Getting It Out

The April 2026 record label spotlight belongs to  BITTER MELODY RECORDS . The North Carolina-based purveyor of metallic hardcore, country, pop-punk, and more is led by the passion of Grant McCracken. Here he discusses the labels' history, highs, lows, future, and so on. Music by: A Knife In The Dark Ecotage Broken Bonds Old Flings Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.co...

Modern-day psychedelic heavy masters, ELDER, will drop their latest LP, Through Zero, on May 29th courtesy of Blues Funeral/Bird's Robe/Stickman Records . Guitarist and vocalist Nick DiSalavo checks in for a chat about the new record, touring with Tool, working with friends, and even playing in the Massachusetts hardcore scene. Music by: Bleak Shore Elder Witch Ripper Intro music by: Hot Zone Patr...

THE CROSSES was formed over a decade ago as a vehicle to carry on the legacy of the trailblazing DIE KREUZEN . With their first record, Outlier , out on April 17th, the band, featuring vocalist Daniel Kubinski, begins to carve a new path without leaving their past behind. Music by: Mr. Radical The Crosses Wealthy Women Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpod...

Multi-instrumentalist mastermind Markus Skye has taken the world on an ever-evolving musical journey since 2005. The latest trip is his new album  Nothing In Between Forever , out today on Prophecy Productions, and it's the biggest departure yet. Music by: Corrosion Of Conformity Lantlos Gost Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettin...

Belgium's CROUCH recently released Breaking The Catatonic State courtesy of Heimlich Manoeuvres . Guitarist and vocalist, Levy Seynaeve, a veteran of Weigedood, Oathbreaker, Amenra, Living Gate, and more, discusses the band, record, and plans for 2026. Music by: Stormo Crouch Cell Press Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net...

Baltimore hardcore's inimitable bass playing, beatboxing, and skateboarding legend, Doug Williams, of STOUT and SLUMLORDS , adds "expert storyteller" to his resume in the 500th episode of Getting It Out Podcast. There are none better. Music by: Treason Stout Slumlords Next Step Up Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Websit...

BITTER BRANCHES just dropped their second LP, Let's Give The Land Back To The Animals , courtesy of Equal Vision and The Ghost Is Clear Records . Drummer Jeff Tirabassi and guitarist Matt Ryan dig into the details of the hardcore supergroup playing noisey rock and roll. Music by: Sealer Bitter Branches Medicinal Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Em...

Tony Pence has been slinging records in Baltimore for over thirty years, and in 2026 is celebrating the twentieth anniversary from behind the counter of his own CELEBRATED SUMMER RECORDS . He has also contributed to several excellent hardcore punk bands over the same span, including his current project, WARXGAMES . Needless to say, there's a lot to talk about. Music by: Never Enough WarxGames Deep...

Patrick Brink is the mastermind behind desert rockers VOLUME and curator of the first annual Mojave Experience Festival taking place on March 20th & 21st in Joshua Tree. Both subjects are on the table in this episode of Getting It Out Podcast. Music by: Howling Giant Volume Acid King Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net...

February's record label spotlight belongs to Chicago's  ANOTHER CITY RECORDS . Shawn Hopman, who previously ran one of the more infamous hardcore labels of the 2000's, has re-entered the game and brought his knowledge with him. Music by: Snuffed Blood In/Blood Out Latter B.D.R. Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Webs...

Boston's  FINAL GASP will release their sophomore LP,  New Day Symptoms , on February 27th via  Relapse Records . Guitarist Peter Micanovic gets into the details of the band's second big record and the first he helped to write. Music by: Angel Du$t Final Gasp Converge Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Webs...

TRAPPED UNDER ICE guitarist Sam Trapkin recently jumped into the podcast game with Leave No Doubt - A Fatherhood Podcast . We're talking about the band, the show, and reminiscing on old times in this long-overdue conversation. Music by: Summoned Skull Trapped Under Ice Backlash Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Website:&...

Baltimore hardcore heavyweights NEXT STEP UP will take the stage this weekend as part of the annual Disturbin' The Peace show presented by Flatspot Records . Bassist Aaron Martinek, a staple of the city's scene, shares some of the band's story in this conversation. Music by: Nemesis Next Step Up Dying Fetus Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email:...

REBIRTH RECORDS is a hardcore punk label out of Philadelphia run by scene veteran Bob Wilson. After a remarkable 2025, it is now widely regarded as the cream of the crop. We get into the labels' short history and plans for the future in this episode of the podcast. Music by: Subversive Intent False Salvation Posición Unida Scarab Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gett...

Portland doom trio MORDBEAR made their debut in 2025 with their self-titled EP courtesy of Dipterid Records . With a full-length on the horizon later this year, guitarist and vocalist Tyler Balthaser gets into the details behind the band. Music by: Belonging Mordbear Demons My Friends Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net We...

Getting It Out presents the top 25 records of the year in a two-part series. This episode includes picks 10 through 1. Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Website:  http://gettingitout.net/ Instagram: @getting_it_out_podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/gettingitoutpodcast X: @GettingItOutPod Support this show...

Getting It Out presents the top 25 records of the year in a two-part series. This episode includes picks 25 through 11. Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Website:  http://gettingitout.net/ Instagram: @getting_it_out_podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/gettingitoutpodcast X: @GettingItOutPod Support this sho...

There's a lot of noise coming out of Kansas City these days. CANYONS has been contributing to it for nearly two decades, and with the release of One Man's Trash on December 19th, they show no signs of stopping soon. Vocalist Bobby Johnson and bassist Dylan Pyles join the podcast to discuss the band, the mostly new record, and the scene they live and thrive in. Music by: Missouri Executive Order 44...

Finally, BIOHAZARD returned to form on Divided We Fall, released earlier this year on BLKIIBLK . Previously only available on the Getting It Out Patreon, this conversation with Evan Seinfeld gets into his first NYHC gig, the new record, and their future. Music by: Stout Biohazard Cold Steel Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout....

BLEAKHOUSE is more than just a record label, but releasing music is part of the plan. Led by Tayves Yosef Pelletier AKA  KING YOSEF , the community-based label is spreading with releases spanning many genres.  Music by: Misery Whip Trace Amount Insula Iscariot King Yosef Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Websit...

DARK SKY BURIAL came to life in the early days of the pandemic when legendary grindcore bassist Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Lock Up) was looking for a new creative outlet. Now collaborating with Carl Stokes (Cancer), they will release their new full-length  The Sacred Neurotic   on December 12th via  Consouling Sounds . Music by: Nuclear Dudes Dark Sky Burial The Ocean Int...

Edmonton's HOME FRONT has been on a postpunk hot streak since forming in the early days of the pandemic. With the release of their highly anticipated sophomore LP, Watch It Die , they deliver another dose of their signature sound. Music by: Everybody Gets Hurt Home Front Massa Nera Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@gettingitout.net Websi...

Over thirty years ago, D.R.I. vocalist Kurt Brecht authored and published a handful of books which have long since gone out of print. Until now! This month, Blackhouse Records has republished four titles from the legendary crossover king. Brecht talks the band, the books, and more! Music by: Gasket D.R.I. Whipping Boy Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodc...

This Halloween, HOWLING GIANT will release their third full-length, Crucible & Ruin , courtesy of Magnetic Eye Records . Guitarist and vocalist Tom Polzine details the new record, line-up, and future plans from one of the best rock and roll bands on Earth. Music by: Blue Heron Howling Giant Giobia Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@ge...

DRILL FOR ABSENTEE returns this week with their first new record in twenty-five years, The Strands of a Lake Volume 1 and 2 , courtesy of Expert Work Records . Guitarist/vocalist Michael Nace checks in to discuss the band's history, unlikely reunion, and new double EP. Music by: In Lieu Drill For Absentee Whipping Boy Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodc...