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Cagematch
Punk/Hardcore/Thrash
Tempe, AZ USA

For Fans Of: Coliseum, Lords, Trap Them
We’re starting to dabble with video again so this is just a taster of what’s to come. We’ve figured how to get a better live audio recording with the least amount effort (because we’re lazy) so let us know what you think.
Without wasting your time [...]

Converge
Hardcore/Punk/Metal
Boston, MA USA

For Fans Of: Rorschach, Botch, Hope Conspiracy
I picked this up last week from Eastside records and I must say this may be my favorite Converge record since Jane Doe!
It’s also worth mentioning that these guys are on tour right now with Mastodon and High On Fire so if you have the [...]

Rorschach
Hardcore/Punk/Metal
New Jersey, USA

For Fans Of: Crossed Out, Neanderthal, Converge
Rorschach is a New Jersey band, but don’t worry, this band is not for fans of Bon Jovi. Forming in 1989, Rorschach was extremely influential to many similar bands that came after, Converge being one of the more notable ones.
Stream a couple tunes or download [...]

OSS
Hardcore/Punk
Phoenix, AZ USA

For Fans Of: Fucked Up, Comadre, Modern Life Is War
I got to check these guys out last saturday before later heading over to catch a rare Dillinger Four show. It was an awesome night to say the least, both bands were awesome.
Stream OSS tunes and visit their myspace to hit [...]

Bars
Hardcore/Punk/Rock
Boston, MA USA

For Fans Of: Hope Conspiracy, Black Flag, Discharge
I’ve been jammin’ this album ever since 2004 and it’s still one of my favorites. Some pretty sweet rock n roll tinged hardcore punk. If you’re a fan of Hope Conspiracy and haven’t heard these guys yet, I’m sure you’ll recognize the vocals;)
Stream a [...]

Grade
Hardcore/Punk/Emo
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For Fans Of: Kid Dynamite, Leatherface, Shook Ones
I was just listening to this album for the first time in 2 years the other day. I almost forgot how great “Under The Radar” is. Some of the best songs to come out of the 90’s for sure.
Stream a couple tunes or download [...]

Coliseum
Punk/Hardcore/Metal
Louisville, KY USA

For Fans Of: Hope Conspiracy, Lords, Trap Them
Definitely a great band to check out if you haven’t yet. This is their latest record, No Salvation which came out in 2007. As is the case with any Coliseum records, these songs are for fan of metal and hardcore alike.
Stream a couple tunes [...]

Run With The Hunted
Hardcore/Punk
Phoenix, AZ USA

For Fans Of: The Suicide File, Turmoil, Shai Hulud
Pretty sweet new EP from fellow Phoenician’s Run With The Hunted. The Destroy All Calendars EP was released by Glory Kid Records. I don’t know if it’s just me, but Drew’s vocals sound extra pissed on this new EP. Check [...]

Think Fast
Hardcore/Punk
Phoenix, AZ USA

For Fans Of: Infest, Lärm, Copout
Definitely one of my favorite bands that has come from the Phoenix area. They just split up less than 6 months ago, and are already sorely missed.
Get ready to shake a fist, stream a couple tunes or download a handful of songs here. The download [...]

Rebuilt
Hardcore/Punk
Washington, USA

For Fans Of: Verse, Sinking Ships
As far as straight edge hardcore is concerned in 2009 there is a plethora of bands that can’t even begin to compare to their predecessors. With bands like Have Heart and Seven Generations dominating the scene touring constantly and making way for more and more random, sometimes [...]