In June 2019, Fuming Mouth’s The Grand Descent was a meteor smashing into the metal and hardcore scenes — unexpected, fiery, and leaving a giant impression…
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ZULU and Dare Drummer on How Soul, Rap Permeated His Power Violence EP
When it comes to inspiration, Anaiah Lei is nothing if not surprising. The former Culture Abuse drummer and current drummer in DARE ventures into hardcore brutality…
Album Premiere + Q&A: Kharma – Most Dangerous Game EP
Kharma’s latest EP opens with a monologue by Jack Nicholson from his iconic appearance in The Departed, discussing his view on life and success in America.…
SPINE Merges Fania Salseros, Classic PowerViolence and Grunge on New EP
In the weeks that surrounded the killing of George Floyd, one quote by Stokely Carmichael (later known as Kwame Ture) resonated the loudest and seemed to…
Video Premiere + Q&A: Reserving Dirtnaps – Under Siege
Reserving Dirtnaps on “Under Siege” Video, Memphis, Future Plans Hailing from Memphis, brutal hardcore crew Reserving Dirtnaps has shaken the ground with their latest EP Another…
Spirit Adrift’s Nate Garrett on Leaving Gatecreeper, Positivity and Power Trip
Last year, Nate Garrett faced down what would be, to most, one of the more enviable musician problems — dealing with the success of two bands.…
I Am the Avalanche Share New Single From Forthcoming ‘DIVE’ LP
I Am the Avalanche wrapped recording for their new album just under the wire in mid-March, but the band’s first LP in six years, carrying themes…
Jeremy Bolm of Touche Amore on Lament, Fighting Self-Doubt, Punk in Your 30s
In 2011 as part of Fun Fun Fun Nites, a series of afterparties associated with Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Fest, I curated a BrooklynVegan party at…
Mil-Spec Talks New LP/Book, Zine Culture, Riley Gale
Toronto, CA Mil-Spec released their Changes EP in 2018 to a big splash. The four track effort was a revelation — a short release that kissed…