Content Tagged: not without punishment

Features

Rats Breath Bridge Belfast and Pakistan Through Crust Punk on Democracy Manifest EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"No matter where you come from, our struggles and our enemies remain the same."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Swing Jaw

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Weekend Nachos, Cursed, Magrudergrind

Features

Omnicide: UK Straight Edge Band Unite Glasgow, Leeds, and London Hardcore

By Ellis Heasley |

United and strong, indeed.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Far Too Late

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Terror, Integrity, Hoods

Features

No Choice Guitarist Ryan Ball on Their Ferocious EP, Arizona’s Thriving Hardcore Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We appreciate god-tier riffs."

Reviews

Risk It!, Mercy for None (WAR Records, 2026)

By Thomas Vanderpol |

German quintet deliver NYHC-style groove on their new album.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Opium Den

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Hoax, Ceremony, Soul Swallower

Interviews

Bird of Ill Omen Guitarist Peter Bartsocas Looks Back on the ‘90s Band’s Cult Legacy

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We certainly didn't think about standing out at the time, but we didn't fit the mold of a hardcore band..."

Features

Killing Floor: Nate Preschutti (Strength for a Reason, Choice to Make) Finds New Purpose in Tennessee

By Carlos Ramirez |

The new band also features members of Godsize and Die Laughing.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Look Away

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: fast shit, menacing bass tones, chug-free mosh parts

Features

The Meffs’ Lily Hopkins on the Brit Punks’ New Album, Opening for the Sex Pistols & More

By Wyatt Soullier |

The Essex duo are "louder than a four-piece."

Features

Bad World: Bay Area Hardcore Outfit Double Down on Crossover Groove with Maker of Rules EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Vocalist GVB discusses their new record, NorCal musical roots, and long-awaited full-length.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Violent Thoughts

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: No For An Answer, Judge, Paul Bearer's vocal style

Features

Recording the Scene: Costa Rica Videographer Fabian Cerdas on Capturing Hardcore Chaos

By Isaac Hernández |

"...there's nothing I enjoy more than helping a band get their visual identity across to people."

Features

Total Meltdown: Wreck-Age Records Hardcore Outfit Push Their Sound Forward on New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

The NYHC band was cofounded by drummer Chris Enriquez (Orange 9mm, On the Might of Princess).

Reviews

Ironbar, Demonstration of Intent (2026)

By Mike Musilli |

Missouri band packs their debut EP with noisy, aggressive hardcore delights.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Poison Ivy

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Gather, Ecotage, animal liberation

Features

Sunblind: Bay Area Hardcore Vets Discuss Their NYHC-Fueled New Project

By Thomas Vanderpol |

The lineup includes former members of such bands as Allegiance, Yaphet Kotto, and The Explosion.

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