Carlos Ramirez

Features

Wielded Steel: Alabama Group Dishes Out Ferocious Metallic Hardcore on New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their drummer compared the band's sound to the TV show Forged in Fire.

Reviews

If It's Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D. (DiWulf, 2022)

By Carlos Ramirez |

A look at drummer Dave Scott Schwartzman's new book about his (underrated) Jersey hardcore punk outfit.

Features

Defiant Path: Savannah Straight Edge Band Wants to Help Push Hardcore In Their City

By Carlos Ramirez |

Formed in 2021, the group just released a new EP earlier this month.

Features

XGatekeeperX: Harm’s Way, Decline Members Drop Demo, Discuss New Band (EXCLUSIVE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Straight edge isn’t a joke, it’s not something that should be taken lightly."

Features

Rabbit: Brooklyn Band’s “Hellmouth” Is a Menacing Dose of Hardcore You Need to Hear

By Carlos Ramirez |

This is that good stuff, folks.

Features

FAIM: Denver Hardcore Unit Tease New Album via Two Crushing Tracks (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Guitarist Chris and vocalist Kat share their thoughts on the ripping material.

Features

Caged View: Ex-Allegiance, Embrace the End Members Discuss Their New Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Northern California outfit recently dropped their second demo.

Features

Last Gasp: Cleveland Hardcore Rippers Return via Fall '22 Eternal 3-Song Drop

By Carlos Ramirez |

Stop sleeping on these gentleman.

Features

Cult Fiend: Chicago Crossover Thrash Unit Make Ferocious Debut via Germs of Rot (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

OK, we're paying attention.

Interviews

Maggot Stomp Founder Scott Magrath: A Chat About His Label, Musical Upbringing & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Southern California-based company has become a vital part of the death metal scene.

Features

Rites: Dutch Melodic Hardcore Band Reminds Us “People Are Alike All Over” on New Track (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Netherlands crew keep things short and sweet.

Interviews

Solid Brass Records: Meet the ‘90s DIY Pals That Just Launched a New Label

By Carlos Ramirez |

Listen to a track from their first release, a discography on Ohio post-hardcore band Grain.

Features

No Echo x Jacob Paris T-Shirt 2022 (Up for Pre-Order)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Patreon supporters get it as part of their package.

Features

En Love: Ohio Hardcore Favorites Tease New EP with “Thrill Is Gone” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

They'll be hitting the East Coast and Midwest with label mates Rabbit and Crime Light.

Features

Burning Strong: Florida Hardcore Band Returns with Superb Track from Forthcoming LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their forthcoming Here Until the End album will appeal to fans of Carry On and Go It Alone.

Features

Ekstasis: Stream Debut EP from New Band Feat. Dismember, As Friends Rust & Crusades Members

By Carlos Ramirez |

Paralyzing Impermanence blends '90s Swedish death metal with late '80s German thrash styles.

Reviews

Morbikon, Ov Mournful Twilight (Tankcrimes, 2022)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Land Phil from Municipal Waste explores black metal and melodic death metal in new project.

Features

Ground: Jersey Band Unites Grind, Hardcore & Death Metal on Habitual-Self Abuse LP (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Grind is good. Grind works.

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