Best The Hardcore Ardchive Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 170 - Grave Heist 55:49

3M ago55:49

55:49

On this episode, Josh welcomes Hudson Valley's Grave Heist back to the podcast. With a new EP called “Desperate Times” dropping soon and an appearance on Spreading The Hardcore Reality next month, we figured this would be a great time to catch up with Ethan and Dan and tall about what the band has been up to since we last spoke. Towards the end of …

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Episode 169 - Overthrow 46:54

3M ago46:54

46:54

Greg interviews Anthony and Chris from Long Island, NY's Overthrow on episode 169 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast. Overthrow were first active in the Long Island and NYHC scene in the mid-1990s and played shows throughout the northeast with bands like E-Town Concrete, Indecision, Kid Dynamite, Shutdown, and Madball. The guys in ⁠⁠@overthrow_lihc⁠⁠ …

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Episode 168 - No Hope 39:18

4M ago39:18

39:18

Greg and Josh take another trip down under in this interview Sean from No Hope on episode 168. @NoHopeHC is a melodic hardcore band from Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and have a sound that will appeal to fans of Verse, Comeback Kid, and Have Heart. Sean discusses how he became acquainted with hardcore punk and the importance of CD samplers from pun…

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Episode 167 - Chris Wrenn (Bridge Nine Records) 54:30

5M ago54:30

54:30

On Episode 167 Greg and Josh are joined by Chris Wrenn from Bridge Nine Records. Chris discusses the early years of the record label in the mid-90s, the origins of Edge Day and the last Ten Yard Fight show, and how proceeds from the sales of the infamous "Yankees Suck" t-shirts financed some of the early 2000s most significant hardcore albums and p…

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Episode 166 - World on Fire 51:12

5M ago51:12

51:12

On episode 166 Greg and Josh interview Dan Cross-Viola from World on Fire after doing a sting of solo episodes. World on Fire is hardcore band from Buffalo, NY that combines elements of d-beat into a unique sound that will appeal to fans of both genres.Dan shares his hardcore origin story and discusses how the band came together. Dan, Greg, and Jos…

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Episode 165 - Michael "Popeye" Vogelsang (Calling Hours/Farside) 52:03

5M ago52:03

52:03

On episode of 165 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg is joined by Michael "Popeye" Vogelsang of Calling Hours and Farside. Greg and Popeye discuss his introduce to hardcore in the 1980s, experiences he had attending hardcore shows in Orange County, and the influence early California hardcore bands like Hard Stance had on him. The discussion also…

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Episode 164 - Mile End 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

This episode features a conversation Josh recently had with Jake from Mile End. Mile End are a hardcore band from Canada that have been making some noise in recent months. During the conversation, Josh and Jake talk about the history of the band, the record coming out on NMZ, as well all of the other upcoming Mile End plans for the rest of 2024. Yo…

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Episode 163 - Eyes of Salt 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

On episode 163, Josh is joined by Gary from the Denver band Eyes Of Salt. Eyes Of Salt are a melodic hardcore band that just released a new EP called “What To Do When The Worst Is Coming.” Josh and Gary talk about the history of the band, some of the key shows they have played, as well as everything that went into the recording of the current recor…

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Episode 162 - MC Lars 26:55

6M ago26:55

26:55

Continuing our occasional trips into the hip hop genre, Greg interviews MC Lars on episode 162. Most people will probably know MC Lars from his songs that went viral (Download this Song & Hipster Girl). For a hip hop artist, MC Lars is well versed in punk and hardcore; he name drops Madball and Minor Threat on tracks and features punk vocalists fro…

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Episode 161 - Into the Light 1:19:19

6M ago1:19:19

1:19:19

On episode 161, Greg is joined by Rob Antonucci of Achilles fame to discuss his latest project, Into the Light. Into the Light is a post-hardcore band that will appeal to fans of Quicksand, but you can also detect influences from bands like Hum, Pixies, Nirvana, and Deftones. Greg is joined by his Worldpurge bandmate, Sean Bailey, who was in Buildi…

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Episode 160 - Kill Uncle 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

On episode 160 Greg and Josh interview Buffalo, NY's Kill Uncle. Like Fatal Vision (episode 157) and Selfish Act (episode 159) Kill Uncle recently formed in the recent frenzy of activity coming out of Buffalo, NY's hardcore scene. Kill Uncle feature Billie Page, who has been in a number o notable Buffalo hardcore bands like Halfmast, Lockjaw, and W…

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Episode 159 - Selfish Act 44:16

7M ago44:16

44:16

On episode 159 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Greg and Josh interview Selfish Act. Selfish Act are one of the many hardcore bands that have recently formed in Buffalo, NY.'s vibrant and reenergized hardcore scene. Their music will appeal to fans of late 90s style hardcore. We hear about how the guys came bt be involved with hardcore, how the band …

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Episode 158 - Becoming A.D. 42:25

7M ago42:25

42:25

Greg sits down with Vanya, Daan, and Brecht from Becoming A.D. Becoming A.D. are a hardcore/thrash crossover band from Belgium that will appeal to fans of Power Trip, Municipal Waste, and Dead Heat. The guys discuss how they each found hardcore and how Becoming A.D. came together. We spend a considerable time hearing about the state of the Belgian …

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Episode 157 - Fatal Visions 1:21:45

8M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Episode 157 features a conversation Josh and Greg recently had with Ron Hill from Buffalo, NY's Fatal Visions and Final Declaration. As with most of our episodes, the conversation centers around being parents in hardcore. We also talk about the unique way Ron found hardcore, two recent Fatal Visions shows, as well as Ron's previous bands. Ron gives…

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Episode 156 - Frenzy & Nailgun 24:39

8M ago24:39

24:39

Episode 156 features a conversation Josh had recently with Jake Gambatese. Jake is a part of the bands Frenzy, Nailgun, and Hosta. We talked briefly about Jake's introduction to underground music. We also talked about everything his bands are currently up to, including a show Josh is booking for Nailgun in Rochester in April. Following the credits …

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Episode 155 - Lost Legion 47:40

8M ago47:40

47:40

Episode 155 features a conversation Josh and Greg recently had with Ian from Lost Legion. Lost Legion are an Oi! band from Chicago that just released a new LP called "Behind the Concrete Veil" via Basque record label @Mendeku_Diskak. We talk about the new record, the lyrical content, Ian's time growing up in the Alabama hardcore punk scene, hardcor…

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Episode 154 - Dry Socket 40:48

9M ago40:48

40:48

On Episode 154 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg interview Dani and Geoff from Portland's Dry Socket. Dry Socket boasts a sound that will appeal to fans of fast, traditional hardcore and feature raw, authentic lyrics covering subjects ranging from family dynamics to contemporary social issues. Our guests discuss how they came t be livin…

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Episode 153 - Sedai 42:18

9M ago42:18

42:18

Episode 153 features a conversation Josh recently had with Robbie, Ed, and Ryan from the Rochester band Sedai. Our conversation covers the history of the band, as well as their plans for 2024. We also talked about the current state of the Rochester music scene and mixed bills. After the credits we hear the Sedai track "Empathizer." Follow Sedai on …

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Episode 152 - Hereditary 34:09

9M ago34:09

34:09

On episode 152 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg and Josh interview Nate DelGallego from Hereditary. Hereditary is a newer band from San Diego, CA that will appeal to fans of heavy hardcore and beatdown hardcore. Nate shares his hardcore origin story; he is a second generation punk rocker who was first introduced to skate punk through his fathe…

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Episode 151 - Hannah Mountain (Harm Reduction, Recovery & Buddhism) 1:11:29

10M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Hannah Mountain joins Greg on episode 151 for a second interview on topics relating to recovery, Buddhism, and hardcore.Hannah is an addiction councilor and yoga instructor from Syracuse, NY. Greg and Hannah discuss their experiences recovering from substance use disorder and mental illness, and their shared interest in hardcore and Buddhist philos…

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Episode 150 - Spit Truth 1:06:11

10M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

On episode 150 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg interview Vennie, the vocalist from south Florida's Spit Truth. Spit Truth will appeal to fans of bands like Guns Up!, Carry On, Have Heart, and Down to Nothing.We hear about how Vennie made the transition from an angsty teenage metalhead to a more positive outlook through hardcore punk, …

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Episode 149 - Sunflo'er 57:10

10M ago57:10

57:10

On episode 149 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg and Josh are joined by all the hilarious and laid back guys in Sunflo'er. Sunflo'er is a mathcore band from Potsdam, NY with a chaotic sound that will appeal to fans of Every Time I Die, Converge, Circle Takes the Square, and Dangers. The guys from Sunflo'er bring us up to speed on how the develo…

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Episode 148 - Joe Krewko (Edict, Bury Your Dead, Blood Has Been Shed, As The Sun Sets) 1:20:54

11M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Episode 148 features a conversation Josh recently had with Joe Krewko. If you have been involved in the hardcore scene in the last 25 years, you are likely familiar with Joe's body of work. We talked about the many noteworthy bands Joe has been a part of, including As The Sun Sets, Blood Has Been Shed, Bury Your Dead, and She Rides. The reason we w…

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Episode 147 - Rust 39:34

11M ago39:34

39:34

On episode 147, Josh is joined by Rob from the Canadian band Rust. The conversation covers Rob's entry into hardcore, his involvement in the Canadian hardcore scene, as well as everything Rust has been up to lately. After the credits, you will hear the song Facedown from Rust. Follow Rust on Instagram at @rusthxc and visit their BandCamp at: rusthx…

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Episode 146 - AllxIn 1:03:36

11M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

On episode 146, Josh and Greg join Brendo, vocalist for AllxIn. AllxIn is an old school, positive hardcore band from Adelaide, Australia that will appeal to fans of Carry On and Youth of Today. Brendo catches us up on some recent lineup changes, the band's formation and history, their recent full length "What Remains," and their experience touring …

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Episode 145 - Last Gasp 39:05

11M ago39:05

39:05

On episode 145 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg interviews Tony, Joe, and David from Last Gasp. Last Gasp is based out of Cleveland, OH and play fast traditional hardcore that doesn't shy away from the occasional mosh part. This band will appeal to fans of Carry On, No Warning, and Berthold City. Greg and the band discuss the bands formation, …

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Episode 144 - Mike Jeffers & Rob Antonucci (Union) 1:21:30

12M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

Mike Jeffers and Rob Antonucci from Union join Greg and Josh on episode 144 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast. Union was active in the Buffalo, NY hardcore scene between 1994 and 1997, and released music on Ferret Records and Knowledge Records. They also toured throughout the north east, playing shows with other Buffalo bands of the era like Snapcase…

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Episode 143 - Charles Cure (Spiritkiller, Endicott, Hush) 1:08:18

1y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Josh and Greg interview Charles Cure from Albany, NY's @spiritkiller_hc on episode 143. Spiritkiller is classic 90s style hardcore with detectable post-hardcore and metal influences, and will appeal to fans of Integrity, Helmet and Orange 9mm. Charles has also been in a number of notable hardcore bands over the last twenty years including Endicott,…

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Episode 142 - Private Hell 1:00:03

1y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Josh and Greg interview Sam and Mikey from Private Hell on episode 142 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast. Private Hell are from Richmond, VA, and have a sound that will appeal to fans of Integrity and Catharsis. We cover Sam and Mikey's introductions to hardcore punk, the band's formation, the influence thrash and metal have on the band, and the curr…

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Episode 141 - Joey Chase (Fight Like Hell) 1:08:20

1y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Joey Chase from Denver, CO's Fight Like Hell joins Josh and Greg on episode 141 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast. Fight Like Hell was active in the early to mid-2000s and toured extensively throughout the US, sharing stages with bands like @deathbeforedishonorbhc. Joey talks about his experience booking tours in the MySpace era, notable Fight Like H…

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Episode 140 - Mark Scondotto (Shutdown) 1:28:48

1y ago1:28:48

1:28:48

On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg interview Mark Scondotto (@markshutdown) from Shutdown (@shutdownnyhc). Mark discusses his early life growing up in Brooklyn, and his introduction to hardcore punk through his older brothers. We cover the formation of Shutdown and the influence Mark's friend and classmate @justin.brannan…

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Episode 139 - Zion's Blood 37:20

1y ago37:20

37:20

On episode 139 Josh and Greg interview Zion's Blood. Zion's Blood is an up-and-coming band from Connecticut that will appeal to fans of metal influenced NYHC bands like Leeway and Crown of Thornz. The guys from Zion's Blood are all currently enrolled in college in various music related fields of study, and their technical proficiency is on full dis…

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Episode 138 - Coalition 1:04:02

1y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Episode 138 features a conversation Josh and Greg had with Dan and Alex from Coalition.Coalition was a hardcore band from Michigan in the early 2000s that toured actively until they broke up in 2004. They released records through Smorgasbord, Martyr, and Fight Fire With Fire Records, and had a number of notable connections to some of the founding f…

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Episode 137 - Brian Rau (Future Cult Records, Black Azalea, Standfast, Tears of Isaiah) 1:27:22

1y ago1:27:22

1:27:22

On episode 137, Josh and Greg are joined by Brian Rau from Standfast, Tears of Isaiah, and Black Azalea. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, Fairport, NY had and active and vibrant hardcore punk music scene, which produced a significant number of notable bands from that era. Brian discusses his introduction to the music and people that establish…

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Episode 136 - Nino Nunziante (Summer Slam) 1:29:24

1y ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Episode 136 features a conversation Josh recently had with Nino Nunziante. Nino grew up in the Boston scene in the mid to late 90s before eventually moving to San Diego. We talk about Nino's experiences witnessing the different scenes in San Dieo and Boston. Nino is also the booker for Summer Slam in San Diego. We talked about the fest, putting it …

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Episode 135 - Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust, Morning Again, Culture, Shai Hulud) 1:22:19

1y ago1:22:19

1:22:19

Josh and Greg sit down with Damien Moyal in episode 135 and discuss his prolific involvement with hardcore. For the past 30 years Damien has been involved with a number of significant hardcore bands including As Friends Rust, Morning Again, Culture, Shai Hulud, and Bird of Ill Omen. Damien discusses how he came to be involved with hardcore, the for…

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Episode 134 - Persecutor 1:35:19

1+ y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Episode 134 features a conversation Greg and Josh had with Tyronne from Persecutor. Persecutor are a hardcore band from Melbourne, Australia. Persecutor released an EP in March called Babylon's Ashes. We talk about the EP, the hardcore scene in Australia, early 2000's old school, current scoiopolitical events, and so much more in our conversation w…

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Episode 133 - Jade Dust 1:06:43

1+ y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

On episode 133, Greg and Josh interview Jade Dust from Portland, OR. Jade Dust will appeal to fans of DC influenced melodic hardcore like Swiz and Shudder to Think. You can find them touring the Pacific Northwest and west coast where they have shared the stage with bands like Shook Ones, Bulletproof Backpack, Change, Faim, and Witness Chamber. The …

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Episode 132 - Mark (Time X Heist) 1:14:06

1+ y ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Episode 132 features a conversation Josh and Greg recently had with Mark from Time X Heist. Time X Heist are a fairly new straight edge band from Denver. We talk about the formation of the band, their release on Crimewave, as well their split with Without Love from the UK. We also talked about Mark's time in the Denver Hardcore scene, including eve…

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Episode 131 - Grave Heist 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

58:52

This episode features a conversation Josh had in early June with Dan, Ethan, and Zach from Grave Heist. Grave Heist are a new band from downstate NY that released a five song EP a few weeks back that Josh absolutely loved. We talk about their previous bands, the formation of Grave Heist, what they have planned, as well what they are up to in the Hu…

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Episode 130 - Absolved 1:24:29

1+ y ago1:24:29

1:24:29

On this episode, Greg and Josh are joined by Jacob, Nic, and Mike from the band Absolved. Absolved are from Salt Lake City and are one of many bands there that has been helping to revitalize their scene in recent years. We talked about their previous bands, how the band formed, the reception of the band, and much more in this humorous and laid back…

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Episode 129 - Kerry Weber (Vegan Skate Blog, Switch & Signal Skatepark) 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg interviews Kerry Weber.Kerry owns Switch & Signal Skatepark in Pittsburgh, PA and runs the Vegan Skate Blog. Greg and Kerry discuss how they both found veganism through the hardcore scene during the mid-90s and the influence bands like Earth Crisis had on their adolescence and now during their m…

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Episode 128 - Moses Rockwell 55:05

1+ y ago55:05

55:05

Episode 128 features a conversation Josh had with Moses Rockwell on May 25. Moses is a rapper from Rochester, NY. We talk about how Moses got into hip hop and what motivated him to start rapping and producing at a pretty young age. We also discussed the album Moses released last year "Until You Run Out of Cake." Moses Rockwell will be performing in…

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Episode 127 - Threshold 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

46:42

For Episode 127, we are featuring our first Australian band. This episode features a conversation that Josh and Greg had with Tenaya and Sam from Threshold a few weeks back. Threshold are a new band out of Melbourne, Australia, that released a 3 song demo earlier this year. We talk about the formation of the band, what they have planned, as well as…

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Episode 126 - Anthony Burke (Magnitude, Seed of Pain, Moment of Truth) 40:10

1+ y ago40:10

40:10

Episode 124 features an interview Josh and Greg conducted with Anthony Burke on March 30. Anthony is in a ton of bands currently so we briefly talked about each band while getting to know Anthony a little bit. The bands Anthony currently is a member of are Magnitude, Seed Of Pain, Envision, Moment of Truth, and Be All End All. Anthony also has a so…

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Episode 125 - Skylar Sarkis (Taking Meds, Who Decides, Such Gold) 1:21:33

1+ y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

On this episode Greg and Josh are joined by Skylar Sarkis from Rochester, NY's Taking Meds, Who Decides, and Such Gold. Skylar talks about growing up in a small western New York town, his introduction to extreme music, his early attempts organizing DIY shows, and how he came to join Such Gold. We spend the bulk of the interview hearing about the la…

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Episode 124 - Evan Duckett (Final Declaration) 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

58:24

On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg catches up with Evan Duckett from Buffalo, NY's Final Declaration. Evan discusses how he discovered hardcore while growing up in New York's Southern Tier, his experiences attending local punk and hardcore shows in Olean and Wellsville, and how he eventually came to become involved with Buffalo H…

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Epiosde 123 - Brandon DiFabio (Pure Bliss) 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

For Episode 123, Greg and Josh are welcoming Brandon DiFabio back to the podcast. Brandon is back to talk about the recording that Pure Bliss should be releasing soon after this episode drops. Pure Bliss will be starting a two week east coast tour with Regions starting on April 15 as well. We also talk about the current state of hardcore and Josh d…

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Episode 122 - Andrew "Thorp" King (Thorp Records, Failure Rules!) 1:14:10

1+ y ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Episode 122 features a conversation that Josh had with Andrew "Thorp" King on March 9th. Many of our listeners will be familiar with the tremendous output that Andy has had with Thorp Records and Sailor's Grave Records over the last two decades. We talked quite a bit about Andy's time in the hardcore scene on this episode. The main reason we brough…

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Episode 121 - Chip Walbert (Destro, Where Fear and Weapons Meet, Until the End) 1:49:18

1+ y ago1:49:18

1:49:18

On Episode 121 Josh and Greg welcome Chip Walbert to the podcast for the first time. Chip has been in several bands in South Florida dating back to the mid 90s. Some of these bands are: Destro, Where Fear And Weapons Meet, Until The End, and All Hell Breaks Loose. Our conversation touches on these bands, South Florida Hardcore, 1990s and early 2000…

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