Carlos Ramirez

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Born Cursed: Massachusetts Hardcore Punk Outfit’s New EP Kicks Ass

By Carlos Ramirez |

“There is so much stuff going on in the world right now it's hard to stay positive…”

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International Hardcore Bands You Need to Know About: 偏執症者 (Paranoid)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Taste some killer hardcore punk straight out of Jämtland County, Sweden.

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Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records Author Jim Ruland

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The breadth and depth of the catalog is the thing about SST that everyone loses sight of, myself included."

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Meantime: Canadian Hardcore Band Drops Two Heaters from Forthcoming Debut LP (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Musically, we're very influenced by bands like Turning Point, BOLD, Insight, Strife, and Battery..."

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Take Life: Rob Fusco (One King Down, Most Precious Blood) on His New Project + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

The vocalist joined forces with guitarist Rafe Holmes (Insvrgence) in the crushing endeavor.

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Redemption Denied: Belgian Group Offers Lethal Dose of Hardcore via “Testament”

By Carlos Ramirez |

Bjorn Dossche (Rise and Fall, Chain Reaction) lends his vocal expertise to the track.

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Foxfires: Worcester Quintet Drops Infectious Melodic Hardcore on Marginalia EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

How about dem hooks?

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Above All: ‘90s Roadrunner Records Metallic Hardcore Band Returns With New EP (LISTEN)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their debut album, Domain, was released back in 1996.

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Combust Singer Andrew Vacante Discusses Their Stellar New LP, the Current Hardcore Scene + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their debut album, Another Life, was produced by Ekulu guitarist Connor Jones.

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Injury Time: London Band Returns With No-Nonsense Hardcore via New Demo

By Carlos Ramirez |

Some of you might remember them from their split with Wisdom In Chains.

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Kill Your Idols Guitarist Gary Bennett on LIHC History, Going Full Time & His Fave KYI Song

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We are a bunch of old guys, but it’s wonderful to still be accepted by this scene of younger people."

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Nothing In Between: Brazilian Quintet Takes Melodic Hardcore Route on Latest Collection

By Carlos Ramirez |

They cite such influences as Shai Hulud, Killing the Dream, and With Honor.

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Hosticide: New Jersey Band Walks Hardcore & Death Metal Tightrope on New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Violent Intention is pure nastiness.

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Ithaca Vocalist Djamila Azzouz on Their New Album, Breaking the Band in America + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Sometimes you don't need an aggressively '90s style 20-second fade out no matter how much you want it..."

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Cold View: California Metallic Hardcore Group Takes Care of “Loose Endz” on New Track

By Carlos Ramirez |

Get a taste of their forthcoming debut EP, No Heaven.

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Seaweed Vocalist Aaron Stauffer Pens Moving Solo Track in Tribute to Mark Lanegan

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I booked a show for them when I was 15, but then I was on restriction when the show happened..."

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Praise Guitarist Anthony Dye Discusses Their Beautiful New LP, His Songwriting Influences

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I'm still chasing the powerful melancholy that Rites of Spring gave me when I first heard them at 16."

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No Other Way: Virginia Straight Edge Hardcore Group Lands Deal With Influential Label

By Carlos Ramirez |

No Echo first told you about the band back in 2020.

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