Carlos Ramirez

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International Hardcore Bands You Need to Know About: Hacker

By Carlos Ramirez |

Sci-fi horror meets raw hardcore punk in a beautiful union.

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Harker: UK Melodic Post-Hardcore Unit Returns With “The Beast Must Die” (VIDEO PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Live at Southsea Sound will be out in February via Wiretap Records.

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Engine Kid: ‘90s Post-Hardcore Trio Returns With An Epic in “Patty:Tania” (VIDEO PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"One of the 'goals' of the band was to transcend musical boundaries that had previously confined us."

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Staticlone: Blacklisted, Shark Attack Members’ New Band Drops More Material

By Carlos Ramirez |

The tracks were recorded with Wyatt Oberholzer (Fixation, Chemical Fix) behind the boards.

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Guardrails: Richmond Hardcore Band Starts 2022 Off With Live @ The Ward (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Trapped Under Ice, Verse, and Down to Nothing are among the group's influences.

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Wrong War: Chicago Hardcore Outfit Returns With “Once Upon a Weapon” (PREMIERE)

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Check out the music video for the title track to their scorching new album.

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Jeromes Dream Drummer Erik Ratensperger on the Trio’s Past, Present & Future

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...we always felt like the odd men out."

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Berthold City: California Hardcore Band Returns With First Taste of Debut Album (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Produced by Nick Jett (Terror), "With This Regret" will appear on the When Words Are Not Enough LP.

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Barrio Slam Vocalist Victor Campos Is Putting in Important Work for His Community

By Carlos Ramirez |

The singer's hardcore band just released a new EP, but that's not the only thing keeping him busy.

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Human Issue: New Music Collective Serves Up Ripping Hardcore on “Circles” (PREMIERE)

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Rikk Agnew (Adolescents, Christian Death) and Bryan Lothian (A Global Threat) are among the collaborators.

Interviews

Drummer Eric “E.K.” Komst (Warzone, Sick of It All) Is Ready to Get Busy Again

By Carlos Ramirez |

From Boston to New York City to Los Angeles, the musician is back in the mix.

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Slowbleed Leans More Into the Metallic Side of Their Sound on New LP (TRACK PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

“Graves (Pours of Earth)" offers a taste of what lies ahead on A Blazing Sun, The Fiery Dawn.

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Farside: New Documentary Goes Behind the Scenes of The Monroe Doctrine Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

A chat with director Evan Jacobs.

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Without Peace: New Jersey Musician Fleshes Out Solo Project Into Full-On Hardcore Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

The demo features the drum work of Michael Kingshott (Floorpunch, Charge, Nowhere Roads).

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Life of Crime: Ohio Hardcore Band Pens Track Inspired by ‘The Bottoms’ Area in Columbus

By Carlos Ramirez |

"It's fast, heavy, aggressive, and pissed-off music written by hardcore kids for hardcore kids."

Lists

12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2022

By Carlos Ramirez |

...and it don't stop!

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Qualifier: Alabama Band Injects Melodic Punch Into Their Hardcore on Latest EP

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"We obviously draw a lot of influence from Kid Dynamite, Lifetime, and None More Black."

Lists

10 Best Hardcore Albums of 2021

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