Freddy Alva

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Classic ABC No Rio Flyers From Artist Jon Reed

By Freddy Alva |

Taking a visual ride back to the early '90s...

Interviews

Rob Echeverria (Straight Ahead, Rest in Pieces, Biohazard, Helmet)

By Freddy Alva |

An early era New York hardcore guitarist looks back at his younger years.

Features

Peru’s Heavy Metal Warriors of the ‘80s

By Freddy Alva |

Overcoming all odds in the quest for the ultimate killer riff.

Interviews

Clay Rice and Sacrilege: D-beat in 1984 NYHC

By Freddy Alva |

The story behind the band that brought D-beat to New York hardcore in the '80s.

Features

When I Was a B-Boy

By Freddy Alva |

A journey back to a gritty era in New York City history.

Features

Beyond: Metalheads Gone New York Hardcore

By Freddy Alva |

A photographic journey through (hardcore) space and time.

Reviews

Cachimbazo, Ilusiones Necesarias (Just A Audial, 2014)

By Freddy Alva |

New York City duo offer up an unlikely blend of reggaeton and hardcore.

Features

The Heavy Metal Roots of New York Hardcore

By Freddy Alva |

Don't forget the struggle, don't forget the mullets.

Features

Part 2, 1985 - 1990: The Hispanic Impact on the Early New York Hardcore Scene

By Freddy Alva |

In the second part of this feature, we take a look at the years 1985 - 1990.

Features

The Hispanic Impact on the Early New York Hardcore Scene

By Freddy Alva |

An in-depth look at the way Latinos helped shape a subculture.

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