Reviews

The Austerity Program, Bible Songs 2 (Controlled Burn Records, 2025)

By Benedetto Manzella | 4.25.2025

NYC duo return with "harsh guitars and bombastic rhythms" on new LP.

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Ursula, I Don't Like Anything (Indecision Records, 2025)

By Thomas Vanderpol | 4.4.2025

'90s screamo and '00s sasscore flavors combine on SoCal hardcore band's new LP.

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Crime Light, Crime Light (Delayed Gratification Records, 2025)

By Izzy Davis | 2.11.2025

Ohio hardcore unit says farewell with a powerful EP.

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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.

Reviews

The Austerity Program, Bible Songs 2 (Controlled Burn Records, 2025)

Ursula, I Don't Like Anything (Indecision Records, 2025)

Crime Light, Crime Light (Delayed Gratification Records, 2025)

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)

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Clock Out Represent for the Central Massachusetts Hardcore Scene on No Control EP

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Tennis System, Lovesick (Graveface Records, 2019)

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King Vision Ultra: Meet the Genre-Bending Producer Raised on Rap, Hardcore + Doom

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Wet Specimens x Cartridge, Dawn of the Ice Age (Split EP) (Brain Slash, 2020)

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Perra Vida: Hardcore Straight from Peru

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Reviews

The Austerity Program, Bible Songs 2 (Controlled Burn Records, 2025)

Ursula, I Don't Like Anything (Indecision Records, 2025)

Crime Light, Crime Light (Delayed Gratification Records, 2025)

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)

In Case You Missed It

Prize: New York Band Blends Noise Rock Swagger with Hardcore Power on New EP

Single Wound: Toronto HC Band Goes “Insane” on the Mosh with New Track (PREMIERE)

Sunset: Hardcore Band Featuring Ex-Members of Harvest and Holding On Inks Label Deal

Point of Contact Vocalist Talks Tampa Straight Edge Band’s Excellent Brand New EP

Hardcore/Punk Musicians Reveal What They’ve Been Listening to During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Only Shallow: Rochester Hardcore Rippers Return w/ New Track + Agent Orange Cover

Clock Out Represent for the Central Massachusetts Hardcore Scene on No Control EP

Mindfield: Thrash Metal Meets Hardcore on ‘Void of Illuminance’ (EP PREMIERE)

Tennis System, Lovesick (Graveface Records, 2019)

Hello Phones: NYC New Wave Unit Premiere Tripping the Light Visual EP

King Vision Ultra: Meet the Genre-Bending Producer Raised on Rap, Hardcore + Doom

Forewarned, Rotworld, Bayonet + Frontside @ Red Brontosaurus Records, San Diego (PHOTOS)

Wet Specimens x Cartridge, Dawn of the Ice Age (Split EP) (Brain Slash, 2020)

Old City: Punk & Hip-Hop Group Gears Up to Drop Debut LP

Satelles: A Cult Film Inspires the Hungarian Melodic HC Band’s “Time Stands Still” (PREMIERE)

Bleached Cross: Chicago Post-Punk Outfit on Their Influences, New Split LP

Substandard Records: Celebrating Key Releases from the Forgotten Berkeley Label

Good Riddance Singer Russ Rankin on Being a Professional Hockey Scout (INTERVIEW)

Perra Vida: Hardcore Straight from Peru

Pandemic Profile: James Carroll (Time and Pressure)

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