“…We weren’t revolutionary. We were just perverts with a captive audience!” This self-effacing quote came from Michiro Endo in regard to the Stalin, the early ‘80s…
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The Extremely Online Humor of Heart Attack Man
Heart Attack Man’s humor is extremely insular. Fans have tuned into the band through their comedic tweets, videos, and viral stunts, like the time Egan put…
After Getting a Second Chance, Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail Isn’t Wasting Time or Words
On the heels of a critically acclaimed new album and the 15-year anniversary of a breakout release, Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail has finally learned to…
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.…
Mapping the Eradicator Universe: Video Premiere and Interview with Andy Slania
While punk and hardcore musicians have never been afraid to utilize a gimmick or two, a trend of pairing pop culture icons with heavier music has…
Joining Up With the Cult of Chris Farren
My first introduction to Chris Farren wasn’t through his music. It was through his Twitter. The singer-songwriter frequently tweets about how hot he is, how talented he…
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…
Zine Review: PUP the Zine, Vol. 3
Throughout the third edition of their zine, PUP seesaw between flaunting their career accolades and engaging in self-deprecation. The Toronto-based punk outfit is successful by virtue…
Sound Experience: Car Bomb on the Cohesive Fury of ‘Mordial’
On their latest album Mordial, the long-running Brooklyn-area extreme mathcore band Car Bomb amp up their music’s already punishing sound. While the band kicks off Mordial…