Carlos Ramirez

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The Influence of Victory Records in the ’90s

By Carlos Ramirez |

Hopefully Tony Brummel reads this.

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Biofilo Panclasta: Argentine DIY Hardcore Veterans Return With New Material

By Carlos Ramirez |

Oscilación Siniestra finds them drawing from emocore and post-hardcore influences.

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11’s: One-Man Swedish Hardcore From the Not-So-Pretty Side of the Countryside

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Musically, I wanted it to be short, straightforward, no-fuss hardcore punk."

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Tightspot: Northern Colorado Band Mines Influence from Early 2000s Hardcore Sound

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Centennial State keeps cranking out quality core.

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Zero Chill: Florida Hardcore Band Ups the Speed Quotient on We Can't Be Beaten EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Guitarist Mike Buege and vocalist Guy Gaffney give up the goods.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Covenant

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Point of Contact, Black My Heart, cargo pants

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Tiger Splitter: Raw Approach Is the Perfect Title for the West Texas Hardcore Unit's New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Members of Ozone and Judiciary appear on the new record.

Interviews

Morning Again: Inside the Florida Hardcore Band’s Earliest Days, 30 Years Later

By Carlos Ramirez |

'90s Sunshine State hardcore stories, Slayer inspo, the H8000 connection, and celebrating two anniversaries.

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A Look Back at European Straight Edge Hardcore in the ‘90s

By Carlos Ramirez |

H8000, lifting banners, crucial comps, Sportswear (the band), and so much more!

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Que Lindo: Oslo Hardcore Punk Band Brings “Boogie for the End Times” on Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"After seeing local bands like Problems, Assistert Sjølmord, and Asinin, I felt an itch to start my own band.”

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Every Second Counts: New Melodic Hardcore Band Has Deep Roots in Winnipeg Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their debut EP, When the Heart Rots, will be out soon.

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False Body: Alberta Band Deliver “Ass-Beater Parts & Braindead Dummy Riffs” on New LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Michelle's vocals sound unhinged on the album's first single.

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Warg: Philippine Hardcore Band Serves Up Ruthless Mix of Japanese Hardcore & NYDM

By Carlos Ramirez |

Inihahain ang hapunan.

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Hostile Switch: Montreal Metalcore Band Channels the Dark Side of Late-‘90s Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

“It sounds like Disembodied, Arkangel..."

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The Strange History of Christian Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

This article was written by a heathen.

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Life Stained Red: San Diego Band’s WAR Records Debut Packs ‘90s-Style Hardcore Bite

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist Chris Havlu talks signing with a label run by one of his biggest influences.

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Tunnel Jumper: Take a Swig of Rocky Mountain Hardcore via “Noseblunt Shuvit” Video

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their forthcoming Half Gone album was mixed by Taylor Young (God's Hate, Twitching Tongues).

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Wolfbreath Deliver Apocalypse Music for the Spinkickers on Crumbling Existence Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

Celebrate the end times with these riff-happy Indonesians.

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