Carlos Ramirez

Features

Point 45: Okinawa Band Brings American Beatdown-Style Hardcore to Japan

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We're trying to get some notice for us and the scene."

Features

Decedent: Michigan Trio Prefer Their Death Metal Grimy, Just Like Nature Intended

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their latest offering is called Predestined for Tragedy, so you know what's up.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Vital Needs

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Terror, Death Before Dishonor, Death Threat

Features

Gaffer: Young Richmond, Virginia Emo Band Discuss Their Ephyra Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The label best known for metalcore and hardcore takes an unexpected turn.

Features

Feartilizer 1492: Tiohtià:ke Deathgrind Band Amplify Indigenous Resistance

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We need more Indigenous and BIPOC voices in every part of the underground..."

Features

Frayed Ends BC Continue Flying the Flag for Belfast Hardcore With Nothing At All LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The record features guest appearances from members of Bayway and Knuckledust.

Interviews

Pain Begins: Cincinnati Band Lays Down No-Nonsense Hardcore on Tired of Being Alive

By Carlos Ramirez |

The EP is recommended for fans of Terror, Hold My Own, and Vile Mind.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Anticipate

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Trapped Under Ice, Soul Search, Down to Nothing

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Born Backwards

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Disgust, Lack of Interest, the Cry Now, Cry Later comps

Features

Hot Load: Los Angeles Band Finds a Home Across Hardcore, Punk, and Metal Scenes

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Los Angeles quintet will bring their gloriously sleazy riffs to Europe later this summer.

Features

Bailed Out Singer Mykyta Reflects on Personal Trauma via UK Metalcore Band’s New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The vocalist opens up about growing up in a cult and fleeing Ukraine as a refugee.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Battle Codes

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Disfear, Wolfbrigade, From Ashes Rise

Interviews

Said and Done Singer Mark Osuna on the Power & Unity of Ventura County Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There are no egos or local celebrities."

Features

MUELAS: Atlanta Band Blends Hardcore, Latin Influences and Activism on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Guitarist Kaemon Maggard and vocalist Susy Reyes break it down for us.

Interviews

The Test Dream Vocalist Chris Burnett Talks New Label, CD Comp. & the Glory of Mixed Bills

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Sacramento band just dropped Skin Graft Poetry through the partnership.

Features

Dying Mind: Maine Band Specializes in “Death Metal with Mosh Parts” on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Digging for Cerebral Mulch is a jolly good time.

Interviews

Take It In Blood Vocalist Tonio on Their Exit From Life LP and the State of French Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There are too many people who claim to be hardcore and talk like they invented it."

Interviews

Malachi Greene (Skin Show, ex-Scowl) on Opening Hidden Sun Records in Santa Cruz

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Tattooing and punk have always gone hand in hand for me."

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