Interviews

Interviews

Bassist Spotlight: Madison Watkins (Year of the Knife)

By Jeremy Holehan |

"Don’t be discouraged if you can’t nail Dying Fetus on the first try."

Interviews

Eerie Von (Samhain, Danzig, Rosemary’s Babies)

By Anthony Allen Begnal |

The new installment of the 'A Hardcore Conversation' Q&A series goes deep into punk history.

Interviews

Lucky Lehrer: Original Circle Jerks Drummer on Early LA Punk, Playing w/ Darby Crash + More

By Anthony Allen Begnal |

Check out the latest entry to the site's 'A Hardcore Conversation' series.

Interviews

Victim in Pain 35th Anniversary: Vocalist Roger Miret Chats About the Seminal Album

By Andrew Orlando |

Get the stories behind the making of the record, its various vinyl runs, and much more.

Interviews

Bassist Spotlight: Ashli State (Ink & Dagger, Guilt, Comess)

By Jeremy Holehan |

"Joining this band has forced me to face some demons and anxiety surrounding my bass playing."

Interviews

Reserving Dirtnaps on Their New Record Label, the Memphis Hardcore Scene + More

By No Echo |

The band will be touring with Kharma and Adrenaline throughout October.

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Stickfigurecarousel: Singer Chad Stroup, Guitarist Dan Sena on the ‘90s Band’s Reunion Shows

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group's 1996 eponymous EP was the first record released by Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records.

Interviews

In Cold Blood’s Blaze Tishko Talks New Album, ‘90s Hardcore + Cleveland Music Scene

By Mark Hutchison |

"I was going through really rough personal stuff. Band things fell apart on top of family stuff.”

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Brandon Gallagher (Coarse, Ex-Old Wounds) on Working as a Musician, Designer + Publicist

By Carlos Ramirez |

"My all-time favorite artists are Mark McCoy, Jacob Bannon, and Josh Graham."

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Bassist Spotlight: Mattie Safer (Safer, Poolside, The Rapture)

By Jeremy Holehan |

Less Jaco, more Jamerson.

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BJ Papas: Legendary NYHC Photographer Discusses Her Career

By Carlos Ramirez |

Get the stories behind her shots of Bad Brains, Warzone, Killing Time, Agnostic Front, and many other bands.

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Bassist Spotlight: Keith Freeman (Restraining Order, Maniac)

By Jeremy Holehan |

"Craig Ahead has always been my main inspiration."

Interviews

Binary Vocalist Jordan Shteif on Their New Record and More

By Ellie Kovach |

"We started just wanting to play screamo/emoviolence influenced by Love Lost But Not Forgotten."

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Vinyl Conflict Owner Bobby Egger on Collecting Records, Hunting for Titles in Japan

By Andrew Orlando |

"If I'm at a gig and the band is good, I'm typically gonna pick up a record before a shirt."

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Bassist Spotlight: Justin Pringle (Fixation)

By Jeremy Holehan |

Matt Freeman (Rancid, Operation Ivy) was a huge influence on this Philly musician.

Interviews

Eugene S. Robinson (Whipping Boy, Oxbow, Buñuel, Black Face, Author, Podcast Host)

By Anthony Allen Begnal |

"...I have been quite comfortable having people underestimate me."

Interviews

Pirates Press Owner Eric “Skippy” Mueller on Running a Successful Company Their Own Way

By Carlos Ramirez |

The company manufactures records, runs their own label imprint, and books the Rock the Ship fest.

Interviews

Bassist Spotlight: Ryan Storey (Consequences, Love & Trust, Ceiling, LDB Fest)

By Jeremy Holehan |

Playing in multiple bands, booking hardcore shows, screen printing... this guy doesn't sleep.

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