I’ll admit that, in my time indulging in the wonder of “core” music, I’ve only ever been to a few hardcore shows. I’ve seen Legend, Stick...

This has definitely been one of the most hectic and exciting years in terms of metal and hardcore releases. We’ve been hit with releases from such giants in every...

These days, there is a (frequently) unspoken connection between “heaviness” and an abundance of breakdowns. This isn’t necessarily bad, or untrue–after all, bands use...

On the night of August 23rd, 2012, the pop punk band Spraynard made an announcement that any fan would dread. “Dear homies, spanning the globe. As much as this...

In lieu of all the bands that try so hard, crave money, and disrespect their fans, it’s always such a breath of fresh air when you come across a band that not only...