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The Influence of Victory Records in the ’90s

By Carlos Ramirez |

Hopefully Tony Brummel reads this.

Features

Broken Skull Records: Filthy Hardcore, Crust, D-Beat & “Death Metal Played by Punks”

By Carlos Ramirez |

Meet the DIY lifers behind the Canadian label.

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Prison Planet: North Carolina & Virginia Hardcore Musicians Join Forces in New Project

By Carlos Ramirez |

Dudes from Owe You Nothing, Paper Trail, 80 Bagg, and Choose Your Weapon get gnarly.

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Beyond the Labels: Inside Córdoba, Argentina’s Young, Shape-Shifting Underground

By Andi Méndez |

The thriving local music scene there has zero time for stylistic borders.

Features

Cease: ’90s-Inspired Hardcore From Dublin This Way Comes

By Isaac Hernández |

Their new EP will make fans of Strain and Undertow very happy.

News

Black Mask: Dark Hardcore Specialists Featuring END Guitarist Greg Thomas Return

By No Echo |

Check out a tasty track from the forthcoming Vestige of Mercy LP.

News

Haywire: Boston Punks Share “Sincerely Yours” Music Video From Upcoming Second Album

By No Echo |

Alpha & Omega vocalist Luis Hernandez directed and produced the clip.

Features

Biofilo Panclasta: Argentine DIY Hardcore Veterans Return With New Material

By Carlos Ramirez |

Oscilación Siniestra finds them drawing from emocore and post-hardcore influences.

News

Empty Shell Casing: Dallas-Fort Worth Band Drop “No Reason” from Forthcoming EP

By No Echo |

Metalcore meets hip-hop meets dubstep-inspired textures in the sextet's sonic world.

Features

11’s: One-Man Swedish Hardcore From the Not-So-Pretty Side of the Countryside

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Musically, I wanted it to be short, straightforward, no-fuss hardcore punk."

Features

Point Blank: NYHC Band Pay Tribute to Major Conflict With First-Ever Music Video

By No Echo |

Ya gotta love it.

Features

Tightspot: Northern Colorado Band Mines Influence from Early 2000s Hardcore Sound

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Centennial State keeps cranking out quality core.

Features

Zero Chill: Florida Hardcore Band Ups the Speed Quotient on We Can't Be Beaten EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Guitarist Mike Buege and vocalist Guy Gaffney give up the goods.

Interviews

Illan Kaapan Vocalist Asela on Bringing Sri Lankan Culture Into Hardcore

By Robert (Life.Lair.Regret.Records) |

"Where I'm from, we don't get the luxury of disengaging from politics..."

New HC Bands

New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Covenant

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Point of Contact, Black My Heart, cargo pants

News

QueerCore Fest 2026 Announces Two-Day Massachusetts Lineup

By No Echo |

All proceeds from the weekend will be donated to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.

Features

Tiger Splitter: Raw Approach Is the Perfect Title for the West Texas Hardcore Unit's New EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Members of Ozone and Judiciary appear on the new record.

Features

Last Wishes: UK Hardcore Heavy Hitters Return With New Lineup, Rawer Sound

By Isaac Hernández |

The DAZE bruisers released some new heat earlier this month.

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