. Gallery Show on ‘80s Punk Rock

By Carlos Ramirez |

Because who could ever get enough Black Flag, Minor Threat, and Misfits photos in their life?

Reviews

Raising Hell: Backstage Tales from the Lives of Metal Legends, by Jon Wiederhorn (Diversion Books, 2020)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Not for the faint of heart.

Reviews

Fathers, You Deserve Hell (Sailor Records, 2019)

By Todd Manning |

From metalcore to D-beat, the Denver band returns with a new album.

Features

DSGNS: Austin Metalcore Unit Tease New EP with “Crooked Teeth” (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

The quartet draws influence from such bands as Converge, Deftones, and Zao.

Song of the Day

PEST!, “Milk,” from Sick Fuck (2019)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Gnarly hardcore punk from Brooklyn that sounds like it was written and recorded in a filthy basement.

Lists

5 Unlikely Bands That Influenced Our New Record, by Rule Them All

By No Echo |

Dreams About... is one of the best hardcore releases of the year.

Features

Worst Self: Michigan Hardcore Trio Discuss Debut EP, Their Love for Oasis

By John Massel |

Everyone Is Replaceable was released in 2019 by Dropping Bombs Records.

Features

The Hardcore History of the Syracuse New Year’s Day Matinee

By Carlos Ramirez |

The event will return after 6 years away w/ No Warning, Mindforce, Trail of Lies + many other bands on Jan. 1st.

Reviews

Dark Thoughts, Must Be Nice (Stupid Bag Records/Drunken Sailor Records, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

Chew on some impossibly catchy "bubblegum hardcore" from Philadelphia.

Features

La Dispute, Touché Amoré + Empath @ Belasco Theater, Los Angeles (PHOTOS)

By Veronika Reinert |

The US tour closes out in downtown Los Angeles with style.

Interviews

Bloodlet Singer Scott Angelacos, Drummer Charles King on the ‘90s HC Scene, Their New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We have a love/hate relationship with our old material."

Song of the Day

Oust, “Boring Dystopia” (2019)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Hardcore D-beat fury from the Netherlands.

Interviews

Inti Carboni: Meet the Italian Hardcore Head Who Became a Successful Filmmaker

By Carlos Ramirez |

He's worked with influential directors as Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, and Ron Howard.

Features

Ghost Fame: Melodic Hardcore Band Signs Label Deal, Releases Video for “Stay” (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

FFO: The Carrier, Defeater, Have Heart

Features

Dear Furious (Ex-Outspoken, Mean Season) Return with “One Stone Two Birds” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The SoCal hardcore quintet returns from an extended slumber.

Lists

Freddy Alva’s Favorite Records + Books of 2019

By Freddy Alva |

Just in time for your holiday gift needs...

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