This Is Hardcore Podcast

Episode 177 Shane of Fire In The Blood Long before Fire In The Blood, Shane was cutting his teeth as most did finding local shows and the rest became history. Shane has been involved in the Central PA Hardcore scene for a long time, from booking shows, to playing in bands to generally just always being a recognized face within the community. A few years back, Fire In the Blood broke out and began reigniting the fire in the Central PAHC area and has made a name for themselves over the past few years. Fire In The Blood is playing Saturday...

Episode 176 Josh Grabelle - TRUSTKILL Book and HELLPHYRA Recap by TIHC Podcast

Episode 175 Deran of Sacred Path AZHC Deran Martinez grew up in the Gila River Indian Community, finding hardcore very much the way many of our guests' have. As he was coming up in the Reservation, he was introduced to having to take care of things with his hands. This would come to help him as he was playing shows and finding his path to the mats and ring with MMA. One of the coolest parts of the interview for me was Deran offering to get music from the other bands in his area out to the world. So we attached...

Episode 174. Easter brings alot of emotions up in me, so much loss over the last few weeks coupled with the ability to sit in a chair for a long period allows me to blow off steam and speak on the recent deceased and feelings regarding the scene at large

Episode 173 Collected Obsession, the story of Ryan's Shirt collection The New UnterWett Book is out! Collected Obsession , which is Ryan's 400 + vintage hardcore shirt collection on display with interviews from Eddie Leeway, Civ and others who added to the collection. Ryan also fronted the 2000's classic hardcore band Desperate Measures, who are making their return at This Is Hardcore 2025. We talk about his background, collecting shirts, hardcore in general and his time in Desperate Measures. https://tribalbooks.myshopify.com/

Episode 172 Shattered Realm Jayway returns so we can talk Shattered Realm dropping new material, the first since 2009. Lots of good laughs and we are excited for Keystone Jam Saturday Dec 7th Reading PA - Club Reverb www.instagram.com/keystonehcjam www.instagram.com/baywaynj www.instagram.com/shatteredrealm86

171 Keystone Holiday Hardcore and Tattoo Jam Special!!!!! With the extended Holiday Weekend, we dropped our Keystone Holiday Hardcore Jam and Tattoo Convention episode... It was fun putting all this together and more fun just talking to everyone.. If you have spotify, you can check out Videos from Risk, Bayway and Grid Iron.. A new song from Conservative Military Image - "Hard to Love (Harder to Kill" Shattered Realm dropped our 2024 Version of "This World Is Mine" Lots of fun stories, tons of laughs and this is just a sample of what the Keystone jam is going to be like this...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Episode 150 round 2- Forgive Us Our Trespasses.. this is the 2nd attempt at an 150th Episode. I had a throwback to a time when I made small editing mistakes and fuck up an episode. So This one is more updated to talk about the need to be more forgiving and to also keep in mind how the scene has torn itself up arguing online about nonsensical political positions Opening Track of the episode Poisoned Seeds "Blame the Witch" War Records - war-rec.com

Episode 149 - The Way It Really Is... Thank you to those who reached out to me and my family and those who purchased a shirt. I appreciate all of you and our family was overwhelmed by the love and support given to us and the honors paid to her memory. This is a fun one. Lets talk Industry and Industry Plants. Don't get your feelings hurt, don't stop the hustle and if you're mad you're not where you want to be, grind, don't stop and just keep at it. It has been hard to get out here and do an...

Episode 148. Some Thoughts on Some Shit. Back at it from FYA 2024. Had a blast, got some thoughts and put it on tape. Got some interviews coming out and less blathering. Opening Track of Episode Discontent " DFTL" off S/T release on TakeDown Records www.takedownrecs.bandcamp.com/album/discontent

Episode 147 Matt Henderson -Agnostic Front, Madball and now H20. Matt Henderson would easily be in the hardcore hall of fame for all the work he put into the bands and the movement over the last 40 years. We had a deep dive into the Minneapolis/St Paul hc scene of the 1980s and then walked our way up to about Dynamo 1995. Hopefully we get a part 2 in and we can talk more about what happens next and all the production stuff he would eventually get involved with and much more. Opening Track of the Episode Dimension Six "Not The Same" from...

Episode 146 . Last One for 2023. Bob Wilson, Greg Falchetto, Kevin Hare & Eric Wolk I pulled the gang together to talk some shit about 2023 and rolling into 2024 with FYA Fest next weekend... Bob walks through the great year he had, Kevin gives us updates on Hare 2 Stay, Greg delicately navigates the worlds he is involved in and Wolk gives us an update on the new band and some sound accounding advice. www.instagram.com/fyafest www.instagram.com/wilsonswar www.instagram.com/notfairtoflair www.instagram.com/alloutwolk

Thank You For Another Awesome Holiday Jam Have a good holiday season. Make the most of what you have and don't let the bad things drag you down.

Episode 145 Keystone Holiday Tattoo Jam "EVE" short jawn The Blessed Holiday Season is upon us and we are getting ready for the Keystone Holiday Tattoo Jam at Club Reverb in Reading, PA I say a few things that make sense, lose my point a few times and keep it short so I don't get too far away from the point I was trying to make. Opening Track of the Episode WAR//Plague "Bed Of Nails" https://warplaguepunx.bandcamp.com/album/manifest-ruination

Episode 144 Richie Krutch Returns to talk Keystone Holiday Tattoo Jam Richie Krutch is back on the podcast.. the people been clamoring and He has answered the call. We talk about the Krutch Set at the Jam, Wisdom In Chains and sunny's crazy 40 hr trip to the Netherlands and of course the Keystone Holiday Tattoo Jam that is coming up next week. www.instagram.com/keystonehcjam www.instagram.com/wisdominchains www.instagram.com/neverranneverwillrecords Opening Track of the Record Haywire "Poser Disposer" presales up now at www.dazestyle.com

Episode 143 Lumpy of DAZE STYLE Records Its hard to say what hardcore right now would be like without the impact & input of Lumpy of Daze Style. His efforts from supporting bands to starting bands, to now releasing some of the best records of the last few years has been impressive. We had a great conversation on how he got to the point where he is today. I trust his intuition and perspective on the current hardcore scene and love talking the past with him. If you can please go to www.tihcpodcast.com and check out the 2 shirts that DAZE...

Episode 142 Lady Lila - Spreading the Warmth at the Keystone Jam 2023 Lila is a Radio DJ and operates her own Non Profit "Be Blessed". She's teaming up with Better Days Ahead Outreach to run a collection drive at the Keystone HC & Tattoo Jam 2023. She grew up in Baltimore, ended up in Boston HC for a long time and is back in the Land of the Kings. She's been around for a long time and is using her abilities and drive to do amazing things for complete strangers in need. I hope that you enjoy this one. https://www.instagram.com...

Episode 141 Returning From Radio Silence Sorry for the radio silence, long days in the world of concrete left little energy for much else with the schedule of shows etc. Opening Track of the Episode "Final Boss" - Colin Of Arabia off the "Trauma Dump" EP Available on Triple B Records www.instagram.com/coaisforthepeople

Episode 140 Blacklisted returns, their impact on Philly Hardcore and more Its impossible to not take mention Blacklisted put the scene on the map 20 years ago. I talk a bit about it. Not too deep and this is a short jawn. Much love to the Phillies for being consistent. Thanks for listening to these short ones. Opening Track of the Episode E Town Concrete "Level Up"

Episode 139 Bob Wilson.. Savior of Hardcore Once again Bob Wilson joins the show and talks about the upcoming Unbroken/Blacklisted shows at the Church, FYA and lots more. www.instagram.com/wilsonswar www.instagram.com/fyafest www.instagram.com/rebirthrecords_ Opening Track of the Episode PNM (For Myself) by Hold My Own Off the newly released "In My Way" six song 12" LP Out now on DAZE-STYLE.COM... LP/CD/Merch available now Cassettes available through Chicagoland Hardcore"