Reviews

Crystal Fairy, Crystal Fairy (Ipecac Recordings, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.21.2017

Members of At the Drive-In, Le Butcherettes, and the Melvins combine forces to create sludgy hooks.

Reviews

The History of Nemesis Records, by Patrick Kitzel (Reaper Records, 2017)

By Freddy Alva | 2.10.2017

A deep dive into the label (and man) behind records by Insted, Brujeria, Uniform Choice, and much more.

Reviews

Power Trip, Nightmare Logic (Southern Lord, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.3.2017

Crossover conquerors don't mess with there annihilative formula.

Reviews

Iron Reagan, Crossover Ministry (Relapse Records, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.16.2017

Attitude Adjustment and Cryptic Slaughter-like riffs are always welcome.

Reviews

Absolution, Juxtaposition (Wardance Records, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.12.2017

Influential NYHC group drops a new EP to start 2017 off right.

Reviews

Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol, by Steve Jones and Ben Thompson (Da Capo Press, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.10.2017

The former Sex Pistol tells his life story with an irresistible blend of raw honesty and un-PC humor.

Reviews

Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys, by Lol Tolhurst (Da Capo Press, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.15.2016

How the co-founder of The Cure climbed to success, crashed, and then lived to tell about it.

Reviews

Westpoint, Westpoint (Triple-B Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.5.2016

The sonic spirit of '90s Revelation Records and Sub Pop lives through this new record.

Reviews

My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor, by Keith Morris with Jim Ruland (Da Capo Press, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.1.2016

With a career fronting Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Off!, he's got quite a story to tell.

Reviews

Ras Kass, Soul on Ice: Revisited (Blackhouse Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.25.2016

The underground '90s rap gem gets the reissue treatment with extra goodies that satisfy.

Reviews

45 Adapters, They Call it Justice (Contra Records/Longshot Music, 2016)

By Freddy Alva | 11.18.2016

NYC's premier maximum R&B/Oi! outfit drops some new vinyl with purpose.

Reviews

Primal Rite, Complex Life of Passion (Grave Mistake Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.4.2016

Current and ex-members of Busted Outlook, Profile, and Face the Rail drop a hardcore gem.

Reviews

Scorpions, Live in Munich 2012 (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.28.2016

Not many deep cuts included in the setlist, but the band reminds us why they're legends.

Reviews

KIX, Can't Stop the Show: The Return of KIX (Loud & Proud Records, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.25.2016

The Maryland hard rock institution offers a look into their world.

Reviews

Scandroid, Scandroid (FiXT, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.21.2016

A new collection of synth-pop and synthwave jams from the mind behind Celldweller.

Reviews

Journey, Live in Manila (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.19.2016

Vocalist Arnel Pineda makes a triumphant return home.

Reviews

Blood Eagle, Demo '16 (Self-Released, 2016)

By Freddy Alva | 10.10.2016

New Wave of British Hardcore gone metal?!

Reviews

Bryan Adams, Wembley Live 1996 (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2016)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.4.2016

The Canadian pop-rock king brings the hits at the legendary UK stadium.

Reviews

Crystal Fairy, Crystal Fairy (Ipecac Recordings, 2017)

The History of Nemesis Records, by Patrick Kitzel (Reaper Records, 2017)

Power Trip, Nightmare Logic (Southern Lord, 2017)

Iron Reagan, Crossover Ministry (Relapse Records, 2017)

Absolution, Juxtaposition (Wardance Records, 2017)

Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol, by Steve Jones and Ben Thompson (Da Capo Press, 2017)

Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys, by Lol Tolhurst (Da Capo Press, 2016)

Westpoint, Westpoint (Triple-B Records, 2016)

My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor, by Keith Morris with Jim Ruland (Da Capo Press, 2016)

Ras Kass, Soul on Ice: Revisited (Blackhouse Records, 2016)

45 Adapters, They Call it Justice (Contra Records/Longshot Music, 2016)

Primal Rite, Complex Life of Passion (Grave Mistake Records, 2016)

Scorpions, Live in Munich 2012 (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2016)

KIX, Can't Stop the Show: The Return of KIX (Loud & Proud Records, 2016)

Scandroid, Scandroid (FiXT, 2016)

Journey, Live in Manila (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2016)

Blood Eagle, Demo '16 (Self-Released, 2016)

Bryan Adams, Wembley Live 1996 (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2016)

In Case You Missed It

The Reverse Cowboys: UK Punk Trio Rage Against the Mundane on New Track “FYC”

Record Collector: Brandon Friesen, aka butterswax

Sarcoughagus, Delusions of the Sick (Maggot Stomp, 2021)

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

Cockring, Altar Call (No Time Records, 2024)

Pop Free: Orange County Post-Hardcore Band’s New EP Gets Our Attention

Gouge Away @ Alphaville, Brooklyn, NY (PHOTOS)

Special Forces 805: San Luis Obispo Hardcore Band Address Disability & Politics Head-On

Dropdead Return with “Hatred Burning” (PREMIERE)

No Echo Joins Forces with 100 Words or Less: The Podcast

Tigerhawk: Tacoma Band Deliver Message of Change Via Chaotic Hardcore on “1312” (PREMIERE)

Warg: Philippine Hardcore Band Serves Up Ruthless Mix of Japanese Hardcore & NYDM

Reservoir Records: Looking Back at the ‘90s Label with Founder Andrew Orlando

Chris Fist (The Wilding Incident, Clenched Fist, Breakdown, Mental Abuse, Life’s Blood)

Sanction, The Infringement of God’s Plan (Reconsider Records, 2017)

30 Best Hardcore Punk Releases from 2025 You (Might) Have Missed

Grudge: Baltimore Hardcore Punks on Their "Nauseating" Sound & Revenge Fantasy EP

Morbid Angel, Kingdoms Disdained (Silver Lining Music, 2017)

Remission: Chilean HC Band Strikes a Melancholic Chord on “Left Wondering” (PREMIERE)

Buried Alive: ‘90s Hardcore Unit Return with a Fury on ‘I Killing I’ (PREMIERE)