Song of the Day

Instant Death, “Where's the Truth?,” from Fool's Vengeance Demo (2017)

By Ian Caramanzana | 6.8.2018

NYHC-inspired core from the same city that brought us Brotherhood, Gag, and Trial.

Song of the Day

Rejection Pact, “Hired Goons” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 6.4.2018

It turns out this Boise hardcore band isn't messing around.

Song of the Day

Afflictive Nature, “Black Funeral (Mercyful Fate cover)” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 6.1.2018

Swedish-styled death metal from Texas paying tribute to a King.

Song of the Day

Set Me Free, “Zombified Scene,” from Imprisoned (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 5.2.2018

Youth Crew-inspired hardcore from Italy.

Song of the Day

Deadwitch, “Arm's Length” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 4.22.2018

Portland power violence trio waste no time with nuance.

Song of the Day

Wanderer, “Crooked Smile,” from Abandoned (Tilde Records, 2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 4.15.2018

Minneapolis combo deal out ominous metallic hardcore.

Song of the Day

Dread State, “Intro/Descent,” from Statement of Intent (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 4.13.2018

Members of Step Off and Human Infection combine forces and deliver a fast hXc banger.

Song of the Day

Berthold City, “Walls of Hate,” from Moment of Truth (WAR Records, 2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 4.5.2018

A hardcore anthem when we most need one.

Song of the Day

Lurk, “Big Fool” (Undertone Records, 2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.23.2018

Chicago punk with a hooky bite to it.

Song of the Day

Outsider, “False Needs” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.21.2018

The RVA hardcore scene continues to deliver.

Song of the Day

Vantage Point, “Where It Ends” (Straight & Alert, 2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.18.2018

Youth Crew vibes from Boston.

Song of the Day

Pretty Matty, “Oh Well” (2018)

By Ian Shelton | 3.16.2018

Mathew Morand (Self Defense Family, Lychi) goes power pop on this ear worm.

Song of the Day

Taken, “Regret,” from With Regard To (Other People Records, 2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.15.2018

Turning a personal crisis into a burst of cathartic melodic hardcore.

Song of the Day

Terminal Nation, “Numb to the Pain,” from Absolute Control (Deep Six Records, 2017)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.9.2018

Equal parts power violence and NYHC.

Song of the Day

Natural Selection, “Choke It Down” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.8.2018

Sacto hardcore for your eardrums.

Song of the Day

Erdve, “Prievarta,” from Vaitojimas (Season of Mist, 2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.5.2018

'90s metallic hardcore + atmospheric post-rock + apocalypse = this Lithuanian band.

Song of the Day

Screw, “Loudmouth” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.28.2018

Swedish hardcore punk with a no-nonsense approach.

Song of the Day

The Chain, “Stepping Stone” (2018)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.26.2018

Australian hardcore with a hard-as-fuck rhythmic drive.

Song of the Day

Instant Death, “Where's the Truth?,” from Fool's Vengeance Demo (2017)

Rejection Pact, “Hired Goons” (2018)

Afflictive Nature, “Black Funeral (Mercyful Fate cover)” (2018)

Set Me Free, “Zombified Scene,” from Imprisoned (2018)

Deadwitch, “Arm's Length” (2018)

Wanderer, “Crooked Smile,” from Abandoned (Tilde Records, 2018)

Dread State, “Intro/Descent,” from Statement of Intent (2018)

Berthold City, “Walls of Hate,” from Moment of Truth (WAR Records, 2018)

Lurk, “Big Fool” (Undertone Records, 2018)

Outsider, “False Needs” (2018)

Vantage Point, “Where It Ends” (Straight & Alert, 2018)

Pretty Matty, “Oh Well” (2018)

Taken, “Regret,” from With Regard To (Other People Records, 2018)

Terminal Nation, “Numb to the Pain,” from Absolute Control (Deep Six Records, 2017)

Natural Selection, “Choke It Down” (2018)

Erdve, “Prievarta,” from Vaitojimas (Season of Mist, 2018)

Screw, “Loudmouth” (2018)

The Chain, “Stepping Stone” (2018)

In Case You Missed It

Volatile Ways: Aussie Heavyweights Execute Their Blood-Splattered Vision on “Pink Mist Wish List”

Fall Silent Singer Levi Watson on Their New LP, the Glory of Touring in Japan + More

Dehiscent: Seattle Doom Outfit Creates Nightmare Fuel via “Arson” Music Video

Hellbent: Canadian Trio Pens Hardcore Jam for a Rescue Dog Named “Buckley” (PREMIERE)

Bassist Spotlight: Shaun Cooper (Taking Back Sunday)

Shelter, GIVE, Berthold City & Precious @ Constellation Room, Santa Ana, CA (PHOTOS, RECAP)

5 “Burning” Songs That Inspired Us, by BURN the Man

Revelation Records Collectors Roundtable Discussion

RIP Punk Troubadour Jack Terricloth

Militarie Gun @ Haus on NY in Las Vegas (SHOW REPORT + PHOTOS)

Punitive Damage: Meet One of the Sickest Newer Hardcore Bands Out Right Now

Ruiner Singer Rob Sullivan on the Baltimore Hardcore Band’s History, His Current Life

Syracuse Hardcore New Years Day Matinee 2022: A Chat With Promoter Lukas Reed

Error: Singapore-Based Outfit Produces Vicious Metalcore on New Offering

Failed Earth: New Oakland Hardcore Outfit Emerges via 4-Song Demo

Integrity, Enforced, Ilsa + Choking Sands @ Sidebar Tavern, Baltimore (PHOTOS)

No Echo x Cross Control: Cali Hardcore Band Releases T-Shirt to Help Benefit the Website

Pointbreak: Arizona Hardcore Band Dials Up the Crossover Riffs on “Relinquished” (PREMIERE)

Video Premiere: Triobelisk, “Zoneplex”

Yashira: Florida Outfit Returns with Stunning New Album in Memory of Their Late Drummer