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Having taking a year off in 2011, Resist Records and Trial and Error’s annual Hardcore event is back in 2012, bigger and better then ever. Spanning the weekend of July 7th and 8th at the Hi Fi in Sydney, Hardcore 2012 is boasting a line up of not only local but also international greats and is proving to be one event not to miss.

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This coming Saturday April 21st, is the annual event, RECORD STORE DAY. A celebration of perhaps the greatest retail shop you can come across, the independent record store.

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Due to hit our shores real soon is Sweden's latest hardcore musical export in that of ANCHOR, who are continuing the tradition of flying the flag for the vegan / straight edge movement. Guitarist Ulf Hammarkarr took time out to chat about life in Sweden, touring with TRIAL and what they are looking forward to in Australia.

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So as the year 2011, winds down to a close, we take a look back on some of our favourite releases and moments that shaped the past 12 months.

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Set to hit our shores for the third time in a four year period is LA DISPUTE from Michigan, USA. Frontman, Jordan Dreyer was kind enough to find time for a chat about the band's love affair with our fine country.

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Currently touring around the country with Euro core veterans STRENGTH APPROACH, we caught up with MARK MY WORDS guitarist Luke McComb to find out how a band from NSW's Central Coast ended up being so popular with European hardcore bands.

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There is probably no bigger buzz band around at the moment than OFF! Featuring the legendary Circle Jerks / Black Flag frontman Keith Morris on vocals, one can't but be reminded of the classic Flag EP "Nervous Breakdown" Ep when they listen to OFF! Guitarist Dimitri Coats talks about the inner workings of the band ahead of their first Australian tour in December.

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Mindsnare team up with Cleveland legends, Ringworm for what promises to be an unforgettable tour. We caught up with Mindsnare singer Matt Maunder on the eve of the tour.

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On the eve of their first Australian tour, Doomriders’ singer/guitarist Nate Newton takes time out from touring with Converge to answer a few questions for us.

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