Interviews

Interviews

Ill Communication: Singer Andy Franchere on Their Debut LP, SoCal Hardcore & More

By Adam Yoe |

The Doomsday Brigade is on its way and you can't say we didn't warn ya.

Interviews

The Dark: Guitarist Robert Griffin on the ‘80s Cleveland Hardcore Punk Band’s New Compilation

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I think some of it sounds like Venom covering Warsaw."

Interviews

Confusion Bassist Mike Scondotto on the Band’s New Discography, ‘90s NYHC Scene

By Carlos Ramirez |

"In the end, we may have even had more death metal fans than hardcore kids, which was great."

Interviews

Fahrenheit 451 Singer Armando Bordas on Their ‘90s Run, Future Plans + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

The forward-thinking NYHC band's output sounds as fresh today as it did back in the day.

Interviews

Bad Brains Bassist Darryl Jenifer Looks Back on The Youth Are Getting Restless Album

By Matt Horowitz |

"We were spiritually, physically, and somewhat mentally sound; we were extra mad at Babylon during this time."

Interviews

At All Cost: Late ‘80s NYHC Band Talks New Compilation, Brief History Together

By No Echo |

The group played shows with the likes of Cro-Mags, Token Entry, and Nausea during their run.

Interviews

Night Birds Singer Brian Gorsegner on Why They’re Breaking Up, Final Show + More

By Billie Page |

"Being remembered as a solid band with quality output is all I could hope for."

Interviews

Riot Stares on Their Forthcoming Debut & Final LP, Working with DAZE + More

By Adam Yoe |

Due to the passing of guitarist Issy Varoumas, the group plan to break up in 2023.

Interviews

Sunday Matinee Author Brooke Smith Discusses Her New Photo Book on the '80s NYHC Community

By Carlos Ramirez |

The actress captured the spirit of the Lower East Side hardcore scene through her lens.

Interviews

Soulside: Bobby Sullivan Talks A Brief Moment In the Sun, Their First Album in Three Decades

By Anthony Pappalardo |

The influential Dischord Records band formed back in 1985.

Interviews

Into the Mind of Ethan Lee McCarthy (Primitive Man, Vermin Womb, Many Blessings)

By Rob Fusco |

"I want my guitar to sound like the surface of the sun."

Interviews

Maggot Stomp Founder Scott Magrath: A Chat About His Label, Musical Upbringing & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Southern California-based company has become a vital part of the death metal scene.

Interviews

Solid Brass Records: Meet the ‘90s DIY Pals That Just Launched a New Label

By Carlos Ramirez |

Listen to a track from their first release, a discography on Ohio post-hardcore band Grain.

Interviews

Excide Vocalist Tyler Washington on the Risk of Pushing Their Sound Forward, New LP & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

Deliberate Revolver is one of the best hardcore albums of 2022 so far.

Interviews

East Bay Ray on Dead Kennedys History, Getting Proper Credit, Their New Reissue & More

By Anthony Allen Begnal |

The latest entry in the 'A Hardcore Conversation' interview series digs into California punk history.

Interviews

Mantar Discuss Being Labeled a Metal Band, Their Health Setbacks & Latest Album

By Mark Hutchinson |

Hanno Klänhardt and Erinc Sakarya give good (and honest) conversation.

Interviews

Escuela Grind’s Katerina Economou on Their New LP, Juggling Touring with Career Demands

By Carlos Ramirez |

"As a Massachusetts '90s kid, of course Converge was my big obsession early on."

Interviews

Spark Vocalist Andy Villhauer on Their Debut LP & Euro HC Bands Getting Attention in the States

By Carlos Ramirez |

The German crew are alumni of No Echo's yearly '12 Hardcore Bands to Check Out' list.

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