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Features

A Death in Queens

By Freddy Alva | 1.26.2017

On what would have been his 49th birthday, an old friend pays tribute to a NYC original.

Lists

Top 5 Double-Drummer Bands of All Time, by Set and Setting

By Set and Setting | 1.23.2017

When it comes to percussionists, these metallic post-rockers have great taste.

Reviews

Iron Reagan, Crossover Ministry (Relapse Records, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.16.2017

Attitude Adjustment and Cryptic Slaughter-like riffs are always welcome.

Reviews

Absolution, Juxtaposition (Wardance Records, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.12.2017

Influential NYHC group drops a new EP to start 2017 off right.

Reviews

Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol, by Steve Jones and Ben Thompson (Da Capo Press, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.10.2017

The former Sex Pistol tells his life story with an irresistible blend of raw honesty and un-PC humor.

Lists

12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2017

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.2.2017

Kick off the new year with some attitude.

Song of the Day

Creeping Death, “Sacrament of Death,” from Sacrament of Death (Killing a Sound, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.26.2016

What do you get when you mix the death-sludge of Dismember with the groove of Merauder?

Reviews

Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys, by Lol Tolhurst (Da Capo Press, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.15.2016

How the co-founder of The Cure climbed to success, crashed, and then lived to tell about it.

Lists

Top 12 of 2016, by Freddy Alva

By Freddy Alva | 12.13.2016

These records, books, movies, and live shows made my year.

Reviews

Westpoint, Westpoint (Triple-B Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.5.2016

The sonic spirit of '90s Revelation Records and Sub Pop lives through this new record.

Song of the Day

Vatican, “Paingod” (2015)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.2.2016

An unruly mass of '90s-styled metalcore this way comes.

Reviews

My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor, by Keith Morris with Jim Ruland (Da Capo Press, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.1.2016

With a career fronting Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Off!, he's got quite a story to tell.

Reviews

Ras Kass, Soul on Ice: Revisited (Blackhouse Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.25.2016

The underground '90s rap gem gets the reissue treatment with extra goodies that satisfy.

Lists

1993: The Year of Death Metal Albums With Killer Groove Parts

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.23.2016

These records deserve to be worshipped for their dedication to the art of the mid-tempo stomp.

Reviews

45 Adapters, They Call it Justice (Contra Records/Longshot Music, 2016)

By Freddy Alva | 11.18.2016

NYC's premier maximum R&B/Oi! outfit drops some new vinyl with purpose.

Features

Album Premiere: Ancress, Victoria/Jeiunium

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.17.2016

Chaos reigns on this unholy assault of metallic hardcore.

Features

Track Premiere: Ache, “Fade Away”

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.14.2016

Hardcore scene vets combine their talents for maximum sonic destruction.

Reviews

Primal Rite, Complex Life of Passion (Grave Mistake Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.4.2016

Current and ex-members of Busted Outlook, Profile, and Face the Rail drop a hardcore gem.

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A Death in Queens

Top 5 Double-Drummer Bands of All Time, by Set and Setting

Iron Reagan, Crossover Ministry (Relapse Records, 2017)

Absolution, Juxtaposition (Wardance Records, 2017)

Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol, by Steve Jones and Ben Thompson (Da Capo Press, 2017)

12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2017

Creeping Death, “Sacrament of Death,” from Sacrament of Death (Killing a Sound, 2016)

Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys, by Lol Tolhurst (Da Capo Press, 2016)

Top 12 of 2016, by Freddy Alva

Westpoint, Westpoint (Triple-B Records, 2016)

Vatican, “Paingod” (2015)

My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor, by Keith Morris with Jim Ruland (Da Capo Press, 2016)

Ras Kass, Soul on Ice: Revisited (Blackhouse Records, 2016)

1993: The Year of Death Metal Albums With Killer Groove Parts

45 Adapters, They Call it Justice (Contra Records/Longshot Music, 2016)

Album Premiere: Ancress, Victoria/Jeiunium

Track Premiere: Ache, “Fade Away”

Primal Rite, Complex Life of Passion (Grave Mistake Records, 2016)

In Case You Missed It

Clobber: UK Band Has No Time for Gatekeepers on “Hardcore Hive Mind” (PREMIERE)

Downcast: ‘90s Hardcore Band Returns After 25 Years with “Mayday” (PREMIERE)

Inconvenience Store: Experimental Noise & Hardcore Coexist on MA Outfit’s New EP

Still Pretty: New Buffalo Hardcore Group Keeps Things Fast & Melodic on Debut EP

New Artist Focus: Grinding Fear

Rye Coalition, The Story of the Hard Luck 5 (MVD Entertainment, 2015)

Disarm: Connecticut Band Channels ’90s Alt and Emo on Silver City Songs

Rich Thurston (Culture, Treason, On Bodies, Terror, Blood Has Been Shed, Ego Trip)

Scorched Mind: Wilkes-Barre Band Whips Up Chaotic, HM-2-Driven Sound on Debut EP

Loyal to the Grave: Japanese Hardcore Outfit Signs US Label Deal, Releases New Single

Record Collector: John Mather, aka Johnny Seven

Skullcrack, Berthold City, Pure Heel + Cross Control @ Programme, Fullerton, CA (PHOTOS)

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

Surrender: Synth Duo Create a Track Fit for a John Hughes Film Soundtrack w/ "A Lifetime Away " (PREMIERE)

Sunlight Ascending Weaves Cinematic Instrumental Epic via “Echos in Green” (PREMIERE)

Incisions, Incisions (TNSrecords, 2018)

Simulakra: Delaware Hardcore Band's Mankind Is a Disease Is Delicious Brutality

Scrape: Musicians from Left for Dead, Blind to Faith + Cursed Discuss Debut EP

Kirk & the Jerks: Eighties Pennsylvania Skate Rock Band’s Discography Finally Gets Its Due

Comedy x Hardcore: A Conversation with Eric D of MethSyndicate

Most Recent

A Death in Queens

Top 5 Double-Drummer Bands of All Time, by Set and Setting

Iron Reagan, Crossover Ministry (Relapse Records, 2017)

Absolution, Juxtaposition (Wardance Records, 2017)

Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol, by Steve Jones and Ben Thompson (Da Capo Press, 2017)

12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2017

Creeping Death, “Sacrament of Death,” from Sacrament of Death (Killing a Sound, 2016)

Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys, by Lol Tolhurst (Da Capo Press, 2016)

Top 12 of 2016, by Freddy Alva

Westpoint, Westpoint (Triple-B Records, 2016)

Vatican, “Paingod” (2015)

My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor, by Keith Morris with Jim Ruland (Da Capo Press, 2016)

Ras Kass, Soul on Ice: Revisited (Blackhouse Records, 2016)

1993: The Year of Death Metal Albums With Killer Groove Parts

45 Adapters, They Call it Justice (Contra Records/Longshot Music, 2016)

Album Premiere: Ancress, Victoria​/​Jeiunium

Track Premiere: Ache, “Fade Away”

Primal Rite, Complex Life of Passion (Grave Mistake Records, 2016)

In Case You Missed It

Clobber: UK Band Has No Time for Gatekeepers on “Hardcore Hive Mind” (PREMIERE)

Downcast: ‘90s Hardcore Band Returns After 25 Years with “Mayday” (PREMIERE)

Inconvenience Store: Experimental Noise & Hardcore Coexist on MA Outfit’s New EP

Still Pretty: New Buffalo Hardcore Group Keeps Things Fast & Melodic on Debut EP

New Artist Focus: Grinding Fear

Rye Coalition, The Story of the Hard Luck 5 (MVD Entertainment, 2015)

Disarm: Connecticut Band Channels ’90s Alt and Emo on Silver City Songs

Rich Thurston (Culture, Treason, On Bodies, Terror, Blood Has Been Shed, Ego Trip)

Scorched Mind: Wilkes-Barre Band Whips Up Chaotic, HM-2-Driven Sound on Debut EP

Loyal to the Grave: Japanese Hardcore Outfit Signs US Label Deal, Releases New Single

Record Collector: John Mather, aka Johnny Seven

Skullcrack, Berthold City, Pure Heel + Cross Control @ Programme, Fullerton, CA (PHOTOS)

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

Surrender: Synth Duo Create a Track Fit for a John Hughes Film Soundtrack w/ "A Lifetime Away " (PREMIERE)

Sunlight Ascending Weaves Cinematic Instrumental Epic via “Echos in Green” (PREMIERE)

Incisions, Incisions (TNSrecords, 2018)

Simulakra: Delaware Hardcore Band's Mankind Is a Disease Is Delicious Brutality

Scrape: Musicians from Left for Dead, Blind to Faith + Cursed Discuss Debut EP

Kirk & the Jerks: Eighties Pennsylvania Skate Rock Band’s Discography Finally Gets Its Due

Comedy x Hardcore: A Conversation with Eric D of MethSyndicate

Album Premiere: Ancress, Victoria/Jeiunium