Reviews

Mindforce, New Lords (Triple B Records, 2022)

By Vince Gugliemi | 1.5.2023

A deeper look at the New York hardcore band's sophomore album.

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Nag, Human Coward Coyote (Convulse Records, 2023)

By Adam Yoe | 1.4.2023

Oddball punks drop an LP that should appeal to Institute, Powerplant, and Taqbir fans.

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Endless Bore, Drive Not Detected (Grindhead Records/Innercity Uprising/Noise Merchant Records, 2022)

By Adam Yoe | 12.27.2022

Aussie hardcore punk for folks who appreciate Extortion, Spine, and Infest.

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Snuki, Demo 001 (Futile Force, 2022)

By Adam Yoe | 12.14.2022

"Buried beneath the densely layered maelstrom, the band is clearly the work of seasoned players."

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Bent Out of Shape, Old Rats on a New Ship (Demons Run Amok/Audio Epidemic Recs, 2022)

By Mark Hutchison | 12.13.2022

The Oi! outfit returns with a new LP in tow.

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If It's Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D. (DiWulf, 2022)

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.30.2022

A look at drummer Dave Scott Schwartzman's new book about his (underrated) Jersey hardcore punk outfit.

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Discreet, This Is Mine (Convulse Records, 2022)

By Adam Yoe | 11.29.2022

"Imagine Dazzling Killmen playing over SPY and you’re gettin’ there."

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Paternity Test, Incubation Period demo (2022)

By Adam Yoe | 11.21.2022

New hardcore band from St. Louis keep things gnarly on debut offering.

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Compassion, Pacing Animal (Convulse Records, 2022)

By Adam Yoe | 11.14.2022

FFO: Sex Prisoner, Regional Justice Center, Mind Eraser

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Lost Indignation, by Becky McAuley (Shining Life Press, 2022)

By Freddy Alva | 11.8.2022

A NYHC mystery book set in 1988 and its repercussions are still felt decades after the fact.

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Psychonaut, Violate Consensus Reality (Pelagic Records, 2022)

By Benedetto Manzella | 11.7.2022

"I'm reminded of qualities that brought me to be a long-time fan of bands like Gojira, Meshuggah..."

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Black Anvil, Regenesis (Season of Mist, 2022)

By Benedetto Manzella | 11.3.2022

The NYC black metallers return with their first album in five years.

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Porcupine x Griphook, Split EP (In This Economy Records, 2022)

By Adam Yoe | 11.1.2022

Chicago and Akron hardcore combos collaborate on ugly (that's a compliment) new release.

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Morbikon, Ov Mournful Twilight (Tankcrimes, 2022)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.27.2022

Land Phil from Municipal Waste explores black metal and melodic death metal in new project.

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Black Math Horseman, Black Math Horseman (Profound Lore Records, 2022)

By Benedetto Manzella | 10.26.2022

The latest from the mysterious and intriguing Los Angeles atmospheric doom band.

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Roll Call, Perpetuate (Bridge Nine Records, 2022)

By Adam Yoe | 10.25.2022

Members of Outbreak, Final Fight, Seahaven, and Perfect World form new hardcore band.

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FATAL, 6 Songs (Bunker Punks Discs & Tapes/Fight For Your Mind Records, 2022)

By Adam Yoe | 10.24.2022

Members of Government Warning, Out Cold, and Scarecrow deliver no-nonsense hardcore.

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F**k You, Commercial, vol. 4 (2022)

By Adam Yoe | 10.17.2022

Musician and comedian Kevin Tit (Pilau, Up the Blunx) offers a look into his twisted musical mind.

Reviews

Mindforce, New Lords (Triple B Records, 2022)

Nag, Human Coward Coyote (Convulse Records, 2023)

Endless Bore, Drive Not Detected (Grindhead Records/Innercity Uprising/Noise Merchant Records, 2022)

Snuki, Demo 001 (Futile Force, 2022)

Bent Out of Shape, Old Rats on a New Ship (Demons Run Amok/Audio Epidemic Recs, 2022)

If It's Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D. (DiWulf, 2022)

Discreet, This Is Mine (Convulse Records, 2022)

Paternity Test, Incubation Period demo (2022)

Compassion, Pacing Animal (Convulse Records, 2022)

Lost Indignation, by Becky McAuley (Shining Life Press, 2022)

Psychonaut, Violate Consensus Reality (Pelagic Records, 2022)

Black Anvil, Regenesis (Season of Mist, 2022)

Porcupine x Griphook, Split EP (In This Economy Records, 2022)

Morbikon, Ov Mournful Twilight (Tankcrimes, 2022)

Black Math Horseman, Black Math Horseman (Profound Lore Records, 2022)

Roll Call, Perpetuate (Bridge Nine Records, 2022)

FATAL, 6 Songs (Bunker Punks Discs & Tapes/Fight For Your Mind Records, 2022)

F**k You, Commercial, vol. 4 (2022)

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