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Ruckus, Ruckus 12" (Under the Gun Records / Drunken Sailor Records)

By Freddy Alva | 8.14.2026

Primal NYC rock 'n' roll meets pub rock swagger, punk grit, and plenty of '70s sleaze.

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Risk It!, Mercy for None (WAR Records, 2026)

By Thomas Vanderpol | 7.3.2026

German quintet deliver NYHC-style groove on their new album.

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Ironbar, Demonstration of Intent (2026)

By Mike Musilli | 6.29.2026

Missouri band packs their debut EP with noisy, aggressive hardcore delights.

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Cronies, Demo (Ragdoll Records, 2026)

By Izzy Davis | 6.2.2026

"...a pure distillation of playful punk rock 'n' roll packed into four songs and roughly 10 minutes."

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Effective Relief, Not Many, Not Many (2026

By Mike Musilli | 6.1.2026

New York band deliver another strong batch of smart, off-kilter punk songs.

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Vicegrip/Latch, Split EP (2026)

By Ryan O'Connor | 5.27.2026

Two rising hardcore bands from Massachusetts team up for maximum impact.

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Burned Up Bled Dry, Next Stop…Dead Stop… (Prank Records, 2026)

By Michael Thorn | 4.14.2026

The Arkansas band's new record is a "relentless exercise in focused aggression."

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Skitsystem, Profithysteri 7” reissue (Not Enough Records, 2026)

By Andy Lefton | 3.11.2026

The EP is a masterclass in Swedish d-beat.

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Medicinal, Buildings Abandoned (Council Records, 2026)

By Mike Musilli | 1.15.2026

The new LP proves just how tight-knit the Long Island hardcore scene really is.

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Sharpener, Demo 2025

By Mike Musilli | 12.16.2025

New post-hardcore outfit features Vinny Corrigan (Inside, Blood Red) within its ranks.

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Iron Gate, The Crushing Weight of Existence (2025)

By Ryan O'Connor | 9.29.2025

New Hampshire death metal crushers return with their second EP.

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Don’t Say Please: The Oral History of Die Kreuzen, by Sahan Jayasuriya

By Dan Agacki | 8.7.2025

A new book explores the legacy of the Midwestern band that left its mark on both hardcore and metal.

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Cannabis Crypt, Vile Breed (2025)

By Ryan O'Connor | 6.19.2025

The weed-fueled beatdown band returns with their first LP since 2019.

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Regalia, A House on the Beach Is No Longer a Dream - Demo 2025

By Izzy Davis | 5.29.2025

The new Ohio hardcore outfit gets our attention.

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The Austerity Program, Bible Songs 2 (Controlled Burn Records, 2025)

By Benedetto Manzella | 4.25.2025

NYC duo return with "harsh guitars and bombastic rhythms" on new LP.

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Ursula, I Don't Like Anything (Indecision Records, 2025)

By Thomas Vanderpol | 4.4.2025

'90s screamo and '00s sasscore flavors combine on SoCal hardcore band's new LP.

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Crime Light, Crime Light (Delayed Gratification Records, 2025)

By Izzy Davis | 2.11.2025

Ohio hardcore unit says farewell with a powerful EP.

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Cockring, Altar Call (No Time Records, 2024)

By Abbie Bateman | 1.10.2025

Sacramento hardcore outfit isn't afraid taking risks on debut LP.

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Ruckus, Ruckus 12" (Under the Gun Records / Drunken Sailor Records)

Risk It!, Mercy for None (WAR Records, 2026)

Ironbar, Demonstration of Intent (2026)

Cronies, Demo (Ragdoll Records, 2026)

Effective Relief, Not Many, Not Many (2026

Vicegrip/Latch, Split EP (2026)

Burned Up Bled Dry, Next Stop…Dead Stop… (Prank Records, 2026)

Skitsystem, Profithysteri 7” reissue (Not Enough Records, 2026)

Medicinal, Buildings Abandoned (Council Records, 2026)

Sharpener, Demo 2025

Iron Gate, The Crushing Weight of Existence (2025)

Don’t Say Please: The Oral History of Die Kreuzen, by Sahan Jayasuriya

Cannabis Crypt, Vile Breed (2025)

Regalia, A House on the Beach Is No Longer a Dream - Demo 2025

The Austerity Program, Bible Songs 2 (Controlled Burn Records, 2025)

Ursula, I Don't Like Anything (Indecision Records, 2025)

Crime Light, Crime Light (Delayed Gratification Records, 2025)

Cockring, Altar Call (No Time Records, 2024)

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