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Madball are among the pioneers of New York City hardcore. With roots dating back to 1988, the band has become one of the defining names of East Coast hardcore. Originally formed as a side project connected to Agnostic Front in the late '80s, Madball has grown into a true institution within the scene. Now the... Continue Reading →
NYC's hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front have released the official video for "Divided", taken from the band's latest album Echoes in Eternity released in 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The music video arrives as Agnostic Front prepare to embark on an epic summer tour across Europe. The second leg of their summer dates kicks off in Töging am Inn, Germany, on July 25th. Vocalist... Continue Reading →
Often studied and imitated, but never equaled: The Grammy-nominated hardcore legends Hatebreed have been a mainstay of the hardcore and metal scenes for nearly three decades. After setting the standard with their genre-defining releases Under the Knife (1996) and Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire (1997), Hatebreed continued to fly the flag for metallic hardcore; albums like Perseverance (2002), The Rise... Continue Reading →
Cro-Mags - the iconic New York hardcore band led by frontman Harley Flanagan—have announced their debut on BLKIIBLK. The new track “Wired for Chaos” marks Cro-Mags' first new music in six years and gives fans a taste of what's to come. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/EXK-nvpMwb0?si=mNEZjjdFqsMZcKio “Wired for Chaos” - a title taken from last year's... Continue Reading →
Terror is a hardcore band from the US West Coast. Founded in 2002, the band grew to become one of the most influential names in the genre. With frontman Scott Vogel and drummer Nick Jetts, two of the band's founding members are still at the helm. The quintet has just finished work on their latest... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal veterans Sepultura have decided to bring the band to an end, and before this happens, Andreas Kisser and his bandmates have a busy schedule ahead of them. They are currently on a farewell tour and, since the arrival of new drummer Greyson Nekrutman, the band has been inspired to record four new songs... Continue Reading →
The first time I heard - and saw - Grade 2 was when the band toured with the mighty Social Distortion. That was back in 2022, and the trio's performance at Barclays Arena was impressive, as they unleashed a tremendous amount of energy. Four years later, the Isle of Wight band returns with "Talk About... Continue Reading →
Prong has released several live albums, with “Live and Uncleansed” being the latest. This most recent live album was recorded in 2025 during the band's European tour celebrating the 31st anniversary of their iconic album, "Cleansing."Prong performed a 28-song set at their headliner shows, and the live album features 11 of those songs, along with... Continue Reading →
The crushing weight of doom, the anarchic spirit of hardcore punk, the sheer force of thrash metal, and the raw aggression of grindcore—all of it can be experienced tonight at Gruenspan in Hamburg. Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are currently on their “Campaign for Musical Destruction” tour, joined on the road by thrash metal veterans Whiplash,... Continue Reading →
Rocky and the Sweden do not hail from Sweden. The band is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is at the forefront of Japanese hardcore. Given their foundation in 1996 and debut album in 1998, the group's output was relatively limited. After three decades in business, Rocky and the Swedes are launching their next studio effort,... Continue Reading →
The SBÄM Fest is entering its eighth round and will once again bring international punk rock fever to the Schlachthof Wels on June 5 and 6. What began as a scene event has long since developed into one of the most important punk rock festivals in Europe – and SBÄM Fest 8 continues this success... Continue Reading →
The Oakland-based band Lionheart has an interesting approach to album titles. The Californian hardcore band transformed the “Welcome to the West Coast” EP into a trilogy, and another album that defines the sound of Lionheart is “Valley of Death.” We can also expect a next chapter here. Lionheart has finished work on “Valley of Death... Continue Reading →
Dutch hardcore veterans Born From Pain are back with a new EP called “Siege Mentality”. Founded in 1997, the band established themselves as a leading force in European hardcore. Drawing inspiration from bands like Agnostic Front, as well as incorporating a stronger metal influence, Born From Pain made their debut in 2002 and the latest... Continue Reading →
One and a half years after having played a fulminant show at Gruenspan, Hamburg, NYC hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front will return to Hamburg as part of their upcoming "Echoes in Eternity" tour. Agnostic Front will play at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 7th, 2026. Support: Wisdom In Chains and Raw Brigade
Flatwounds are excited to release the video for their powerful new single, “Vilify.” You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wMisxKZ4Td0?si=ycN_GPqcgof_JI2M “The song was written with a lot of attitude in mind,” explains singer Colin O'Hare. “It has a certain edge that we often miss in today's rock music.” “Vilify” captures the oppressive feeling of being stuck—somewhere between stagnation... Continue Reading →
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