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Features

Strife Perform Entire ‘In This Defiance’ Album in California (PHOTOS)

By No Echo |

Also see pics of Dead Heat, Berthold City, and Drain.

Features

Sacred Fire: LA Crossover Thrashers Get Our Attention on “Echo Chamber” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Fierce riffs for a post-Trump world.

Interviews

Desert Dweller Fest Founder Matt Marcum-Ugalde Brings Hardcore Party to Arizona

By Bruce HV |

After feeling like his city got neglected by touring bands, he put his frustration into action.

Features

The Primals (Darkest Hour, The Explosion, Dead to Fall) Discuss Debut LP (EXCLUSIVE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Also see exclusive video footage from the recording sessions.

Features

TRIBU Bring Shamanistic Psychedelic Shoegaze Sounds from Peru

By Freddy Alva |

A veteran from the South American hardcore scene explores a new sonic palette.

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Morgan Carpenter (Hive, Prey for Death, Prison Shank)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Online resources are great in connecting with other collectors, but it’s almost too easy."

Song of the Day

A Needle Under the Nail, “Event Horizon,” from The Third Impact (2018)

By Adam Yoe |

FFO: Disembodied, Prayer for Cleansing, Martyr A.D.

Features

Big Cheese, Illusion, Stages In Faith, Culprit + Mere Mortal @ New River Studios, London (PHOTOS)

By Matt Gabell |

A killer bill is captured by the camera's lens.

Features

Berthold City Face the “Moment of Truth” in New Music Video (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

One of No Echo's '12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2018' strikes back.

Photo Spotlight

Photographer Spotlight: Sam Emery

By Carlos Ramirez |

"It’s impossible to take a bad photo of Turnstile."

Features

Thief’s Hand: Memphis Hardcore Unit Isn’t Screwing Around on “Knowledge” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Mosh till ya drop.

Features

Winds of Promise: Ex-Members of Uniform Choice, Ignite + Unity Return w/ “Worn” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The band fuses their love for '80s DC-styled hardcore with their California punk roots.

Reviews

Khiis, Saboor (Distort Reality, 2018)

By Michael D. Thorn |

"Primal, aggressive, raw, and dripping with just enough melody and hooks..."

Features

Farooq: Cali Metallic Hardcore Band Return with ‘Heat’ (ALBUM PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The record was produced by Zack Ohren (Suffocation, Light This City).

Features

The Most Influential Figures of NYHC: Mackie Jayson

By Carlos Ramirez |

Bow down to the best in the business.

Interviews

Strife Vocalist Rick Rodney Looks Back at the Band’s ‘In This Defiance’ Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We were never straight edge enough for the militant kids, and too straight edge for others."

Features

Night Witch’s “Corrupted” Is a Message to Men About Their Predatory Behavior (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Tallahassee outfit take no prisoners with this ripping hardcore anthem.

Song of the Day

Time & Pressure, “Love + Trash” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Gateway to the West produces a new hardcore band to keep an eye on.

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