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Drain tap Terror, Scowl, Angel Du$t, and more for spring tour
The massive run also includes dates with Madball, H2O, Twitching Tongues, Mindforce, and more.
Brody King goes hard on the wrestling mat and on stage with God's Hate
Brody King is expanding his career beyond wrestling. King discusses his mission for God’s Hate, acting on I Think You Should Leave and Sound and Fury Festival.
Thursday, Hatebreed, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, more to play This Is Hardcore 2022
Philadelphia’s This Is Hardcore festival is back for the first time since 2019. The event will run from July 7-10. Hatebreed and Thursday will headline this year’s festival. SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Comeback Kid, Terror and Madball, among many others, also appear on the bill. Read more: Thursday talk prospect of new music, play career-spanning set—interview Both headlining […]
Here's how Hatebreed rediscovered their purpose on 'Weight Of The False Self'
Four years on from releasing their seventh album, The Concrete Confessional, Hatebreed were supposed to be returning this year with their follow-up. That all changed when the coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down. They postponed their touring plans with Parkway Drive. They delayed their new record due to an inability to get physical copies […]
The contributions of these 10 hardcore bands will be felt for decades
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 […]
Here are the 10 most influential bands of hardcore
Hardcore has gone through countless stylistic changes since its inception and has inspired a variety of movements within music. Whether it’s the early veterans of the genre such as Black Flag or later acts who spawned metalcore and heavier subgenres by branching off hardcore such as Converge, these pioneers have been repeatedly used as an […]
Coronavirus: Concerts, tours, festivals and more cancellation tracker
The coronavirus is having a massive impact on the entertainment industry, and as the pandemic continues to grow, more events are either canceling or postponing. With every industry from music, film, sports and more being affected by the spread of the virus, we’re keeping track of which events are being called off. Check back for […]
The 10 most important hardcore albums, according to Terror’s Scott Vogel
Scott Vogel of Terror picked his top ten hardcore albums of all time to share with AP readers. 1. and 2. = TIE AGNOSTIC FRONT: Victim In Pain, 1984 (Download this: “Victim In Pain”) WARZONE: Don't Forget The Struggle, Don't Forget The Streets 1987 (Download this: “Fuck Your Attitude”) When I was first being introduced to underground […]
Madball announce 'Set It Off' 20th anniversary tour with Turnstile, Take Offense, more
With 2014 marking the 20th anniversary of Madball's iconic debut LP, Set It Off, the band will be embarking on a brief eight-date headlining tour with special guest guitarist Matt Henderson (who originally performed on the album) to celebrate. Support is set to come from Turnstile, Take Offense, Death Before Dishonor and Downpresser. You can check out a […]
Madball - Hardcore Lives
Madball Hardcore Lives The coolest thing about New York hardcore institution Madball, led by singer Freddy Cricien, is their fervent support of the scene that birthed them. Not only have they stayed true to their roots, delivering album after album of high-quality, breakdown-heavy hardcore, they’ve also served as mentors for the next generation of windmill-friendly […]
Madball premiere new song, music video featuring Walls Of Jericho frontwoman Candace Puopolo
Madball have premiered a brand new song titled “Born Strong,” with an accompanying music video, both of which feature Walls Of Jericho frontwoman Candace Puopolo. The track is taken from the band's highly anticipated eighth studio album, Hardcore Lives, which is due out on June 27 via the band's personal label Black N Blue. If you haven't yet, you can pre-order the […]
Madball premiere new song, "Doc Marten Stomp"
Madball have released a brand new song titled “Doc Marten Stomp.” The track is taken from the band's highly anticipated eight studio album, Hardcore Lives, which is due out on June 27 via the band's personal label Black N Blue. If you haven't yet, you pre-order the effort now. Check out the track below and let us know […]
Madball - Rebellion EP
Madball Rebellion EP One of the nicest things about Madball is they will always sound like you expect them to sound—tough-guy hardcore, all the way. Like a favorite blanket (albeit one decorated with big dudes brandishing even bigger muscles), these guys are always there to comfort us with their windmill-inducing breakdowns and over-the-top gang vocals. […]
Madball announce August tour dates
Hardcore legends Madball have announced August concert dates, which include several festival appearances. In a statement, vocalist Freddy Cricien says: “We're excited to be doing more festivals like this in the states. I think these kinds of shows are great for the genre/scene.” The one-week tour starts in St. Louis on August 8 and ends […]
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