Carlos Ramirez

Interviews

Buddyhead’s Travis Keller on His Upcoming Documentary, Pissing Off Fred Durst & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I didn’t ask to be born, so I’m at least gonna do whatever the fuck I want to while I’m here is the vibe."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Public Threat

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Invoke, Laid 2 Rest, Vicious Embrace

Features

Slon's Doppelganger Album Is a Reminder German Hardcore Scene Is Killing It Right Now

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Shows are wild, with plenty of young kids coming out."

Features

Coming Down: Rochester Band Brings Tasty Melodic Hardcore on “You Feel Okay?”

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group features ex-members of Like Wolves, Achilles, and Soul Control.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Impermanence

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Brain Tourniquet, Noose Sweat, distorted bass violence

Features

Blvd of Death: Italian Band Taps Into NYHC Vibe Again on Street Fight LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"No romantic, fantasy, or abstract shit."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Armor Class

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Terror, Death Before Dishonor, First Blood

Features

The Scattering: Metalcore & Swedish-Styled Death Metal Riffs Come Together on Reno Band’s New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There’s a cathartic release that is unique to this kind of music..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Bridge Jumper

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Agitator, Hangman, epic mosh parts

Features

Slaughterhouse: South Bay Punk Roots Run Deep for Los Angeles Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

Check out the music video for "DNA" from their forthcoming Sick and Tired EP.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Defiance

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Trapped Under Ice, Jivebomb, groove mosh riffs

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: BLDSPRT

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO Headbussa, Kickback, Sanction

Features

False Body: Canadian Band’s New EP Fuses Chaotic Hardcore with Grindcore Precision

By Carlos Ramirez |

Nasum, Gaza, and Magrudergrind enjoyers should pay attention.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Spears

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Mindset, Youth of Today, Step Forward

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Discount Code

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Extortion, White Male Dumbinance, '90s power violence

Features

Meet the Musician Who’s Helping Put the Guam Hardcore Scene on the Map

By Carlos Ramirez |

Christian Sumalpong plays in two bands, runs a label, and books shows on the island.

Features

SPARES: Portland Post-Punk Outfit Gear Up for Debut EP, Drop “Grease Stains” Music Video

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group features musicians who have also played in such bands as Lock and Key, Amusement, and Beach Party.

Features

Husband Lost at Sea: All Else Failed’s Patrick Shannon Explores Slowcore Influences via New Project

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I am obsessed with sad music today in the way I was obsessed with heavy music in my teens and 20s."

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