Starting 1988 as Raw Deal and continuing through today, Killing Time has been nothing if not a total institution to New York Hardcore, playing a pivotal…
Posts published by “Fred Pessaro”
James Vitalo on the Beginning and the End of Backtrack
Established in 2008, Long Island hardcore staples Backtrack have travelled the world, playing nearly every stage available to a band of their ilk. Considering the band’s…
From Mind Eraser to Magic Circle: Chris Corry on Graduating from Hardcore and Embracing Heavy Metal
(Photo by Reid Haithcock) Chris Corry, or CC as he’s known to many, has been a pillar of the Boston and national hardcore scene for decades.…
The (Power Pop) World According to Ben Cook
Although best known as the snarling frontman for hardcore favorites No Warning and guitarist for punk monuments Fucked Up, Ben Cook’s indie/power-pop leaning Young Guv project…
Full of Hell and Hip Hop: Dylan Walker on Griselda Records
Very few artists listen exclusively to aggressive music, so in this recurring series, we ask a musician about a band they like that is outside of…
An Interview with The King of West Coast No Ring
With all of the excitement surrounding the Have Heart reunion, it might be understandable to forget some other highlights from Sound & Fury – including the…