Carlos Ramirez

Features

Weakness: Canadian Band's Cycle of Death LP Is a Brutal Attack of Crusty Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

Do not sleep on the band/record.

Interviews

Photographer Jeffrey Ladd on Capturing Hardcore’s ’85–’92 Era in Move Up Front Book

By Carlos Ramirez |

Another killer punk photo book just landed.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Blunt Force

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Think I Care, I Hate You, Sinister Feeling

Features

GLOW Is Bringing Groove-Driven Hardcore in Cologne’s Thriving Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

Drummer Pete on the new EP and the promoters, labels, and community fueling their scene.

Features

Disposal: Beatdown Meets Brutal Death in Barcelona

By Carlos Ramirez |

“It’s essentially a mix of ignorance, filth, and groove.”

Interviews

Ikaika Vocalist Gavin on Lahaina, Loss & Representing Hawaiian Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their newly released Of War & Mana LP got our attention.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Megalomaniacs

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Violent Minds, Strung Up, Waste Management

Features

Pool Scum: Next Generation Hardcore from South Jersey

By Carlos Ramirez |

Skate parks, BMX racing, and surfing helped lead the young band to the light.

Features

Condition One Singer Danny Coggins on Their New Release, Bay Area Hardcore Pride

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Everybody’s just stoked to be part of something as diverse and thriving as it is right now.”

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Eskrima

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Cold World, War Hungry, riffs that go hard

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Fatal Slip

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Hold My Own, Death Threat, Backtrack

Features

Dry Socket: Portland Hardcore Band on Politics, DIY Touring, and Real-Life Sacrifice

By Carlos Ramirez |

We also discuss Self Defense Techniques, their ripping new album.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: It’s a Setup

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Dropdead, MK-Ultra, Struggle

Interviews

Grail Guard Vocalist Riaz on Confronting Racism and Reality on Still No Future Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

“At its best, punk and hardcore give people a voice, build community, and push back against hate."

Features

POISE: Pacific Northwest Hardcore Band's Iron Foot EP Is a Kick to the Throat

By Carlos Ramirez |

Listen to a track called "Ill Anguish" to see what we mean.

Interviews

Naysayer Singer Gary Gunwald on the Rise, Burnout, and Return of a Richmond Hardcore Staple

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I was basically finding things from Victory Style and Punk-O-Rama CD comps."

Features

Clavo: Panamanian Hardcore Band Fueling a Regional Resurgence

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...the scene is perseverant—we always find a way.”

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Ounce of Pain

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Stretch Arm Strong, gang vocals, breakdowns

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