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Vegan punk rock MOVIE

Exploring the intersection of music, activism, and compassion: Punk Rock Vegan Movie

Moby’s directorial debut, “Punk Rock Vegan Movie,” is a captivating and thought-provoking documentary that explores the intersection of punk rock and animal rights activism. The movie was made available for free in

Code Orange
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CODE ORANGE return with new singles, “Grooming My Replacement” and “The Game”

BLISS hardcore
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BLISS unleashes blackened hardcore horror with cinematic video for “Agonia”

Maridia
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“Mouth of Ruin” – MARIDIA premiere dark new epic – listen!

Ends of Sanity by COURTNEY BREEN
New Music

DAZE label drops another excellent hardcore banger – listen to ENDS OF SANITY!

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Outer Limit Lotus
June 8, 2023

Post-Punk Reverberations: The Gothic Odyssey of OUTER LIMIT LOTUS

As the twilight skies of Norway veil the land, echoing across the fjords and painting an aurora of indigo and

TOUCHE AMORE
June 7, 2023

The 12th Anniversary of Touche Amore’s ‘Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me’

There are records that are simply milestones of a genre, monuments of emotion and creativity that forever reverberate within the

FREYA
June 7, 2023

FREYA teams up with Jamey Jasta for new single “Sense Of Doom”

On the cusp of celebrating two decades since the advent of their inaugural release, As the Last Light Drains (Victory

MIND KNOT
June 7, 2023

“My Queen” – Italian hardcore band MIND/KNOT share new single & music video

As the anticipation builds for the release of Mind/Knot’s new album “Esigenza” via Time To Kill Records in September 2023,

Heroin
June 7, 2023

San Diego legends HEROIN release full catalogue on Southern Lord Records

Southern Lord, a renowned label known for its dedication to the heavy music scene, is set to release a monumental

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Impale

Leeds hardcore trio IMPALE share explosive debut EP “Failstate”

Leeds-based g]hardcore band Impale is set to make their mark with the release of their debut EP ‘Failstate‘ today, and we’re stoked to share their high energy, with a special track by

MASS CULTURE
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Greek post hardcore / post metal hybrid MASS CULTURE discuss new album “Barren Point”

Knife The Symphony
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“All The Wrong Turns Taken To Get Here” – Cincinnati post hardcore band KNIFE THE SYMPHONY discuss new album

LOMA BAJA
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Experimental rockers LOMA BAJA take us on a surreal journey with ‘Piscinas Verticales’: Track-by-Track Commentary

Truth Ruiner artwork by by Steven Hill Graphics
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Confronting sociopolitical realities with ferocity: new TRUTH RUINER is here!

Videos

  • Grieve

    GRIEVE forges a sinister soundwave of metalcore with new single “Sick Together”

    June 1, 2023

    Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Central Florida, Grieve emerges as a formidable force in the heavy music landscape. This five-piece

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  • The Creepy Crawlers

    “Attack” – Horror Punks THE CREEPY CRAWLERS unveil new music video

    June 1, 2023

    Midwest Shock Rockers The Creepy Crawlers are proud to release their latest music video for the song “Attack!” from the EP of

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  • Fiddlehead by @quasarmedia

    “Sullenboy” – FIDDLEHEAD premieres new song & video, “Death Is Nothing To Us” album coming up

    June 7, 2023

    Fiddlehead, the post-hardcore band that’s been making waves in the alternative music scene for the past couple of years, has just premiered

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  • Adrestia

    Swedish crusty metal punks ADRESTIA premiere new video “Ticking Bombs”, feat. T. Jonsson (Anti Cimex)

    May 21, 2023

    This June, filthy metal punk enthusiasts will witness a compelling, ugly sonic spectacle. ‘Dead End Roads,’ a 4-track 12” EP, will be

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  • Hubris Cannon

    “Strip” – Atlanta metallic hardcore band HUBRIS CANNON premiere new song thourgh a harsh live performance video

    May 30, 2023

    Atlanta-based chaotic metallic hardcore band Hubris Cannon, known for their heavy and intense sound, is unveiling their latest project—a 20-minute long nerd

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  • ZBR Fest

    Zegema Beach Records unleashes ZBR Fest Wrap-Up Live Video

    May 30, 2023

    Zegema Beach Records Fest has delivered an astonishing nearly two-hour-long video compilation, capturing the blistering performances of various screamo bands. Let’s dive

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  • IF I DIE TODAY by @shotsxfired

    Italian hardcore band IF I DIE TODAY unveil new cinematic video for “Autumn (Sadness)”

    May 23, 2023

    Italian post hardcore band If I Die Today, is primed to carve their narrative once again with the premiere of a new

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  • Savage Ravage

    SAVAGE RAVAGE: forging a fiery path through the metal realm

    May 16, 2023

    Hailing from the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, Savage Ravage has been a thing for an impressive 14 years. Rooted in their

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THIEV by Michelle Bomma
June 6, 2023
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TH|EV: the Melodic Resurgence of Punk Rock

In the annals of punk rock history, there are bands that emerge with a fire in their hearts, driven by a collective vision to revive the melodic energy that once defined the genre. TH|EV, a high-energy, emotive punk rock ensemble, stands at the precipice

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Groupe B
June 6, 2023

GROUPE B – Unveiling the Enigmatic Soundscape of Synth Punk Disco Synth Punk

As twilight casts its enchanting veil upon the city, and the evening

Six Impossible Things by by Hélio Gomes
June 6, 2023

Dream pop duo SIX IMPOSSIBLE THINGS navigates nostalgia with new single “Twenty Something”

From the heart of Italy springs forth the vibrant and compelling sounds

FURY DEPARTMENT
June 5, 2023

Italian heavy hardcore pack FURY DEPARTMENT premiere new EP – listen!

Get your earholes ready for a straight up, throw-down, riot-startin’, baller band

COOLING
June 2, 2023

Post hardcore infused punk rockers COOLING premiere new single “Tungas”

Ottawa based Cooling, an emotive punk-rock band with a post-hardcore edge, are

Pop punk vibes

nothing,nowhere. by Jonathan Weiner

nothing,nowhere. announces tour dates with SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY, STATIC DRESS & UNITYTX

Pacific Ridge Records - Fight Cancer

Fund Music, Fight Cancer – a unique Blink-182 tribute compilation now available!

Avem

“Mother Nature Really Sucks” – Bearded Punk Records pop punk rockers AVEM share new video

Fakes - Volume Two

“Fakes” compilation – breathing life into fictional movie soundtracks

Redefining “I’m Fine”: hey it’s jay’s “Doing Fine” sparks mental health dialogue

Kerosene Heights

Emo indie punks KEROSENE HEIGHTS discuss new album “Southeast of Somewhere”

HARKER

“Out The Window” – Brighton alt punk rockers HARKER share new single and video

YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES by Ross Ribblett (@rossribblett on Instagram)

Emo rockers YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES share “Numb Sum”, an anthem for healthcare reform in America

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Swervedriver

Legendary Oxford rockers SWERVEDRIVER revisit their roots to unearth debut EP – an interview

May 30, 2023
Flesh Wound

FLESH WOUND unleashes gritty hardcore and death metal fusion with “Dedicated to the Lacerated”

June 1, 2023
disappear

“Kill The Klan” – DISAPPEAR throw punches with great new single

June 2, 2023

Interviews

Thisquietarmy live in at Église Saint-Esprit de Rosemont
June 7, 2023
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Cathedral of Drone: Thisquietarmy’s in the Heart of an Art-Deco Church

In the vast and ever-evolving cosmos of sound, there exists a celestial body known as Thisquietarmy, the brainchild of Montreal-based artist Eric Quach. Orbiting around the nucleus of improvised guitar-based drone, Thisquietarmy has been a beacon of sonic exploration since 2005, illuminating the auditory

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Impossible Dog
May 26, 2023

Boston emotive indie rock band IMPOSSIBLE DOG discuss new single “Figs”

Boston-based band Impossible Dog just dropped their new single “Figs“, born out

Introducing emo indie rocker ALEX B KURBIS
May 26, 2023

Introducing: emo indie rocker ALEX B KURBIS

Sacha, a multi-talented musician, having rocked stages in Manchester, UK with the

ZMAR
May 23, 2023

Inside “Napořád” – a track by track analysis of ZMAR’s latest album

Navigating the wide expanse of human emotions and societal realities, “Napořád” by

Omen Astra
May 19, 2023

The dawn of “The End of Everything”: an exclusive look at OMEN ASTRA’s massive debut album

The Canadian progressive post-metal trio OMEN ASTRA have unleashed their powerful debut album

Lists

Koningsor by Travis Seekrits
June 2, 2023

Top 5 Texas Acts of Today, by chaotic mathcore act KONINGSOR

Confusion
May 26, 2023

CONFUSION lists Best Classic NYHC bands you should know

NEW VISION
May 26, 2023

Grungy emo indie punk rockers NEW VISION share inspirations for new EP “Somewhere On This Timeline”

Pastel Faces
May 23, 2023

Top 5 Emerging Bands in Seattle, by PASTEL FACES

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Experimental act Requiem announces “POPulist Agendas”, unveils artful photo gallery

Washington, D.C.-based instrumental group Requiem has announced their upcoming album, POPulist Agendas, set for release on August 11th via Mutineer Records. Drawing inspiration from

May 17, 2023

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June 8, 2023

Post-Punk Reverberations: The Gothic Odyssey of OUTER LIMIT LOTUS

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June 7, 2023

The 12th Anniversary of Touche Amore’s ‘Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me’

FREYA
June 7, 2023

FREYA teams up with Jamey Jasta for new single “Sense Of Doom”

MIND KNOT
June 7, 2023

“My Queen” – Italian hardcore band MIND/KNOT share new single & music video

Heroin
June 7, 2023

San Diego legends HEROIN release full catalogue on Southern Lord Records

Fiddlehead by @quasarmedia
June 7, 2023

“Sullenboy” – FIDDLEHEAD premieres new song & video, “Death Is Nothing To Us” album coming up

Thisquietarmy live in at Église Saint-Esprit de Rosemont
June 7, 2023

Cathedral of Drone: Thisquietarmy’s in the Heart of an Art-Deco Church

Ghost
June 7, 2023

A Witty War of Wills: Mystic Festival vs Polish Catholic Resistance

June 6, 2023

DOGMA’s “Face of Violence” unleashes a sonic crusade with great new metallic hardcore offering

THIEV by Michelle Bomma
June 6, 2023

TH|EV: the Melodic Resurgence of Punk Rock

Groupe B
June 6, 2023

GROUPE B – Unveiling the Enigmatic Soundscape of Synth Punk Disco Synth Punk

Six Impossible Things by by Hélio Gomes
June 6, 2023

Dream pop duo SIX IMPOSSIBLE THINGS navigates nostalgia with new single “Twenty Something”

nothing,nowhere. by Jonathan Weiner
June 5, 2023

nothing,nowhere. announces tour dates with SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY, STATIC DRESS & UNITYTX

FURY DEPARTMENT
June 5, 2023

Italian heavy hardcore pack FURY DEPARTMENT premiere new EP – listen!

SOFT KILL live by @geososa_shoots
June 5, 2023

SOFT KILL showcases untrammelled creativity and sonic alchemy on “Metta World Peace”

Blanket
June 5, 2023

BLANKET unveil ‘Blue Eyes’, new EP coming up on Church Road Records

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