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Boston Hardcore

Boston hardcore is a ferocious and defining strand of the hardcore punk genre that emerged from the streets of Boston, Massachusetts. Known for its blistering pace, aggressive guitar riffs, and an ethos steeped in DIY principles and social commentary, the scene is both a musical and cultural movement. It's characterized by a raw, visceral energy and a relentless drive, often featuring shout-along choruses that unify its tight-knit community. Bands from this genre frequently address themes of personal and political struggle, imbuing their music with a sense of urgency and authenticity. Drawing from the intense, emotive delivery of groups like Have Heart and the gritty, biting edge of acts such as American Nightmare, Boston hardcore stands as a testament to the enduring power and rebellious spirit of hardcore music.

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Indie Rock Rock Alternative Rock Emo Metalcore Metal Post-hardcore Hardcore Punk Grindcore Crust Punk Crossover Thrash Garage Punk Powerviolence

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Chaotic Hardcore Melodic Hardcore Straight Edge Hardcore Powerviolence Hardcore Punk Grindcore Sludge Metal Beatdown Post-rock

Latest Boston Hardcore Release

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It All Comes Down To This (25th Anniversary Edition)

Album - 13 Tracks - Released November 1, 2024

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Converge

Have Heart

Bane

The Hope Conspiracy

Death Before Dishonor

SS Decontrol

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November 1, 2024

It All Comes Down To This (25th Anniversary Edition)
Bane
13 tracks
July 19

Get It Away (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
7 tracks
June 14

(It's The) Truth Inside
Bane
1 tracks
May 31

Tools of Oppression/Rule by Deception
The Hope Conspiracy
10 tracks
May 14

Live in Fear
The Hope Conspiracy
5 tracks
April 23

The West is Dead
The Hope Conspiracy
4 tracks
March 26

Those Who Gave Us Yesterday
The Hope Conspiracy
3 tracks
November 22, 2023

Confusion/Chaos/Misery
The Hope Conspiracy
4 tracks
November 17

The Kids Will Have Their Say (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
18 tracks
November 10

Against Myself
Vantage Point
9 tracks
October 6

A Reminder
Vantage Point
2 tracks
September 1

The Dusk In Us (Deluxe Edition)
Converge
18 tracks
July 21

Master Of None
Death Before Dishonor
2 tracks
June 29

Найти тебя
Bane
1 tracks
May 31

Split Your Skull In Half
C4
3 tracks
January 20

True Till Death (20th Anniversary Deluxe)
Death Before Dishonor
13 tracks
December 1, 2022

Live in Orlando, FL 3/14/2022
Converge
18 tracks
November 25

True Till Death
Death Before Dishonor
1 tracks
November 15

Slow To Fix A Feeling
Vantage Point
1 tracks
March 18

The Poacher Diaries (Redux)
Converge
6 tracks
February 15

Locust Reign (Redux)
Converge
1 tracks
January 22

City on Fire
Razors In The Night
2 tracks
November 19, 2021

Bloodmoon: I
Converge•
Chelsea Wolfe
11 tracks
November 3

Coil
Converge•
Chelsea Wolfe
1 tracks
September 28

Blood Moon
Converge•
Chelsea Wolfe
1 tracks
June 16

Chaos Streaks
C4
10 tracks
December 1, 2020

Death Knows Your Name (Deluxe)
The Hope Conspiracy
12 tracks
March 27

Endless Arrow
Converge
1 tracks
March 16

Goes to War Demo
C4
6 tracks
October 23, 2019

An Answer You Won't Find
Vantage Point
4 tracks
August 9

Promo 2019
Vantage Point
4 tracks
July 26

Unfinished Business
Death Before Dishonor
8 tracks
July 9

True Defeat
Death Before Dishonor
1 tracks
June 14

Cowards Will Fall
Death Before Dishonor
1 tracks
March 29

Lions And Lambs
Have Heart
1 tracks
June 29, 2018

Beautiful Ruin
Converge
4 tracks
March 23

Vantage Point
Vantage Point
5 tracks
November 3, 2017

The Dusk In Us
Converge
13 tracks
July 25

I Can Tell You About Pain
Converge
2 tracks
March 28

Seed of Hysteria
Exit Order
10 tracks

November 1, 2024

It All Comes Down To This (25th Anniversary Edition)
Bane
13 tracks
July 19

Get It Away (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
7 tracks
May 31

Tools of Oppression/Rule by Deception
The Hope Conspiracy
10 tracks
May 14

Live in Fear
The Hope Conspiracy
5 tracks
April 23

The West is Dead
The Hope Conspiracy
4 tracks
November 22, 2023

Confusion/Chaos/Misery
The Hope Conspiracy
4 tracks
November 17

The Kids Will Have Their Say (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
18 tracks
November 10

Against Myself
Vantage Point
9 tracks
September 1

The Dusk In Us (Deluxe Edition)
Converge
18 tracks
January 20

True Till Death (20th Anniversary Deluxe)
Death Before Dishonor
13 tracks
December 1, 2022

Live in Orlando, FL 3/14/2022
Converge
18 tracks
March 18

The Poacher Diaries (Redux)
Converge
6 tracks
November 19, 2021

Bloodmoon: I
Converge•
Chelsea Wolfe
11 tracks
June 16

Chaos Streaks
C4
10 tracks
December 1, 2020

Death Knows Your Name (Deluxe)
The Hope Conspiracy
12 tracks
March 16

Goes to War Demo
C4
6 tracks
October 23, 2019

An Answer You Won't Find
Vantage Point
4 tracks
August 9

Promo 2019
Vantage Point
4 tracks
July 26

Unfinished Business
Death Before Dishonor
8 tracks
June 29, 2018

Beautiful Ruin
Converge
4 tracks

June 14, 2024

(It's The) Truth Inside
Bane
1 tracks
March 26

Those Who Gave Us Yesterday
The Hope Conspiracy
3 tracks
October 6, 2023

A Reminder
Vantage Point
2 tracks
July 21

Master Of None
Death Before Dishonor
2 tracks
June 29

Найти тебя
Bane
1 tracks
May 31

Split Your Skull In Half
C4
3 tracks
November 25, 2022

True Till Death
Death Before Dishonor
1 tracks
November 15

Slow To Fix A Feeling
Vantage Point
1 tracks
February 15

Locust Reign (Redux)
Converge
1 tracks
January 22

City on Fire
Razors In The Night
2 tracks
November 3, 2021

Coil
Converge•
Chelsea Wolfe
1 tracks
September 28

Blood Moon
Converge•
Chelsea Wolfe
1 tracks
March 27, 2020

Endless Arrow
Converge
1 tracks
July 9, 2019

True Defeat
Death Before Dishonor
1 tracks
June 14

Cowards Will Fall
Death Before Dishonor
1 tracks
March 29

Lions And Lambs
Have Heart
1 tracks
July 25, 2017

I Can Tell You About Pain
Converge
2 tracks
September 8, 2016

Revival Spines
Trap Them
1 tracks
August 18

Luster Pendulums
Trap Them
1 tracks
July 29

Hellionaires
Trap Them
1 tracks