Interviews

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."

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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Speedway: Swedish Band Chats About Working with the Russin Brothers, Revelation Records

By Carlos Ramirez |

Their debut LP, A Life's Refrain, will end up on hardcore music year-end lists come December.

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Hour of Reprisal Singer Joe Barber on UK Straight Edge & the Lyrics/Influences Behind Their New EP  

By Ellis Heasley |

Endless War, Endless Peace is a vicious piece of work for fans of metallic hardcore.

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A Conversation with Todd Jones (Nails, Carry On, Terror) About His Journey In Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

"My friend Joel knew this girl who let him borrow a CD with Minor Threat on it..."

Interviews

Bad World Guitarist Timmy Lodhi on Their Band Name Controversy, New Tracks & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

The Cali hardcore outfit isn't biting the hand anymore, but they're still killing it.

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Lifesick Guitarist Nicolai Lindegaard on Riding the Fine Line Between Metal & Hardcore

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I feel sometimes we can be misunderstood."

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A Life in Hardcore: Mike Bifolco (Scowl, Chemical Fix, Drowse, Fixation)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I was immediately drawn to any sort of high-energy punk band that even remotely resembled the Misfits."

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Buddyhead’s Travis Keller on His Upcoming Documentary, Pissing Off Fred Durst & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I didn’t ask to be born, so I’m at least gonna do whatever the fuck I want to while I’m here is the vibe."

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Die Young Singer Daniel Austin on Their New EP, Working with Earth Crisis’ Scott Crouse & TXHC

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Growing up has taught me some grace and humility..."

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Sorcerer Guitarist Guillaume Scaillet on Their Cinematic Influences, French Hardcore & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

Devotion landed on No Echo's Best 2024 Hardcore Albums list.

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Justin Pearson (The Locust, Deaf Club) on His Wild New Book, GG Alien & The Mystery Meat

By Carlos Ramirez |

"It's about a life hustle as a person in a lower-tiered band, working at a gay club, and seeing things..."

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Morbid Visionz Singer Evan Grove Discusses Maggot Stomp, Little Rock Scene & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The music we have out right now sounds like a mix of Obituary, Bolt Thrower, and Morbid Angel..."

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No Cure Singer Blaythe Steuer on Straight Edge, Southern Stereotypes & the Necessary Evil of Social Media

By Carlos Ramirez |

"One of my big goals here is to expose more people to The Straight Edge and the ethos of hardcore..."

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Stäläg 13: Original Singer Ron Baird on Their Story, Oxnard Hardcore History, Skating & More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I got into punk in 1979, when I was 14, after reading an article about the Sex Pistols in CREEM."

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Secret World (mems of Speed, Trophy Eyes) Guitarist Josh Campiao on Their Rad Debut EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

Fans of '90s alt.rock, big melodic hooks, and gruff vocals need to pay attention here.

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Sektor Bassist Lenny Sektor Looks Back at His Band and the H8000 Era

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Every show was packed, no horseshoe stuff, no crowd killing, no karate."

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Uniform Singer Michael Berdan on Their New LP, His Early Hardcore Influences & More

By Izzy Davis |

"For me, the most authentic displays of humanity are best viewed through the lens of vulgarity."

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