There are always discussions of who is the biggest hardcore band out there today. While there are quite a few, stellar candidates, any conversation without mentioning Terror is simply just not valid. The California crew dropped their ninth album, Still Suffer (Flatspot Records), and is another ten tracks of aggression that chews you up and spits you up within a half hour. Continue reading
Recently reactivated hardcore festival Hellfest (USA) has announced its first bands for 2026! Hatebreed, Glassjaw, Vision Of Disorder, Elysia, Disembodied, First Blood, Haywire, Twitching Tongues, Bayway, Bleeding Through, and many more and booked with some playing exclusive sets. The fest takes place once again over July Fourth weekend, 3 -5, 2026 at The Dome at Adventure Crossing in Jackson, NJ! tickets avaialble below: Continue reading
2025 was yet another year where I spent a Sunday in November sweating buckets trying to cut down all of the music I’ve listened to in the current year to twenty albums as part of the Ghost Cult staff voting. Each year is a mix of pain and pleasure, and 2025 was certainly a difficult one. Before I unveil my Top 20, here are some Honorable Mentions, in no particular order, that you should add to your library if not done already.