In the early 1980s, CBGB’s became the undisputed birthplace and home of East Coast hardcore. The owner of the club, Hilly Kristal, did a lot for underground music in general – but what really established the hardcore scene were the classic CBGB hardcore matinees. The late night shows were sometimes

Is anyone else sick of glass-half-full people who insist on shoving the “it could be worse” logic down your throat every time you decide verbally state your displeasure? If you’re not, you fucking should be – people who think like that are the reason why we’re all paid peanuts at

1984 was a fucking year to remember! One of my all-time favorite bands released three albums in one year, and played a crazy amount of gigs. I’m talking about BLACK FLAG, who were on fire during this era. The lineup of Rollins, Ginn, Roessler and Steveson did some stellar damage

Writing this brings back so many memories, because I remember how important punk was to me when I was like 13-14. One thing I really loved is when I found a band that was made up of kids my age. So when I saw the Young and Useless 7 inch,

1984 going into 1985 was an interesting time for me and the way I saw hardcore. I was starting to get into reggae heavily, as well as post-punk. During this time, I was still an avid reader of MMR – my favorite sections were their international coverage. One band from

Check out this 28 minute documentary called LIVE FAST DIE: GG ALLIN. I don’t know what it is about this film, but I dig it because it’s pretty honest. GG ALLIN was some on shit that I can’t always understand…Enough of me talking, peep LIVE FAST DIE: GG ALLIN and