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This Is Hardcore Podcast is inspired by the people and culture that make things possible. Interviews, stories and plenty of insight and inspiration in the do-ers, the makers and the people pushing the culture over the last 4 decades. There is an unbelievable amount of great DIY information being discussed and will be disseminated through these conversations, in hopes of instilling a hard work ethic in the new generations and a rekindling a connection to the old ways for the old school listeners.
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Episode 161 Melissa Mastrangelo of Denied and All Shall Suffer
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 pandemic years and is playing This Is Hardcore this summer with Denied as part of their Reunion.
This is a fun conversation and lots of great memories come back having her on the show.
Opening Track of The Episode
False Salvation " Downward Pressure"
Rebirth Records
Guest Intro by Jess Riley
Rest In Peace Lil Gregg Hayward
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Episode 160 Carlos Ramirez of NO ECHO and much more
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 overall support of all things underground after all these years is a breath of fresh air.
www.noecho.net
www.instagram.com/noechodotnet
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Episode 159 Pete Morcey. the Mayor of Brass City
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 that decade via Deathwish Inc.
He along with friends would found Brass City Tattoo, as well as Shogun ScreenPrinting, Brass City Boss Sounds and the TNT Music Festival, which was a decade ahead of the current trend of Oi! /Hardcore.
He has been there through all of this and still running strong. He has a few more shows with 100 Demons and plenty of new ideas for books, releases and more things to come.
www.instagram.com/lordofthebrass
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Episode 158 Sam James Velde of Future Now Management and much more
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
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Episode 157 Josh Grabelle of TrustKill
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
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156 Bryan Harris of Death Before Dishonor
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