Carlos Ramirez

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: APE-X

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Los Crudos, Poison Idea, Negative Approach

Features

Absolute Truth: Chicago Straight Edge Hardcore Unit Returns with “The Lies We Buy”

By Carlos Ramirez |

"A lot of times people label us a ‘posi hardcore’ band, and that’s not really how we see ourselves.”

Features

anvilchandelier: San Diego Band Rides for Late ’90s & Early ‘00s Metalcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

Converge, Zao, and From a Second Story Window are mentioned.

Interviews

Rise and Fall Singer Bjorn Dossche on Their Upcoming Reunion Show, Legacy & Future

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There’s a legacy there for sure, but we’re clever enough to know our place in hardcore and punk’s rich history."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Fever

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: short songs, classic Revelation Records, fast style

Features

Sweat: L.A. Hardcore Punkers Drop “Surveillance State” from Upcoming LP Tear It On Down

By Carlos Ramirez |

The song "is about being policed. No cops means no cops—in uniform or in punx clothes."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Unlearn

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: All Out War, Arkangel, '90s metalcore

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Ill Wind

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Billy Club Sandwich, NYHC, songs about fucking people up

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: xDEFIANCEx

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Mourning, One King Down, Envision

Features

Iron Grip: NYC Outfit Brings Forth Metallic Hardcore Attack via Ruins EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The chug is strong.

Features

Escalate: Hungarian Band Goes on a “Vegan Warpath” via First Single from Forthcoming EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Cry of Nature will be issued by New Age Records in April.

Interviews

Birdlegs: New Band Featuring Members of AFI & Nerve Agents Talk Debut LP (EXCLUSIVE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist Eric Ozenne, guitarist Jade Puget, drummer Gary Gutfeld, and bassist Ryan Doria break it down.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Defender

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Hot Water Music, Dillinger Four, flannel shirts

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Break N Run

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Counterparts, Comeback Kid, Misery Signals

Features

Vanish Twin: Jacksonville Hardcore Band Is “Angry and to the Point” on Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...we wanted to do a punk/hardcore band that sounded like the stuff we listened to as kids.”

News

Terror: Hardcore Legends Announce 10th LP Still Suffer, Release Title Track Video

By Carlos Ramirez |

The album features guest appearances from members of Mindforce, God's Hate, and King Nine.

Features

Gottlieb: L.A. Punk Outfit Drop “Pipe Bomb” Music Video, Discuss Debut Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

“Being an anti-fascist band has gotten a lot more real since we first got together."

Features

Men: New Photo Book Covers Worlds of Hardcore & Indie Wrestling in Unique Way

By Carlos Ramirez |

Photographer Carl Gunhouse breaks down the story behind his book.

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