Carlos Ramirez

Features

Dismissed: Meet the Band Behind One of the Best Hardcore Demos of 2024

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I would describe our sound as Agnostic Front opening for Obituary on the '92 tour."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Maldita

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: speedy hardcore, high-pitched vocals, raw demo cassettes

Features

Young at Heart: Alaskan Straight Edge HC Outfit Moves to Portland & Drops New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Every word and every note comes from our shared lifetime of existing without the crutch of substance use."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Will to Speak

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Floorpunch, Right Brigade, Killing Time

Features

Fast Blood: UK Band Supplies Melodic Punk Hooks on Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Sunny Blunts features Dave Allen (Voorhees, The Horror) on the drums.

Features

As Friends Rust Return with Lightless EP, Premiere Video for First Single

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist Damien Moyal discusses the record and their upcoming tour w/ Hot Water Music & Quicksand.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Violent Form

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Comeback Kid, The Hope Conspiracy, '00s-era hardcore

Features

Shutdown Vocalist Mark Scondotto on Their Return EP, the Healing Quality of Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

"More than bandmates, these guys are my brothers..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Aku

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Trash Talk, SPY, Primitive Blast

Features

Whispers: Thai Metallic Hardcore Band Announces Flatspot Records EP, Drops Ferocious Track

By Carlos Ramirez |

They join a label roster that also includes such bands as End It, Speed, and Jivebomb.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Joker

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Madball, Merauder, '90s East Coast hardcore

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Justify

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Chain of Strength, Against the Wall, the Where the Wild Things Are compilation

Interviews

Secret World (mems of Speed, Trophy Eyes) Guitarist Josh Campiao on Their Rad Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Fans of '90s alt.rock, big melodic hooks, and gruff vocals need to pay attention here.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Scorpion

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Speed, All Out War, thrashy metallic hardcore

Features

Only Living Witness: Big News for Fans of Prone Mortal Form & Innocents Albums

By Carlos Ramirez |

The ‘90s Boston band is often citied as an influence in today’s hardcore scene.

Features

Yellfire: Seattle Band Delivers Apocalyptic Riff Clinic on “Escape” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The track features guest vocals from Demian Johnston (Great Falls, Nineironspitfire, Kiss It Goodbye).

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Fate’s Hand

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: No Victory, Death Threat, Swear to God

Features

Obsoletion: Brazilian Band Unchains Wretched Vision via Raw Hardcore & Metal on Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The LP's lyrics deal with themes of political pessimism, dystopian science fiction, and rogue capitalism.

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