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Features

Order of Living: San Antonio Band Scratches That True Blue, The Icemen Itch on Demo

By Carlos Ramirez |

Drummer Ely Castillo (Merauder, ex-Bitter End) discusses his latest endeavor.

Features

Price of Redemption: Multiple Generations of Western Mass Hardcore Unite in New Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

We get the lowdown from vocalist Tommy Harte (ex–Broken Vow, currently in Anxious).

Features

ZIP Vocalist Jan Offers Look Inside Indonesia’s Explosive Hardcore Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their Model Citizen LP is recommended for fans of SSD and combat boots.

Features

Cainhurst: UK Screamo Outfit Lives by the “South West Violence” Sonic Code

By Richard Webb |

"Lots of influence came from classic bands like Jeromes Dream and Orchid..."

Interviews

Cherem Guitarist Trevor Hale on the 2000s Salt Lake City Hardcore Band’s Return

By Carlos Ramirez |

We also talk SLC straight edge gang hyperbole & the importance of not living in the past.

Features

Feel Worse: Members of Sulaco, Burn Everything Bring Unhinged Sound on New LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Listeners have compared them to Melvins, KEN mode, and Converge.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Tunnel Jumper

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Jesus Piece, Harm's Way, Pain of Truth

Features

xfortunex: New Portland Band Rides for ‘90s-Style Vegan Straight Edge on Debut EP

By Thomas Vanderpol |

Excessive Force, Green Rage, and Earth Crisis are all prime influences.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: FatFace

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Tørsö, ACxDC, Punch

Features

Xain: Azerbaijan Musicians Weave Unique & Chaotic Mathcore on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

“Maybe it’s too strange for metalheads and too intense for jazz listeners."

Features

Afterthought: Tampa Hardcore Band’s New Demo Delivers the Goods

By Isaac Hernández |

The Lockin' Out spirit is strong on this one.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Losing Game

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Never Ending Game, Kharma, Dead At Birth

Features

Chopping Block: Seattle Hardcore Band Signs Label Deal, Drops New Single

By Thomas Vanderpol |

The Pacific Northwest unit just hit us with a ripper!

Features

What It Meant: Proof That Straight Edge Hardcore Is on the Rise In Portland, Oregon

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Everything is cyclical and it’s nice to be doing something that resonates with folks."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: World Champion

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: boxing references, clangy bass intros, late '00s Bridge Nine

Features

Negative Love: Baltimore x Hudson Valley Band Melds Hardcore & Shoegaze Melodics

By No Echo |

Vocalist/producer Brendan Williams gives us the lowdown on the new group.

Features

Youth Crew 2026: Meet the Bands on the Upcoming Compilation (EXCLUSIVE)

By No Echo |

The straight edge hardcore series first launched in 2008.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Paleform

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: All Out War, chug mosh parts, '90s metallic hardcore

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