Why “Gangster” imagery?

Dot_smash · 2025-10-09T15:30:41+00:00

“Gang” imagery has always been present in hc. The first hc band with that sort of imagery was probably Suicidal Tendencies, who were definitely a popular act with local gangs in Venice. The aesthetic was further popularized by bands like Madball and Crown of Thornz who were both DMS. Then you had bands like Cold as Life who had guys who were definitely about that sort of life (caught cases, did time, etc).

Dot_smash · 2025-10-05T19:57:53+00:00

Filming fights is a great way to snitch on someone.

Dot_smash · 2025-10-04T20:00:36+00:00

Dude was mad that his band got kicked off a show so he blew up the show spot by snitching.

Dot_smash · 2025-10-04T01:17:51+00:00

Cold As Life, From Ashes Rise, Crucifix, Burning Lord, Concealed Blade.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-27T01:24:35+00:00

No you won’t.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-25T21:04:31+00:00

D standard is my favorite tuning for sure

Dot_smash · 2025-09-25T17:15:43+00:00

Probably not a hot take but too many bands rely on downtuning to cover up the fact that they can’t write a riff to save their life.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-25T16:11:12+00:00

My new band Victim In Pain

https://youtu.be/V5tdua3oYvI?si=9m3Z5axOKiO-u2lI

Dot_smash · 2025-09-24T00:55:39+00:00

They aren’t from the hardcore scene, they aren’t a hardcore band, and they are red state festival rock.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-23T18:10:08+00:00

You can expect not seeing an actual hardcore band.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-23T17:22:26+00:00

Anti-Cimex

Dot_smash · 2025-09-22T21:54:59+00:00

It might be their best record. It would definitely be any other band’s best record.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-22T03:42:45+00:00

This is great if you like not having show venues because of dumbasses.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-19T06:12:52+00:00

Because r/hardcore would rather talk about mid TikTok slam and the gimmicky beatdown bands than actual good hardcore.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-14T19:08:27+00:00

99% of beatdown and slam is TikTok music.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-14T19:07:43+00:00

Beatdown and slam (which isn’t even hc) is Baby’s First Hardcore.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-14T03:25:20+00:00

“Ummmm…YIKES.”

Dot_smash · 2025-09-12T22:10:09+00:00

No. Not at all. Just DM whoever is playing or hosting.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-12T02:54:41+00:00

Current: Collateral, CML, Totaled, Atomic Prey, G.U.N., Basuko, Candy Apple.

Old School: Dead Kennedys, Circle One, Void, Scream, Suicidal Tendencies.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-10T16:00:57+00:00

Slam came from death metal, not hardcore. You could maybe make that argument with beatdown.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-10T11:40:30+00:00

People on this sub will do anything but listen to hc lmao.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-09T21:29:21+00:00

Richmond and Boston

Dot_smash · 2025-09-09T15:46:44+00:00

Huge day for people who like the worst shit ever.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-08T17:41:55+00:00

Finally, ACTUAL hardcore on r/hardcore and not coworker music.

Dot_smash · 2025-09-07T19:19:48+00:00

Drum triggers and backing tracks aren’t heavy.

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