Episode 170 Tom Brose of Confront After trying to dig in on the Chubby Fresh episode and not getting deep enough, we were pointed towards Tom Brose, who would eventually connect with and bring many of the great 80's Revelation Bands and more to the area. Confront was a band started by kids in high school and were invested in the straight edge bands that were growing in popularity. Having a direct line of traffic as a major stop for most touring bands, starting Confront gave Tom, Steve Murad (Mean Steve later of OLC) and others like Outface - Charlie Garriga of Civ, Derrick Green of Sepultura and later Tony Erba and Face Value ample opportunities to play with a host of out of town bands. We go deep in Cleveland hardcore from as early as Tom could recall and we walk our way up to the 1st Integrity 7" , which soon after Tom moved to DC. Tom's story is a classic and his ability to recollect details from the past allows the story to fully develop in the conversation. www.darkempire.bigcartel.com/product/pre-sale-confront-our-fight-87-90 www.instagram.com/theclevostyle www.instagram.com/crossfitdc www.instagram.com/jiujitsudc
Episode 169 Mike Score of All Out War. This is an episode I've long been waiting for. I really hope you enjoy it. Mike's time in hardcore gives us a great look at the earliest roots of metallic hardcore, metalcore etc. We talk alot about the formation of All Out War, the Hudson Valley Hardcore Scene and much more as the timeline goes. We even delve into his career as a teacher and his family life. I'm really happy with how much we covered. Surprise hangout with Jay Ta Life, Jayway as we talk about surprise return of 25 Ta Life last weekend in NJ, as he is officially the new singer of 25 Ta Life. Opening Track of the Episode BayWay "Its A Cold World" off of BayWay Takes Manhattan available at www.dazestyle.com www.instagram.com/jayway908 www.instagram.com/baywaystudios www.instagram.com/shatteredrealm86 www.instagram.com/25talifenyhc www.instagram.com/baywaynj www.instagram.com/mscore72 www.instagram.com/alloutwar_official www.instagram.com/theendreign www.instagram.com/belowthefrost
Episode 168 Chubby Fresh A rising star in 2 bands in the 90s hardcore scene after coming up alongside the greats of the youthcrew movement, Chubby, Integrity and One Life Crew were poised to take over hardcore in a big way with Integrity on the victory roster and One Life Crew a few years later. Controversy would turn the fortune into folly and the chaotic, dramatic story of the bands unravel with beefs spreading across the midwest to NY and back. I try to delve into some aspects of the bands, Chubbys own background and hear his perspective on everything that went down. instagram & facebook - One_Life_Crew www.oneliferecords.com
This Is Hardcore Podcast Episode 167 / VideoCast #1 Cut And Paste - The American Hardcore Fanzine I've been working on transitioning the shows over to include video, we first aired this on Youtube a Week ago and I've been working to get the video version up on Spotify as well. https://www.youtube.com/user/thisishardcorefest please subscribe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTGvU159MKs&t=2s
Episode 166 Gavin of Ikaika & Still Proud Clothing Gavin grew up in LaHaina Hawaii, which recently was in the world news for horrendous fire which destroyed alot of the area. He would later live in Florida where he found Hardcore, started bands, booked shows etc. He returned to Lahaina to start a family and his long term project Still Proud Clothing. He is now on the verge of a new project, Ikaika, which he started with his close friend Josh Couture of Exit Strategy. Tragically Josh passed suddenly and now Josh White of Florida Mind and State of Mind booking is memorializing Josh with a festival in Ybor City, Fl November 8th and 9th. We talk about growing up & finding hardcore, leaving the mainland and returning home and what the future for Gavin, Ikaika and Still Proud will be. Check out their links here Demo streaming links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ikaika1/a-demonstration-of-pacific-fury https://www.instagram.com/ikaikahc/ https://www.instagram.com/stillproud/ https://www.instagram.com/stillgavin_SP/ https://ikaikahc.bandcamp.com/album/a-demonstration-of-pacific-fury-demo https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555485103173&mibextid=LQQJ4d OPENING TRACK OF THE EPISODE IKAIKA - ENDLESS BATTLE
Episode 165 the Big Weekend is here, TIHC 2024 Thanks to Zack Nelson of 185 Miles South podcast. Truly the best Hardcore Punk Podcast in the world. Zack took the time to get the audio from our first Instagram Live which we did Monday and even mastered it so it could be broadcasted. I had alot of fun talking to everyone on the Instagram Live and we will hold another soon. Thanks to everyone who donated to Fishtails Animal Rescue and of course- everyone who asked questions, checked in and showed love. I hope to see you all this weekend at This Is Hardcore 2024 www.thisishardcorefest.com
Episode 164 - TIHC Gang Hang. I got the gang together to talk about the fest, current state of hardcore and what comes next. I wanted to have some fun since we've had a solid run of solid episodes of more serious nature.. Bob Wilson and Greg Falchetto are truly a blessing to have as part of my team, and for being friends for over 20 years now. I am lucky to have their company and have their support and advice. www.instagram.com/fyafest www.instagram.com/gdoggdabomb/ www.instagram.com/wilsonswar www.instagram.com/rebirthrecords_ www.instagram.com/holdmyownhc www.instagram.com/takedownrecs Opening Track of the Episode Trial Time "Seeds Of Doubt" featuring Jeff Burd (Hollow Ground) www.instagram.com/trialtimehc
Episode 163 Frankie Poupolo of Wisdom In Chains With This Is Hardcore just 3 weeks away, we bring the new member of Wisdom In Chains onto the show to talk about his excitement to be a part of the band. Frankie Poupolo another South Shore HC legend started coming down to our area with Death Before Dishonor. He would later start a project called Trust In Few, which Richie Krutch was a part of. Frankie is a family man and had to opt out of touring with DBD to work full time in a Union Sound/Stage Hand in the Boston area. He is absolutely one of the funniest guys you can run into as well as one of the most talented self taught musicians that I've ever met. From the minute I hit record, I had a blast talking to my old friend about his backstory, his excitement for the new role in WiC and what to expect next. I only wish I had more time to go deeper into the story, but he's a working man and took the podcast on his lunch break. Check out No Echo www.noecho.net Richie from Wisdom gives No Echo the scoop on everything Wisdom In Chains related. www.instagram.com/frankiepapalow www.instagram.com/wisdominchains www.noecho.net www.instagram.com/noechodotnet Opening Track of the Episdoe Berthold City " The Cost" "The Cost" is the first single from Berthold City's upcoming album, Where Did We Go Wrong?, out Aug 30 on WAR Records. The track features a solo by Jason Lehrhoff of Warzone. Preorders are now available for a limited edition lathe cut 7" and a t-shirt designed by Jeremy Dean. Where Did We Go Wrong? features 12 tracks produced by Nick Jett. Preorders for the album will start next week. www.WAR-REC.COM
Episode 162 James Aloisio.of Ends Of Sanity and Unchained Mgmt. We had James on earlier this year to talk about Overcome Fest but I wanted more time to go over his story. From Long Island and some early bands, he would rise to be one of the more influential behind the scenes booking agent and later manager to some of the most talked about Hardcore and Punk bands of the current day. This is a great story about just finding opportunities, growing as a person and learning new skills and having the balls to give up a day job and just go for it. https://www.instagram.com/jamesxaloisio https://www.instagram.com/unchained_hq https://www.instagram.com/endsofsanity Opening Track of the Episode Hollow Ground "Disgraced https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nate-glover-memorial-show-tickets-916790925337 https://www.instagram.com/cancercarembfdn
Episode 161 Melissa Mastrangelo of Denied and All Shall Suffer Melissa grew up in Queens at a perfect time for find herself at the beginning of a new age of NYHC. From Bulldoze to Denied and others, the beginning of a heavier focus brought about the foundation of what alot of modern hardcore kids and bands are focused on, the "Beatdown" sound. Her story is awesome and she is at the right place at the right time for so many great moments. She has been a high school teacher for years but found time to start All Shall Suffer around the pandemic years and is playing This Is Hardcore this summer with Denied as part of their Reunion. This is a fun conversation and lots of great memories come back having her on the show. Opening Track of The Episode False Salvation " Downward Pressure" Rebirth Records Guest Intro by Jess Riley Rest In Peace Lil Gregg Hayward https://www.instagram.com/deniednyhc https://www.instagram.com/allshallsufferhc https://www.4ephyra.com/products
Episode 160 Carlos Ramirez of NO ECHO and much more Carlos Ramirez has spent the last 10 years with his labor of love, No Echo as the voice of the underground. The site champions the up-and-coming bands that may not be represented or have the cool connections to get the word out. We start back in Queens where it all began. Carlos has been involved in hardcore punk, Metal etc. for decades and still lives and breathes it every day. His story and continued efforts to support the scene he grew up in with No Echo, his relationship with PBR and his overall support of all things underground after all these years is a breath of fresh air. www.noecho.net www.instagram.com/noechodotnet https://x.com/noechonet
Episode 159 Pete Morcey. the Mayor of Brass City Pete Morcey is an American Hardcore Punk Legend. From his earliest days at the Anthrax Club, to founding Forced Reality, one of the early great American Oi! bands. He would go on to front Higher Force, the first "heavy" hardcore band in Connecticut, which as a scene would become known for heavy bands like Hatebreed and others including 100 Demons, which the Higher Force guys would start up later in the 90s. Pete would eventually join 100 Demons in the mid 2000s, where they would release one of the genre defining metalcore records of that decade via Deathwish Inc. He along with friends would found Brass City Tattoo, as well as Shogun ScreenPrinting, Brass City Boss Sounds and the TNT Music Festival, which was a decade ahead of the current trend of Oi! /Hardcore. He has been there through all of this and still running strong. He has a few more shows with 100 Demons and plenty of new ideas for books, releases and more things to come. www.instagram.com/lordofthebrass www.instagram.com/brasscitytattoo
Episode 158 Sam James Velde of Future Management and much more According to my brother Mexi Mike, Sam Velde may be the Forrest Gump of the Hardcore scene. He happened to be at many great moments throughout the last 4 decades. He also takes all that he has gleaned and put it into his current focus as a manager for Scowl and partner with Ricky Singh of Future Management. His journey is a great one and a fun story he got to retell. www.instagram.com/samjamesvelde Opening Track Of The Episode Trail Of Life "Only The Strong"
Episode 157 Josh Grabelle of Trust Kill It goes without saying New Jersey Hardcore and beyond would be in a much different situation if he hadn't found hardcore and make it the driving force for most of his life. His story is incredible, and I'll save you paragraphs. Listen and enjoy. www.Trustkill.com www.BulletTooth.com www.Grabelle.com
156 Bryan Harris of Death Before Dishonor Bryan is one of my true brothers in this world. We've been friends forever and I'm really happy to finally having him on the show. Death Before Dishonor has rightfully gained a spot as one of Boston Hardcore's all time greats. The work ethic, the drive and constant pushing Boston has gained DBD a worldwide audience and perspective on hardcore. www.instagram.com/deathbeforedishonorbhc Opening Track of the Episode StockPile " Stockpile" from their 2024 Demo available via Rebirth Records www.rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com
Episode 155 Jimmy Edgemen, Tied Down & Bad Beat Jimmy has been an integral part of the Detroit Hardcore scene and beyond. He has a great story on how he got from young hardcore kid to one of the more important figures in the Detroit Hardcore scene and beyond. Check out his band Bad Beat, whose song we featured in the beginning of the episode. Check out Tied Down Detroit at www.tieddowndetroit.com June 1 & 2 at the Russell Industrial Complex in sunny Detroit, MI Don't forget to stop by www.edgemenstore.com to buy some cool merch and maybe place an order from Jimmy.. Opening Track of the Episode Bad Beat "Through Your Eyes" available at www.triplebrecords.net
Episode 154 Joey of Bayway and Shattered Realm With Bayway absolutely taking over the NJ scene and alot of the East Coast it was about time to bring Joey back and do a full backstory up to today on where he came from and how things are going now. This is one of favorite most recent interviews and I hope you enjoy Photo by William Marks. Opening Track of the Episode Bayway "Word Is Bond" off the Record "Word Is Bond" Exclusive Premier of the new track Record drops May 10th on www.dazestyle.com www.instagram.com/baywaynj www.instagram.com/baywaystudios www.instagram.com/shatteredrealm86
Episode 153 - Leeway annouunced on TIHC 2024 and whats going on.. A short episode explaining the who , what , why of Leeway on TIHC 2024 and whats going on now. Opening Track of the Episode Truth And Rights " Games"
Episode 152 - OverCome Fest with James Aloisio We are a week out from OverCome Fest and I wanted to bring James on the show to talk about his fest. We will bring him back on and go on the deep dive into everything before and after the fest next month. www.instagram.com/overcomefest Opening Track of the Episode Rage and Ruin "Criminal Action" www.rageandruin.bandcamp.com
Episode 151 - BayWay - Namesake and some other cool stuff coming your way Long time no talk.. hope all is well with the few that check in on episodes each week that aren't there. my apologies. JayWay of Bayway checks in about the new Bayway and some more cool shit down the line. I talk for a little bit and hope you all listen some more. Opening Track of the Episode Bayway "Namesake" word is bond is out may 10th.. www.instagram.com/baywaynj www.instagram.com/baywaystudios