This Is Hardcore Podcast

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 of Civ, Derrick Green of Sepultura and later Tony Erba and Face Value ample opportunities to play with a host of out of town bands. We go deep in Cleveland hardcore from as early as Tom could recall and we walk our way up to the 1st Integrity 7" , which soon after Tom moved to DC. Tom's story is a classic and his ability to recollect details from the past allows the story to fully develop in the conversation. www.darkempire.bigcartel.com/product/pre-sale-confront-our-fight-87-90 www.instagram.com/theclevostyle www.instagram.com/crossfitdc www.instagram.com/jiujitsudc

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 weekend in NJ, as he is officially the new singer of 25 Ta Life. Opening Track of the Episode BayWay "Its A Cold World" off of BayWay Takes Manhattan available at www.dazestyle.com www.instagram.com/jayway908 www.instagram.com/baywaystudios www.instagram.com/shatteredrealm86 www.instagram.com/25talifenyhc www.instagram.com/baywaynj www.instagram.com/mscore72 www.instagram.com/alloutwar_official www.instagram.com/theendreign www.instagram.com/belowthefrost

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 down. instagram & facebook - One_Life_Crew www.oneliferecords.com

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 memorializing Josh with a festival in Ybor City, Fl November 8th and 9th. We talk about growing up & finding hardcore, leaving the mainland and returning home and what the future for Gavin, Ikaika and Still Proud will be. Check out their links here Demo streaming links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ikaika1/a-demonstration-of-pacific-fury https://www.instagram.com/ikaikahc/ https://www.instagram.com/stillproud/ https://www.instagram.com/stillgavin_SP/ https://ikaikahc.bandcamp.com/album/a-demonstration-of-pacific-fury-demo https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555485103173&mibextid=LQQJ4d OPENING TRACK OF THE EPISODE IKAIKA - ENDLESS BATTLE

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 Hardcore 2024 www.thisishardcorefest.com

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.instagram.com/takedownrecs Opening Track of the Episode Trial Time "Seeds Of Doubt" featuring Jeff Burd (Hollow Ground) www.instagram.com/trialtimehc

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. He is absolutely one of the funniest guys you can run into as well as one of the most talented self taught musicians that I've ever met. From the minute I hit record, I had a blast talking to my old friend about his backstory, his excitement for the new role in WiC and what to expect next. I only wish I had more time to go deeper into the story, but he's a working man and took the podcast on his lunch break. Check out No Echo www.noecho.net Richie from Wisdom gives No Echo the scoop on everything Wisdom In Chains related. www.instagram.com/frankiepapalow www.instagram.com/wisdominchains www.noecho.net www.instagram.com/noechodotnet Opening Track of the Episdoe Berthold City " The Cost" "The Cost" is the first single from Berthold City's upcoming album, Where Did We Go Wrong?, out Aug 30 on WAR Records. The track features a solo by Jason Lehrhoff of Warzone. Preorders are now available for a limited edition lathe cut 7" and a t-shirt designed by Jeremy Dean. Where Did We Go Wrong? features 12 tracks produced by Nick Jett. Preorders for the album will start next week. www.WAR-REC.COM

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 just go for it. https://www.instagram.com/jamesxaloisio https://www.instagram.com/unchained_hq https://www.instagram.com/endsofsanity Opening Track of the Episode Hollow Ground "Disgraced https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nate-glover-memorial-show-tickets-916790925337 https://www.instagram.com/cancercarembfdn

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 https://www.instagram.com/deniednyhc https://www.instagram.com/allshallsufferhc https://www.4ephyra.com/products