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EP review: Mass Hallucination unleash their self-titled debut!

By Alex Goose March 16, 2026

Opening track ‘Lacerated’ rides in on a wave of distorted feedback and belts along with hardcore punk fury and some seriously two-step worthy crunchy guitar work. ‘Human Figures’ keeps the relentless pace going, before ‘Dragging A Rope’ brings things to a suitably brutal close.Continue Reading

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Interview: Alex gets to know Bristol party thrashcore punks R.P.C.

By Alex Goose March 16, 2026

Well, with a name like that, plus their excellent 2025 ‘Fuelled By Spite’ EP and a great set at London’s Endeavour last summer to boot, how could we NOT interview livewire Bristol crew R.P.C.?! I caught up with guitarist Jim and drummer Alfie for a chat.Continue Reading

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Instigators, London Signature Brew Blackhorse Road, 14th March 2026

By Alex Goose March 15, 2026

As with their sterling set at the Underworld last summer, Instigators go on a heads-down, no-nonsense romp through their back catalogue of anarcho-punk/vintage hardcore anthems, with the likes of ‘Computerage’ and ‘Blind Eye’ sounding suitably intimidating. Continue Reading

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Album review: Hindsight – ‘Some Things Never Change’

By Alex Goose March 14, 2026

Some things never change, indeed, but that’s not always a bad thing. Straight-edge hardcore is a case in point; the genre is a well-trodden path by now, but it still sounds great if done well.Continue Reading

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Interview: Alex catches up with Mel of hardcore stalwarts Emergency Broadcast 

By Alex Goose March 10, 2026

It’s been a while since we heard hardcore that combines brawn and brains as well as London-based quartet Emergency Broadcast do on new EP ‘Make Them Pay’, so how could we turn down the chance to find out what they’re all about?Continue Reading

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Dead Pioneers, London Underworld, 1st Mar 2026

By Alex Goose March 2, 2026

Even when the band strip things down to little more than a monologue from Gregg, the rage channelled into the likes of ‘The Caucasity’ results in an experience no less intense than the handful of classic US hardcore covers (including Circle Jerks and Black Flag) that they rip through in the latter half of the set.Continue Reading

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Album review: Grail Guard – ‘Still No Future’

By Alex Goose March 2, 2026

Metalcore-style riffing and chunky breakdowns certainly have their place in hardcore, but ultimately the genre’s origins lie in punk, and kudos to Grail Guard for planting their flag firmly in punk territory - ripping through ten tracks in just over twenty minutes.Continue Reading

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Album review: Blisterhead – ‘Where We Belong’

By Alex Goose February 26, 2026

Overall, it’s not quite the new ‘…And Out Come The Wolves’, but ‘Where We Belong’ is certainly proof enough that straight-up punk rock (and Scandinavian punk rock in particular) remains in rude health, both in sound and spirit.Continue Reading

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Album review: Picasso Blot – ‘Against The Wall’

By Alex Goose February 24, 2026

The band have clearly honed their craft over the years, and hence they display serious chops on ‘Against The Wall’ - with elements of crossover thrash throughout. Think along the lines of ‘The Massacre’-era Exploited, and you’ll have a rough idea where Picasso Blot are coming from.Continue Reading

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MPF2026: Final bands announced for Manchester Punk Festival

By Alex Goose February 24, 2026

MPF have made their final band announcements for the next edition rounding up an unbelievable line up, arguably their best! 2026 sees the 11th year of what has become a yearly pilgrimage for punks from all walks of life, from all over the globe.Continue Reading