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Dumpster Coffin: Hudson Valley HC Band Enters the World via "Crossfire Epiphany" (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

This New York outfit keeps things short and sweet (and brutal).

Lists

Eyes of the Lord Guitarist Taylor Young on 5 Bands That Helped Shape Them

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group is comprised of musicians from such acts as Nails, Twitching Tongues, and Terror.

Interviews

Krakatoa: An Oral History of the Unsung ‘90s Hardcore Band

By Dave Williams |

Featuring interviews with the band members, Second Nature Recordings' Dan Askew, and engineer Jamie Woolford.

Lists

Top 5 Metal Albums from the ‘80s, by Mike Score (All Out War)

By Carlos Ramirez |

These records should be in your collection already, but it's never too late if not.

Reviews

Let Rage!, Stay Safe Stay Strong (Not Like You Records, 2019)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Timmy Chunks (Token Entry, Redemption 87) returns to record stores.

Features

Fleshworld: Post-Hardcore Unit Embrace the Chaos on “The Map” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Essence Has Changed, But the Details Remain will be out this fall.

Features

An Open Letter to Rob Miller (Amebix, Tau Cross)

By Tony Croasdale |

Longtime fan Tony Croasdale aka Tony Pointless (R.A.M.B.O.) chimes in on the recent controversy.

Features

Baroness + Torche @ The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY (PHOTOS)

By Michele Manco |

The Gold & Grey Tour rolls through Hudson Valley.

Features

Time & Pressure: Hardcore Combo Represent the Gateway City Sound on New LP (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Count Me Out, Go It Alone, Sinking Ships

Features

Dr. Know Bassist Ismael Hernandez on Nardcore History, Crossover + More

By Anthony Allen Begnal |

Anthony Allen Begnal's 'A Hardcore Conversation' series continues with a banger.

Features

Original State: Cali HC Band Prove to Be Speed Demons on New EP (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

It'll Be Over Before You Know It is the perfect name for this record.

Reviews

The Proletariat, Move (Boss Tuneage, 2019)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Boston punk OGs return with a new album. Does it hold up to their classic material?

Photo Spotlight

Photographer Spotlight: Rachael Shorr

By Carlos Ramirez |

"My textbooks, so to speak, were Spin, Loud, Fast, Rules!!!, Maximum Rocknroll..."

Interviews

Cutting Steak: Urian Hackney (Rough Francis)

By Thommy Browne |

A chat with the gifted drummer and skateboarder.

Features

Chain Whip: Hardcore Punk Outfit Keep Things Raw Yet Catchy on “HawaiiCBM” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

These Canadians have a way with a goddam hook.

Reviews

Gazm, Heavy Vibe Music (11PM Records, 2019)

By Michael D. Thorn |

Both Transilvanian Hunger-era Darkthrone and Dmize are referenced in this piece. Whoa.

Features

Death Before Dishonor Return with Fury on “True Defeat” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Boston unit will invade record stores via Unfinished Business later this month.

Features

Paris Hilton on Fire: California Screamo Band Debut Two Tracks (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Chaotic in the best way possible.

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