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Bent Blue Singer Tony Bertolino on the San Diego Melodic Hardcore Band’s Tasty Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

You can also check out the first song released from the forthcoming album.

Features

Apocryphal Verses: Spanish Band Balances Metalcore & Deathcore in Their Approach

By No Echo |

Lead guitarist Javier Velarde introduces us to his passion project.

Features

ONE: Matt Fletcher (Shai Hulud, Life Force) Discusses His New Hardcore Band

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The idea was to do a hardcore band with fast and short songs..."

Features

Zealot: Houston Trio Serves Up Crusty D-beat and Death Metal on New Release

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We loved the sound of Nuclear Death Terror covering Celtic Frost and made a band sounding something like that."

Features

King’s Gambit: Indiana Band Steps Further Into Metalcore Realm via Latest Single

By No Echo |

"Brutalist in a Maze" hit streaming outlets a few weeks ago.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Declive

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: thrown, Knocked Loose, Jesus Piece

Features

Method: Des Moines Band Mines Influence from ‘00s Hardcore on Their Debut Album

By Carlos Ramirez |

"We take a lot of influence from the Rival Mob, Righteous Jams, and Rotting Out."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Triflin

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Done Deal, Gridiron, Denied

Interviews

Uniform Singer Michael Berdan on Their New LP, His Early Hardcore Influences & More

By Izzy Davis |

"For me, the most authentic displays of humanity are best viewed through the lens of vulgarity."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Cherub Chains

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Arkangel, 7 Angels 7 Plagues, '90s metalcore

Features

Search Warrant: Massachusetts Band Leans Into Traditional Hardcore Sound on New EP

By Ryan O'Connor |

"We’re all heavily into early-mid 2000s Lockin’ Out-era hardcore."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: 100%PURE

By Vince Gugliemi |

FFO: Build & Destroy, groove parts, graffiti logos

Interviews

Weekend Nachos Vocalist John Hoffman Discusses His Debut Short Story Collection

By Carlos Ramirez |

This interview was done via text messaging, but don't hold that against it.

Reviews

Slan, Ägd (various labels, 2024)

By Andy Lefton |

"It’s fast, I mean real fast!"

Features

Mugger: TXHC Band Connects w/ Negative Approach’s John Brannon on “Find Out” (VIDEO PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Check it out, from their new 7” EP.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Spear

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Burning Strong, Envision, late '90s/early '00s straight edge hardcore

Features

Homesick: Sydney Band Leans Into the Gloomier Side of Hardcore on Return Track

By No Echo |

"It's not about writing the 'hardest' riff or breakdown but more about creating an atmosphere and vibe."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: DDT

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Soul Swallower, Mind Eraser, Sex Prisoner

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