Hardlore

HardLore: October Q&A Special

HardLore: October Q&A Special

Maxime Cherrier

Your favorite, our favorite, everybody's favorite...

HardLore: October Q&A Special

Maxime Cherrier

Your favorite, our favorite, everybody's favorite...

HardLore: Scott Vogel (TERROR)

HardLore: Scott Vogel (TERROR)

Maxime Cherrier

The long awaited full length HardLore episode with the frontman of, in our opinion, the greatest and most consistent hardcore band ever: SCOTT VOGEL of TERROR.

HardLore: Scott Vogel (TERROR)

Maxime Cherrier

The long awaited full length HardLore episode with the frontman of, in our opinion, the greatest and most consistent hardcore band ever: SCOTT VOGEL of TERROR.

HardLore: The Best Cold Weather Albums of All Time

HardLore: The Best Cold Weather Albums of All Time

Maxime Cherrier

Some things are just best served cold.

HardLore: The Best Cold Weather Albums of All Time

Maxime Cherrier

Some things are just best served cold.

HardLore: Sam Trapkin (Trapped Under Ice)

HardLore: Sam Trapkin (Trapped Under Ice)

Maxime Cherrier

This week's HardLore features special guest and co-founder of the greatest hardcore band in modern history: Sam Trapkin of Trapped Under Ice.

HardLore: Sam Trapkin (Trapped Under Ice)

Maxime Cherrier

This week's HardLore features special guest and co-founder of the greatest hardcore band in modern history: Sam Trapkin of Trapped Under Ice.

HardLore: Professer Bo's History Lesson

HardLore: Professer Bo's History Lesson

Maxime Cherrier

We take a small break from music to have our very own Professor Bo Lueders take time out of his busy schedule to answer some in-depth historical questions.

HardLore: Professer Bo's History Lesson

Maxime Cherrier

We take a small break from music to have our very own Professor Bo Lueders take time out of his busy schedule to answer some in-depth historical questions.

HardLore: Ranking Every Rock Band Ever

HardLore: Ranking Every Rock Band Ever

Maxime Cherrier

Yes, you read that title correctly... We ranked every rock band ever (with a few exceptions) in order.

HardLore: Ranking Every Rock Band Ever

Maxime Cherrier

Yes, you read that title correctly... We ranked every rock band ever (with a few exceptions) in order.

HardLore: Thomas Pearson (Foundation)

HardLore: Thomas Pearson (Foundation)

Maxime Cherrier

One of the most consistently requested guest since the beginning of HardLore: THOMAS PEARSON, vocalist of Atlanta's FOUNDATION finally joins us for an epic 3-hour episode documenting Foundation's beginning, ending,...

HardLore: Thomas Pearson (Foundation)

Maxime Cherrier

One of the most consistently requested guest since the beginning of HardLore: THOMAS PEARSON, vocalist of Atlanta's FOUNDATION finally joins us for an epic 3-hour episode documenting Foundation's beginning, ending, and everything in between.

HardLore: The Best HARDCORE Album Openers of All Time

HardLore: The Best HARDCORE Album Openers of All Time

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo list their favorite opening tracks in hardcore music.

HardLore: The Best HARDCORE Album Openers of All Time

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo list their favorite opening tracks in hardcore music.

HardLore: Alec Faber (Holy Blade, Gods Hate, Twitching Tongues)

HardLore: Alec Faber (Holy Blade, Gods Hate, Twitching Tongues)

Matt Rushton

We are finally joined by Twitching Tongues and God’s Hate bass player/stage mosher extraordinaire Alec Faber, who fronts the newly conceived Holy Blade alongside one of HardLore’s own.

HardLore: Alec Faber (Holy Blade, Gods Hate, Twitching Tongues)

Matt Rushton

We are finally joined by Twitching Tongues and God’s Hate bass player/stage mosher extraordinaire Alec Faber, who fronts the newly conceived Holy Blade alongside one of HardLore’s own.

Hardlore: Braxton Marcellous of ZULU

Hardlore: Braxton Marcellous of ZULU

Ramon Gonzales

The guitarist for ZULU guests on the latest HARDLORE to share his path to hardcore, the message in his music and how preserving integrity can coexist with progression.

Hardlore: Braxton Marcellous of ZULU

Ramon Gonzales

The guitarist for ZULU guests on the latest HARDLORE to share his path to hardcore, the message in his music and how preserving integrity can coexist with progression.

HardLore: The Hardest Hardcore Band of All Time

HardLore: The Hardest Hardcore Band of All Time

Matt Rushton

The long awaited day has arrived... HardLore conducts a live tournament bracket to determine the hardest HARDCORE band of all time in a stacked tournament of bands hand-picked by us,...

HardLore: The Hardest Hardcore Band of All Time

Matt Rushton

The long awaited day has arrived... HardLore conducts a live tournament bracket to determine the hardest HARDCORE band of all time in a stacked tournament of bands hand-picked by us, in brackets set completely randomly... We swear.

HardLore: ...And we're back! Harms Way European Tour Recap + Q&A

HardLore: ...And we're back! Harms Way European Tour Recap + Q&A

Maxime Cherrier

..And we're back! HardLore returns for our first proper long form sit-down episode in over a month with an episode 2.5 hour recap of Bo's recent European excursion with Harms...

HardLore: ...And we're back! Harms Way European Tour Recap + Q&A

Maxime Cherrier

..And we're back! HardLore returns for our first proper long form sit-down episode in over a month with an episode 2.5 hour recap of Bo's recent European excursion with Harms Way, as well as over an hour of answering your questions.

HardLore: Jeremy Saulnier (Writer & Director of Green Room)

HardLore: Jeremy Saulnier (Writer & Director of Green Room)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore was joined for our first ever interview with a filmmaker by GREEN ROOM writer and director Jeremy Saulnier, who many don't know is a Virginia/DC hardcore OG.

HardLore: Jeremy Saulnier (Writer & Director of Green Room)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore was joined for our first ever interview with a filmmaker by GREEN ROOM writer and director Jeremy Saulnier, who many don't know is a Virginia/DC hardcore OG.

HardLore: Sound & Fury Fest 2024

HardLore: Sound & Fury Fest 2024

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined by Sound & Fury co-promoters Martín Stewart (Terror, God’s Hate) and Madison Woodward (Fury) to recap this year’s incredible iteration of the USA’s biggest hardcore festival.

HardLore: Sound & Fury Fest 2024

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined by Sound & Fury co-promoters Martín Stewart (Terror, God’s Hate) and Madison Woodward (Fury) to recap this year’s incredible iteration of the USA’s biggest hardcore festival.

HardLore Family Feud: Twitching Tongues vs. Sound & Fury

HardLore Family Feud: Twitching Tongues vs. Sound & Fury

Maxime Cherrier

Welcome to the first ever HardLore Family Feud!

HardLore Family Feud: Twitching Tongues vs. Sound & Fury

Maxime Cherrier

Welcome to the first ever HardLore Family Feud!

Vinnie Stigma of Agnostic Front: The Godfather of Hardcore (A HardLore Film)

Vinnie Stigma of Agnostic Front: The Godfather of Hardcore (A HardLore Film)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is honored to be joined by the Godfather of hardcore himself: Vinnie Stigma from Agnostic Front.

Vinnie Stigma of Agnostic Front: The Godfather of Hardcore (A HardLore Film)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is honored to be joined by the Godfather of hardcore himself: Vinnie Stigma from Agnostic Front.

New York HardLore: Tom Sheehan of Indecision (Brooklyn, NY)

New York HardLore: Tom Sheehan of Indecision (Brooklyn, NY)

Maxime Cherrier

Part 2 of our very special New York HardLore series features special guest Tom Sheehan of Indecision/Most Precious Blood.

New York HardLore: Tom Sheehan of Indecision (Brooklyn, NY)

Maxime Cherrier

Part 2 of our very special New York HardLore series features special guest Tom Sheehan of Indecision/Most Precious Blood.

HardLore: Touring With Kublai Khan & Drain

HardLore: Touring With Kublai Khan & Drain

Maxime Cherrier

Fresh off of separate tours supporting two of hardcore's flagship bands, Drain and Kublai Khan - Colin and Bo reconvene to recap the events of the first time both of...

HardLore: Touring With Kublai Khan & Drain

Maxime Cherrier

Fresh off of separate tours supporting two of hardcore's flagship bands, Drain and Kublai Khan - Colin and Bo reconvene to recap the events of the first time both of them have been on tour concurently since the inception of HardLore.

HardLore: Tied Down Fest 2024

HardLore: Tied Down Fest 2024

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo chat with Tied Down Fest founders Jimmy Lawson and Curtis Dalton, Detroit hardcore kids that grew up booking shows, playing in bands, & printing merch, to bringing...

HardLore: Tied Down Fest 2024

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo chat with Tied Down Fest founders Jimmy Lawson and Curtis Dalton, Detroit hardcore kids that grew up booking shows, playing in bands, & printing merch, to bringing a 2,000+ attendee hardcore festival to their hometown.

New York HardLore: Mike Dijan of Crown of Thornz & Breakdown (ASTORIA/QUEENS)

New York HardLore: Mike Dijan of Crown of Thornz & Breakdown (ASTORIA/QUEENS)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore proudly present the first part of our three-part series shot in a single day all about New York Hardcore, all three of which feature special guest co-host: King Nine...

New York HardLore: Mike Dijan of Crown of Thornz & Breakdown (ASTORIA/QUEENS)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore proudly present the first part of our three-part series shot in a single day all about New York Hardcore, all three of which feature special guest co-host: King Nine vocalist Dan Seely.

HardLore: Asking People to Name The Hardcore Band In One Second

HardLore: Asking People to Name The Hardcore Band In One Second

Maxime Cherrier

While HardLore was at LDBBB Fest, we tried something new and challenged some people outside, including a few members of bands and previous guests, to name the bands behind the...

HardLore: Asking People to Name The Hardcore Band In One Second

Maxime Cherrier

While HardLore was at LDBBB Fest, we tried something new and challenged some people outside, including a few members of bands and previous guests, to name the bands behind the opening FIRST SECOND of some iconic hardcore songs.

HardLore: Brody King's Fast Food Tier List (All Elite Wrestling / God's Hate)

HardLore: Brody King's Fast Food Tier List (All Elite Wrestling / God's Hate)

Maxime Cherrier

Even though food is the main topic, we still found a way to fill this episode with personal lore and shared experiences throughout our collective two decades of friendship.

HardLore: Brody King's Fast Food Tier List (All Elite Wrestling / God's Hate)

Maxime Cherrier

Even though food is the main topic, we still found a way to fill this episode with personal lore and shared experiences throughout our collective two decades of friendship.

HardLore: The Heaviest Band of All Time (Tournament Bracket)

HardLore: The Heaviest Band of All Time (Tournament Bracket)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore Presents our official tournament bracket to determine the heaviest band OF ALL TIME. 

HardLore: The Heaviest Band of All Time (Tournament Bracket)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore Presents our official tournament bracket to determine the heaviest band OF ALL TIME. 

HardLore: 100th Episode Q&A Special

HardLore: 100th Episode Q&A Special

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo celebrate their momentous 100th episode with a massive HardLore Q&A, answering questions sent by the viewers.

HardLore: 100th Episode Q&A Special

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo celebrate their momentous 100th episode with a massive HardLore Q&A, answering questions sent by the viewers.

HardLore: Connie Sgarbossa (SeeYouSpaceCowboy)

HardLore: Connie Sgarbossa (SeeYouSpaceCowboy)

Maxime Cherrier

This week in a very special episode, we are joined by SeeYouSpaceCowboy... vocalist Connie Sgarbossa live and in-person at HardLore HQ, for a highly anticipated instant classic episode of HardLore....

HardLore: Connie Sgarbossa (SeeYouSpaceCowboy)

Maxime Cherrier

This week in a very special episode, we are joined by SeeYouSpaceCowboy... vocalist Connie Sgarbossa live and in-person at HardLore HQ, for a highly anticipated instant classic episode of HardLore.

HardLore: Spencer Hazard (Full of Hell)

HardLore: Spencer Hazard (Full of Hell)

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo chat with Spencer Hazard, guitar player and founder of Full of Hell.

HardLore: Spencer Hazard (Full of Hell)

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo chat with Spencer Hazard, guitar player and founder of Full of Hell.

HardLore at The 2024 AVN Awards

HardLore at The 2024 AVN Awards

Maxime Cherrier

Hardcore punk and hardcore p*rn collide, as Colin and Bo brave the AVN Awards in search of the owners of their web domain, which is currently owned by an adult...

HardLore at The 2024 AVN Awards

Maxime Cherrier

Hardcore punk and hardcore p*rn collide, as Colin and Bo brave the AVN Awards in search of the owners of their web domain, which is currently owned by an adult film site (view at your own risk). 

HardLore: Madison Watkins (Year of the Knife)

HardLore: Madison Watkins (Year of the Knife)

Maxime Cherrier

On June 28th, 2023, every band’s worst nightmare became reality for our good friends in Year of the Knife - they were involved in a horrific van accident while on...

HardLore: Madison Watkins (Year of the Knife)

Maxime Cherrier

On June 28th, 2023, every band’s worst nightmare became reality for our good friends in Year of the Knife - they were involved in a horrific van accident while on tour, which put the band on hiatus and ultimately lead to vocalist MADISON WATKINS being in in critical condition, suffering major physical trauma, experiencing over a month of memory loss and fracturing nearly every bone in her body.

HardLore: Asking Hardcore Musicians Their Four Favorite Albums (LETTERMOSHD)

HardLore: Asking Hardcore Musicians Their Four Favorite Albums (LETTERMOSHD)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore presents... LETTERMOSHD!

HardLore: Asking Hardcore Musicians Their Four Favorite Albums (LETTERMOSHD)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore presents... LETTERMOSHD!

HardLore: LDBBB Fest 2024

HardLore: LDBBB Fest 2024

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo sit down with LDBBB Fest promoters Sam Yarmuth (Triple B Records) and Colin Feeney (Gold Theory Artists) to talk about this year's installment of the midwest United...

HardLore: LDBBB Fest 2024

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo sit down with LDBBB Fest promoters Sam Yarmuth (Triple B Records) and Colin Feeney (Gold Theory Artists) to talk about this year's installment of the midwest United State's premiere hardcore festival, LDB Fest.

HARDLORE on DUNE PART 2 (and movie theaters being bad!!!)

HARDLORE on DUNE PART 2 (and movie theaters being bad!!!)

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo talking about Dune 2 and how much movie theaters suck and humanity needs to reset altogether

HARDLORE on DUNE PART 2 (and movie theaters being bad!!!)

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo talking about Dune 2 and how much movie theaters suck and humanity needs to reset altogether

HardLore: Texas Tour Recap

HardLore: Texas Tour Recap

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo recap a recent Texas tour featuring HardLore's own Twitching Tongues and God's Hate, alongside Incendiary, Suburban Scum, Judiciary, Conservative Military Image and more!

HardLore: Texas Tour Recap

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo recap a recent Texas tour featuring HardLore's own Twitching Tongues and God's Hate, alongside Incendiary, Suburban Scum, Judiciary, Conservative Military Image and more!

HardLore Theme Song (ONE HOUR VERSION)

HardLore Theme Song (ONE HOUR VERSION)

Maxime Cherrier

Hey everybody this is the one hour long version of the HardLore theme song, written by Colin, lead guitar by Bo, mixed and mastered by Bryan Batiste, presented by Manscaped.

HardLore Theme Song (ONE HOUR VERSION)

Maxime Cherrier

Hey everybody this is the one hour long version of the HardLore theme song, written by Colin, lead guitar by Bo, mixed and mastered by Bryan Batiste, presented by Manscaped.

HardLore: Colin's Journey in Japan (With Q&A!)

HardLore: Colin's Journey in Japan (With Q&A!)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore sits back down together for the first time in weeks, catching up in this 3 hour Q&A/recap of Colin's time in Japan and playing Just Another Gig festival in...

HardLore: Colin's Journey in Japan (With Q&A!)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore sits back down together for the first time in weeks, catching up in this 3 hour Q&A/recap of Colin's time in Japan and playing Just Another Gig festival in Tacoma, WA the next day.

HardLore explores THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM

HardLore explores THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM

Matt Rushton

Colin and Bo visited The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV to bring you a full tour of the building and their incredible collection of punk and hardcore memorabilia.

HardLore explores THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM

Matt Rushton

Colin and Bo visited The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV to bring you a full tour of the building and their incredible collection of punk and hardcore memorabilia.

HardLore: Brendan Garrone (Incendiary)

HardLore: Brendan Garrone (Incendiary)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore sits down with Brendan Garrone, the enigmatic frontman of INCENDIARY, contemporary Long Island legends.

HardLore: Brendan Garrone (Incendiary)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore sits down with Brendan Garrone, the enigmatic frontman of INCENDIARY, contemporary Long Island legends.

HardLore: Trey Williams (Dying Fetus)

HardLore: Trey Williams (Dying Fetus)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined by Trey Williams, drummer of the legendary death metal band Dying Fetus, whom we have officially dubbed "the hardest band to ever play music".

HardLore: Trey Williams (Dying Fetus)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined by Trey Williams, drummer of the legendary death metal band Dying Fetus, whom we have officially dubbed "the hardest band to ever play music".

HardLore: Q&A Special

HardLore: Q&A Special

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo are back together at HardLore HQ so they figured they'd take this week to catch you all up on what they've had going on and do a...

HardLore: Q&A Special

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo are back together at HardLore HQ so they figured they'd take this week to catch you all up on what they've had going on and do a special Q&A based on the questions that you all submitted to Discord and Twitter.

HardLore: Parris Mayhew (Cro-Mags)

HardLore: Parris Mayhew (Cro-Mags)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined this week for an unbelievable and unfiltered conversation with Parris Mayhew, currently of AGGROS, but formerly the co-founder/original co-writer of legendary New York Hardcore band, the CRO-MAGS.

HardLore: Parris Mayhew (Cro-Mags)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined this week for an unbelievable and unfiltered conversation with Parris Mayhew, currently of AGGROS, but formerly the co-founder/original co-writer of legendary New York Hardcore band, the CRO-MAGS.

HardLore: Marisa Shirar (Fleshwater)

HardLore: Marisa Shirar (Fleshwater)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined by LONG time friend of the show and Fleshwater singer Marisa Shirar, also known as Mirsy.

HardLore: Marisa Shirar (Fleshwater)

Maxime Cherrier

HardLore is joined by LONG time friend of the show and Fleshwater singer Marisa Shirar, also known as Mirsy.

HardLore: Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, Better Lovers, END)

HardLore: Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, Better Lovers, END)

Maxime Cherrier

Happy New Year! For our first episode of the year, we are joined by GRAMMY-WINNING producer/recording engineer Will Putney.

HardLore: Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, Better Lovers, END)

Maxime Cherrier

Happy New Year! For our first episode of the year, we are joined by GRAMMY-WINNING producer/recording engineer Will Putney.

HardLore: The Best Of 2023

HardLore: The Best Of 2023

Maxime Cherrier

As 2023 comes to a close, HardLore wanted to thank all of you are for making our first full calendar year an unbelievable success.

HardLore: The Best Of 2023

Maxime Cherrier

As 2023 comes to a close, HardLore wanted to thank all of you are for making our first full calendar year an unbelievable success.

The 2023 HardLore Awards

The 2023 HardLore Awards

Maxime Cherrier

It's time for the first ever annual HardLore Awards, celebrating the best of hardcore music in 2023.

The 2023 HardLore Awards

Maxime Cherrier

It's time for the first ever annual HardLore Awards, celebrating the best of hardcore music in 2023.

HardLore: A Tribute to Cayle Sain (1991 - 2023)

HardLore: A Tribute to Cayle Sain (1991 - 2023)

Maxime Cherrier

Our beloved Cayle Sain, drummer of Twitching Tongues, Downpresser, Mizery, Shakewell and many more, has passed away suddenly and tragically at the age of 31.

HardLore: A Tribute to Cayle Sain (1991 - 2023)

Maxime Cherrier

Our beloved Cayle Sain, drummer of Twitching Tongues, Downpresser, Mizery, Shakewell and many more, has passed away suddenly and tragically at the age of 31.

HardLore: Soft Songs By Hard Bands

HardLore: Soft Songs By Hard Bands

Maxime Cherrier

When hard bands go soft...

HardLore: Soft Songs By Hard Bands

Maxime Cherrier

When hard bands go soft...

HardLore: Zuma from KRUELTY Ranks American Fast Food

HardLore: Zuma from KRUELTY Ranks American Fast Food

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo welcome back Zuma, vocalist and guitar player of Kruelty from Tokyo, Japan.

HardLore: Zuma from KRUELTY Ranks American Fast Food

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo welcome back Zuma, vocalist and guitar player of Kruelty from Tokyo, Japan.

HardLore: Colin & Bo Reunite (With Q&A)

HardLore: Colin & Bo Reunite (With Q&A)

Maxime Cherrier

Happy Thanksgiving, It's finally HardLore time.

HardLore: Colin & Bo Reunite (With Q&A)

Maxime Cherrier

Happy Thanksgiving, It's finally HardLore time.

HardLore: GRIDIRON (Will Kaelin & Matt Karll)

HardLore: GRIDIRON (Will Kaelin & Matt Karll)

Maxime Cherrier

After releasing one of our favorite albums of 2022, Gridiron joined us live and in-person at FYA Fest 2023.

HardLore: GRIDIRON (Will Kaelin & Matt Karll)

Maxime Cherrier

After releasing one of our favorite albums of 2022, Gridiron joined us live and in-person at FYA Fest 2023.

HardLore: Nate Newton (CONVERGE)

HardLore: Nate Newton (CONVERGE)

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo talked to Nate Newton from Converge, Cave In, Doomriders and MUCH MORE in-person in Manchester, UK.

HardLore: Nate Newton (CONVERGE)

Maxime Cherrier

Colin and Bo talked to Nate Newton from Converge, Cave In, Doomriders and MUCH MORE in-person in Manchester, UK.

HardLore: Isaac Hale (Knocked Loose)

HardLore: Isaac Hale (Knocked Loose)

Maxime Cherrier

While Bo is on tour with Harms Way and Colin is recovering from being possessed by the spirit of Ronald McDonald, we bring you this very special extended mini-HardLore from...

HardLore: Isaac Hale (Knocked Loose)

Maxime Cherrier

While Bo is on tour with Harms Way and Colin is recovering from being possessed by the spirit of Ronald McDonald, we bring you this very special extended mini-HardLore from the vault with one of the great modern riffers of our time: The great Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose, Inclination and Weapon X.

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