VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Garden Home
Ben Slowey talks with the Milwaukee hardcore band.
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AUDIO: Ballstomper – “Bed Bugs”
Hardcore punks Ballstomper are out with two home recordings from a record they’ve planned for spring. It’s also their first release with new bassist Ivy Escobedo. The first track is about the selfishness of men during sex, as exemplified from how it’s portrayed in media. The second track confronts killing who you once were and how you’ve substituted fear with
Read moreAUDIO: Knights – “Shards”
Melodic hardcore band Knights are out with their debut record. It’s been over a year of the making and features plenty of rage, devastation, catharsis, and judgement. As the title suggests, there’s a shattering feeling through these tracks, especially with the crushing breakdowns of “Survivor’s Guilt,” the bleeding disgrace of “Sunsets,” and the tormented triumph in “All is Well.” The
Read moreAUDIO: World I Hate – “Collapse”
New hardcore punks in town World I Hate are out with their debut EP. Nihilistic and cathartic, the band uses crushing riffs, shattering screeches, and merciless blast beats to reflect the state of the country. They talk their shit about cops, bootlickers, capitalism, the bipartisan system and white supremacy – well-timed as election season is upon us. World I Hate
Read moreAUDIO: Mud Dog – “Extinction”
The band delivers gnarly riffs and devastating attitude that they’re known for.
Read moreAUDIO: Encarsia – “Encarsia”
Encarsia blend power and technicality on their debut EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Plague Walker – “Para Mis Enemigos”
Plague Walker absolutely pulverize with their latest full-length record.
Read moreAUDIO: Intolerable Swill – “Intolerable Swill”
Members of Telethon and Amy Upthagrove combine for a new hardcore act.
Read moreAUDIO: Population Control – “Death Toll”
The local metalcore band bring most punishing to their first full-length album.
Read moreAUDIO: Masquerade – “Demo”
A new hardcore band is well worth the short time they take on their debut EP.
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