United Youth

United Youth is from Wilkes-Barre PA (home to Cold World, Dead End Path, Bad Seed, and tons more), which gives them enough cred for me to check em out. Even though the average age of the band is around 18, they sound old school as hell and even if the band doesn't go on to huge things, I've got a feeling the kids in United Youth will be around for a long time. They're playing United Blood this week so I talked to their bassist, Tyler.

Soul Search interview

photo is by flickr user birddog14.

With so much shit coming out of places like Richmond, New York and Texas, let's not forget the kickass bands coming from the West Coast. Soul Search is a California band that plays heavy New York style hardcore. They've got a demo out now that has been blowing up over the past year and they're playing United Blood in April so keep your eyes on this band. This interview is with their drummer, Dorian.

Foundation interview

Atlanta Georgia's Foundation have a new record coming out April 19 from Bridge 9. It's called When The Smoke Clears and the label says it's "one of the heaviest hardcore records we've put out in years." That get's me very excited. I talked to Foundation's guitarist Andrew to find out more and see what the band's up to.

Bloodtype interview

Bloodtype is a New Jersey band that plays 80's style youth crew hardcore, but with a grimy, basement DIY kind of edge to it. The band is on a bit of a break, so until they get to touring, check out the demos and EP's they've got up (a bunch are available for free on their Myspace). They've put out 7"s on Cowabunga and No Reprieve Records (split with Injustice System, killer Tampa fast hardcore) as well as a demo tape released on Bleeding Edges, a label run by their vocalist, Jeff, who this interview is with.

Mother of Mercy interview

Mother of Mercy plays metallic, evil, eerie hardcore out of Pennsylvania. They've put out two 7"s and two full lengths since their demo in 2008. New record called IV: Symptoms of Existence is on Bridge 9, so check it out and see them on the tour they're on to support the new record. Interview is with vocalist, Bob.

Fire and Ice interview

Even though Fire and Ice has only written about a dozen songs, they might be my favorite band. On top of that, they're on possibly the best label going, Triple-B, along with Dead End Path, Bane and Downpresser and they're from Richmond, which has one of the most thriving scenes in the States. Fire and Ice have a groove sort of sound, introspective lyrics and occasional Leeway style melodic vocals.
Interview is with their drummer, Flza.

Kingdom interview

Kingdom is a Philly band (soon to be a Richmond band?) keeping the faith in a big way. They play heavy, NYHC inspired hardcore and stand out as a band with something important to say. They've got a new 7" on the way and a US tour coming up, so I talked to their vocalist Davin and their guitarist Dave: