Reviews

Alienator, World of Hate (Convulse Records, 2023)

By Adam Yoe | 7.6.2023

Portland band provides ripping hardcore for these end days.

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The Inner Ear of Don Zientara, by Antonia Tricarico (Akashic Books, 2023)

By PJ Kinzer | 6.12.2023

The new book celebrates the man and studio behind so many seminal punk records.

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Agnostic Front, United Blood (The Extended Sessions) (Bridge Nine Records, 2023)

By Anthony Allen Begnal | 5.16.2023

"Stigma’s guitar is even more out of tune than on Victim In Pain, exactly as it should be."

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Predatory Void, Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being (Century Media Records, 2023)

By Benedetto Manzella | 5.11.2023

The debut LP from Amenra members Lennart Bossu and Tim De Geiter's new band.

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Cattle Decapitation, Terrasite (Metal Blade Records, 2023)

By Benedetto Manzella | 5.3.2023

The California death metallers share their latest contribution to soundtracking the end of existence.

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GEL, Only Constant (Convulse Records, 2023)

By Vince Gugliemi | 4.26.2023

The debut LP from the NJHC outfit gets the deep dive treatment.

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Grudge, Demo (2023)

By Adam Yoe | 4.21.2023

Clevo hardcore is alive and well.

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Rotten Sound, Apocalypse (Season of Mist, 2023)

By Benedetto Manzella | 3.21.2023

The Finnish grinders return with their eighth studio album.

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Truth Cult, Walk the Wheel (Pop Wig Records, 2023)

By Adam Yoe | 2.28.2023

The Baltimore post-hardcore band returns with their sophomore album in tow.

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Wreckage, Our Time (Scheme Records, 2023)

By Vince Gugliemi | 2.27.2023

Connecticut hardcore outfit's latest record warrants your attention.

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Vanishment, No More Torture (Dead Sage Records, 2023)

By Benedetto Manzella | 2.22.2023

Seattle group offers a sound that brings to mind '90s-era Sepultura, Slayer, and Judas Priest.

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Uncurbed, ...Keeps the Banner High (Not Enough, 2022 reissue)

By Andy Lefton | 2.6.2023

The Swedish hardcore punk must-own LP gets the reissue treatment.

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Living in Fear, Fuck You Music for Fuck You People (Edgewood Records, 2023)

By Adam Yoe | 2.3.2023

The Atlanta crossover hardcore heathens get better with each release.

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Aswang, Say Grace (Kanak Attack Records, 2023)

By Adam Yoe | 2.1.2023

A violent sound from Honolulu comes our way.

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Venomous Concept, The Good Ship Lollipop (Decibel Records, 2023)

By Vince Callum | 1.25.2023

Vets from Napalm Death, Brutal Truth, and Cancer worship at the altar of the guitar riff.

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The Extermination Vol.4 Compilation (Flatspot Records, 2023)

By Adam Yoe | 1.18.2023

Buggin, The Chisel, and SPEED are among the groups featured on the hardcore label's new collection.

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Academy Order, The Devil Spoke (Protagonist Records, 2023)

By Adam Yoe | 1.13.2023

Philly band offers "fierce blend of goth-tinged post-punk, death rock, hardcore, and new wave" on new EP.

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Kollaps\e, Phantom Centre (Trepanation Recordings, 2023)

By Benedetto Manzella | 1.12.2023

Soaking in the debut album from the Swedish post-metallers.

Reviews

Alienator, World of Hate (Convulse Records, 2023)

The Inner Ear of Don Zientara, by Antonia Tricarico (Akashic Books, 2023)

Agnostic Front, United Blood (The Extended Sessions) (Bridge Nine Records, 2023)

Predatory Void, Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being (Century Media Records, 2023)

Cattle Decapitation, Terrasite (Metal Blade Records, 2023)

GEL, Only Constant (Convulse Records, 2023)

Grudge, Demo (2023)

Rotten Sound, Apocalypse (Season of Mist, 2023)

Truth Cult, Walk the Wheel (Pop Wig Records, 2023)

Wreckage, Our Time (Scheme Records, 2023)

Vanishment, No More Torture (Dead Sage Records, 2023)

Uncurbed, ...Keeps the Banner High (Not Enough, 2022 reissue)

Living in Fear, Fuck You Music for Fuck You People (Edgewood Records, 2023)

Aswang, Say Grace (Kanak Attack Records, 2023)

Venomous Concept, The Good Ship Lollipop (Decibel Records, 2023)

The Extermination Vol.4 Compilation (Flatspot Records, 2023)

Academy Order, The Devil Spoke (Protagonist Records, 2023)

Kollaps\e, Phantom Centre (Trepanation Recordings, 2023)

In Case You Missed It

Jonathan Buske (Manipulate, Terror, The Promise, Santa Sangre, Another Victim)

5 Newer Philly Area Hardcore Bands to Check Out, by Matthew Green (Fixation)

Beyond Reach: Texas Hardcore Band Lays Down a Nasty Groove on “No Shrine” Music Video

New Artist Focus: Bothers

Smash Your Enemies: Detroit Metallic Hardcore Unit Goes Dark on “Faithless” (PREMIERE)

A Look Behind the New Exhibition Celebrating LA Hardcore Punk Culture

Berthold City: Los Angeles Hardcore Band Pays Tribute to Circle Jerks on New Release

Interlace: '90s Swedish Hardcore Band on Their Return w/ As the Blood Thickens EP

Struck Nerve Vocalist Marty Williams on Straight Edge, Philly Hardcore + More

Victims: Swedish Crust Hardcore Masters Return with “Revenge of Our Fathers” (PREMIERE)

Youth of Today, Fury, Candy + Krimewatch @ SXSW (PHOTOS)

Swamp: Death Metal, Sludge & Metallic Hardcore Meet in Florida Band’s Musical World

Spit-take: Poppy Punk Trio Craft Irresistible Hooks on New Album

Integrity's All Death Is Mine: Total Domination: Guitarist Dom Romeo's Track-by-Track Breakdown of New Collection

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

Buggin: Chicago Hardcore Group’s “Brainfreeze” Single Jumps Off the Speakers

Strike Anywhere Vocalist Thomas Barnett on Richmond, the Protests + More

Unblind: Cleveland HC Band Has No Time for Fox News Ignorance on “Refuge” (PREMIERE)

SWELL: Groove Is in the Heart of Dutch Hardcore Band’s Sound

U+NFest Founder Dana Murphy on the Event’s Legacy and Future

Reviews

Alienator, World of Hate (Convulse Records, 2023)

The Inner Ear of Don Zientara, by Antonia Tricarico (Akashic Books, 2023)

Agnostic Front, United Blood (The Extended Sessions) (Bridge Nine Records, 2023)

Predatory Void, Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being (Century Media Records, 2023)

Cattle Decapitation, Terrasite (Metal Blade Records, 2023)

GEL, Only Constant (Convulse Records, 2023)

Grudge, Demo (2023)

Rotten Sound, Apocalypse (Season of Mist, 2023)

Truth Cult, Walk the Wheel (Pop Wig Records, 2023)

Wreckage, Our Time (Scheme Records, 2023)

Vanishment, No More Torture (Dead Sage Records, 2023)

Uncurbed, ...Keeps the Banner High (Not Enough, 2022 reissue)

Living in Fear, Fuck You Music for Fuck You People (Edgewood Records, 2023)

Aswang, Say Grace (Kanak Attack Records, 2023)

Venomous Concept, The Good Ship Lollipop (Decibel Records, 2023)

The Extermination Vol​.​4 Compilation (Flatspot Records, 2023)

Academy Order, The Devil Spoke (Protagonist Records, 2023)

Kollaps\e, Phantom Centre (Trepanation Recordings, 2023)

In Case You Missed It

Jonathan Buske (Manipulate, Terror, The Promise, Santa Sangre, Another Victim)

5 Newer Philly Area Hardcore Bands to Check Out, by Matthew Green (Fixation)

Beyond Reach: Texas Hardcore Band Lays Down a Nasty Groove on “No Shrine” Music Video

New Artist Focus: Bothers

Smash Your Enemies: Detroit Metallic Hardcore Unit Goes Dark on “Faithless” (PREMIERE)

A Look Behind the New Exhibition Celebrating LA Hardcore Punk Culture

Berthold City: Los Angeles Hardcore Band Pays Tribute to Circle Jerks on New Release

Interlace: '90s Swedish Hardcore Band on Their Return w/ As the Blood Thickens EP

Struck Nerve Vocalist Marty Williams on Straight Edge, Philly Hardcore + More

Victims: Swedish Crust Hardcore Masters Return with “Revenge of Our Fathers” (PREMIERE)

Youth of Today, Fury, Candy + Krimewatch @ SXSW (PHOTOS)

Swamp: Death Metal, Sludge & Metallic Hardcore Meet in Florida Band’s Musical World

Spit-take: Poppy Punk Trio Craft Irresistible Hooks on New Album

Integrity's All Death Is Mine: Total Domination: Guitarist Dom Romeo's Track-by-Track Breakdown of New Collection

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

Buggin: Chicago Hardcore Group’s “Brainfreeze” Single Jumps Off the Speakers

Strike Anywhere Vocalist Thomas Barnett on Richmond, the Protests + More

Unblind: Cleveland HC Band Has No Time for Fox News Ignorance on “Refuge” (PREMIERE)

SWELL: Groove Is in the Heart of Dutch Hardcore Band’s Sound

U+NFest Founder Dana Murphy on the Event’s Legacy and Future

The Extermination Vol.4 Compilation (Flatspot Records, 2023)