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Features

Jack and the Slammers: New Iowa Band Keep Their Hardcore Primitive on Debut Offering

By Carlos Ramirez |

A case where the cover art fits the music it's representing perfectly.

Lists

5 Killer Cover Songs: The Smiths

By Gregg Harrington |

(Yes, the Slapshot track is included.)

Features

Contact: Virginia Group Mines '90s Hardcore Influence on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Before and Through and Beyond All Time just dropped in time for the weekend.

Features

Rhythm of Fear: Jacksonville Crossover Thrash Unit Warns of “Insidious System” on New Track

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their first album in five years, Fatal Horizons, will be out next month.

Features

Mile End: Canadian Hardcore Band Shows Love for Their Hometown on “FCHC”

By Vince Gugliemi |

No sleep 'til Brampton!

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Nick Sciacca, aka @sixtwenty2

By Tom Mankowski |

Can someone hook up a vinyl copy of Beyond Hypothermia for this gentleman?

Interviews

OG Venom Drummer Abaddon on Their History, Connection to Punk & Much More

By Anthony Allen Begnal |

The influential musician and graphic artist holds nothing back in this new piece.

Features

Crescent Ridge Dream Up Irresistible Bubblegrunge Hooks on Debut Album (PREMIERE)

By Thomas Vanderpol |

They count such influences as Smashing Pumpkins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Dinosaur Jr.

Features

L.I.B. & Rejoice: Indianapolis & Columbus Bands Team Up for Ferocious Split EP (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Power violence and metallic hardcore meet with crushing results.

Features

Edict: Current & Ex-Members of Bury Your Dead, Dropdead Unite for Pure Musical Destruction

By Adam Yoe |

Check out "Invisible Hand" from their debut EP if you dig the likes of Misery Index and Black Breath.

Features

Terror Cell: Virginia Band Conjures Chaos on “The End of All Things” (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

A nightmarish blend of metal, sludge, and grind await you.

Features

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

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vengeance just came out today via Streets of Hate.

Features

Kirkby Kiss: Jersey Shore Hardcore Punks Drop “Running” Music Video From Latest EP (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

"The song is about running the streets and the state of mind that comes with being in the throws of addiction."

Features

Anxious Wave: Providence Noise Punk Outfit Takes Us Live From the Poison Factory (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The combo consists of Mikey Belcastro (ex-Product of Waste), Brandon St. Pierre, Sam Orkon, and Dylan Lagory.

Reviews

End It, Unpleasant Living (Flatspot Records, 2022)

By Vince Gugliemi |

A close look at the rising Baltimore hardcore band's latest collection.

Features

Sector: Chicago Band Drops Metallic Hardcore Brutality on “Writing on the Wall”

By Carlos Ramirez |

The hard stuff from the Windy City.

Features

False Highs: Swedish Band Delivers Melancholic Hardcore on First Release

By No Echo |

Based in Gävle, they cite Meleeh and Dead Silent Days as prime influences.

Lists

5 Killer Cover Songs: The Cure

By Gregg Harrington |

Bands from the world of hardcore, indie rock, and post-hardcore do the goth icons proud.

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