Carlos Ramirez

Features

ZIP Vocalist Jan Offers Look Inside Indonesia’s Explosive Hardcore Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their Model Citizen LP is recommended for fans of SSD and combat boots.

Interviews

Cherem Guitarist Trevor Hale on the 2000s Salt Lake City Hardcore Band’s Return

By Carlos Ramirez |

We also talk SLC straight edge gang hyperbole & the importance of not living in the past.

Features

Feel Worse: Members of Sulaco, Burn Everything Bring Unhinged Sound on New LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Listeners have compared them to Melvins, KEN mode, and Converge.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Tunnel Jumper

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Jesus Piece, Harm's Way, Pain of Truth

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: FatFace

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Tørsö, ACxDC, Punch

Features

Xain: Azerbaijan Musicians Weave Unique & Chaotic Mathcore on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

“Maybe it’s too strange for metalheads and too intense for jazz listeners."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Losing Game

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Never Ending Game, Kharma, Dead At Birth

Features

What It Meant: Proof That Straight Edge Hardcore Is on the Rise In Portland, Oregon

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Everything is cyclical and it’s nice to be doing something that resonates with folks."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: World Champion

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: boxing references, clangy bass intros, late '00s Bridge Nine

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Paleform

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: All Out War, chug mosh parts, '90s metallic hardcore

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: TornState

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Malevolence, Lamb of God, Madball

Interviews

I Rise Guitarist Alex Kantarelis on the Worcester Band’s Past & Upcoming Reunion Show

By Carlos Ramirez |

Members currently play in such bands as High Command, New Death, and Four Year Strong.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Pillaged

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Rampage, Mental, Rest In Pieces

Features

The Seize: Punk, Power Pop & Hardcore Coexist Harmoniously in San Diego Band’s Sound

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Music always hits harder when it comes from a real place, not trying to copy what’s been done."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Penalty

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: All Out War, Biohazard, Bitter End

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Look Ahead

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Floorpunch, Step Forward, Ten Yard Fight

Features

B.D.R.: Techachapi Hardcore Unit Drops Two New Tracks + Striking Distance Cover

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Lyrically, it’s a take on me dealing with 30 years of trauma from being a firefighter..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Hailbomb

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Kublai Khan TX, Heavy//Hitter, Malevolence

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