This Is Hardcore Podcast

Episode 11 Salem Vex of Bloodbather.. Putting the Work In http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode11 Salem Vex is a self taught musician whose background and story is worth detailing. From how he found hardcore, to the struggle of being raised in a single parent home. The resilience in the face of the adversities before him, he managed to teach himself guitar, start a band so he could tra...

Episode 10 Phil Vibez of Irate & Judas Syndrome,.. A Bronx Hardcore Tale http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode10 For those who listened to Episode 6 with Kevin Castle, you will undoubtedly remember Kevin talking about Irate, a band whose legacy remains strong to this day. After the excitement from the release of that episode, we had to bring Phil Vasquez, better known as Phil Vibez on...

Episode 9 Jaye Brooks, A Knight In Shining Armor http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode9 Jaye Brooks is the owner of The Knights Hall in Nashua, NH. He is also founded Armored Combat Sports, a National League of Armored Fighting with chapters/teams across the country. But his story starts in the 80s, playing Dungeons and Dragons. From his first interaction with SCA (Society For Creative...

Episode 8 On A WarPath with Jami Morgan of Code Orange http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode8 Early in the evolution of the band, back when they were still the Code Orange Kids, I had the opportunity to meet with them to give out some flyers for a show I booked for them here. Our episode starts there. Much of what we talk about, isn't new records and new technology, but on the early da...

Episode 7 RICHIE KRUTCH, THE GODFATHER OF PAHC http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode7 Richie Mancuso of Wisdom in Chains, better known as Richie Krutch takes us down memory lane in the early 90's NEPA hardcore scene. From house party shows while in high school, to the infamous Airport Music Hall in Allentown,PA and 100s of nazis at shows, Richie walks us through the beginning of Krutch...

Episode 6 We Win Together, We Fail Together with Kevin Castle http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode6 Kevin Castle or Kevin Scondotto, came from a large family of NYHC bands, Inhuman, Confusion, Lament, Shutdown and the Last Stand. Kevin would find his place within the scene, not on stage, but behind the scenes as a talent buyer, show booker/promoter and also as a manager later on. He w...

Episode 5 The Winston Wolf of Hardcore Fests with Rich Hall http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode5 Rich Hall is one of the most involved and dedicated promoters from the late 90s and billed some of the most outstanding, diverse and sometimes eclectic shows from 97 to 2011. His impact on Hardcore was felt throughout the country as well with helping at various festivals etc. Starting out...

This Is Hardcore Podcast Episode #4 http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode4 Be Passionate and Proud of what you do.. with Madison Watkins of Candy Corpse Be Passionate and Proud of what you do Such simple advice given to Madison or Madi as she is more commonly known, by her grandfather would give her the support needed to change her direction at a pivotal moment in life. Madi created Ca...

Episode 3 An Unsung Hero of PAHC ... Chris Spear of Dysphoria http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode3 On this episode, we go deep into one of the unsung heroes of PAHC, Chris Spear, Drummer of Dysphoria & How it Ends. Chris and Joe go through a huge portion of Chris's life from early moments finding Black Sabbath, to teaching himself to play drums. From the beginning of Dysphoria and al...

Addendum ad·den·dum /əˈdendəm/ noun 1. an item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication. After 2 episodes, I felt the need to catch people up to speed and chat for a few about the direction of the podcast, the influence of other podcasts and podcasters have had on getting this podcast off the ground. With a great 2 episodes down and another amazi...

Episode 2 The Unstoppable Sunny Singh of Hate5six.com http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode2 On this episode, Sunny takes us down the rabbithole, from the beginning of his archive collecting, to bmx and early show footage. There is alot in here that hasn't been heard before and 99% is a great blueprint or inspiration to those who are looking to do something and need the drive or extra...

This Is Hardcore Podcast Episode #1 Nobody is born cool and into hardcore and punk, you gotta find your way there... http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/podcast/episode1 An amazing quote from one of hardcore punk's hardest working record label owners. Over the last 25 years, Chris Wrenn has dedicated his life into releasing hundreds of records from both the best up and coming bands, as well as reiss...