Carlos Ramirez

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Spitrage

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: metallic hardcore, moshy parts, sludgy guitar riffs

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Nunya

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Minus, No Way Out, the tough stuff

Interviews

Stand Tall Vocalist Justin Vela on Their Inspired Debut EP, Being Raised on Hardcore Music

By Carlos Ramirez |

A Promise Unfulfilled... was influenced by Outspoken, Strain, and Iron Maiden riffs.

Features

High Vis Announces North American Tour Dates

By Carlos Ramirez |

The UK crew will be out in support of their 2024 album, Guided Tour.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Runnin Hot

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Breakdown, Rampage, neanderthal (not the band) riffs

Features

PUSCH Singer Brandon Richie Gets Uncomfortably Honest on Their Intense New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"With whatever we write, I try to keep it current."

Features

A November Morning Vocalist Jordan Flores Breaks Down the Metalcore Band’s Epic Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Prayer for Cleansing x The Lord of the Rings x apocalyptic dreams =

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Kritiek

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Negative Approach, Savageheads, Impalers

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Green Tip

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Killing Time, Boston Strangler, stomp parts

Features

Forever Wildland: Firefighting Hardcore Fan Organizes Benefit Show for a Vital Cause

By Carlos Ramirez |

The benefit show will include performances from such bands as Sweat, Romper, and Monk.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Souled Out

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Turnstile, Slope, Mindz Eye

Features

Start Today: Los Angeles Band Flies Youth Crew Hardcore Flag on Blistering Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Named after the seminal NYHC album, this young Los Angeles quintet should be on your radar.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Vicegrip

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Vision of Disorder, '90s New England metalcore, gruff vocals

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Big Smoke

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Irate, 50 Caliber, Denied

Interviews

Terminator Vocalist/Guitarist Shae Alexander on Their Very Personal & Intense Debut LP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Identity is for all of the queer, trans, and gender non-conforming folks out there."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Standover

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Ringworm, All Out War, violence

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: R.O.S.A.

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Bib, GAG, reverb-soaked vocals

Features

War//Plague: Minneapolis Band on Their City’s Legendary Crust Punk History & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

“… the new generation of kids are going ballistic for this stuff, and you can feel the excitement in the air.”

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