HARTFORD, Conn. — Local metalhead and rabid Carcass fan Nick Patterson was shocked to learn that despite how it sounds, bloodwork is actually pretty boring,…
Ahhh, Broken Hope. If you’re a fan of death metal and have never heard of them, first off, call every single one of your friends…
NEW MILFORD, Conn. — Experimental grindcore outfit Invasive Eel announced a 19-track full-length album to be released exclusively on a Tiger Electronics “HitClips” cartridge, nostalgia-fueled…
Trap Them (originally known as Trap Them and Kill Them) was one of those bands that had great albums, but to truly “get” them you…
Napalm Death are an influential British grindcore band formed in 1981. Early on, their lineup had some, uh, stability issues, but their most well-known and…
BOSTON — Local deathcore fan Toby Branstein decided to bust out his finest carabiner keychain for the upcoming special Red Chord show, confirmed sources who…
Gorguts does not have a bad album. Luc Lemay is a musical genius and an extreme metal icon. We’d be remiss not to also say…
What kind of a landlord evicts his tenants just for having a three-day, all-hours music fest at his house?! I’m getting out the lease because…
It’s a waste of time trying to explain the appeal of grindcore to you—or anyone, for that matter. You get it or you don’t. You’re…
HOUSTON — Local goregrind band Coffin Stew give much more attention to scouring old sleaze and monster movie VHS tapes for cool samples to put…
NEW YORK — Local Napalm Death fan Mark Dixon is reportedly feeling proud about the comment made by a woman after they engaged in nearly…
The Hard Times is committed to reviewing every album that has ever existed, but we refuse to go in any logical order. This week, we…
SINGAPORE — Members of grindcore trio Wormrot announced their vocalist Arif Rot is being replaced by the random goat that became an internet sensation after…
SPOKANE, Wash. — An adorable bandana-clad dog seen frequenting the town skate park is rumored to be a human under a powerful curse from a…
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Local venue Breezy Steve’s Beer Barn now requires attendees to show proof of showering before they enter the venue, according to sources…