Fred Pessaro
Institute’s ‘Exhibitionism’ Is Pure and Filled With Nihilistic Hate
The Austin four-piece drops another single from their vicious, yet intelligent new LP 'Subordination'
Fall Into Waves of Distorted Nothingness With Dasher’s ‘Sodium’
The Atlanta-by-way-of-Bloomington trio sets fires upon fires with the title track from their forthcoming LP.
Robbing Cars for Future Punks: Trapped Under Ice Return
The origin story of the Baltimore band that reshaped modern hardcore. PLUS a stream of their NEW SONG "Do It" from the forthcoming 'Heatwave' LP.
Ex-Cult’s ‘Double Hits’ Is the Soundtrack to Your Next Felony
The Memphis band returns with a new single (streaming here for the first time) and a new set of U.S. dates in late July / August.
What Does Manchester Mean for the Future of Live Music?
We took a sampling of bookers, agents, concertgoers and artists to see how — or if — they plan to change what they do in the wake of the Manchester disaster.
In Times of Tragedy, Can the Media Do More Harm Than Good?
EIC Fred Pessaro talks about tragedy and the fine line between information and exploitation, and how we can all make a difference.
Destroying Monoculture with Institute’s ‘Subordination’
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Firewalker’s ‘Loaded Dice’ Is Bulldozing Hardcore Fury
Check out the new song from Boston hardcore band Firewalker, who is releasing their fan fave demo and promo tape on vinyl via Pop Wig!
A Decade of Brilliance and Darkness From Sacred Bones Records
Honcho Caleb Braaten looks back at the early days of the label, the changes that it underwent, and where it's going in this exclusive interview
Soundgarden Opener on Chris Cornell’s Last Days and Lasting Influence
The Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman talks about Chris Cornell and how his legacy will never die.