Episode 180 Andrew Vacante of Combust
A story long in the making. The young kid from staten island worked diligently in many bands, honing and crafting the songs and musicianship over years with little notice from the world. Yet once Combust took off, the energy and fury of classic New York Hardcore bellowed out of this new band and in the last few years finally started to get the notice and attention they deserve. They've crushed many solo tours, countless fests and we are happy to have them at TIHC 2026.
www.instagram.com/combustnyhc
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Episode 179 Jorge Rosado of Merauder
Episode 179 Jorge Rosado
As we close in on TIHC 2025, I got to speak with Jorge who is back once again playing This Is Hardcore.
We start at his beginnings, finding music and like minded individuals in the most NYC way possible. Over the course of the last 30 + years, Jorge has fronted a few lesser known bands and we talk a bit about it and then his joining Merauder for the legendary recording of Master Killer. Alot of emotion came out of this conversation and at times we touch back on things that may conceptually not be in line with the modern hardcore scene, but it all lays out the path and history of Jorge and what he went through.
Hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed laughing and talking about older bands, metal and Jorge's many bands and aspirations.
Opening Track of the Episode
Scarab "Ten Foot Shadow"
www.rebirthrecords.bigcartel.com
Record Release Party Sept 27th
www.instagram.com/rebirthrecords_
www.instagram.com/meraudernyc
www.instagram.com/jorgerosado69
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Episode 178 Gary Gunwald of Naysayer
Episode 178 Gary Gunwald of Naysayer
Gary found hardcore through skateboarding at a young age. Finding his way to hardcore wasn't a straight line but the conversation takes us all over from early shows and finding music to starting Naysayer and the impact it had on his life.
Naysayer via EdgeWood records has a new EP , RAGE DREAMS, 5 songs, 10 minutes long.
They are playing This Is Hardcore Saturday August 9th in Philadelphia.
Opening Track Of The Episode
Naysayer "Rage Dreams" off the Rage Dreams EP
https://www.instagram.com/naysayer_rva
https://edgewoodrecords.storenvy.com/
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Episode 177 Shane of Fire In The Blood
Episode 177 Shane of Fire In The Blood
Long before Fire In The Blood, Shane was cutting his teeth as most did finding local shows and the rest became history. Shane has been involved in the Central PA Hardcore scene for a long time, from booking shows, to playing in bands to generally just always being a recognized face within the community.
A few years back, Fire In the Blood broke out and began reigniting the fire in the Central PAHC area and has made a name for themselves over the past few years.
Fire In The Blood is playing Saturday August 9th as part of This Is Hardcore Fest 2025. They have a self released EP that is outstanding and they are going to tear the place apart.
Opening Track of the Episode
Fire In The Blood "No Haven" from the EP "This Place Is Barren"
www.instagram.com/fireintheblood
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Episode 176 Josh Grabelle - TRUSTKILL Book and HELLPHYRA Recap
Episode 176 Josh Grabelle - TRUSTKILL Book and HELLPHYRA Recap by TIHC Podcast
This Is Hardcore Podcast is inspired by the people and culture that make things possible. Interviews, stories and plenty of insight and inspiration in the do-ers, the makers and the people pushing the culture over the last 4 decades. There is an unbelievable amount of great DIY information being discussed and will be disseminated through these conversations, in hopes of instilling a hard work ethic in the new generations and a rekindling a connection to the old ways for the old school listeners.
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