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Disruptor: Analog Horror and Metallic Hardcore Collide on Binghamton Band’s Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The band blends Converge-like chaos, downtuned riffing, and sci-fi lore on the record.

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Game Changer: Belgian Band Balance H8000 Influence and Modern Euro Hardcore Spirit

By Carlos Ramirez |

“The scene is already small, so don’t work against each other.”

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VOW: Chicago Band Discuss Their Swedish Melodeath-Inspired Debut EP

By Wyatt Soullier |

Early Soilwork, Colony-era In Flames, and hardcore urgency collide on the EP.

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Drown In Malice: Metalcore Band Explores Collapse and Rebirth on Amnesie & Hysterie

By No Echo |

“The lyrics are probably more about asking questions than giving answers."

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Figure Out: Manila Hardcore Band Tackles “The Filipino Problem” on Through the Tides

By Carlos Ramirez |

Pilipinas Hardcore remains deeply rooted in DIY ethics despite its rapid growth.

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Mormon Mincers: Bay Area Grind Weirdos Unleash “Join Us” Music Video Ahead of Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The band’s identities remain hidden despite deep roots in the California power violence scene.

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Verbal Behavior's What Matters LP Puts Andalusian Hardcore on the Map

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Spanish straight edge crew didn't let geography get in the way of a good mosh.

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Bad to Worse Singer Talks About the Pennsylvania Hardcore Punk Band’s Dark New Single

By Carlos Ramirez |

Its lyrics were inspired by a drug-related murder that happened directly outside his home.

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ALARM!: Members of Victims and Outlast Return with a More Aggressive Vision

By Carlos Ramirez |

"‘Scene? We’re almost 50! Who fucking cares?”

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Pleazure and Pain: Meet One of Indonesia’s Hardest Metallic Hardcore Bands

By Carlos Ramirez |

Last year's Nightmare Streaming Station LP is worth your attention.

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Disarm: Connecticut Band Channels ’90s Alt and Emo on Silver City Songs

By No Echo |

They cite Rival Schools, The Appleseed Cast, and Chavez as prime influences on their sound.

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Concrete Cage: Dallas Band Turn Pain Into Brutal Hardcore on Carrion + Chemicals EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

“I channeled all of my anger, despair, loneliness, and hopelessness into these songs."

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Bleached Cross: Chicago Post-Punk Outfit Discuss Their Forthcoming Wrath Album

By Zach Butcher |

The first single, "Crucible," just landed on streaming outlets.

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Ritual Bronze: Last Gasp’s Ryan Hardwick Confronts Addiction & Trauma via New Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

Watch the music video for "Memories Lodged in the Nervous System" from their forthcoming debut LP.

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Feldspar: “Good Kids” Is Hardcore-Infused Power-Pop from Rome

By No Echo |

Drug Church’s Chris Villeneuve handles drum duties on the new track.

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Slow Shiv: Members of Diarrhea Planet, Advent Join Forces on “Over My Head”

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Nashville outfit refer to their hooky sound as "Diet Violence" or "Mean Pop."

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Dead to Fall: Former Guitarist Matt Hartman Revisits the Raw Chaos of the 2001 Demo

By Carlos Ramirez |

“At the Gates was the sun that everything orbited.”

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Claymore: Texas Metallic Hardcore Unit Drops New Record, Ramps Up Tour Plans

By Carlos Ramirez |

WMD features guest appearances from members of First Blood, Freeze Out, and Tornado.

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