Congratulations are in order for Joe Hardcore and the This Is Hardcore team on another successful festival. This Is Hardcore Fest takes place in Philadelphia each year and kicked off on Thursday, July 7th with a headlining set from H2O. The days that followed included sets by Section H8, End It, Hatebreed, Madball, Comeback Kid, Terror and culminated on Sunday evening with Thursday performing Full Collapse in its entirety (pictured above, photo by Wass Photography). We wish we could have been there, especially since it was the first fest since 2019, but we are all hands on deck working to finish the Bridge Nine space here in Beverly, MA. We hope to see everyone at This Is Hardcore Fest next year!
Striking Distance Announce Two Shows in July
Striking Distance have announced that they will play two shows this July! First up, they’ll be playing on Friday, July 22nd in Baltimore, MD as part of the record release show for End It, a fantastic hardcore band and one of my recent favorites. Then, they’ll be playing Saturday, July 23rd in Richmond Virginia with fellow heavy hitters BURN, Crown of Thornz, Naysayer and End It. These will be incredible shows so check them out if you can.
Ceremony Announce August Show Dates
CEREMONY just announced some shows for August - be sure to check them out - more info and tickets available on their website here.
AUG 2 TUE @ 8:00pm - Gramps, Miami, FL
AUG 3 WED @ 7:00pm - Crowbar, Tampa, FL
AUG 4 THU @ 8:00pm - HENAO Contemporary Center, Orlando, FL
AUG 5 FRI @ 8:00pm - The Pinhook, Durham, NC
Terror Announce European Summer Tour
TERROR will be headed to Europe this summer, kicking off their tour in Germany on June 17th! To read more about dates and tickets, check out their website, https://www.sticktight.la/tour-dates, for all dates + ticket links.
17/06 - Düsseldorf, Germany @ D-Town Distortion Festival
18/06 - Oulu, Finland @ Metal Capital Festival
19/06 - Saarbrücken, Germany @ Reality Bites Festival
20/06 - Hannover, Germany @ Capitol
21/06 - Berlin, Germany @ Trinkteufel
22/06 - Rostock, Germany @ Peter-Weiss-Haus
23/06 - Kassel, Germany @ Goldgrube
24/06 - Stretford, United Kingdom @ Outbreak Festival
25/06 - Ysselsteyn, Netherlands @ Jera On Air
26/06 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest
28/06 - Segel, Switzerland @ Musikzentrum
29/06 - Lindau, Germany @ Club Vaudeville
30/06 - Schwabisch Hall, Germany @ Club Alpha
01/07 - Ieper, Belgium @ Ieperfest
02/07 - Rennes, France @ Superbowl of Hardcore
04/07 - Toulouse, France @ Connexion Live
05/07 - Martigny, Switzerland @ Sunset Bar
06/07 - Innsbruck, Austria @ Livestage
07/07 - Orfu, Hungary @ Toxic Weekend Fest
08/07 - Velke Meirici, Czech Republic @ Fajtfest
09/07 - Schleiz, Germany @ Woody’s
The Trouble Announce Two Special Shows for November
The Trouble just announced their first ever NYC show! It will take place at TV Eye on Saturday, November 19th. They’ll then play their first Boston show in 12 years at The Middle East on Sunday, November 20th! We are very much looking forward to this - get your tickets ASAP as they are sure to sell out: https://linktr.ee/thetrouble
Death Before Dishonor Announce European Tour
European friends - get ready for Death Before Dishonor's 'Unfinished Business' Tour! They'll be kicking it off on June 26th in the Netherlands. For more information on tour dates and tickets, visit DBD's Facebook page or Bands In Town page!
Terror's Pain Into Power Tour A Must-See
Terror plays the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. May 13, 2022
TERROR is currently on tour in support of their new album, Pain Into Power, and we were able to see them play at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA on Friday, May 13th, supported by Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg, and Pain of Truth. The band opened with the title track off the new album and played a few more new ones throughout the set, but made sure to include fan favorites like "Stick Tight", "One With the Underdogs", and "Keep Your Mouth Shut". Terror never fails to stoke a crowd into a frenzy, with frontman Scott Vogel taking the audience to task - making eye contact with each person and including them in the performance. The result was 40 minutes of unwavering energy, movement, and pure fun, closed out by classic "Keepers of the Faith". If you're able, be sure to check out Terror on tour now through the end of the month and grab their new album!
H2O to Headline TIH Fest's Pre-Show on July 7th
H2O will headline This Is Hardcore Fest’s Pre-Show on Thursday, July 7th. The show will take place at Underground Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Go to https://www.seetickets.us/event/H20/481706 to purchase tickets now!
This Is Hardcore Fest 2022 - Tickets On Sale Now!
THIS IS HARDCORE 2022
July 7- 10, 2022
ON SALE AS OF MAY 2ND
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July 7 & 8 at Underground Arts 1200 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
https://undergroundarts.org/
July 9 & 10 at the Franklin Music Hall 421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (formerly the Electric Factory for you out of town folks-same venue as always!)
https://www.bowerypresents.com/greater-philly/shows/franklin-music-hall
Thursday July 7 PreShow at Underground Arts $40
Carried By Six, Cycle Of Abuse, Glove's Off, Hold My Own, Honey,
Kharma, Kings Never Die, Skarhead, Sunami, Zero Trust
Festival $145 3 day Pass $110 Saturday/Sunday Passes
Friday July 8 Day 1 at Underground Arts $45 (single)
Merauder, Section H8, Queensway, Punishment, Hoods, Hangman, Varials, The World, Hesitate, Risk, Fool's Game
Saturday July 9 Day 2 at Franklin Music Hall $65 (single)
Hatebreed “Celebrating 20 Years of Perserverance”
Madball, Fury Of Five, Killing Time, All Out War, Wisdom In Chains
Ringworm, Drain, Never Ending Game, Pain Of Truth, Mushmouth, Powerhouse,
Strength For A Reason, Age Of Apocalypse, End It, Simulakra, Live It Down, Off The Tracks, Hostilities, Reaching Out
Sunday July 10 Day 3 at Franklin Music Hall $65 (single)
Thursday “ Celebrating 21 years of Full Collapse”
Terror, Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, TBA, Leeway NYC, Grid Iron,
SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Year Of The Knife, Regulate, One Step Closer,
Life's Question, Shackled, Raw Brigade, MH Chaos, Seed Of Pain,
Chemical Fix, Combust, End, Struck Nerve, Foreign Hands
Death Before Dishonor Embark on Latin America Tour
Death Before Dishonor will be kicking off their Latin American tour on May 12th with a few dates in Mexico, followed by stops in Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Ecuador, and Columbia. Be sure to catch them if they come through your city!
100+ Years of New York Hardcore in One Show
Label owner Chris Wrenn (center) pictured with Agnostic Front’s Mike Gallo (left) and Vinnie Stigma (right) at the kick-off of their New York United tour on May 5, 2022.
AGNOSTIC FRONT, SICK OF IT ALL, and CROWN OF THORNZ kicked off the East Coast leg of their New York United tour last Thursday, May 5th at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA and we were blown away by all three performances. This is an opportunity to enjoy a combined 100+ years of New York hardcore in one show and I couldn't recommend it enough. The ability these musicians have to work a crowd is absolutely amazing. Be sure to check out this tour when it comes through your town (dates listed below)!
Agnostic Front perform at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA on May 5, 2022.
Sick Of It All perform at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA on May 5, 2022.
Ceremony Joins Avail, Quicksand & Cave In at Over The James Festival
CEREMONY will be playing at the Over The James festival in Richmond, VA on Saturday, August 6th. Avail, Quicksand, Cave In, Screaming Females and Terminal Bliss will also be performing. Click here to get tickets now! Also a reminder that Ceremony is currently on tour with Turnstile and Citizen - check out their dates below and be sure to check them out!
Terror Kicks Off Pain Into Power Tour & Announces Collab with Oxford Pennant
TERROR kicked off their tour last night (May 9, 2022) in Denver, CO to celebrate the release of their new album Pain Into Power, which came out on May 6th on Pure Noise Records! If you haven't yet, be sure to pre-order the album here and catch them on tour throughout the month of May!
Pain Into Power Tour
w/ Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg, and Pain Of Truth
05/10 - Kansas City, MO @ The Rino
05/11 - Louisville, KY @ Portal
05/12 - Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theater
05/13 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
05/14 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
05/15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
05/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
05/17 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
05/18 - Columbus, OH @ Skullys
05/19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave
05/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
05/21 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
05/22 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
05/24 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
05/25 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
05/26 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live
05/27 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group
05/28 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
05/29 - Dallas, TX @ So What Fest
05/31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
TERROR also announced a special collaboration with Oxford Pennant. The full collection of pennants, patches, camp flags, and a hand-stitched banner are on sale now and were all designed and sewn in Buffalo, NY, hometown of singer Scott Vogel. Click here to shop their collection!
Terror Releases New Record 'Pain Into Power' on May 6th!
Terror’s New Album ‘Pain Into Power’ drops on May 6, 2022!
TERROR's newest record ‘Pain Into Power’ will be released on Friday, May 6th via Pure Noise Records! You can pre-order the album by clicking here. Be sure to check out the music video for their title track below and check them out on tour this month!
Pain Into Power Tour
w/ Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg, and Pain Of Truth
05/09 - Denver, CO @ HQ
05/10 - Kansas City, MO @ The Rino
05/11 - Louisville, KY @ Portal
05/12 - Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theater
05/13 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
05/14 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
05/15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
05/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
05/17 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
05/18 - Columbus, OH @ Skullys
05/19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave
05/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
05/21 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
05/22 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
05/24 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
05/25 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
05/26 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live
05/27 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group
05/28 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
05/29 - Dallas, TX @ So What Fest
05/31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
Ceremony's New EP & Tour Info
Congratulations to CEREMONY, who released their first new music in three years: "VANITY SPAWNED BY FEAR" b/w "CALIFORNIA POPPY" via Relapse Records on April 15th. This is available digitally and in a limited edition, one-time-only vinyl pressing on orange krush w/ evergreen splatter 12” vinyl. Click here to purchase online or grab it at one of Ceremony's live shows over their upcoming tour!
Links to purchase tickets are available on Ceremony's webpage here!
Mon Apr 25 / Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
Tue Apr 26 / Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
Wed Apr 27 / Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
Thu Apr 28 / Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
Fri Apr 29 / Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
Sat Apr 30 / Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Mon May 02 / Portland, OR @ Roseland
Wed May 04 / Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
Fri May 06 / Austin, TX @ Stubb’s
Sat May 07 / Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
Sun May 08 / Houston, TX @ Secret Group
Mon May 09 / Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Tue May 10 / Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
Wed May 11 / Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
Thu May 12 / Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Fri May 13 / Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
Mon May 16 / Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
Tue May 17 / Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
Wed May 18 / Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
Thu May 19 / Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Fri May 20 / Montréal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
Sat May 21 / Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Sun May 22 / Providence, RI @ Fete Ballroom
Mon May 23 / Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
Tue May 24 / Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
Wed May 25 / Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
Thu May 26 / Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Fri May 27 / Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
Sun May 29 / Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club