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Lists

12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2018

By Carlos Ramirez |

Keep your ears and eyes open for these superb acts in the new year.

Features

Ramones: 40th Anniv. of Their Best Show (According to Johnny, Road Manager Monte Melnick)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Read a chapter from Lighters in the Sky: The All-Time Greatest Concerts, 1960-2016.

Lists

5 French Hardcore Bands You Need to Know, by Laurent B. (Strong)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The guitarist shines the spotlight on some of his fellow countrymen.

Features

Hardcore Album of 2017: If I Can't Listen to UNIFIED RIGHT In Heaven..., by Unified Right

By Carlos Ramirez |

If you didn't know, now you do.

Photo Spotlight

Photographer Spotlight: Mike Moynihan

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater both saved and ruined my life when I got it in '99."

Interviews

Dave Smalley (DYS, Dag Nasty, ALL, Down by Law, Don’t Sleep)

By Carlos Ramirez |

One of the punk scene's most prolific musicians in a frank and open discussion about his life and career.

Features

Hardcore EP of 2017: Don't Stop the Youth, by FireBurn

By Carlos Ramirez |

Multi-generations of hardcore musicians unite and conquer.

Song of the Day

World Peace, “Compassion,” from The Most Noble Impulse of Man (First Letter Press, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Bay Area powerviolence for days.

Lists

Freddy Alva’s Top 12 of the Year

By Freddy Alva |

The Urban Styles, and longtime No Echo contributor, shares his year-end musical picks.

Features

Record Label Profile: Quality Control HQ

By Carlos Ramirez |

A look at the UK imprint behind releases by such bands as Violent Reaction, Pure Disgust, and Arms Race.

Features

Clear Focus: Buffalo Hardcore Combo Inflict “Never Ending Pain” w/ New Track (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

These upstarts deserve your attention.

Photo Spotlight

Photographer Spotlight: David Franklin

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There's an innate challenge in getting a great shot with all that wildness going on around you..."

Features

Cursed Path Bring Metallic Hardcore Chaos in “Spiritual Warfare” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

From Ohio comes a menacing force...

Features

Line of Sight: DC Straight Edgers Hit Hard with “Show of Force” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

A blistering cut from the band's forthcoming EP for Youngblood Records.

Reviews

U.S. Bombs: Clash Tribute and Hollywood Gong Show EPs (Slope Records, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Skate legend Duane Peters and his punk band honor the British masters.

Lists

5 Jazz Artists Who’ve Influenced Us, by Michael Kadnar (The Number Twelve Looks Like You)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Essential musical picks from a beast of a drummer.

Features

27: Nineties-Styled Jangly Indie-Pop Returns on “Innocent Lovers” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Massachusetts outfit returns with new member Adam McGrath (Cave In, Kid Kilowatt).

Photo Spotlight

Photographer Spotlight: Anne Spina

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I tore my meniscus a few years ago shooting Biohazard and it’s been a hard recovery."

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