Carlos Ramirez

Features

Loose Leash: New D.C. Band Unites Musicians From Give and Bacchae

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist Rena Hagins talks about their debut EP, varied influences.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Bailout

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Bracewar, Cold World, End It

Features

Truth Grip: Frankfurt Band Doubles Down on Heavy Riffs on Twist of Fate EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"You could probably compare us to bands like Hatebreed, Remembering Never, or Malevolence."

Interviews

Wake of Humanity Vocalist Chris LaPointe Talks Forthcoming EP, New Label Deal

By Carlos Ramirez |

You can also listen to a track from the forthcoming record.

Features

Electro Narcosis: Helsinki Band Evokes Nailbomb Spirit on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

“The new dark ages are just around the corner, and this is only the beginning.”

Features

Mass Appeal: Texas Band Channels NYHC and Metal on None But One EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...we finally felt like we had started to find our sound and locked in as a cohesive unit."

Features

Flatwounds: Albany Band Delivers Propulsive, Hooky Hardcore on Forthcoming EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

To my ears, I hear elements of Helmet, Excide, and Orange 9mm in what they're doing.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Slip to Dust

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Clenched Fist, Death Threat, a big plate of Memphis BBQ

Interviews

Holder Vocalist Brie Percy on Joining the Band, Finding Her Voice on Their New Material

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The first bands I fell in love with were Orchid, Wristmeetrazor, and Underoath."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Decade

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Blue Monday, Stay Gold, '00s melodic hardcore

Interviews

Vipers: Nick from Coke Bust Talks New Band, Blazing Debut Record

By Carlos Ramirez |

“These songs reflect a desperate, broken man trying to figure it out..."

Features

Pariah: Indiana Band’s Debut EP Reminds Us “Metalcore” Isn’t a Dirty Word

By Carlos Ramirez |

Hymns for the Damned is an evil piece of guitar riff work.

Features

Smearing: Seattle Grindcore Crew Embraces Nihilism and Blast Beats

By Carlos Ramirez |

“We grew up on Pig Destroyer and Napalm Death..."

Features

Double Life: Berlin Band’s Debut Album Melds Melodic Hardcore & ‘90s Indie Rock

By Carlos Ramirez |

The result is a vibrant listening experience.

Features

Embittered: Chicago Death Metal Band Blends Lifelong Friendship with Brutal Sound

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their approach should excite fans of bands like Gatecreeper, Vastum, and Civerous.

Features

Tank Division Is Proudly Part of the New Wave of Austin Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

What if a straight edge band covered Black Sabbath's "Sweet Leaf" at an Edge Day show?

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Bound2Violence

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Hatebreed, Terror, did we mention Hatebreed?

Features

Soul Hater: French Band Blends Old-School Death Metal with Hardcore Intensity

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their Astral Malefactor EP is a relentless aural attack.

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