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Balmora: Connecticut Band Surprise Drops Prologue EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

"..if you ever wanted to hear what The Black Dahlia Murder sounded like if they had Irate mosh parts..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Torture Smile

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: nervous light of sunday, H8000 bands, MT-2 Metal Zone guitar pedals

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More Reality: Toronto Festival Celebrates Hardcore Music with 4-Day Banger

By Vince Gugliemi |

The lineup features Merauder, Skourge, Angel Du$t, and other killer bands from US, UK, and Canada.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Final Struggle

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Strife, Sentence, '90s hardcore

Features

Like Heaven: St. Louis Unit Fires Off Relentless (and Literate) Hardcore on Debut Track

By No Echo |

"I’ve always wanted to write a record that sounded like The Cure playing hardcore songs..."

Features

Going Underground Records Owner Ron Ramirez on Running Two Stores + a Record Label

By Thomas Vanderpol |

The Bakersfield Sound series continues with a vital part of the punk scene there.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: xPURITYx

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Throwdown, XweaponX, Black My Heart

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Inside Cell 63: New Exhibition Celebrates ‘90s San Fernando Valley Hardcore Punk Venue

By Carlos Ramirez |

It all started out in a basement in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Shuriken

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Sunami, Malevolence, Shattered Realm

Interviews

Neriah Romero (musician, comedian, promoter) on Why the Louisville DIY Punk Community Moves Him

By Bricks Avalon |

"Before I found punk I planned to be a lawyer, and then a judge, but then I heard Have Heart."

Features

The Blind: Boston Punk Rock Is Still Alive & Well

By Ryan O'Connor |

Members of Hate Still Burns turn to their punk side on new recordings.

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Peacemaker: Polish Metallic Hardcore Band Takes Long Journey to An Internal Revolution

By No Echo |

They cite such influences Hatebreed, Crowbar, and Internal Bleeding.

Features

Record Label Profile: GGT Records

By Thomas Vanderpol |

They've released titles by such bands as Jade Dust, Caged View, and Mean Jesus.

Features

Aaron Stauffer Brings Back Seaweed Vibes on New Solo Track, “Contents Of”

By Carlos Ramirez |

Sean Husick (Ghost Work, Milemarker) handles the instrumentation on the recording.

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Death Rites

By Thomas Vanderpol |

FFO: Toxic Holocaust, Death Side, Caustic Christ

Features

Caged View: Bay Area Hardcore Unit Adds New Fuel for An Old Fire on Forthcoming Debut

By Thomas Vanderpol |

Members have also played in such bands as Allegiance, Set Your Goals, and Internal Affairs.

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GOLD: A Chat with One of the Bands Helping Push the Bakersfield Hardcore Scene

By Thomas Vanderpol |

"...we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon."

Interviews

This Is Hardcore’s Joe McKay on the Fest’s Evolution, Business Challenges & 2025 Lineup

By Carlos Ramirez |

The founder of the yearly event gets down to the brass tacks of it all.

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