Carlos Ramirez

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..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Fail You

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Die Young, Terror, 50 Lions

Features

Without: As Friends Rust’s Damien Moyal New Project Focuses on Divisive Hardcore Style

By Carlos Ramirez |

Controversial records by the likes of Warzone and Uniform Choice were touchpoints.

Features

tethered: UK Band Carries the Spirit of Ebullition & Gravity Into the Present on Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

I got nerdy with the emocore outfit about their influences and involvement in the DIY community.

Features

Samuel S.C.: ‘90s Emo/Post-Hardcore Band Returns with First Single from Upcoming LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Another Good Lie" was recorded by J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines, Channels)

Interviews

Unreal City Vocalist Joseph Sanderson on Their Return, Forthcoming EP & Label Deal

By Carlos Ramirez |

During the Pittsburgh band's hiatus, he moved to Asia and became a Muay Thai champion.

Features

Pig City Guitarist Dylan on Their Upcoming Japanese Tour, Next LP & Being Watched by the Feds

By Carlos Ramirez |

“This might actually be our most depressing and angry offering yet."

Features

Serotonin Mist: Japanese Band Embraces Emo Violence Sound on Mirror of Reality Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

The influences range from Reversal of Man to Neil Perry to Letters to Catalonia.

Lists

12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2026

By Carlos Ramirez |

(If we can make it through another year)

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Gassed

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Trash Talk, Primitive Blast, Bootlicker

Features

Bruo: Tokyo Scene Vets Come Together in the Name of Raw Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their 2025 demo was one of the best of the year.

Lists

Best Hardcore Albums of 2025

By Carlos Ramirez |

Closing out the year celebrating the cream of the crop.

Lists

Best Hardcore EPs of 2025

By Carlos Ramirez |

Another year in the books goes down with plenty of mosh to be thankful for.

Features

Forged By Fear: Perth Band Channels Cleveland-Meets-Texas Crossover on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Cruelest Creature is a guitar riff buffet.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Duel

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: GEL, BIB, G.L.O.S.S.

Lists

Best Hardcore Demos of 2025

By Carlos Ramirez |

Loving the energy on these debuts.

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