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Features

All Pigs Must Die, Homewrecker + Ilsa @ Metro Gallery, Baltimore (PHOTOS)

By Melissa Skinner |

The Massachusetts killing machine storms through Maryland with force.

Features

Chiller: Pittsburgh Hardcore Punk Miscreants Keep Things Sounding Classic

By Carlos Ramirez |

"They look like dads but they rip."

Features

New Artist Focus: Born Sinner

By Carlos Ramirez |

Members of Brain Slug, Xibalba, and NYC Headhunters get their thrash on.

Interviews

Former Madball Guitarist Brian “Mitts” Daniels Talks About His Next Project

By Carlos Ramirez |

Who is Eternal Struggle and why is the NYHC veteran going to be working with them?

Reviews

Ekulu, Ekulu (Self-Released, 2018)

By Adam Yoe |

One of the most hyped hardcore demos in recent memory is analyzed.

Features

Obituary, Exmortus, Red Death + Bound By the Grave @ Baltimore Soundstage (PHOTOS)

By Melissa Skinner |

The Florida death metal legends never disappoint.

Features

Accident Prone: Hardcore Band Gets Weird In “Jonestown Family Reunion” Video (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Cult leader-core?

Reviews

Tragedy, Fury (Self-Released, 2018)

By Lucas Anderson |

A vicious return for the Portland masters.

Reviews

Tragedy, Fury (Self-Released, 2018)

By Michael D. Thorn |

"Gone is any hint of plodding dirge and in its place a steamroller attack of ripping hardcore..."

Features

An Attitude Exhumed: Jonathan Buske (The Promise, Another Victim) Launches New Project

By Iván Murillo |

The hardcore musician and graphic designer chats about his latest labor of love.

Features

Divine Hammer Singer Austin Ellerbusch on Battling Cancer, Moving Forward with His Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I’d rather tour to death and have fun around the country than working to death in Phoenix."

Reviews

SUMAC, Love In Shadow (Thrill Jockey, 2018)

By Benedetto Manzella |

"...a colossal example of musical growth and an invitation to look at heavy music in a different way."

Photo Spotlight

Photographer Spotlight: Dan Patrick

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Sometimes you take a beating holding your camera up high, so it doesnt get destroyed."

Lists

5 Songs That Fucked Me Up as a Kid, by John Roman (Microwaves)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The only list you'll see anywhere that features both Duran Duran and Nuclear Assault.

Features

Ready Fest: Merauder, Arms Race, Insist + Other HC Greats Pummel London (PHOTOS)

By Matt Gabell |

Also see photos of Abuse of Power, Eisberg, Revulsion, and CDC.

Features

Bystander Throw a Hardcore Mosh Party for Their New Music Video (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

This much fun should be illegal.

Interviews

Back to School Jam 2018: A Chat with Fest Organizer Greg Falchetto

By Mike Musilli |

"Booking shows is terribly stressful, let alone trying to put together a festival."

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Jay Reason

By Carlos Ramirez |

This hardcore lifer has played in bands (Voice of Reason, The Distance) and also helped run Stillborn Records.

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