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Learn the Story, Meet the Bands Behind the Albany Style Hardcore 2024 Compilation

By Colin Roberts |

The upstate New York capital city has been vital to the hardcore community for decades.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Orphan Source

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Carnivore, distorted bass, fallout symbols

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: BFD

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Dynamo, Underdog, classic NYHC

Features

Coronary: Chicago Crossover HC Band Unleashes Riff Storm on “Plenty Was Never Enough”

By No Echo |

"...we go a few different places, but we always come back to playing fast."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Sunbloc

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: BIB, Painkiller Records, Evan Dando

Lists

Best Hardcore Albums of 2024

By Carlos Ramirez |

The website's 10th year closes out with a bang.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Primitive Call

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Drug Church, Squint, Spaced

Features

Bronca: Coachella Valley HC Band Pays Tribute to Their Mexican Roots on Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The songs deal with the identity crisis of being a 'second class citizen' in the United States..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Netherrealms

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Converge, Disfear, Cursed

Lists

Best Hardcore EPs of 2024

By Carlos Ramirez |

Which ones did you miss this year?

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Dirty Work

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Cold as Life, ominous movie samples, putrid bass tones

Features

In Contempt: New Grindcore Band Rises from Boston’s North Shore Scene

By Ryan O'Connor |

The quintet have a blast beat party on their debut release.

Lists

Best Hardcore Demos of 2024

By Carlos Ramirez |

There's a lot to feast on here.

Features

Agnostic Front: With Time - The Roger Miret Archives: A Look Behind the New Book

By Carlos Ramirez |

"His ability to connect and track down missing AF ephemera with fans and other collectors is most impressive."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Scaleraker

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Will Haven, Cursed, Converge

Features

Wise Up*: Costa Rican Band Leans Into ‘90s/‘00s Hardcore Groove on New Tracks

By Isaac Hernández |

The music video for "Ríos de Desprecio" captures the group's wild energy.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Regression

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Crossed Out, Mind Eraser, Harm Done 

Features

Krime: Dutch Band Drops Killer Catchy Hardcore Punk on New Demo

By Carlos Ramirez |

Nothing fancy, just tasty guitar riffs and hooks for your listening pleasure.

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