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ZIP Vocalist Jan Offers Look Inside Indonesia’s Explosive Hardcore Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their Model Citizen LP is recommended for fans of SSD and combat boots.

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Cainhurst: UK Screamo Outfit Lives by the “South West Violence” Sonic Code

By Richard Webb |

"Lots of influence came from classic bands like Jeromes Dream and Orchid..."

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Feel Worse: Members of Sulaco, Burn Everything Bring Unhinged Sound on New LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Listeners have compared them to Melvins, KEN mode, and Converge.

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xfortunex: New Portland Band Rides for ‘90s-Style Vegan Straight Edge on Debut EP

By Thomas Vanderpol |

Excessive Force, Green Rage, and Earth Crisis are all prime influences.

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Xain: Azerbaijan Musicians Weave Unique & Chaotic Mathcore on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

“Maybe it’s too strange for metalheads and too intense for jazz listeners."

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Afterthought: Tampa Hardcore Band’s New Demo Delivers the Goods

By Isaac Hernández |

The Lockin' Out spirit is strong on this one.

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Chopping Block: Seattle Hardcore Band Signs Label Deal, Drops New Single

By Thomas Vanderpol |

The Pacific Northwest unit just hit us with a ripper!

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What It Meant: Proof That Straight Edge Hardcore Is on the Rise In Portland, Oregon

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Everything is cyclical and it’s nice to be doing something that resonates with folks."

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Negative Love: Baltimore x Hudson Valley Band Melds Hardcore & Shoegaze Melodics

By No Echo |

Vocalist/producer Brendan Williams gives us the lowdown on the new group.

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Youth Crew 2026: Meet the Bands on the Upcoming Compilation (EXCLUSIVE)

By No Echo |

The straight edge hardcore series first launched in 2008.

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Hellbound Vocalist Jonnie on the Glasgow Band’s Clevo-Indebted New EP 

By Ellis Heasley |

The group reigned down on Europe earlier this year with Arkangel and Sorcerer.

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The Seize: Punk, Power Pop & Hardcore Coexist Harmoniously in San Diego Band’s Sound

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Music always hits harder when it comes from a real place, not trying to copy what’s been done."

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B.D.R.: Techachapi Hardcore Unit Drops Two New Tracks + Striking Distance Cover

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Lyrically, it’s a take on me dealing with 30 years of trauma from being a firefighter..."

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starsixtynine: Melodic Hardcore Energy x Pop-Punk Hooks Come Together on Debut EP

By No Echo |

Lifetime, Shook Ones, and The Movielife are among the prime influences at play.

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C.R. Vocalist Bricks Avalon on the Shaolin Hardcore Band’s Return EP & Legacy

By Carlos Ramirez |

"It never feels nostalgic to me; it feels like a celebration, a family gathering, recognition of a foundation."

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FFO: Chillin: New Hampshire Band Rocks Out for the Slackers on Infinite Grind Cheat EP

By Ryan O'Connor |

The New Hampshire group features members of Sophisticated Adult.

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Mil-Spec Discuss Their Superb Genre-Busting EP, Covering a Doughboys Classic & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Toronto hardcore sextet continue to march to beat of their own drum.

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Inconvenience Store: Massachusetts Metalcore Band Pushes Stylistic Envelope on Debut Album

By Ryan O'Connor |

Vocalist Jonah draws from MC Ride, Converge, and nu metal to create the bands noisiest release yet.

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