Reviews

Cockring, Altar Call (No Time Records, 2024)

By Abbie Bateman | 1.10.2025

Sacramento hardcore outfit isn't afraid taking risks on debut LP.

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MEM//BRANE, MEM//BRANE (2025)

By Izzy Davis | 1.2.2025

D-beat comes ripping straight out of Bellingham, Washington.

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Glorious Wounds, Glorious Wounds EP (Tor Johnson Records, 2024)

By Ryan O'Connor | 11.15.2024

Rhode Island melodic hardcore band impresses on new EP.

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Ungrounded, Ungrounded EP, (2024)

By Izzy Davis | 11.12.2024

Ohio band manages to inject their power violence attack with some catchy flourishings.

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Slan, Ägd (various labels, 2024)

By Andy Lefton | 9.19.2024

"It’s fast, I mean real fast!"

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Nails, Every Bridge Burning (Nuclear Blast Records, 2024)

By Carlos Ramirez | 8.9.2024

With a fresh lineup of musicians in tow, guitarist/vocalist Todd Jones starts a new era of Nails.

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Omega Glory, Offerings (Council Records, 2024)

By Mike Musilli | 7.24.2024

If you dig bands with a "noisy hyper-fast metallic hardcore sound," look no further than this jam.

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Primal Horde, Primal Horde (Barbaric Brutality, 2024)

By Wyatt Soullier | 6.4.2024

Montréal caveman death metallers keep things concise and savage on forthcoming EP.

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Take Offense, T.O.tality (MNRK Heavy, 2024)

By Will Yarbrough | 5.6.2024

The Southern California crossover thrash outfit emerges with new album, record label.

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Mutually Assured Destruction, Hexer (Creator-Destructor Records, 2024)

By Vince Callum | 4.12.2024

Recommended listening for folks who dig Corrosion of Conformity, Down, and Orange Goblin.

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Chueko, Tools of Oppression (Black Water Records, 2023)

By Andy Lefton | 3.8.2024

Short, fast, and loud hardcore punk straight out of Portland, Oregon.

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The Chisel, What a Fcking Nightmare* (Pure Noise Records, 2024)

By Mark Hassenfratz | 2.9.2024

The sophomore album from the UK punks receives the deep dive treatment.

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M.U.T.T., Dirty Deeds (Quiet Panic, 2024)

By Todd Manning | 2.7.2024

"This is rock 'n' roll that doesn’t make you surrender your punk cred at the door..."

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Lazer Bullet, Spirit Suck Shit (Black Water Records / Convulse Records, 2024)

By Andy Lefton | 1.29.2024

Portland outfit offers ripping hardcore punk on debut EP.

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Hate Still Burns, Underworld (Mosh Money Records, 2023)

By Ryan O'Connor | 1.15.2024

Massachusetts metallic hardcore beasts do things on their own and crush in the process.

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A Walk Across Dirty Water & Straight Into Murderer's Row: A Memoir, by Eugene S. Robinson (Feral House, 2023)

By Anthony Allen Begnal | 12.29.2023

The punk troubadour pens a memoir that packs a lot of punch (and trivia).

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No Cure, The Commitment to Permanence (2023)

By Ryan O'Connor | 11.22.2023

Songs that make you say, “What am I doing with my life?”

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Malignant, The Defragmentation Begins... (various labels, 2023)

By Benedetto Manzella | 11.16.2023

A look at the rising metallic hardcore outfit's latest collection.

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Cockring, Altar Call (No Time Records, 2024)

MEM//BRANE, MEM//BRANE (2025)

Glorious Wounds, Glorious Wounds EP (Tor Johnson Records, 2024)

Ungrounded, Ungrounded EP, (2024)

Slan, Ägd (various labels, 2024)

Nails, Every Bridge Burning (Nuclear Blast Records, 2024)

Omega Glory, Offerings (Council Records, 2024)

Primal Horde, Primal Horde (Barbaric Brutality, 2024)

Take Offense, T.O.tality (MNRK Heavy, 2024)

Mutually Assured Destruction, Hexer (Creator-Destructor Records, 2024)

Chueko, Tools of Oppression (Black Water Records, 2023)

The Chisel, What a Fcking Nightmare* (Pure Noise Records, 2024)

M.U.T.T., Dirty Deeds (Quiet Panic, 2024)

Lazer Bullet, Spirit Suck Shit (Black Water Records / Convulse Records, 2024)

Hate Still Burns, Underworld (Mosh Money Records, 2023)

A Walk Across Dirty Water & Straight Into Murderer's Row: A Memoir, by Eugene S. Robinson (Feral House, 2023)

No Cure, The Commitment to Permanence (2023)

Malignant, The Defragmentation Begins... (various labels, 2023)

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Beyond Reach: Texas Hardcore Band Lays Down a Nasty Groove on “No Shrine” Music Video

UFC Fighter Khalil Rountree on His Love for Hardcore Music, Thai Culture + More

Full of Hell, Outer Heaven + Dagger Moon @ Atlas Brew Works, DC (PHOTOS)

Cohezion: Toronto Metallic Hardcore Unit Possess a Diztorted Vision on New EP

Damien Done (As Friends Rust, Culture, Morning Again, Shai Hulud) Drops New Video

Ass Life: “Weird Hardcore” Specialists Return with “Sildenafil Penis” Music Video

Benchscraper: Portland Chefs Start “Kitchencore” Band, Release Debut EP

Top 12 of 2015, by Freddy Alva

Night Witch’s “Corrupted” Is a Message to Men About Their Predatory Behavior (PREMIERE)

Trench: Calgary-Based Metallic Hardcore Band Is Encased in Chromeon Latest EP

Typecaste, Creature of Habit (Self-Released, 2018)

Victory Garden: New LIHC Band Features Some Familiar Faces

Revival: Colombian Hardcore Quintet Bring Youth Crew Spirit on New Release

Rob “Beto” Rosario (Dmize, 25 ta Life, Madball)

Trappist, Ancient Brewing Tactics (Relapse Records, 2018)

Cyclone Static: Catchy Punk & Power Pop Hooks Merge on Jersey Band’s New EP

Playing Dead: Long Island Melodic Rock Band Understands the Power of a Great Hook

Black Valley Moon: Down by Law’s Sam Williams on His Spooky New Musical Project

PromCore 2019: BraceWar to Headline Benefit Fest in Tulsa

Speedway: Listen to “Endless Stride” from New Swedish Hardcore Unit (PREMIERE)

Reviews

Cockring, Altar Call (No Time Records, 2024)

MEM//BRANE, MEM//BRANE (2025)

Glorious Wounds, Glorious Wounds EP (Tor Johnson Records, 2024)

Ungrounded, Ungrounded EP, (2024)

Slan, Ägd (various labels, 2024)

Nails, Every Bridge Burning (Nuclear Blast Records, 2024)

Omega Glory, Offerings (Council Records, 2024)

Primal Horde, Primal Horde (Barbaric Brutality, 2024)

Take Offense, T.O.tality (MNRK Heavy, 2024)

Mutually Assured Destruction, Hexer (Creator-Destructor Records, 2024)

Chueko, Tools of Oppression (Black Water Records, 2023)

The Chisel, What a F*cking Nightmare (Pure Noise Records, 2024)

M.U.T.T., Dirty Deeds (Quiet Panic, 2024)

Lazer Bullet, Spirit Suck Shit (Black Water Records / Convulse Records, 2024)

Hate Still Burns, Underworld (Mosh Money Records, 2023)

A Walk Across Dirty Water & Straight Into Murderer's Row: A Memoir, by Eugene S. Robinson (Feral House, 2023)

No Cure, The Commitment to Permanence (2023)

Malignant, The Defragmentation Begins... (various labels, 2023)

In Case You Missed It

Beyond Reach: Texas Hardcore Band Lays Down a Nasty Groove on “No Shrine” Music Video

UFC Fighter Khalil Rountree on His Love for Hardcore Music, Thai Culture + More

Full of Hell, Outer Heaven + Dagger Moon @ Atlas Brew Works, DC (PHOTOS)

Cohezion: Toronto Metallic Hardcore Unit Possess a Diztorted Vision on New EP

Damien Done (As Friends Rust, Culture, Morning Again, Shai Hulud) Drops New Video

Ass Life: “Weird Hardcore” Specialists Return with “Sildenafil Penis” Music Video

Benchscraper: Portland Chefs Start “Kitchencore” Band, Release Debut EP

Top 12 of 2015, by Freddy Alva

Night Witch’s “Corrupted” Is a Message to Men About Their Predatory Behavior (PREMIERE)

Trench: Calgary-Based Metallic Hardcore Band Is Encased in Chromeon Latest EP

Typecaste, Creature of Habit (Self-Released, 2018)

Victory Garden: New LIHC Band Features Some Familiar Faces

Revival: Colombian Hardcore Quintet Bring Youth Crew Spirit on New Release

Rob “Beto” Rosario (Dmize, 25 ta Life, Madball)

Trappist, Ancient Brewing Tactics (Relapse Records, 2018)

Cyclone Static: Catchy Punk & Power Pop Hooks Merge on Jersey Band’s New EP

Playing Dead: Long Island Melodic Rock Band Understands the Power of a Great Hook

Black Valley Moon: Down by Law’s Sam Williams on His Spooky New Musical Project

PromCore 2019: BraceWar to Headline Benefit Fest in Tulsa

Speedway: Listen to “Endless Stride” from New Swedish Hardcore Unit (PREMIERE)

The Chisel, What a Fcking Nightmare* (Pure Noise Records, 2024)