Content Tagged: not without punishment

Features

Wise Choice: New Hampshire Hardcore Crew Deliver a Crushing Introduction

By Ryan O'Connor |

The Manchester band comes out swinging with the three-song Demonstration.

Reviews

Cronies, Demo (Ragdoll Records, 2026)

By Izzy Davis |

"...a pure distillation of playful punk rock 'n' roll packed into four songs and roughly 10 minutes."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Staring Contest

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Fury, Turning Point, Lights Out

Features

Body Eviction: Worcester Band Rides Line Between Hardcore Grit & ‘90s Alt-Rock

By Carlos Ramirez |

The group's vocalist and guitarist reflect on Dead Civilians and the thriving MAHC scene.

Lists

Best Hardcore Albums and EPs of 2026 (So Far)

By No Echo |

No Echo asked musicians, label owners, and other folks from the community to share their picks.

Features

...By the Deed: Pittsburgh Band Delivers Punishing Political Metallic Hardcore

By No Echo |

“This new EP we’re putting out is darker, heavier, and that is intentional."

Reviews

Effective Relief, Not Many, Not Many (2026

By Mike Musilli |

New York band deliver another strong batch of smart, off-kilter punk songs.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Run Your Mouth

By Zach Butcher |

FFO: Jesus Piece, Darkroom, Sanction

Features

Ratking Guitarist Nic Finch on Their New EP & Hardcore Life in Western Australia

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...we very much sharpened the blade on our own sound.”

Features

Out of Line: Members of Step By Step and BDR Unite in the Name of Bakersfield Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

Five different musical backgrounds collide throughout the band's Rec Center album.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: xNECESSARYDEMISEx

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Converge, On Broken Wings, xRepentancex

Features

Corruption Pact: Paris Band Refine Their Death Metal-Driven Hardcore on Debut Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

Unanswered Cries is a head-ripper.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Hasted

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: End It, Naysayer, Trapped Under Ice

Features

Truster: Edmonton Doomgaze Trio Explore Faith & Reclamation on Creeping Thing LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

“I wanted to explore the idea that one can reserve the power they often give away.”

Features

Silent Spring: Indonesian Band Lean Into Melodic Hardcore on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Turning Point, Mil-Spec, and Swedish hardcore all helped shape the quintet’s sound.

Reviews

Vicegrip/Latch, Split EP (2026)

By Ryan O'Connor |

Two rising hardcore bands from Massachusetts team up for maximum impact.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Brainlock

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Dead Heat, thrash riffing, E standard tuning

Interviews

Avenge: Rotting Out Guitarist Alfredo “Tank” Pedrozo on His New Metallic Hardcore Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

The LAHC staple goes in a heavier musical direction.

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