Interviews

Interviews

Brother’s Keeper Vocalist Mike Ski on the ‘90s Hardcore Band’s Unexpected Second Life

By Carlos Ramirez |

Lake Effect Hardcore, his polarizing vocal style, and how Knocked Loose played a part in their return.

Interviews

D.R.L.N. Refuse to Play by Hardcore's Rules on Old Ways, New Language EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Indianapolis band's vocalist breaks down their approach for us.

Interviews

Epikoros Vocalist Makes Black Metal Personal on Black Sun Eclipse Album

By Rob Fusco |

"I didn't want it to just be some slop that people have heard lyrically and thematically."

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Suicide Cages: Denver Metalcore Band Discuss EP, Future Plans (VIDEO INTERVIEW)

By Wyatt Soullier |

Fun fact: they share a practice space with Blood Incantation.

Interviews

Annihilation Time: Former Vocalist Fred Hammer Revisits the Band’s Early Era

By Carlos Ramirez |

Nardcore history, riding their own musical wave, and the band's upcoming anniversary vinyl celebration.

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Peace Test: New England Band Talk Repercussion, Their Ripping 12-Minute New Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

Guitarist Cedrick Gustave and vocalist Nolan Cambra also share some of their favorite current bands.

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Act of War: Former Hatebreed, Jasta 14 Discuss Their New Hardcore Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We're not reinventing the wheel—we're just making music we like."

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Scatterbox: Idaho Punks on the Tragedy & Rebirth Process Behind Their Long-Lost Enemies Album

By Wyatt Soullier |

The LP was tracked in 2008, before producer Tom Pfaeffle was tragically murdered.

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Drop Knee: Norwegian Vegan Hardcore Outfit Discuss Killer Debut LP Life Is Beautiful

By Isaac Hernández |

"We're all heavily influenced by the Baltimore sound, so bands like Trapped Under Ice and End It..."

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Dan Gump on the Resurrection of Excessive Force & Life Sentence Records

By Carlos Ramirez |

The vocalist and label founder looks back—and ahead.

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Totalis: Members of Napalm Death, Skitsystem & Anti Cimex Unite in Crust Hardcore Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

We chat with guitarist Andy Lefton (War//Plague) and drummer Charlie Claesso (Anti Cimex).

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Septic Death Drummer Paul Birnbaum on the Band’s History, ‘80s Boise Hardcore

By Anthony Allen Begnal |

Pushead, playing fast, skateboarding, KISS, and much more included.

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Invocation Ritual Guitarist Paul Richards Discusses Filthy New Album, Altered Reality

By Wyatt Soullier |

Altered Reality will be out next month via Iron Fortress Records.

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Pain Begins: Cincinnati Band Lays Down No-Nonsense Hardcore on Tired of Being Alive

By Carlos Ramirez |

The EP is recommended for fans of Terror, Hold My Own, and Vile Mind.

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Said and Done Singer Mark Osuna on the Power & Unity of Ventura County Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There are no egos or local celebrities."

Interviews

The Test Dream Vocalist Chris Burnett Talks New Label, CD Comp. & the Glory of Mixed Bills

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Sacramento band just dropped Skin Graft Poetry through the partnership.

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Take It In Blood Vocalist Tonio on Their Exit From Life LP and the State of French Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

"There are too many people who claim to be hardcore and talk like they invented it."

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Malachi Greene (Skin Show, ex-Scowl) on Opening Hidden Sun Records in Santa Cruz

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Tattooing and punk have always gone hand in hand for me."

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