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The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 170 - Grave HeistOn 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 the conversation, we spoke extensively on the current state of hardcore and how it effects newer bands.
Stick around after the episode to listen to the new Grave Heist song “Hard T...2024-08-0355 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 169 - OverthrowGreg 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 were all friends before starting the band, and discovered hardcore together while they were in high school. We hear about their experience playing shows in the New York area and how the band came to be affiliated with Triple Crown Records.
An...2024-07-2046 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 168 - No HopeGreg 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 punk and hardcore record labels in the pre-internet era.
We also hear about how the band came together, what it is like organizing a band and shows in a small city, and some scene...2024-06-2539 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 167 - Chris Wrenn (Bridge Nine Records)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 provided a foundation for his successful Boston sports paraphernalia company, Sully's Brand. Chris announces a forthcoming book about his experiences running the label and associated businesses.
We hear background stories about some of...2024-06-1554 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 166 - World on FireOn 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 Josh reminisce about the late 90s and early 2000s hardcore scene in Buffalo, NY. Greg and Dan discuss their mutual love of Trial and @gregbennick.
We also hear about World on Fire's new record, Ad Nauseam, which is available...2024-06-0751 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 165 - Michael "Popeye" Vogelsang (Calling Hours/Farside)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 includes how Farside came together, notable shows that the band played, other notable bands that Farside shared members with, and how the band came to be affiliated with Revelation Records.
The conversation takes a detour from hardcore to...2024-06-0252 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 163 - Eyes of SaltOn 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 record. The lyrics deal on the record deal with grief and Gary describes the difficult process behind writing these lyrics.
Josh enjoyed the record so much that he is releasing it on his new re...2024-05-171h 03The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 160 - Kill UncleOn 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 Wrong the Oppressor, and feature a sound that will appeal to fans of traditional hardcore.
We hear about their formation, their rapid rise in popularity and the relationship they have with Irish Voodoo Records. After the credits, we hear the Kill Uncle song "I...2024-04-2538 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 159 - Selfish ActOn 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 formed, and Griffin's multigenerational connection to Buffalo Hardcore. The guys give us some updates about recent activities and upcoming shows.
For more information on the band, follow their Instagram at @SelfishAct716 and...2024-04-2044 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 158 - Becoming A.D.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 and European hardcore scenes, which are going through a post-pandemic renaissance like many scenes in the United States. This is a great episode for people how like European hardcore; the guys introduce us to a number of...2024-03-2442 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 157 - Fatal VisionsEpisode 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 us an update on the state of Buffalo, NY's hardcore scene and shares what is in store for Fatal Visions in 2024.
Follow Fatal Visions on Instagram @FatalVisionsHC for updates on the band. Listen to their music and buy...2024-03-171h 21The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 156 - Frenzy & NailgunEpisode 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 you can hear the song "Eternal Fire" by Hell Awaits from Australia. Follow Hell Awaits on Instagram at @HellAwaitsHC.
Follow Frenzy on Instagram at @FrenzyCleHC.
For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on...2024-03-0224 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 154 - Dry SocketOn 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 living in Portland, OR, the state of the hardcore punk scene in the Pacific northwest, and the formation of the band just prior to the pandemic. We hear about their writing and recording process and discuss their most recent release "...2024-02-1040 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 153 - SedaiEpisode 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 Instagram at @sedaiband.
For updates on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support2024-02-0342 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 152 - HereditaryOn 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 father. Later came to find hardcore through his relationship with an older cousin, which he then shared with his brother and Hereditary band mate, Jacob.
We hear about Hereditary's formation and their rapid rise in popularity...2024-01-2634 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 151 - Hannah Mountain (Harm Reduction, Recovery & Buddhism)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 philosophy.
This episode focuses on the concept of harm reduction, and the role it plays in recovery. Hannah and Greg also discuss the mind-body connection, how trauma disrupts it, and how yoga and weightlifting have helped them both repair it and get 'back into their body.' Buddhist philosophies a...2024-01-191h 11The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 150 - Spit TruthOn 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, and how his early life experiences and childhood adversity influenced his love of hardcore.
Vennie speaks at length about how his career as a therapist intersects with hardcore, and the importance of maintaining one's own mental health. Greg and Vennie discuss...2024-01-101h 06The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 149 - Sunflo'erOn 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 developed their unique style of hardcore, the bands that influenced their interest in hardcore, punk, and metal, and how to keep a DIY hardcore scene thriving in a small town. We also...2023-12-2957 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 148 - Joe Krewko (Edict, Bury Your Dead, Blood Has Been Shed, As The Sun Sets)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 wanted to have Joe on now though was to talk about his current band Edict. We talked about everything the band has been up to since their inception, including the EP they recently released through Unbeaten Records...2023-12-211h 20The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 147 - RustOn 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: rusthxc.bandcamp.com.
For more information on the podcast follow @HardcoreArchivePodcast and @EnterpriseHardcore on Instagram.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support2023-12-0839 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 146 - AllxInOn 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 in Indonesia.
We also hear about the connections AllxIn shares with bands in southeast Asia via their relationship with Set the Fire Records, and some of the similarities and differences in the hardcore communities in the US, Australia...2023-12-011h 03The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 145 - Last GaspOn 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, the recording and release of their new album "Who Wants to Die Tonight?", the sweet synthwave artwork on the aforementioned album, highlights from recent shows and tours, as well as their most notable paranormal experiences.
...2023-11-2539 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 144 - Mike Jeffers & Rob Antonucci (Union)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 and Despair.
Mike recounts the history of band, including his experience putting the group together after moving to Buffalo from New York City, notable shows and tours throughout out the lifespan of the band, recording at Salad Days Studio...2023-11-181h 21The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 143 - Charles Cure (Spiritkiller, Endicott, Hush)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, Hush, Crisis Actor, Jaws, and Hush.
Charles discusses his introduction to the mid-90s hardcore scene in Albany, NY and his experiences booking shows in the small, rural college town of Potsdam, NY. We hear about the formation of Endicott, how t...2023-11-021h 08The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 142 - Private HellJosh 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 current state of the Richmond, VA hardcore punk scene.
We also discuss the lyrical content, and hear tour stories, and highlight of recent shows Private Hell has played.
After the credits we hear the...2023-10-211h 00The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 141 - Joey Chase (Fight Like Hell)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 Hell shows, and the evolution of the Denver and Colorado hardcore scene over the last twenty years.
Joey discusses a past Fight Like Hell reunion show, and their upcoming soldout reunion show in December 2023 with @timexheist and @mindforceny. This...2023-10-171h 08The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 140 - Mark Scondotto (Shutdown)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 (@indecisionnyhc guitar player, New York City Councilmember) had on the band's first songwriting efforts. Mark also talks about the important relationship he and the band had with Ray "Raybeez" Barbieri from Warzone, and how his mentorship helped the band gain a foothold in the New...2023-10-081h 28The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 139 - Zion's BloodOn 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 display in their studio recordings which can be found at the link in their Instagram bio.
Greg and Josh cover the usual questions like how they came to find hardcore, their musical influences, and lyrical content. Also covered...2023-09-1637 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 137 - Brian Rau (Future Cult Records, Black Azalea, Standfast, Tears of Isaiah)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 established that scene, and his experiences playing in bands as a teenager and young adult.
We cover his involvement with bands like Standfast, Prepare for War, His Own Hero/Tears of Isaiah, and Arson Ember, all of which...2023-08-311h 27The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 135 - Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust, Morning Again, Culture, Shai Hulud)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 formation of some of his most popular bands, and differences and similarities in the writing process for each band. We spend time talking about the upcoming As Friends Rust album, "Any Joy" available on August 18th on End...2023-08-051h 22The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 134 - PersecutorEpisode 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 with Tyronne.
After the credits we feature "Babylon's Ashes" from the Persecutor EP.
Follow Persecutor: @persecutorpunx
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast...2023-07-281h 35The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 129 - Kerry Weber (Vegan Skate Blog, Switch & Signal Skatepark)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 middle age years.
The conversation also covers the Vegan Skate Blog, a veganism oriented skateboarding website Kerry started 2011 to highlight vegan skate shoes, which were becoming harder to find in the 2010s. The blog also features interviews with vegan skateboarders including Ed T...2023-06-081h 01The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 125 - Skylar Sarkis (Taking Meds, Who Decides, Such Gold)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 latest tour and recording updates from Taking Meds and Who Decides including his experiences recording at the legendary God City Studio. Be sure to check out the new Taking Meds single "Memory Lane" now available...2023-04-231h 21The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 124 - Evan Duckett (Final Declaration)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 Hardcore. Evan discusses the post-pandemic surge of interest in hardcore, the current state of the Buffalo's hardcore scene, and new bands that have emerged from the city. We also get a thorough overview of significant bands and people who have had a h...2023-04-1658 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpiosde 123 - Brandon DiFabio (Pure Bliss)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 does his best to say what bands he doesn't like to get the podcast canceled.
Josh also tried his best to get a Fun Dip sponsorship for the podcast on this episode. Watch it...2023-04-0754 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 122 - Andrew "Thorp" King (Thorp Records, Failure Rules!)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 brought Andy on the podcast now was to talk about his recently released book "Failure Rules." Andy discussed with Josh how he put the book together. While covering the five rules of failure in his...2023-03-311h 14The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 121 - Chip Walbert (Destro, Where Fear and Weapons Meet, Until the End)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 2000s Hardcore, as well as Chip being a DJ for several years. Chip was also one of the creators of Stuck In The Past (xstuckinthepastx.blogspot.com). The site is great for finding obscure...2023-03-261h 49The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 120 - Andy Messer (Fugitive, Barricade)Episode 120 features a conversation that Josh had with Andy Messer recorded on February 19.
The interview covers bands that Andy has been in over the last two decades. These bands are: ANS, Stymie, Occult Detective Club, Razorbumps, Fugitive, and Barricade.
Fugitive recently played LDB Fest in Louisville, KY and have a new record coming out in April on 20 Buck Spin called Maniac. Barricade also have a record coming out in May on Dirt Cult Records. That is one of Josh's favorite releases of the year so far. We're including links to both records below. Andy is...2023-03-201h 35The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 118 - GodsloveOn this episode of the podcast Greg catches up with Andrew and Mike from one of Rochester, NY's newest bands, Godslove.
Godslove is a technical hardcore/metal band with mathcore influences that will appeal to anyone who likes polyrhythms and blast beats in their extreme music. Andrew and Mike discuss how they got involved with hardcore and the bands that have influenced Godslove and their previous musical projects.
Andrew also opens up about a life changing experience that is represented in a number of the band's lyrics, and was central to his recovering his mental he...2023-03-0341 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 117 - Alex Jones (Undeath), Part 2On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast Josh and Greg continue the interview with Alex Jones from Rochester, NY's Undeath. Be sure to listen to part 1 of our interview with Alex on episode 115 if you haven't already.
Alex gets us up to speed with Undeath's current activities including their tour over seas and plans for the band in 2023. Do not miss this episode series!
Episode 117 features a track from Rochester, NY's Leaking Head. Follow Undeath and Only Shallow on Instagram at @undeathny and @leakinghead585.
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Alex discusses how he got into extreme music and his involvement with Rochester hardcore. We also cover his previous band, Druse, their local success, and their experience embarking on DIY tours.
The bulk of this interview focuses on Undeath, their formation, and meteoric rise in popularity during the pandemic lockdown. Alex shares stories about their tours with a number of significant...2023-02-1156 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 111 - An Easy DeathChris, Nick, Cory, and Tim from An Easy Death join Greg on this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast and premier their new track "The Debt That All Men Pay" before it can be heard anywhere else.
An Easy Death are an up and coming metal/hardcore crossover band from western New York and feature a sound that will appeal to fans of Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, and Atreyu.
The guys discuss the band's formation, musical influences, and their busy year in 2022. You can catch them at Photo City Music Hall on February 25th with Perspectives and White...2023-01-1134 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 110 - Devin Boudreaux (Rejection Pact)Rejection Pact is a band that I first noticed in early 2020. I've been wanting to get their vocalist Devin on the podcast since I first started interviewing people and I was just waiting for the right time. Rejection Pact recently released their debut LP "Can We Wait" on Safe Inside Records.
I had the chance to talk with Devin about all of the work that went in to releasing the LP. We also talked about the current state of hardcore, Boise Hardcore, and Rejection Pact's plans for 2023. At the end of the episode you can hear the...2023-01-082h 10The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 108 - Chris Cesarini (Street Power, Conservative Military Image)Boston has consistently had one of the best hardcore scenes in the world for over 40 years. Chris Cesarini has been a part of the scene there for two decades.
Chris has been playing in bands and booking shows for years. He's currently the vocalist for Street Power, and he plays guitar for Back of Tha Neck and Conservative Military Image. Street Power and Conservative Military Image have both been on my radar for some time so I figured now would be a great time to have Chris on the podcast. We talk about most of the bands...2022-12-301h 02The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 107 - Rob Antonucci (2022 Year in Review)On this episode of the podcast, Rob Antonucci of Achilles, Hard to Know, and Into the Light joins Greg and Josh to review the highlights of 2022.
Our hosts cover both personal highs and lows of the year as well as highlights from the best hardcore shows and albums. Josh, Greg, and Rob share their top ten albums of 2022 and discuss what's in store for the podcast in 2023, upcoming shows, and what listeners can expect from the hosts' respective bands and creative projects in the new year.
After the credits, we close out the episode with...2022-12-251h 22The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 105 - Matt Dalberth (Revival)On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg interviews Matt Dalberth from Rochester, NY's Revival. Matt covers his over 25 year history of being involved with a number of bands in Rochester's metal, hardcore, and extreme music scenes.
Both Greg and Matt were influenced by metal and hardcore as teenagers, and both discuss their perspective on how hardcore has benefited them at 40.
Matt covers the history of Revival as well as their relationship with a number of notable hardcore frontmen who have also provided guest vocals for the band. Matt talks about what Revival has...2022-12-0952 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 104 - Hannah Mountain (Addiction, Recovery & Buddhism)On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, Greg interviews Hannah Mountain, an addiction councilor and yoga instructor who grew up in the Syracuse hardcore scene. Greg and Hannah discuss their own experiences with mental health and substance abuse recovery, and their origins in childhood trauma. The interview also covers the concept of hardcore as both an art form and a community, and the role both concepts played in Hannah and Greg's formative years and their recoveries later in life. Like many others, hardcore ultimately served as a gateway to Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy for both the host and guest.
...2022-11-291h 26The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 103 - Buske (The Promise, Another Victim)Jonathan Buske joins Josh and Greg on episode 103 of the Hardcore Archive Podcast. Buske discusses how he came to become involved in Syracuse's hardcore scene via his interest in metal and skateboarding before covering his time in notable Syracuse bands such as Another Victim and The Promise. We also cover his history with Rag Men and Terror before getting into his creative graphic design projects and his hardcore archive blog An Attitude Exhumed and Instagram @anattitudeexhumed.
Although the show had not been announced when this was recorded, it is a great episode to listen to in advance o...2022-11-241h 27The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 102- Belvy (The Catatonics)On this episode of the Hardcore Archive Podcast, we interview Belvy from Syracuse, NY’s hardcore pioneers, the Catatonics. Belvy discusses the origins of hardcore punk in Syracuse and western New York, and covers what it was like being in the region’s first hardcore band. We also cover Belvy’s time in 7 Seconds and his other hardcore punk adjacent music projects. We round out the episode hearing about how the Catatonics reissue came to be on Southern Lord Records.
On this episode, Greg Benoit is joined by special guest host, Michael Honch from Rochester, NY’s first ha...2022-11-1556 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 100- Top Intros With Jim Byrne (Borrowed Time, Something Sacred)For Episode 100, I'm welcoming Jim Byrne back to the podcast. On this episode we are celebrating 100 episodes and reflecting on 2.5 years of the podcast, before Greg Benoit and I rebrand as The Hardcore Archive Podcast. Jim and I also discuss our favorite Intros on this episode. We initially set out to create a Playlist of 100 songs. We ended up with close to 200. We each picked a top ten to discuss on the episode without sharing it with each other. There was only one song on both lists. Thanks again to Jim for all the help with this episode. The Playlist...2022-11-031h 48The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 99- Greg Benoit (Rochester Hardcore History, The Hardcore Archive Podcast)I've been saying for a few weeks now that I never thought I'd make it to episode 100 with the podcast. While I'm still technically not there yet, it's safe to we are going to reach that milestone and then some. Whenever I've reflected on the podcast this year with close friends and family, I've always said that everything would fall into place for the podcast after episode 100. I never really thought that meant I'd bring someone else onto the podcast until recently though. For the last month or so, Greg Benoit and I have been talking about rebranding this podcast...2022-10-2145 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 97- Chris Browne (The Breaking Project, Tamiroff, Achilles, Polar Bear Club)For Episode 97 I'm joined by Chris Browne. Anyone who has been listening to this podcast over the last two and a half years will likely be familiar with the bands Chris has been in. These bands include The Breaking Project, Tamiroff, Achilles, and Polar Bear Club. We discuss most of these bands in depth, while also talking about how strong of an influence the Rochester Hardcore scene was for Chris growing up. I'll probably try to get Chris on again in the future to discuss some of his bands and experiences with them a little more.
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Support this podcast...2022-10-011h 48The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 96- Joe Villella (Pissing Match, Good Dude, KDC, Fledgling Death). Cohosted by Jim Callahan.Episode 96 features Joe Villella's first appearance on the podcast. Joe has played in a ton of Buffalo bands dating back over 30 years. Since a lot of the bands and shows we talked about predates my time in hardcore, I thought it would make sense to bring Jim Callahan back on the podcast to cohost. One of Joe's current bands Pissing Match are playing in Rochester with Sulaco on Friday September 30 at the Rosen Krown.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support2022-09-301h 46The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 94: Worldpurge (Nate Golia and Greg Benoit)I recently had Nate Golia on the podcast and I've already had Greg Benoit on a handful of times. I'm bringing them both back on again though because their band Worldpurge just recorded for the first time. In fact, we are opening the episode with one of their songs. The five piece band has quietly been working on their debut for about five years. They were slowed down a little bit by the pandemic and living in different cities, but they have a sonic offering available for you to listen to now. We talk about the process of putting these...2022-09-1255 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 93- Run Into The Sun (Dan Fletcher, Chase Griffis)You don't find too many bands in hardcore that refer to themselves as protest music anymore. With how fractured our world has become in recent years, it's definitely refreshing to hear from bands like Run Into The Sun. For Episode 93, I spoke with their vocalist Dan and bassist Chase. They both grew up in the Salt Lake City scene so we definitely talk about that, including a lot of stories that got overblown by the media some years ago. I'm including a linktree for Run Into The Sun and Ill Will Zine in the show notes. You can access streaming...2022-09-051h 23
The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 92- Tony Tornabene (Beta Minus Mechanic, Another Victim, The Funeral, The Flashing Astonishers)Recently I've interviewed quite a few people associated with the Syracuse Hardcore scene. In the last 30 years Tony Tornabene has been consistently playing drums in Syracuse bands. For Episode 92 I had a conversation with him where were touched on all of the many bands Tony has been a part of. Beta Minus Mechanic, Another Victim, The Funeral, and The Flashing Astonishers have all featured Tony as a drummer. We talk about these bands and many more in our conversation.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/enterprise-hardcore-podcast-video-equipment https://www.patreon.com/EnterpriseHardcorePodcast https://www.instagram.com/enterprisehardcorepodcast https://www.fac...2022-09-021h 03The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 91: Andy Corpus (Twelve Tribes)For Episode 91, I'm joined by Andy Corpus. If you were going to shows from the late 90s into the late 2000s, you likely saw his band Twelve Tribes. We talk a lot about Twelve Tribes and some of the crazy tours they went on, as well as working with Eulogy and Ferret for their releases. A lot of bands that would become pretty influential in metalcore were hitting their stride in this era and Twelve Tribes toured with several of them. After Twelve Tribes disbanded Andy went on to guitar tech for bands like Hawthorne Heights, Job For A Cowboy...2022-08-311h 58The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 90: Hellfest Volume 1 (1997 Syracuse 3 Day Super Fest with Ryan Canavan and Dan Zimmerman)I grew up in downtown Rochester, about 85 miles west of Syracuse, NY. In 1997 I started traveling to shows in Buffalo and Syracuse a few times per month, sometimes more. That Summer, Ryan Canavan and Keith Allen booked the first Syracuse Hardcore fest. Two years later the fest would be renamed Hellfest. A lot of bands that were influential to this podcast either played or attended one or more of these festivals. I've been toying with the idea of making some podcast episodes documenting this festival so hopefully this is the first of many. For this edition, I'm joined by Ryan...2022-08-231h 48The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 89- Andre Foisy (Husk, Break of Dawn, Locrian)For Episode 89 my guest is Andre Foisy. Andre connects a few dots to some recent episodes. Andre grew up with Travis Hance in the small area of Brasher Falls-Winthrop, NY. When I first met Andre, he was playing in the band Husk. Eventually, this band would help introduce him to the members of the band Break of Dawn. Andre ended up playing guitar for Break of Dawn for a few years. We talked about these bands, as well as Andre's current project Locrian. Locrian has a very extensive catalog, including their new release "New Catastrophism."
https://profoundlorerecords.com/products-page/plr-items...2022-08-191h 29The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 88- Vincent Minervino (Roses Are Red, Hi-Tide Recordings)For Episode 88, I'm joined by Vincent Minervino. Despite spending the last 15 years of his life in New Jersey, Vincent's roots are in the Rochester area. We discussed his early years playing in bands like Arms Length and The Exam. Vincent is probably most known as the frontman for Roses Are Red. We talked about how he joined RAR (then Nobody Cares) as a drummer, eventually switching to lead vocals for the full length I released on my record label. From there, the band toured relentlessly for several years and even released two records on Trustkill. After the band dissolved, Vincent...2022-08-151h 54The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 87: Ben Kotin (Such Gold, Taking Meds, Who Decides)For Episode 87 I'm welcoming Ben Kotin to the podcast for the first time. Most of my listeners should be familiar with the bands Ben has been in. We talked about his time playing in Such Gold, Taking Meds, as well as his newer band Who Decides. We talked about the history of these bands, as well as what they have been up to lately. I tried to focus a little more on Who Decides since they have two local shows coming up. They're also one of the best hardcore bands in Rochester right now. I would have liked to go...2022-08-1247 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 86: Matt Challinor (To Fester Within, The Breaking Project, The Avram, No Sweat)Episode 86 features my first Australian guest. While he's originally from Australia and lives there currently, most of my listeners will likely remember him from his time in Rochester. Matt played drums for To Fester Within, The Breaking Project, The Avram, and No Sweat, all while he was in high school. We talked quite a bit about him playing in these bands and the many bonds he formed through them. Towards the peak of The Breaking Project and The Avram Matt realized his family was moving back to Australia. We talk about what it was like moving back there and what...2022-08-081h 45The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 85: Risk (BG)For Episode 85, I'm joined by BG from the band Risk. The band is interesting because they were already an active band a decade ago. After breaking up initially, they decided to give it another run a few years back. Like a lot of bands, they were slowed down significantly in March of 2020. In the last year Risk has been fairly active with shows and in the last few months they have picked up the pace with even more shows and some fest appearances. Risk has a record called Monologue of Misery that is currently streaming everywhere and there will be...2022-07-2637 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 82- Jeremy Smith (Halfmast, No Reason, The Control, Dead Hearts, Tuning)While I try to keep an eye on the current scene, the bulk of this podcast has focused on the 90s and 2000s in hardcore and punk. During those years, Jeremy Smith played in a lot of influential Buffalo bands. For Episode 82, we had a lengthy discussion centered around five of the bands Jeremy has been a part of, including his current band Tuning. We also talk about Jeremy's early years, growing up listening to heavy metal bands before eventually finding punk and hardcore. Jeremy played in bands in Buffalo for about two decades before moving out to California. The...2022-06-272h 32The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 81: Travis Hance (Hermon Dekalb, Darker Day Tomorrow, The Funeral)For Episode 81 I am joined on the podcast by Travis Hance. Travis is probably most known for a few of the bands he played in while living in Syracuse in the early 2000s. These bands include Hermon Dekalb, Darker Day Tomorrow, and The Funeral. We spend a bulk of the conversation talking about these bands and Syracuse Hardcore in general. Before that though, Travis talks of growing up in the really small town of Brasher Falls, NY (really northern New York, near Potsdam University) and building a scene and playing in bands around there. I didn't realize before the interview...2022-06-161h 33The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 79- Travis Johansen (Borderline, The Hue of Two, Joywave, Pomelo, Kopps)One thing I've always loved about Rochester is the diversity and originality of our bands. In the last two decades, Travis Johansen has been a part of many of these diverse bands. Greg Benoit (Rochester Hardcore History) and I had the privilege of interviewing Travis for this episode. We talk about some of his earlier projects, as well as all of the notable bands Travis has been in. The bands we talked about include Borderline, The Hue of Two, Science vs Witchcraft, Joywave, Pomelo, and Kopps. Travis also has some of the more interesting tour stories to hit the podcast...2022-05-202h 11The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 78- Tom Ranger (Eternal Youth, Trouble Loves Me, Attitude, Glue, Popular Music)Recently I have been trying to get more Syracuse interviews for the podcast. I've been wanting to learn more about the history of the scene there, as well as how straight edge got to be so influential there. I knew Tom Ranger would be able to tell me a lot about how this city built such a dynamic scene over the years. Tom has been a part of the scene there for over 35 years and he even talks about the first show he went to. It sounds like that show was a first show for a lot of people in...2022-05-112h 09The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 75- Tom Cavanaugh (Blood Runs Black, Hermon Dekalb, Darker Day Tomorrow, Santa Sangre)For Episode 75 I had a conversation with Tom Cavanaugh. We mostly talked about his time playing in bands in Syracuse. The bands we discuss include Blood Runs Black, Hermon Dekalb, Darker Day Tomorrow, and Santa Sangre. This is the first time that I can think of that I've interviewed someone who was on tour over 2000 miles away from home when 9/11 happened. Tom also has a really cool story about becoming friends with the band Overcast in the 1990s. Fast forward about a decade and Mike from Overcast was now playing in Killswitch Engage. Tom talks about how he ended up...2022-04-261h 17The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 73: Bad Business (Shawn Creeden, Dan Bress, Brandon Carmo, Jeff Walter)One of the main focuses of this podcast has been documenting Rochester/Buffalo/Syracuse Hardcore from 20-25 years ago. I've made it a point to cover newer bands and people as well, but I consider the aforementioned years to be some of my more formative years. My favorite Rochester Hardcore bands came along during these years, and I was lucky enough to see Bad Business develop behind the scenes from the beginning. One common theme of this interview is friendship. A lot of Rochester bands during this era were formed by close friends and Bad Business was definitely one of...2022-04-151h 59The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 72- Adam Vernick (Witness, No Goal, Lemuria, How We Are)For Episode 72 I'm welcoming Adam Vernick to the podcast for the first time. Adam has a pretty diverse list of bands he has played in over the years. For this episode, we talked about all of the bands he was a part of in Rochester and Buffalo. The bands we discussed are To Fester Within, Can I Say, Still Ill, No Goal, Witness, Of Wolves, How We Are, False Positive, and Lemuria. Adam also talks about relocating with his family back to Rochester during the pandemic. As always, there's plenty of talk about early 2000s Rochester Hardcore mixed in the...2022-04-131h 33The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 71- Colin Mraz (Deal With God, Misgiver, Sinkhole)One of my favorite bands to come out in the last two years is Deal With God from Syracuse. I had their vocalist Dylan on the podcast back on Episode 48 and I knew I'd have their bassist Colin Mraz on eventually. Similar to Dylan, Colin recently moved to Syracuse in the last couple years. Colin and I talk about his time in Binghamton, fronting the bands Sinkhole and Misgiver. As someone who booked a ton of shows in Rochester 20-25 years ago, I was pretty excited to talk to Colin about his experience booking shows in Binghamton before he moved...2022-04-0459 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 70- Nate Golia (Stars Shall Fall, Warblade, Of Wolves, The Red Death)In yet another trip down memory lane, I am joined by Nate Golia for Episode 70. Sticking with a common theme of the podcast, I got to catch up with an old friend and reminisce on Rochester Hardcore, mainly the early 2000s era. We talk about the bands Nate was a part of, including Stars Shall Fall, Warblade, Of Wolves, and The Red Death. We also talk about the band Nate has been working on with a few people from Rochester, Newark, and Syracuse tentatively called Worldpurge. As always, a lot of memories and anecdotes are mixed in the conversation as...2022-04-011h 35The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 68- Brandon DiFabio (Pure Bliss, Meth Mouth)In the two years I have been active with this podcast, I have seen a ton of new bands form in Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. One of the bands that recently grabbed my attention is Pure Bliss from Syracuse. Since they dropped their demo last Summer, the band has been fairly active, playing a handful of shows in the northeast. They also toured to Florida and back in February. As you will hear in the interview, touring was a plan for the band from their inception. I'm talking to their vocalist Brandon DiFabio on this episode. Brandon was the vocalist...2022-03-2543 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 67- Eric Lepore and Jeff Asbrand (Break of Dawn and No End)This podcast was started in large part as a way to document the hardcore scene in Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. I have had a pretty strong focus on bands that were active 20-25 years ago, while trying to do my best to keep an ear out for current bands. My discussion with Eric Lepore and Jeff Asbrand checks off both of those boxes. If you were going to shows in this area from 1998-2002 it is very likely you came across Break of Dawn. Eric, Jeff, and I talked about the band's history and the way their sound evolved over...2022-03-211h 55The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 65- Mike Jeffers (Juggernaut, Longest War, GOA, Wrong The Oppressor)One of the first people I interviewed for this podcast all the way back on Episode 2 (and 10) was Mike Jeffers. I figured since we did a good job profiling his time in bands two years ago, now would be a great time to check in to see what Mike is up to lately.
Right off the bat, I want to say I put this episode together a bit differently than usual. Ordinarily, my guest and I will chat for a few minutes before the interview starts. For this episode, I'm including the entire conversation basically unedited. Mike is a teacher...2022-03-041h 23The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 64- Joe Tunis (Carbon Records, Hilkka, Pengo, Tuurd, Tumul)Joe Tunis has been an active participant in the Rochester music scene for the last three decades. As most listeners of this podcast are probably aware by now, I got into our local music scene in the mid-90s. By that time, Joe was playing in the band Hilkka and had already formed Carbon Records. Much of our conversation focuses on the 1990s and early 2000s. In the late 1990s, Joe also formed Pengo, a No Wave band with Jason Finkbeiner and John Schoen. Jason and John had both released music previously on Carbon Records. Joe and I discuss the...2022-02-281h 26The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 62- Kendal Hall (Heavy Is The Head)For Episode 62 I had a brief chat with Kendal Hall from the band Heavy Is The Head. A fairly new band out of Richmond, Heavy Is The Head will soon be releasing their debut 7" on GGT Records. I got the information from Kendal on how the band formed, how they hooked up with the label, and what's in store for the band in the near future. We also talk about how hard it is to put bands into genres these days. One of the things that drew me to this band was the lyrics so I'm glad we got a...2022-02-2233 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 61- Rich Thurston (Culture, Blood Has Been Shed, Terror, Treason)On episode 61 my guest is Rich Thurston. Most people who listen to this podcast have likely seen Rich play in a number of bands over the last 30 years or so. Rich has been in more bands than most of my previous guests. We didn't talk about all of the bands in the interview, but I tried to discuss some of the more notable bands he has been in. Some of these bands include Culture, Blood Has Been Shed, Terror, and One Nation Under. We also talk about the current bands Rich is in, which include Treason, Deep Breath, and Saboteur...2022-02-181h 20The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 57: Kim and Mario Cangemi (Upstate Records)Episode 57 features my conversation with Mario and Kim Cangemi from Upstate Records. When I first started getting ready to do this podcast in March of 2020, I noticed that Upstate was a pretty good up and coming label out of Albany. Formed in 2017, the label has new or upcoming releases from bands like Brick By Brick, Bushido Code, Gloves Off, Smash Your Enemies, and tons of other bands. We talk about the influences behind starting the label, running a record label during a pandemic, as well as the growth and learning experiences they have had during this time. It was also...2022-02-0455 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 56: Patrick Loiacono (Moment of Truth, Fallguy)On episode 56 I am joined by Patrick Loiacono. He has played in a few bands with Jim Callahan so there's some overlap with bands and stories from Jim's episodes. It's always good to hear another perspective though. Listeners of this podcast will most likely be familiar with the bands Moment of Truth and Fallguy that Pat has played in. We also discuss some other projects he did in the 80s and 90s. The main reason I had Pat on now though is to help promote the upcoming Madball show. On February 10th, Moment of Truth will be opening for Madball...2022-01-311h 27The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 55- Grant Johnson (Spark Lights The Friction, The Funeral, Difficult, Bent Limbs)For Episode 55 I'm joined by Grant Johnson. I've talked on previous episodes about how strong the connection between Rochester and Syracuse has been over the years. Grant has played in a lot of bands in Syracuse over the last 25 years and we discuss those bands as well as their connection to the Rochester scene. We also talk about a lot of fast hardcore bands from the Slap A Ham/625 Records era. Some of the bands Grant has played in include Set In Motion, Eternal Youth, Spark Lights The Friction, The Funeral, AWOL, and more recently in Difficult and Bent Limbs...2022-01-272h 16The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 54- Michael Honch (Nuns on Death Row, Hunger Artist, Powerline)For Episode 54, Greg Benoit (Rochester Hardcore History) and I had the privilege of interviewing Michael Honch about his time in the very early days of Rochester Hardcore. Michael played in local bands Nuns on Death Row, Mr. Clean, Hunger Artist, and Powerline. After that, he moved to DC for Graduate School. The conversation primarily centers around Nuns on Death Row and Hunger Artist. It's a very interesting discussion and I would think anyone who cares about knowing the roots of our local scene could gain something from this conversation. Most of the bands Michael has played in have music available...2022-01-241h 42The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 52- New MusicFor Episode 52 I'm trying something new that I hope to make a monthly feature. Each New Music episode will feature 10 or more songs that were released recently by bands that I find fit the theme of this podcast. Since this is the first of these episodes I decided to include a couple songs that were released in the fall. This is a pretty diverse mix for the first episode so hopefully everyone can find something to enjoy. Most of these bands have new releases available so I'm including all of the relevant links in the end of the show notes...2022-01-1436 minThe Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 50- In The Pit: Top 50 Breakdowns with Jim ByrneAfter I initially interviewed Jim Byrne on episode 18 we talked about doing an episode dedicated to our favorite breakdowns. I think in the beginning we were thinking about maybe talking about 10 or 20 breakdowns. As I got closer to episode 50, I suggested we make it 50 breakdowns. We have spent the better part or the last three months going back and forth on tracks, ranking and reranking them. Judging by the fact that there was still songs by bands that we had trouble fitting on, I'm sure we could have made the list 100 or more. We talk before our top 50 about honorable...2021-12-242h 37The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 49: Michael BendlinCatching up with old friends has been a constant theme with this podcast since the first episode. I first became friends with Michael Bendlin in the summer of 1999. Later that year, he and I were a part of a crew of people that traveled down to Boston for the last Ten Yard Fight show. Mike grew up in Bath, about an hour south of Rochester in the Southern Tier. We spend a good amount of time discussing and reminiscing on the late 90s and early 2000s hardcore and punk scenes. After that, Michael lived in Kansas, New Jersey, New York...2021-12-172h 32The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 48- Dylan Wainwright (Deal With God, Stand Alone, The Thrill)"Hardcore is not a spectator sport-" Dylan Wainwright.
Over the course of 48 episodes in a year and a half, I have interviewed maybe 5 people I didn't know very well before. These interviews are some of my favorite ones to conduct, despite me rarely leaving my comfort zone otherwise. Dylan Wainwright is someone I knew of but hadn't actually met or talked to prior to interviewing him. As with the other 4 or so conversations with people I didn't know, the interview turned out great. As I mentioned during the interview, I knew I would interview Dylan eventually. I decided to do t...2021-12-102h 07The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 46: Greg Polard and Donny Mutt (One Up)As we get closer to 2022, we are nearing twenty years since the formation of the band One Up. On this episode I got a chance to chat with their vocalist Greg Polard and guitarist Donny Mutt. We go pretty deep on the history of One Up. The band was primarily active from 2002-2005 so there's a lot of memories from that era discussed on this episode. We talk about all of their records, including their discography that was recently released on Hellminded Records. We also discuss the tours and Posi Fests that One Up was a part of. Not bad...2021-11-242h 25The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 44- Vincent Garguilo (Dead to the World, Taken By The Burning, Shai Hulud)I talk a lot on the podcast about the connection between Buffalo and Rochester, especially in the late 90s and early 00s. My guest on episode 44 is someone who lived in both cities during his college years. This episode also presented another opportunity for me to reconnect with yet another old friend. I'm starting to sense a theme here. Anyway, Vincent Garguilo has a strong connection to both Buffalo and Rochester. He has been in a few bands from this area (Dead to the World, Sincerely Yours, and Taken by the Burning). Since moving back to NYC in the mid-00...2021-10-282h 20The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 42- Jimmy Stadt (Polar Bear Club, Shy Tooth, Tamiroff, The Avram)One of the main reasons I started this podcast was to document how great the Rochester Harcore scene was in the early 2000s. Many great bands have come since then, but a lot of the foundation was built for those bands 20-25 years ago. In addition to all of the diverse bands that were being created in Rochester, there were also quite a few out of town bands that built a following here and helped influence our city's sound. During this time, Jimmy Stadt became heavily involved with our scene. We discuss most of the bands he was in, as...2021-09-172h 55The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 38- Aidan Monahan and Jim Byrne (Borrowed Time and Something Sacred)When I first started this podcast, I made a pretty big list of people I wanted to interview eventually. Aidan Monahan was one of the first names I wrote down. Originally born in Ireland and having lived on both the east and west coast, Aidan has definitely lived a nomadic lifestyle. We touch on all of the different places he has lived as well as the bands he has been in. Because Aidan mentioned having a bad memory and they were in both bands together, we figured it would be great to have our buddy Jim Byrne back on the...2021-09-021h 31The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 37 (Building on Fire Part 1)If you have listened to at least a few episodes of this podcast, you have probably heard more than a few references to a Standfast/Building on Fire tour I helped book and tried go on as a roadie in the Summer of 2001. Due to a lot of bad luck, Building on Fire ended up completing that tour separately. While the tour clearly isn't looked at as a success by any means there are still plenty of interesting (and often times funny) moments to discuss. We also took a look at the first album that Building on Fire released on...2021-08-281h 32The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 36: Benny Beyond (Like Wolves, I Object, Destrux, Green Dreams)Anyone who has listened to a few episodes of this podcast is probably already aware that I love hardcore, punk, and hip hop. I'll jump at any chance I get to discuss all of these topics in one conversation. Benny Beyond got his start in the Rochester music scene performing in bands like Destrux and I object. Fast forward a few years and Benny was then singing for Like Wolves, one of the more beloved Rochester bands of the last 20 years. About ten years ago when Like Wolves was starting to slow down, Benny told me had taken an interest...2021-08-261h 50The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 34- Derek Dole (Dead Hearts, Old Ghosts)Derek Dole has been a part of Buffalo Hardcore bands for over two decades. When I first started doing this podcast I knew he was someone I'd want to chat with about Buffalo and Rochester Hardcore. On this episode we also discuss his bands (Can I Say, Dead Hearts, Old Ghosts), the record label he co-owns (Press Gang Records), as well as The Nickel City Scene Podcast that he is a part of. You can find more info about Press Gang and Old Ghosts at the websites below. Nickel Cify Scene Podcast is currently streaming on Spotify, Apple, as well...2021-08-051h 29The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 30- 2001: A Rochester Hardcore Odyssey With Greg Benoit (Rochester Hardcore History)On this episode we welcome Greg Benoit back to the podcast. Him and I got the DeLorean up to 88.5 and we took a trip back to 2001. We discuss three classic Rochester Hardcore shows from that year that I was lucky enough to be a part of. We also talk about three local releases that came out that year as well as some national ones. As with most other episodes, we also touch on current events. Greg also talks about the struggle of being a parent during trying times. While there is no music on this episode, I will post a...2021-03-211h 26The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 29- Joel Staniszewski (The End of Everything, Drago, Holy Angels, Daybreak)One of the fun things about doing this podcast is getting to know people a little bit better. On this episode, I got a chance to get to know Joel Staniszewski. During our conversation, I realized I booked one of his bands almost 20 years ago and saw another several times. Joel is currently the vocalist of Las Vegas based hardcore band The End of Everything. Most people from Western New York are probably familiar with Joel's work as a drummer. This includes bands like Drago, Holy Angels, and Daybreak. We also discuss touring with From Autumn to Ashes and Atreyu...2021-03-131h 53The Hardcore Archive PodcastEpisode 24- Ben KeefeFinally a new episode of Enterprise Hardcore Podcast! This features a lengthy conversation with my good friend Ben Keefe. This episode was special to me because Ben and I got into hardcore and punk in 8th grade together in 1994. So this was a very fun trip down memory lane for me. In addition to finding hardcore around the same time as me, Ben also sang for the band Project Grizzly. Before that, him and I played in a few bands locally that aren't really worth mentioning outside of this podcast.
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The Hardcore Archive PodcastEnterprise Hardcore Podcast PreviewThis is an idea of what is to come from the Enterprise Hardcore Podcast. Stay tuned for more information on the first episode!
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