hardcore

Black musicians are at the heart of alternative music’s history. Whether it’s punk, emo, metal or pop punk, Black people have played an integral role in creating what the music scene is today. However, they’re consistently looked over in favor of white musicians, who have a long history of commodifying off the creativity of Black […]

San Francisco-based hardcore unit Western Addiction have released the video for the title track of their new Fat Wreck album, Frail Bray. We’re pleased to report there’s no crowdsurfing footage, mosh-cams or life-on-the-road scenes. Because the men of Western Addiction rock harder, they obviously think harder than most of us. For “Frail Bray,” the band […]

Believe it or not, there was a time when hardcore was considered a fad. It was angry, unfocused, violent, testosterone-driven and a bunch of other adjectives that nobody wanted to be saddled with. Rock critics and commercial radio stations wanted no parts of it. Hardcore bands in the early ’80s were a tough bunch. They […]

By 2006, scene culture had grown roots in every mainstream area possible. Myspace took over as the primary mode of social media communication, and bands spread like wildfire once they uploaded music. It was a whirlwind year, as music became more accessible to a larger group of people, Hot Topic brightened its lights and studded […]

Hardcore and metalcore have dominated the heavy music scene throughout many eras, from the early 2000s to the 2010s and even today. The early 2000s saw the boom of the new wave of American heavy metal and the emergence of metalcore as the primary subgenre to watch. However, hardcore bands were still laying down hard […]

We’re pretty sure you’ve heard the old aphorism: “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” It’s a statement that’s always been universally prescient. However, it might not apply to these choice punk albums from 1982. This APTV video revisits that awesome year for some groundbreaking releases. If anybody really wants to […]

In 1998, Sweden’s Refused dropped their declarative LP, The Shape Of Punk To Come. That shape being, of course, post-hardcore. Europe’s original hardcore scene, however, existed long before that. Today, it still stands strong with new acts fueling its current momentum. Which makes now the perfect time to turn up your speakers and check out […]

As protests against police brutality rage on in the United States and across the world, we’re turning to music as a way to understand our emotions. The anger and sadness that comes with looking directly at how police and society as a whole have been treating the black community is something to embrace and channel […]

Numerous bands including Every Time I Die, Code Orange, Turnstile, Vein and Creeper are auctioning and raffling rare merch items with all proceeds going towards the Black Lives Matter movement. The items are being auctioned with all bands donating proceeds to Act Blue which is an organization splitting funds evenly between numerous bail funds, activist organizations and more. Read More: FEVER […]

Proven to be the most dense in metal bands population-wise, Finland just keeps it coming with releases in the genre that truly allow you to connect with your inner power and strength. Purge the demons and stand strong with these 10 fresh records from Finland coming from both established bands and emerging talents. Read more: […]

Members of Anthrax and Suicidal Tendencies are linking up for a virtual cover of Billie Eilish‘s “bad guy.” Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and Suicidal Tendencies bassist Ra Diaz are joining forces for a heavy remix of the track using Eilish’s vocals. Read More: The way you click through Instagram Stories could be changing The Anthrax drummer also handled guitar duties […]

At the end of April, Christofer Drew announced he’d be returning to music with a new solo album called Unborn Spark, set to drop May 13. However, the former Never Shout Never vocalist underwent a change of plans and had to push the release date back.  While we’re sad we have to wait, Drew has definitely […]

We’re all counting the days until we can get in front of a PA system to once again celebrate live music. Until then, we’ve got Stinky to remind us how great that day will be. The French hardcore unit have released a video for a new single, “Distance.” And now we have this great urge […]

It goes without saying, but we’ll do it anyway. We will never grow tired of Brendon Urie. When he joined Panic! At The Disco in 2004, he was a charismatic conduit for band founder Ryan Ross‘ songs. When Ross and bassist Jon Walker split to form the Young Veins, Urie and drummer Spencer Smith kept […]

Hardcore will never die. It continues to mutate and take on new characteristics, but it’s never going away. And this list of 10 new hardcore bands you need to hear now is undeniable evidence of that. There’s a shortlist of things these bands have in common. Off the top of our head, it would be […]

Hip-hop icon Kool Keith teaming up with a powerviolence hardcore unit from Nashville? We’re all in! Today Altpress is premiering Space Goretex, the stellar full-length collaboration of rugged duo Thetan with one of rap’s enduring masters. “This album continues where my earlier classic albums left off,” says Kool Keith about Space Goretex. “You can play […]

Coronavirus or not, the British heavy music scene is thriving in 2020. Although bands are being forced to cancel tours as fans stay at home, more and more of us are streaming the music we love and discovering new acts while working remotely. With a promising year ahead on both sides of the pond despite […]