King Thief, a true powerhouse of fast and fiery punk rock, was born in 2019 as a musical rallying cry for Edmonton’s underground scene. The band honed their honest and melodic approach to dirty, saturated rock ‘n’ roll during the pandemic lockdowns, blending post-hardcore and modern punk influences with touches of ’70s arena rock. Quickly […]
The Ground Shaker
In 2016, two old friends who had lost touch for years reconnected, and memories came flooding back instantly: more than 30 years earlier, they had fought—one with a boxing glove, the other with a kitchen glove. Since then, they had each followed their own path, guitar in hand. Dav was already playing in a band […]
Scarfold
Straight out of Montreal, Scarfold delivers ultra-groovy hardcore with a spicy 90’s urban twist! Tireless road warriors, Scarfold has toured across Europe, the United States, the UK, and their native Canada—and their appetite for the stage is far from satisfied. Get ready for some serious chaos!
The Last Mile
The Last Mile, a punk hardcore band known for their fierce intensity, captivates crowds with their anthemic choruses and contagious energy, both on and off stage. Their passion resonates with fans across the globe. Often considered too punk for hardcore fans or too hardcore for punk purists—until they are seen live. On stage, they relentlessly […]
The Anti-Queens
A cornerstone of the Toronto music scene for over a decade, The Anti-Queens are a fiercely determined four-piece punk rock ‘n’ roll band. Known for their explosive and uncompromising live performances, they have become a staple in their hometown of Toronto. The band has toured extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe, opening for […]
Burning Attic
Formed in 2020 in Drummondville, Burning Attic blends melodic death metal with modern metal. Following their 2021 release Pool of Blood, the band evolved with A World Without a Sound (2024) and the singles “Ascendancy” (Trivium cover) and “Savages” (2025). Their sound combines raw power with memorable melodies, making them a standout revelation on the […]
The Interrupters
When talking about The Interrupters, a band from Los Angeles, forget labels like “SoCal punk rock” or “next-gen ska.” A concert by The Interrupters feels more like a ceremony without religious icons—replaced instead by mirrors reflecting both the band and the crowd as one. Fueled by the boundless energy of Aimee Interrupter and the Bivona […]
Streetlight Manifesto
Seven musicians, seven different musical backgrounds, seven distinct personalities — one band, a unique and unmistakable voice: Streetlight Manifesto. Originally formed in New Jersey as a short-lived project meant to release just one album before disappearing, the band quickly took a different turn. A few months after releasing their debut record, Everything Goes Numb, Streetlight […]
Death Before Dishonor
Forget everything you think you know about Boston hardcore. Beyond the clichés of beatdowns, “tough guy” attitude, chugga-chugga riffs, and mosh pit mayhem lies one of the most relentless bands in the hardcore scene: Death Before Dishonor. Their latest EP, Master Of None (2023), not only reaffirms the band’s unwavering commitment to their music, but […]
Street Power
Street Power is a hardcore band from the South Shore of Massachusetts, founded by Chris Cesarini—a veteran of the Brockton punk/hardcore scene. After years of playing guitar in bands like Back of tha Neck and Years Apart, Chris stepped out of his comfort zone to become a frontman, channeling his unfiltered vision through raw and […]