Content Tagged: not without punishment

Features

Rotting in the Chapel: Vermont Death Metal Entity Starts New Chapter via Cries Denied EP

By Ryan O'Connor |

Initially a solo project, musician Matt Cronin (Split In Half) has fleshed out a full band lineup.

Interviews

Unsane Vocalist/Guitarist Chris Spencer Looks Back on Their Occupational Hazard Album

By Wyatt Soullier |

Originally released in 1998 by Relapse Records, the LP has just been reissued.

Features

Pig City Guitarist Dylan on Their Upcoming Japanese Tour, Next LP & Being Watched by the Feds

By Carlos Ramirez |

“This might actually be our most depressing and angry offering yet."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Outpost 31

By Matt Horowitz |

FFO: Pest Control, Dead Heat, John Carpenter's The Thing

Features

Serotonin Mist: Japanese Band Embraces Emo Violence Sound on Mirror of Reality Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

The influences range from Reversal of Man to Neil Perry to Letters to Catalonia.

Lists

12 Newer Hardcore Bands to Check Out in 2026

By Carlos Ramirez |

(If we can make it through another year)

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Gassed

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Trash Talk, Primitive Blast, Bootlicker

Features

Bruo: Tokyo Scene Vets Come Together in the Name of Raw Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their 2025 demo was one of the best of the year.

Lists

Favorite Hardcore Releases of 2025: Musician & Label Owner Picks

By No Echo |

Chosen by people making music and supporting our community today.

Lists

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

By Michael Thorn |

The website's favorite cranky punk lifer chimes in with his picks.

Lists

Best Hardcore Albums of 2025

By Carlos Ramirez |

Closing out the year celebrating the cream of the crop.

Lists

2025 Straight Edge Hardcore Releases You May Have Missed

By Thomas Vanderpol |

Just in case you weren't aware yet.

Lists

Best Hardcore EPs of 2025

By Carlos Ramirez |

Another year in the books goes down with plenty of mosh to be thankful for.

Lists

Best New UKHC Bands of 2025

By Ellis Heasley |

One of No Echo's English contributors offers a glance of the current state of affairs across the pond.

Lists

2025 Melodic Hardcore Releases You May Have Missed

By Thomas Vanderpol |

No beatdown allowed.

Features

Forged By Fear: Perth Band Channels Cleveland-Meets-Texas Crossover on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Cruelest Creature is a guitar riff buffet.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Duel

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: GEL, BIB, G.L.O.S.S.

Lists

Best Hardcore Demos of 2025

By Carlos Ramirez |

Loving the energy on these debuts.

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