Carlos Ramirez

Interviews

The S.E.T. Bassist Che Figueroa Breaks Down the Baltimore Hardcore Band’s Origin Story, Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Flatspot Records co-owner started the group for all the right reasons.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Tajuk

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Demonstration of Power, Whispers, guitar riffs that go hard

Features

Life Hoax: Tucson Band Brings “Sonoran Post-Hardcore” on New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"If you have a good chorus and middle eight, the rest is icing on the cake.”

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: PowerPlay

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Sick of It All, Buried Alive, Strife

Features

Eyes of Salt: Denver Hardcore Outfit Unleashes Music Video from Forthcoming Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Collapse of the Infinite will be out this spring via WAR Records (World I Hate, Strife).

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Enemy of Man

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Blood for Blood, Death Threat, knocking ICE agents out

Features

Fright: Philly/NJ Band on Unscripted in Chaos, Political Rage & Staying Urgent in Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

“The rise of genocidal oligarchs directly shaped a lot of the themes in the new album."

Features

Wisdom & War Throw a Backyard Mosh Party in “No Doubt” Music Video

By Carlos Ramirez |

The first taste of the Central Mass band's forthcoming EP is a fun time.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Hike

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: BIB, SPY, Gulch

Features

Conceive: Greek Band Bows to ‘90s Metallic Hardcore Altar on Forthcoming LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Bands like Arkangel, Acme, and Congress had a huge impact on us..."

Features

still feel gone: New Jersey Emo Band Delivers Huge Hooks on Presley Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

The record was produced by John Naclerio (Polar Bear Club, Brand New).

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: XZNZO

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Recon, Thick As Blood, Abacabb

Features

Spiritual Decay: Lisbon Band Brings Echoes of Revolution Summer Sound via “Sungazing”

By Carlos Ramirez |

Check out the track from their forthcoming debut EP, First Four Songs.

Features

Step 2 This Vocalist Devon Cooper on Florida Hardcore and the Band’s Early Momentum

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Jacksonville outfit's demo has quickly become a favorite at No Echo HQ.

Interviews

Colossal Rains: Gee Hirsch (Blacklisted) Gives the Story Behind the New Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group also features musicians from Scarab and Shark Attack, among other acts.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Bite Back

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: hardcore demos, having "hxc" in their Instagram handle, doberman attack dogs

Features

Hamarr: Indianapolis Band Offers Brutal Taste of Hardcore Death Metal via “Headstone”

By Carlos Ramirez |

The track is lifted from their forthcoming Necrotic Rituals LP.

Features

Mindrace: Aussie Melodic Hardcore Band Returns Refocused & Stronger on New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...the coolest band is always the one some nerdy kid wearing an Inside Out or Outspoken t-shirt..."

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