Carlos Ramirez

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Ember

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FFO: Death Threat, Rude Awakening, double-kick breakdowns

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Cutthroat: LA Metallic Hardcore Band Enter a New Era on The Purge EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist Neil Roemer is seeing his hustle and hard work paying off.

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Disruptor: Analog Horror and Metallic Hardcore Collide on Binghamton Band’s Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The band blends Converge-like chaos, downtuned riffing, and sci-fi lore on the record.

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Game Changer: Belgian Band Balance H8000 Influence and Modern Euro Hardcore Spirit

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“The scene is already small, so don’t work against each other.”

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Sketchball

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Warzone, Breakdown, punching people in MAGA hats

Interviews

Subversive Intent Guitarist Zack Nelson on Their Sick Debut LP & Why Modern Beatdown Sucks

By Carlos Ramirez |

“I’ve felt jaded for a quarter century and am an S-tier hater.”

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Figure Out: Manila Hardcore Band Tackles “The Filipino Problem” on Through the Tides

By Carlos Ramirez |

Pilipinas Hardcore remains deeply rooted in DIY ethics despite its rapid growth.

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Mormon Mincers: Bay Area Grind Weirdos Unleash “Join Us” Music Video Ahead of Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The band’s identities remain hidden despite deep roots in the California power violence scene.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Paid In Full

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Lockin' Out, Youth Crew, Bridge Nine Records ('00s era)

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Verbal Behavior's What Matters LP Puts Andalusian Hardcore on the Map

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Spanish straight edge crew didn't let geography get in the way of a good mosh.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Guess What

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Losin' It, The Rival Mob, Violent Reaction

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Bad to Worse Singer Talks About the Pennsylvania Hardcore Punk Band’s Dark New Single

By Carlos Ramirez |

Its lyrics were inspired by a drug-related murder that happened directly outside his home.

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ALARM!: Members of Victims and Outlast Return with a More Aggressive Vision

By Carlos Ramirez |

"‘Scene? We’re almost 50! Who fucking cares?”

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Pleazure and Pain: Meet One of Indonesia’s Hardest Metallic Hardcore Bands

By Carlos Ramirez |

Last year's Nightmare Streaming Station LP is worth your attention.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: WRVNG

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Modern Life Is War, Verse, Raised Fist

Interviews

Time X Heist Singer Mark Frandsen on Their New LP, the Business Side of Hardcore & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

“Bands are getting scooped up by big labels right out of the gate.”

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Concrete Cage: Dallas Band Turn Pain Into Brutal Hardcore on Carrion + Chemicals EP

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“I channeled all of my anger, despair, loneliness, and hopelessness into these songs."

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Ritual Bronze: Last Gasp’s Ryan Hardwick Confronts Addiction & Trauma via New Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

Watch the music video for "Memories Lodged in the Nervous System" from their forthcoming debut LP.

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