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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
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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 -
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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 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
Trail Of Life "Only The Strong" -
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
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
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Episode 155 Jimmy Edgemen, Tied Down & Bad Beat
Jimmy has been an integral part of the Detroit Hardcore scene and beyond. He has a great story on how he got from young hardcore kid to one of the more important figures in the Detroit Hardcore scene and beyond.
Check out his band Bad Beat, whose song we featured in the beginning of the episode.
Check out Tied Down Detroit at www.tieddowndetroit.com
June 1 & 2 at the Russell Industrial Complex in sunny Detroit, MI
Don't forget to stop by www.edgemenstore.com to buy some cool merch and maybe place an order from Jimmy..
Opening Track of the Episode
Bad Beat "Through Your Eyes"
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Episode 154 Joey of Bayway and Shattered Realm
With Bayway absolutely taking over the NJ scene and alot of the East Coast it was about time to bring Joey back and do a full backstory up to today on where he came from and how things are going now. This is one of favorite most recent interviews and I hope you enjoy
Photo by William Marks.
Opening Track of the Episode
Bayway "Word Is Bond" off the Record "Word Is Bond"
Exclusive Premier of the new track
Record drops May 10th on www.dazestyle.com
www.instagram.com/baywaynj
www.instagram.com/baywaystudios
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Episode 153 - Leeway annouunced on TIHC 2024 and whats going on..
A short episode explaining the who , what , why of Leeway on TIHC 2024 and whats going on now.
Opening Track of the Episode
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Episode 152 - OverCome Fest with James Aloisio
We are a week out from OverCome Fest and I wanted to bring James on the show to talk about his fest. We will bring him back on and go on the deep dive into everything before and after the fest next month.
www.instagram.com/overcomefest
Opening Track of the Episode
Rage and Ruin "Criminal Action"
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Episode 151 - BayWay - Namesake and some other cool stuff coming your way
Long time no talk.. hope all is well with the few that check in on episodes each week that aren't there. my apologies.
JayWay of Bayway checks in about the new Bayway and some more cool shit down the line.
I talk for a little bit and hope you all listen some more.
Opening Track of the Episode
Bayway "Namesake"
word is bond is out may 10th..
www.instagram.com/baywaynj
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Episode 150 round 2-
Forgive Us Our Trespasses..
this is the 2nd attempt at an 150th Episode.
I had a throwback to a time when I made small editing mistakes and fuck up an episode. So This one is more updated to talk about the need to be more forgiving and to also keep in mind how the scene has torn itself up arguing online about nonsensical political positions
Opening Track of the episode
Poisoned Seeds "Blame the Witch"
War Records - war-rec.com -
Episode 149 - The Way It Really Is...
Thank you to those who reached out to me and my family and those who purchased a shirt. I appreciate all of you and our family was overwhelmed by the love and support given to us and the honors paid to her memory.
This is a fun one. Lets talk Industry and Industry Plants.
Don't get your feelings hurt, don't stop the hustle and if you're mad you're not where you want to be, grind, don't stop and just keep at it.
It has been hard to get out here and do an episode but this was the one that got me some excitement to talk alone into a mic for a bit. -
Episode 148. Some Thoughts on Some Shit.
Back at it from FYA 2024. Had a blast, got some thoughts and put it on tape. Got some interviews coming out and less blathering.
Opening Track of Episode
Discontent " DFTL" off S/T release on TakeDown Records
www.takedownrecs.bandcamp.com/album/discontent - Näytä enemmän
