This Is Hardcore Podcast

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

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

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/

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

Episode 176 Josh Grabelle - TRUSTKILL Book and HELLPHYRA Recap by TIHC Podcast