No Echo

Song of the Day

Jawbox, “Mirrorful,” from Jawbox (Atlantic Records, 1996)

By Carlos Ramirez | 8.29.2014

'90s post-hardcore greats "don't believe" in what the American education system is selling.

Features

Classic ABC No Rio Flyers From Artist Jon Reed

By Freddy Alva | 8.25.2014

Taking a visual ride back to the early '90s...

Interviews

Rob Echeverria (Straight Ahead, Rest in Pieces, Biohazard, Helmet)

By Freddy Alva | 8.15.2014

An early era New York hardcore guitarist looks back at his younger years.

Features

Peru’s Heavy Metal Warriors of the ‘80s

By Freddy Alva | 8.5.2014

Overcoming all odds in the quest for the ultimate killer riff.

Song of the Day

Leatherwolf, “Thunder,” from Street Ready (Island Records, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez | 7.25.2014

A momentous blend of melodic hard rock and Euro-kissed heavy metal.

Interviews

Clay Rice and Sacrilege: D-beat in 1984 NYHC

By Freddy Alva | 7.23.2014

The story behind the band that brought D-beat to New York hardcore in the '80s.

Features

25 Years of Paul’s Boutique, by Dan LeRoy

By Dan Leroy | 7.18.2014

An expert on the album explains why he felt compelled to write two books about it.

Interviews

Jay Graydon (Producer, Songwriter, Session Musician: Al Jarreau, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates)

By Carlos Ramirez | 7.18.2014

An architect of the "Westcoast AOR" sound whose discography is the stuff of legends.

Song of the Day

Nuclear Valdez, “Summer,” from I Am I (Epic Records, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez | 7.17.2014

Hispanic rockers give the world a jangly rock gem, but the world doesn't listen.

Features

When I Was a B-Boy

By Freddy Alva | 7.7.2014

A journey back to a gritty era in New York City history.

Interviews

Heavy Metal Movies (Interview with Author Mike "McBeardo" McPadden)

By Carlos Ramirez | 7.3.2014

So, you think you're kult? You've got nothing on this guy.

Interviews

Bill McShane (The Pride of Erie, PA, Ultimate Fakebook)

By Carlos Ramirez | 6.27.2014

Catching up with a power pop troubadour.

Song of the Day

Vio-lence, “World in a World,” from Oppressing the Masses (Megaforce/Atlantic, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez | 6.25.2014

One of the finest thrash songs you've never heard.

Features

Beyond: Metalheads Gone New York Hardcore

By Freddy Alva | 6.23.2014

A photographic journey through (hardcore) space and time.

Lists

5 Instrumental Albums Everyone Should Own, by Adrian Croom (Songwriter, Composer, Producer)

By Adrian Croom | 6.20.2014

Who needs singers anyway?

Song of the Day

The Manhattan Transfer, “Mystery,” from Bodies and Souls (Atlantic, 1983)

By Carlos Ramirez | 6.20.2014

Michael Jackson collaborator pens smooth jazz stunner.

Song of the Day

Thin Lizzy, “Southbound,” from Bad Reputation (Mercury Records, 1977)

By Carlos Ramirez | 6.19.2014

If Mike Tramp loves it, that's enough of an endorsement for me.

Features

‘80s Action Film Montage Music: Never Say Die, it’s Far From Over!

By Carlos Ramirez | 6.16.2014

These songs will have you pushing it to the limit.

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Jawbox, “Mirrorful,” from Jawbox (Atlantic Records, 1996)

Classic ABC No Rio Flyers From Artist Jon Reed

Rob Echeverria (Straight Ahead, Rest in Pieces, Biohazard, Helmet)

Peru’s Heavy Metal Warriors of the ‘80s

Leatherwolf, “Thunder,” from Street Ready (Island Records, 1989)

Clay Rice and Sacrilege: D-beat in 1984 NYHC

25 Years of Paul’s Boutique, by Dan LeRoy

Jay Graydon (Producer, Songwriter, Session Musician: Al Jarreau, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates)

Nuclear Valdez, “Summer,” from I Am I (Epic Records, 1989)

When I Was a B-Boy

Heavy Metal Movies (Interview with Author Mike "McBeardo" McPadden)

Bill McShane (The Pride of Erie, PA, Ultimate Fakebook)

Vio-lence, “World in a World,” from Oppressing the Masses (Megaforce/Atlantic, 1989)

Beyond: Metalheads Gone New York Hardcore

5 Instrumental Albums Everyone Should Own, by Adrian Croom (Songwriter, Composer, Producer)

The Manhattan Transfer, “Mystery,” from Bodies and Souls (Atlantic, 1983)

Thin Lizzy, “Southbound,” from Bad Reputation (Mercury Records, 1977)

‘80s Action Film Montage Music: Never Say Die, it’s Far From Over!

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Fortunes TX Dishes Out Lone Star State Beatdown via “Underdog Mentality”

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