Carlos Ramirez

Features

Slow Shiv: Members of Diarrhea Planet, Advent Join Forces on “Over My Head”

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Nashville outfit refer to their hooky sound as "Diet Violence" or "Mean Pop."

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Dead to Fall: Former Guitarist Matt Hartman Revisits the Raw Chaos of the 2001 Demo

By Carlos Ramirez |

“At the Gates was the sun that everything orbited.”

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Mindgaze

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Have Heart, Stick to Your Guns, Comeback Kid

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Claymore: Texas Metallic Hardcore Unit Drops New Record, Ramps Up Tour Plans

By Carlos Ramirez |

WMD features guest appearances from members of First Blood, Freeze Out, and Tornado.

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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."

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