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Reviews

Ungrounded, Ungrounded EP, (2024)

By Izzy Davis |

Ohio band manages to inject their power violence attack with some catchy flourishings.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Mass Ego

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Cursed, Candy, Cloud Rat

Features

New Book Explores History of European Straight Edge Hardcore Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

We Could Not Do Any Better was written "for those who were there and those who missed out."

Features

Direct Measure: St. Louis Hardcore Unit Announce Debut LP, Drop (Tasty) First Single

By Carlos Ramirez |

If this track is any indication, Might, And Might Alone will be a beast.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Common Bond

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Battery, Ensign, posi lyrics

Lists

DIY Hardcore Scene in Germany: Bands to Check Out, Venues to Visit, Labels to Support

By Basti Schaurer & Thessy Fassbender |

Two members of the Deutschland hardcore community bless us with some insight.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Against Everyone

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Black My Heart, Hatebreed, Death Before Dishonor

Features

Iodine: Toronto Band Reps for Thriving Canadian Hardcore Scene via New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Forever Cursed is RIYL bands like Mindforce and Incendiary.

Features

Schedule 1: Vancouver Post-Punks Dial Up Infectious Melodies on “Travesty” (VIDEO)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The quartet should appeal to fans of bands like Home Front and Spiritual Cramp.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Soul Exchange

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Merauder, Bloods Runs Cold, Sector

Features

GRAYOUT: Tijuana Band Dishes Out Violent Metallic Hardcore on “Low Lives” Music Video

By Isaac Hernández |

The new outfit includes former members of Bonebreaker and Days of Struggle.

Interviews

Stäläg 13: Original Singer Ron Baird on Their Story, Oxnard Hardcore History, Skating & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I got into punk in 1979, when I was 14, after reading an article about the Sex Pistols in CREEM."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Opposing Force

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Breakdown, '80s NYHC, Designated Moshers Unit demos

Features

Rob the Dead: Los Angeles Band Delivers “Ghetto Violence” on Debut EP

By Ryan O'Connor |

Nothing Personal includes a ripping cover of Brujeria's "La Migra."

Lists

My All-Time Favorite California Hardcore Bands, by Jesse Barnett (Stick to Your Guns)

By No Echo |

"I feel lucky to have grown up in a place that had such an eclectic spectrum of hardcore bands."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Lord Wrought

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: The Secret, Racetraitor, Torch Runner

Features

Worst Ways: NorCal Hardcore Band Takes Speedy Route on Their New Age Records Debut LP

By Thomas Vanderpol |

The quintet features musicians from Time For Living, U.S. Roughnecks, and Five Victims Four Graves.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Shades of War

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Mindforce, Guilt Trip, thrash metal riffs

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