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Richmond’s Bracewar gear up for TIH

I had a few quick questions for Ryan of Bracewar before TIH. This band is always on the move, touring or focusing on other bands, it is incredible when I can get him to write me back or have the opportunity to catch them. Bracewar are certainly one of the most active bands while not

Russ and Underdog are ready to shred next Thursday

Underdog has been not taken the usual reunion route with returning for a few shows and ducking back into the shadows. They released Matchless on Bridge9, a comprehensive discography, have played quite a few shows including United Blood and are finally giving TIH a shot. It was a hard sell for me to get a

Aaron from Bane is back for another TIH

To have Bane play This Is Hardcore was a goal of mine a few years back. They were the first band I saw play after Blacklisted at TIH to not feel like an afterthought. In fact each one of their set blows the previous away. Last year I got to sing my favorite part of

Chad from Strife checks in, gives us the low down

Last year I was finally able to have Strife play Philadelphia. In the 90s there were 2 separate cancelled Strife shows that always left a hole in the heart of the Strife fans here. The show was incredible and one of the best all year. I had to get them for TIH this year and