The Hardcore Archive Podcast

On episode 161, Greg is joined by Rob Antonucci of Achilles fame to discuss his latest project, Into the Light. Into the Light is a post-hardcore band that will appeal to fans of Quicksand, but you can also detect influences from bands like Hum, Pixies, Nirvana, and Deftones. Greg is joined by his Worldpurge bandmate, Sean Bailey, who was in Building on Fire with Rob 20 years ago. Sean provides the necessary technical background to keep up with Rob's substantial guitar knowledge and abilities, which Greg (sadly) lacks. The group discusses the song writing process and band's influences before moving on to a discussion of the gear, amps, and pedal boards Into the Light employ to create their unique sound. People who are familiar with Rob's other bands will know that the artwork is as much a part of the finished product as the songs. The guys discuss the symbolism behind the artwork used by Into the Light, and the meaning behind some of the lyrics. Catch Into the Light at the upcoming Roses are Red reunion show in Rochester, NY on September 21st. Follow Into the Light on Instagram at @itl_into_the_light and listen to their music on Spotify at https://tr.ee/6rqA-GktHM. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 160 Greg and Josh interview Buffalo, NY's Kill Uncle. Like Fatal Vision (episode 157) and Selfish Act (episode 159) Kill Uncle recently formed in the recent frenzy of activity coming out of Buffalo, NY's hardcore scene. Kill Uncle feature Billie Page, who has been in a number o notable Buffalo hardcore bands like Halfmast, Lockjaw, and Wrong the Oppressor, and feature a sound that will appeal to fans of traditional hardcore. We hear about their formation, their rapid rise in popularity and the relationship they have with Irish Voodoo Records. After the credits, we hear the Kill Uncle song "I Want to Tell You." For more on the band follow them on Instagram at @KillUncle716 and visit their BandCamp at killuncle.bandcamp.com. For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 159 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Greg and Josh interview Selfish Act. Selfish Act are one of the many hardcore bands that have recently formed in Buffalo, NY.'s vibrant and reenergized hardcore scene. Their music will appeal to fans of late 90s style hardcore. We hear about how the guys came bt be involved with hardcore, how the band formed, and Griffin's multigenerational connection to Buffalo Hardcore. The guys give us some updates about recent activities and upcoming shows. For more information on the band, follow their Instagram at @SelfishAct716 and visit their BandCamp page at selfishact716.bandcamp.com. For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Greg sits down with Vanya, Daan, and Brecht from Becoming A.D. Becoming A.D. are a hardcore/thrash crossover band from Belgium that will appeal to fans of Power Trip, Municipal Waste, and Dead Heat. The guys discuss how they each found hardcore and how Becoming A.D. came together. We spend a considerable time hearing about the state of the Belgian and European hardcore scenes, which are going through a post-pandemic renaissance like many scenes in the United States. This is a great episode for people how like European hardcore; the guys introduce us to a number of lesser known bands from Belgium that are worth checking out. We also hear some highlights from some notable shows Becoming A.D. has played, including a recent show in Ghent where they opened for western New York hometown heroes @BuriedAliveHardcore and @PureHeel. Stream Becoming A.D. on all the major music streaming platforms. Follow the band on Instagram at @Becoming_AD and buy merch at linktr.ee/becomingad. For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Episode 157 features a conversation Josh and Greg recently had with Ron Hill from Buffalo, NY's Fatal Visions and Final Declaration. As with most of our episodes, the conversation centers around being parents in hardcore. We also talk about the unique way Ron found hardcore, two recent Fatal Visions shows, as well as Ron's previous bands. Ron gives us an update on the state of Buffalo, NY's hardcore scene and shares what is in store for Fatal Visions in 2024. Follow Fatal Visions on Instagram @FatalVisionsHC for updates on the band. Listen to their music and buy merch at linktr.ee/fatalvisions. For updates on the podcast follow @EnterpriseHardcore and @HardcoreArchivePodcast on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Episode 156 features a conversation Josh had recently with Jake Gambatese. Jake is a part of the bands Frenzy, Nailgun, and Hosta. We talked briefly about Jake's introduction to underground music. We also talked about everything his bands are currently up to, including a show Josh is booking for Nailgun in Rochester in April. Following the credits you can hear the song "Eternal Fire" by Hell Awaits from Australia. Follow Hell Awaits on Instagram at @HellAwaitsHC. Follow Frenzy on Instagram at @FrenzyCleHC. For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Episode 155 features a conversation Josh and Greg recently had with Ian from Lost Legion. Lost Legion are an Oi! band from Chicago that just released a new LP called "Behind the Concrete Veil" via Basque record label @Mendeku_Diskak. We talk about the new record, the lyrical content, Ian's time growing up in the Alabama hardcore punk scene, hardcore shows at public libraries, Rochester's I Object, juggalos, and plenty more! Listen to Lost Legion at: lostlegionchicago.bandcamp.com and follow them on Instagram at @LostLegionChicago. For updates on the show follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On Episode 154 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg interview Dani and Geoff from Portland's Dry Socket. Dry Socket boasts a sound that will appeal to fans of fast, traditional hardcore and feature raw, authentic lyrics covering subjects ranging from family dynamics to contemporary social issues. Our guests discuss how they came t be living in Portland, OR, the state of the hardcore punk scene in the Pacific northwest, and the formation of the band just prior to the pandemic. We hear about their writing and recording process and discuss their most recent release "Sorry for Your Loss" which was released on January 26, 2024 on To Live a Lie Records. After the credits we heard the track "Home" off "Sorry for Your Loss." For more information on Dry Socket, follow them on Instagram at @DrySocketPDX. Visit their BandCamp page to listen to their music and buy merch: drysocketpdx.bandcamp.com. For update son the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Episode 153 features a conversation Josh recently had with Robbie, Ed, and Ryan from the Rochester band Sedai. Our conversation covers the history of the band, as well as their plans for 2024. We also talked about the current state of the Rochester music scene and mixed bills. After the credits we hear the Sedai track "Empathizer." Follow Sedai on Instagram at @sedaiband. For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 152 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg and Josh interview Nate DelGallego from Hereditary. Hereditary is a newer band from San Diego, CA that will appeal to fans of heavy hardcore and beatdown hardcore. Nate shares his hardcore origin story; he is a second generation punk rocker who was first introduced to skate punk through his father. Later came to find hardcore through his relationship with an older cousin, which he then shared with his brother and Hereditary band mate, Jacob. We hear about Hereditary's formation and their rapid rise in popularity in the San Diego hardcore scene. Nate covers some of the highlights of shows Hereditary has played with bands like Death Before Dishonor, Missing Link, and Sunami. Nate is also interested in hip hop and creates beats in addition to playing in Hereditary. Josh and Nate discuss recent trends in hip hop and their mutual love of the genre. After the credits we hear the track "Can't Stop It" by Hereditary and the track "Love Lust Blues" by Bent. Follow Bent on Instagram at @BentTheBand. For more information Hereditary, follow them on Instagram at @HereditaryHC. Check out their music at linktr.ee/hereditaryhc. For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Hannah Mountain joins Greg on episode 151 for a second interview on topics relating to recovery, Buddhism, and hardcore. Hannah is an addiction councilor and yoga instructor from Syracuse, NY. Greg and Hannah discuss their experiences recovering from substance use disorder and mental illness, and their shared interest in hardcore and Buddhist philosophy. This episode focuses on the concept of harm reduction, and the role it plays in recovery. Hannah and Greg also discuss the mind-body connection, how trauma disrupts it, and how yoga and weightlifting have helped them both repair it and get 'back into their body.' Buddhist philosophies and how the concept of reincarnation relates to psychology is discussed at length. Greg expounds upon how Buddhism, physics, and the ultimate nature of the universe may be related. This is a great episode that will appeal to those in recovery or are sober curious. After the credits we hear the track "Paralisis" by No Face from Cordoba, Argentina. Follow No Face on Instagram at @NoFaceHC. For more information o the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 150 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg interview Vennie, the vocalist from south Florida's Spit Truth. Spit Truth will appeal to fans of bands like Guns Up!, Carry On, Have Heart, and Down to Nothing. We hear about how Vennie made the transition from an angsty teenage metalhead to a more positive outlook through hardcore punk, and how his early life experiences and childhood adversity influenced his love of hardcore. Vennie speaks at length about how his career as a therapist intersects with hardcore, and the importance of maintaining one's own mental health. Greg and Vennie discuss mental health struggles, PTSD, and their own experiences with therapy. Towards the end of the episode we hear the latest news concerning south Flordia's hardcore scene, and get the scoop on some local and regional bands that are worth checking out. After the credits we hear the song "Sick City" off Spit Truth's recently released EP, "Mode of Operation." Listen to "Mode of Operation" and buy Spit Truth merch at the K.O.T.P. Records Band Camp: https://kotprecords.bandcamp.com/album/mode-of-operation. Follow Spit Truth on Instagram at @Spit.Truth. For updates on the podcast follow: @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 150 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg interview Vennie, the vocalist from south Florida's Spit Truth. Spit Truth will appeal to fans of bands like Guns Up!, Carry On, Have Heart, and Down to Nothing. We hear about how Vennie made the transition from an angsty teenage metalhead to a more positive outlook through hardcore punk, and how his early life experiences and childhood adversity influenced his love of hardcore. Vennie speaks at length about how his career as a therapist intersects with hardcore, and the importance of maintaining one's own mental health. Greg and Vennie discuss mental health struggles, PTSD, and their own experiences with therapy. Towards the end of the episode we hear the latest news concerning south Flordia's hardcore scene, and get the scoop on some local and regional bands that are worth checking out. After the credits we hear the song "Sick City" off Spit Truth's recently released EP, "Mode of Operation." Listen to "Mode of Operation" and buy Spit Truth merch at the K.O.T.P. Records Band Camp: https://kotprecords.bandcamp.com/album/mode-of-operation. Follow Spit Truth on Instagram at @Spit.Truth. For updates on the podcast follow: @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 149 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg and Josh are joined by all the hilarious and laid back guys in Sunflo'er. Sunflo'er is a mathcore band from Potsdam, NY with a chaotic sound that will appeal to fans of Every Time I Die, Converge, Circle Takes the Square, and Dangers. The guys from Sunflo'er bring us up to speed on how the developed their unique style of hardcore, the bands that influenced their interest in hardcore, punk, and metal, and how to keep a DIY hardcore scene thriving in a small town. We also hear tour stories, and notable highlights from the band's 13 year history. We also hear about the writing and recording of their newest EP, "Come What May" which is currently available on major music streaming platforms and through @DarkTrailRecords. Visit the Sunflo'er Bandcamp to listen to their music and buy merch: sunfloer.bandcamp.com Follow Sunflo'er on Instagram at @SunfloerNY. For updates on the podcast follow @EnterpriseHardcore and @HardcoreArchivePodcast on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Episode 148 features a conversation Josh recently had with Joe Krewko. If you have been involved in the hardcore scene in the last 25 years, you are likely familiar with Joe's body of work. We talked about the many noteworthy bands Joe has been a part of, including As The Sun Sets, Blood Has Been Shed, Bury Your Dead, and She Rides. The reason we wanted to have Joe on now though was to talk about his current band Edict. We talked about everything the band has been up to since their inception, including the EP they recently released through Unbeaten Records and their upcoming shows. The conversation also centers around the topic of recovery. You can find ordering information for the record, as well as all other Edict info at the links below. Stick around after the episode to hear the song “Neck Dissection” from Edict's new EP “In Defense of Labor.” For updates on the band follow their Instagram account at @edict666 and Unbeaten Records at @unbeaten_records. https://merchnow.com/collections/unbeaten-records https://www.edict666.com For updates on the podcast follow: @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 147, Josh is joined by Rob from the Canadian band Rust. The conversation covers Rob's entry into hardcore, his involvement in the Canadian hardcore scene, as well as everything Rust has been up to lately. After the credits, you will hear the song Facedown from Rust. Follow Rust on Instagram at @rusthxc and visit their BandCamp at: rusthxc.bandcamp.com. For more information on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 146, Josh and Greg join Brendo, vocalist for AllxIn. AllxIn is an old school, positive hardcore band from Adelaide, Australia that will appeal to fans of Carry On and Youth of Today. Brendo catches us up on some recent lineup changes, the band's formation and history, their recent full length "What Remains," and their experience touring in Indonesia. We also hear about the connections AllxIn shares with bands in southeast Asia via their relationship with Set the Fire Records, and some of the similarities and differences in the hardcore communities in the US, Australia, and Indonesia. This is a great episode for fans of international hardcore, with Brendo highlighting a lot of bands from his region of the world that most of our US listeners will probably not be familiar with. After the credits, we hear "Enemy Mind" off of AllxIn's full length "What Remains." For more information on AllxIn, visit their Bandcamp page at: allxin.bandcamp.com Follow AllxIn on Instagram at: @allxin618 For updates on the podcast follow: @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On episode 145 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg interviews Tony, Joe, and David from Last Gasp. Last Gasp is based out of Cleveland, OH and play fast traditional hardcore that doesn't shy away from the occasional mosh part. This band will appeal to fans of Carry On, No Warning, and Berthold City. Greg and the band discuss the bands formation, the recording and release of their new album "Who Wants to Die Tonight?", the sweet synthwave artwork on the aforementioned album, highlights from recent shows and tours, as well as their most notable paranormal experiences. "Who Want's to Die Tonight?" is available on @WarRecords. To purchase the album and Last Gasp merch, visit: lastgaspoh.bandcamp.com. Follow the band on Instagram at @last.gasp. For update son the podcast folloow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Mike Jeffers and Rob Antonucci from Union join Greg and Josh on episode 144 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast. Union was active in the Buffalo, NY hardcore scene between 1994 and 1997, and released music on Ferret Records and Knowledge Records. They also toured throughout the north east, playing shows with other Buffalo bands of the era like Snapcase and Despair. Mike recounts the history of band, including his experience putting the group together after moving to Buffalo from New York City, notable shows and tours throughout out the lifespan of the band, recording at Salad Days Studio and Watchmen Studio, as well as how they came to be affiliated with Ferret Records. Rob and Mike discuss how Union provided a foundation for their subsequent hardcore, punk and metal bands, as well as the enduring influence 90s hardcore acts like Union had on Buffalo hardcore. Rob and Mike also catch us up on their upcoming reunion show with Integrity and Despair on December 30, 2023, and the retrospective release of their recordings which is now available on Classic Core Records and music streaming services. Follow Union on Instagram at @union_buffalo_hc and visit their Band Camp page at unionhc.bandcamp.com. For updates on the podcast follow @hardcorearchivepodcast and @enterprisehardcore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

Josh and Greg interview Charles Cure from Albany, NY's @spiritkiller_hc on episode 143. Spiritkiller is classic 90s style hardcore with detectable post-hardcore and metal influences, and will appeal to fans of Integrity, Helmet and Orange 9mm. Charles has also been in a number of notable hardcore bands over the last twenty years including Endicott, Hush, Crisis Actor, Jaws, and Hush. Charles discusses his introduction to the mid-90s hardcore scene in Albany, NY and his experiences booking shows in the small, rural college town of Potsdam, NY. We hear about the formation of Endicott, how the band came to be affiliated with Equal Vision Records, and some of Charles' experiences touring with the band in the early 2000s. Charles spends most of the time discussing Spiritkiller, their writing and recording process, some of guitarist Tom's former bands (You & I, the Assistant, This Ship Will Sink), and their EP released on @protaginc. Spiritkiller has an upcoming weekend tour with @easyblame and will be performing at @thelosthorizonsyracuse in Syracuse, NY on Friday, November 17th and at @californiabrewhaus Rochester, NY on Saturday, November 18th. Checkout the Spiritkiller track "Kaleidoscope" after the credits. Additional recordings by Spiritkiller can be found at spiritkillerhc.bandcamp.com. For updates on the podcast follow @hardcorearchivepodcast and @enterprisehardcore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support