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Home » powerviolence

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Kriegmeister Hatestorm of Neckbeard Deathcamp on heavy music as protest

by Philip Montoro January 11, 2019August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Neckbeard Deathcamp front man Kriegmeister Hatestorm, Haggathorn guitarist Nathan Scripter, and Reader music editor Philip Montoro

Posted inBlogs

Local powerviolence trio Stay Asleep drop the first single from their long-anticipated debut album

by Luca Cimarusti February 12, 2018August 18, 2021

The members of Stay Asleep may have emo pedigrees, but “Misanthrope” is hard, heavy, and mean.

Posted inMusic

Weekend Nachos leave behind a legacy of brutality

by Luca Cimarusti January 10, 2017August 18, 2021

Chicago powerviolence jokers Weekend Nachos have ripped it up around the world for 13 years, and this weekend they say farewell with two hometown shows.

Posted inBlogs

Powerviolence monsters Weekend Nachos release the first song from their final record

by Luca Cimarusti March 25, 2016August 18, 2021

“Writhe” is a frenzied explosion, classic Weekend Nachos style—they’re going out on a high note.

Posted inBlogs

Weekend Nachos announce their upcoming breakup

by Luca Cimarusti January 7, 2016August 18, 2021

As they enter their 12th year, superheavy four-piece Weekend Nachos amicably announce that they’ll call it a day.

Posted inBlogs

Weekend Nachos put out the coolest Record Store Day release of the year

by Luca Cimarusti April 23, 2015August 18, 2021

The local powerviolence outfit put out two faithful Weezer covers.

Posted inBlogs

Local powerviolence outfit Weekend Nachos celebrate their ten-year anniversary on Saturday

by Luca Cimarusti September 4, 2014August 18, 2021

The group has been at it for a decade of brutality.

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12 O’Clock Track: “Bong Water Torture,” 39 seconds of extreme from Philly’s +Hirs+

by Kevin Warwick February 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is “Bong Water Torture” by +Hirs+, one of the 22 bands that played Two Piece Fest this past weekend.

Posted inBlogs

Weekend Nachos ready the release of their new LP, open for Obituary

by Luca Cimarusti October 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Local powerviolence band Weekend Nachos release new songs from their insanely heavy new LP, Still.

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12 O’Clock Track: Iron Lung’s ferocious powerviolence opus “Brutal Supremacy” (in three parts)

by Kevin Warwick August 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Today’s 12 O’Cock Track is Iron Lung’s three-part “Brutal Supremacy.”

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Fake Asian Rolex eludes the spam filter and steals my heart

by Miles Raymer April 10, 2013August 19, 2021

Hilarious new powerviolence from France

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