Tag Archives: Bane

Bane announce a final farewell show

Posted by on April 6, 2016

If you’re into hardcore from the mid 90’s, Bane must have been part of your bands blasting in your walkman but on that same note, they must have been a band you got saddened to find out they were going to break up after they released their 2014 album Don’t Wait Up. Fast forward to 2016 […]

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Jay Maas out of Defeater

Posted by on October 20, 2015

Defeater have parted ways with guitarist, vocalist, and producer Jay Maas. He’s been with the band for all their studio albums, dating back to 2008’s Travels, but according to the Boston, MA band things just weren’t working out. Said the band via Facebook: “Over the weekend it was decided to move forward as a band without the participation […]

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Scott Vogel of Terror injured his back on stage

Posted by on June 15, 2015

Terror vocalist Scott Vogel suffered a back injury on stage that was bad enough to force him to fly home to have it examined. Vogel then had to miss the last two dates of tour (they were out with The Story So Far), but the Los Angeles, CA band carried on without their founding vocalist. Said the band via […]

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This is Hardcore 2015 Set for a Strong 10 Year Anniversary

Posted by on March 30, 2015

The yearly hardcore fest is ready to take Philadelphia by storm once again. It will be taking place July 23 at the Union Transfer and July 24, 25, and 26 at the Electric Factory. This is Hardcore 2015 (or This is Hardcore X) is celebrating the festival’s 10 year anniversary with another great lineup showcasing […]

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Metal By Numbers 5/21: People Still Really Like Mushroomhead

Posted by on May 21, 2014

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. You know, when you write this column enough times, you think you’re going to be able to predict what’ll have the best debut, what’s going to stick around longest, etc. And then Mushroomhead comes […]

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New and Noteworthy, May 13th: This work is timeless

Posted by on May 13, 2014

Weeks like this one are what make this column a joy for me to write. When there are so many high-quality albums debuting in a single week, I often don’t know where to begin, because I’m so excited about it all. I certainly hope you all enjoy this list as much I do!     […]

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Nora Reuniting Later This Year

Posted by on June 25, 2013

Two things are coming back to New Jersey this fall that will make metal and hardcore fans very happy. In September, Sayreville venue The Starland Ballroom will repoen following nearly a year of being closed due to Hurricane Sandy damage and renovations. And on November 29th, Jersey metalcore faves Nora will be reuniting for a […]

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Eighth Annual Sound And Fury Fest Canceled

Posted by on April 29, 2013

If you were planning to get your hardcore fix at this Summer’s Sound and Fury Festival this July in California, you’re going to have to wait until next year, as the festival has been cancelled. The organizers canceled what would have been the eighth incarnation of the Festival today via their web site, stating that they […]

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Terror Cancels Czech Republic Show In Support Of Randy Blythe

Posted by on August 1, 2012

While Randy Blythe is still being held in the Czech Republic on the account of manslaughter, the support for the Lamb Of God frontman keeps growing. Today, it’s Terror standing up for Blythe, canceling their upcoming show in the Czech Republic as a reaction to the way the vocalist is being treated. Terror’s Scott Vogel didn’t […]

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Terror, Cro-Mags, Earth Crisis, Gorilla Biscuits And More Confirmed For This Is Hardcore Fest 2012

Posted by on May 10, 2012

This Is Hardcore Fest has taken place in the city of brotherly love for the past six years now. And earlier today, the Philadelphia hardcore festival officially announced this year’s lineup. Bands like Terror, Cro-Mags, Earth Crisis, Gorilla Biscuits, Blacklisted, H2O, Ringworm, Breakdown, Bane and many others have been confirmed for this year’s edition, which […]

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