Carlos Ramirez

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Rights Abuse

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Scarab, Inclination, pissed-off straight edge hardcore

Features

Bed of Razors Carry the Torch for Massachusetts Crossover Hardcore on New Record

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We're either a very tight hardcore band that can shred or a sloppy thrash band."

News

No Echo Launches Weekly Newsletter

By Carlos Ramirez |

Hardcore news, new releases, tour announcements, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox.

Interviews

ORC: Aussie Hardcore Rippers on Chasing the Perfect D-beat & the Canberra Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...the band is a meditation on balancing the numbing grind of a 9-to-5 with an insatiable bloodlust."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Dysform

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: The Rival Mob, Mental, Youth of Today

Features

Spread the Disease: ‘90s Ontario Blackened Hardcore Band Return With “Indoctrinated”

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist Shane Post (Bird of Ill Omen) is now fronting the group.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Demon Seed

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Bad Seed, Soul Search, Castle Heights pit beef

Features

Born Hanged Guitarist Steffan Talks Menacing New EP, What’s Next for the German Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group blend hardcore, death metal, and powerviolence in their attack.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Resin Ring

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Down to Nothing, Backtrack, No Warning

Features

Chico: Los Angeles Band Blend Rock, Punk, and Hardcore on Debut Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

New Morality Zine (Stateside, Downward) will be releasing the LP this summer.

Features

Violent Convictions Turn Appalachian Pain Into Metallic Hardcore Fury on By My Hand

By Carlos Ramirez |

We discuss the opioid crisis, West Virginia hardcore, and the personal losses that inspired their debut LP.

Interviews

Pete Menchetti on Sticker Guy, Slovenly Recordings, and a Lifetime in Punk

By Carlos Ramirez |

From basement shows to international festivals, a conversation about a lifetime dedicated to DIY music.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Palace of Mourning

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Norma Jean, Disembodied, Martyr A.D.

Features

Ape Unit: Italian Grindcore Weirdos Return With New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Cuneo's long-running speed demons continue pushing the envelope on Sticks.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Bayonette

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Detain, No Victory, Before I Had Wings

Interviews

Fenway Punk Author Chris Wrenn on How "Yankees Suck" Merch Helped Launch Bridge Nine

By Carlos Ramirez |

The hardcore lifer discusses baseball, dodging cops, and the hustle that funded his influential label.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Concrete Teeth

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Two-Piece, Pintglass, Harlekin

Features

Sabertooth: Indonesian Metallic Hardcore Veterans Enter a New Era with Blessing Rage LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The album finds the band bringing more groove to their metallic assault.

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