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Afterthought: Tampa Hardcore Band’s New Demo Delivers the Goods

By Isaac Hernández |

The Lockin' Out spirit is strong on this one.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Losing Game

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Never Ending Game, Kharma, Dead At Birth

Features

Chopping Block: Seattle Hardcore Band Signs Label Deal, Drops New Single

By Thomas Vanderpol |

The Pacific Northwest unit just hit us with a ripper!

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What It Meant: Proof That Straight Edge Hardcore Is on the Rise In Portland, Oregon

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Everything is cyclical and it’s nice to be doing something that resonates with folks."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: World Champion

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: boxing references, clangy bass intros, late '00s Bridge Nine

Features

Negative Love: Baltimore x Hudson Valley Band Melds Hardcore & Shoegaze Melodics

By No Echo |

Vocalist/producer Brendan Williams gives us the lowdown on the new group.

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Youth Crew 2026: Meet the Bands on the Upcoming Compilation (EXCLUSIVE)

By No Echo |

The straight edge hardcore series first launched in 2008.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Paleform

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: All Out War, chug mosh parts, '90s metallic hardcore

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Hellbound Vocalist Jonnie on the Glasgow Band’s Clevo-Indebted New EP 

By Ellis Heasley |

The group reigned down on Europe earlier this year with Arkangel and Sorcerer.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: TornState

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Malevolence, Lamb of God, Madball

Interviews

I Rise Guitarist Alex Kantarelis on the Worcester Band’s Past & Upcoming Reunion Show

By Carlos Ramirez |

Members currently play in such bands as High Command, New Death, and Four Year Strong.

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The Seize: Punk, Power Pop & Hardcore Coexist Harmoniously in San Diego Band’s Sound

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Music always hits harder when it comes from a real place, not trying to copy what’s been done."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Penalty

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: All Out War, Biohazard, Bitter End

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Look Ahead

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Floorpunch, Step Forward, Ten Yard Fight

Features

B.D.R.: Techachapi Hardcore Unit Drops Two New Tracks + Striking Distance Cover

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Lyrically, it’s a take on me dealing with 30 years of trauma from being a firefighter..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Hailbomb

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Kublai Khan TX, Heavy//Hitter, Malevolence

Features

starsixtynine: Melodic Hardcore Energy x Pop-Punk Hooks Come Together on Debut EP

By No Echo |

Lifetime, Shook Ones, and The Movielife are among the prime influences at play.

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C.R. Vocalist Bricks Avalon on the Shaolin Hardcore Band’s Return EP & Legacy

By Carlos Ramirez |

"It never feels nostalgic to me; it feels like a celebration, a family gathering, recognition of a foundation."

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