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Back in the early '80s, when what we know now as hardcore music began, no one would have ever expected it to be flourishing the way it is today, decades later. These days, it's not that out of the ordinary to see hardcore bands selling out 1,000 seat theaters, and playing alongside black and death metal outfits...

After a successful European tour with Buried Inside, Tombs are gearing up for a new set of U.S. dates this spring. The Brooklyn-based band will perform at Relapse Records' SXSW showcase, which takes place on Wednesday, March 17 at Red 7, and includes labelmates such as Voivod, Howl and comedian Brian Posehn...

The 2010 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival enters its 12th year this spring, returning to Worcester, Mass. Taking place at The Palladium, the event will be held April 23 and April 24 -- a special kickoff party, sponsored by Atticus, will also take place on April 22...

Genitorturers are a visual and audio spectacle. Their latest, 'Blackheart Revolution,' due out Nov. 3, is an album that pays a bit of homage to the members' musical history. "'Blackheart Revolution' is a pivotal album because it brings together all the elements of what inspired us each to play music," lead vocalist and vixen Gen told Noisecreep...

Cro-Mags frontman and soon-to-be two-time author John Joseph has revealed some details about his forthcoming book 'Meat Is for Pussies.' Following his acclaimed autobiography -- 'The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon,' which tells the story of his tough childhood in and out of foster homes and ultimately growing up on the streets of New York City -- Joseph's second book focuses on the importance of the ve

On September 15, Shadows Fall will release their brand new album, 'Retribution.' "We definitely let it rip on this one and let every influence show," vocalist Brian Fair told Noisecreep. "After 10 plus years, you get the confidence to not worry about letting it all out there...

It's nearly impossible to read a Municipal Waste review without a mention of their dynamo drummer Dave Witte. The veteran musician has been a vital part of the metal and punk underground since the early '90s. His extensive resume includes work with Human Remains, Burnt By The Sun, Exit-13, Black Army Jacket, Discordance Axis and Melt Banana, among many others...

IT'S NO SMALL WORLD: Atlanta, GA's Daath will not be joining Cynic and Dragonforce for the April 15 show at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California but will rejoin the tour April 17 in Boise, Idaho. In the past the venue, which is owned by the Walt Disney Corporation, has banned other acts including Snot and Machine Head...