Episodes
Sept. 22, 2020
A2G138 - Damn These Rascals Are Little
Jeremy Bolm talks about his band's experience with mega-producer Ross Robinson, putting out other people's records, when an LP isn't in order, Danzig, and Mr Bean.
Sept. 17, 2020
WA2G03 - AXE-Rock
The Tominator brings you the very best in hardcore, punk, metal, and everything in between. New tracks from DYING WISH, PERFECT WORLD, CRUSH THE DEMONIAC, ZULU, REACHING OUT, SOUL GLO, MODEL PRISONER, RESERVING DIRTNAPS, YOUT...
Sept. 15, 2020
A2G137 - Wake Me Up Inside Saaave Me
Wake The Dead is a seminal melodic hardcore release for many, but two of us are coming in blind here. The era, the ambition, the sound, and the impact of the record are all explored. If you loved it or hate it or know nothing...
Sept. 8, 2020
A2G136 - BIG NUMBERS
Bar shows or community space shows? Underdog or Into Another? HC drama or office Christmas party? PAHC or CTHC? Magnitude or One Step Closer? Harley or JJ? Pizza or bagel? Every important question that can be phrased as a bin...
Sept. 1, 2020
A2G135 - This Shirt Needs More Print
Doing our best to let a little pressure out of the atmosphere. We talk all-over print, stepping in dog shit, work stoppage, Randy Newman, magazines, Kalamazoo, worst hardcore apparel, shorts, survival in a post-apocalypse, as...
Aug. 25, 2020
A2G134 - Never Ending Name Game
Antidote and trips to the National Parks; Sick Of It All and literature; Vermin Supreme and voting; pepper spray and making people apologize for accusing you of things you actually did; the Name Game and fun. You'll love this...
Aug. 18, 2020
A2G133 - Ascending Mount Doom
Entering the dark and murky world of music's near-future. Where we can't be sure shows are happening, if subculture even exists, and if paper money has value anymore. Strap into the last of the V8 Interceptors and fill up on ...
Aug. 14, 2020
WA2G02 - The AXE
A cool hour of the best hardcore and punk from INTIMIDATION, GAG, MOONKISSER, INTERNAL, BITTER BRANCHES, EXCIDE, INITIATE, HELLO MARY, SOOTHING, VILE SPIRIT, GULCH, CORIKY, IMPOTENTIE, SUBDUED, SPY, BULL CULT, HUMANT BLOD, an...
Aug. 11, 2020
A2G132 - 1.6 Fans
Record Club is in full effect with a close look at the self-titled album from 1.6 Band. One for the post-hardcore heads, but there's something here for everybody: vaccines, Michael Vick, chili dogs, snitching, covid shows, fe...
Aug. 4, 2020
A2G131 - The Demon Babies Of Makeoutclub
Is hardcore secretly for super-capable musicians and all that 'talent doesn't matter' stuff is a lie? Was Makeoutclub a dark signal that this is a creep scene? Or was it a nice way for awkward kids to get together? Where were...
July 28, 2020
A2G130 - 1999 pt 2: the Endless Year
Not everyone is built for this game. But we are. Hours on a year we can't even agree is any good or not. Fastbreak to Brother Inferior to Throwdown and beyond. Hardcore from the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe. Good material, ...
July 21, 2020
A2G129 - 1999 Party Over Oops Outta Time
Year In Hardcore, 1999! A wild year, with the Melissa Worm ravaging the internet, Napster making pirates out of high schoolers, and Stuart Little keeping us in theaters. Also, a ton of hardcore was peaking, dying, or limping ...
July 14, 2020
WA2G01 - Radio Schenectady
Bliss out on the sounds of new music from Punitive Damage, One Step Closer, Spring Tide, Big Cheese, CHEW, Jab, and more!
July 7, 2020
A2G128 - Another Serious Moment
Kate and Emma join us to talk on callouts, cancellations, accountability, and substantive change in hardcore. Also discussed: wasps. And maybe a little taste of the new UNREAL CITY release if you're good.
June 30, 2020
A2G127 - Solid Ratings
Is Hatebreed overrated, underrated, or appropriately rated? What about Dag Nasty? Ekulu? Lotta bands are examined this episode TASTEFULLY AND WITH RESPECT. Also, Chicago Fire, the Dick Wolf extended universe, and more!
June 23, 2020
A2G126 - Appearing At Fantasy's Island Lounge
A quiet moment for a listener. Venues ex nihilo; sad old man storage units; mental health; Cold As Life; political hardcore; making friends online; YDL erasure; region of choice; truly fake news; more!
June 16, 2020
A2G125 - Irredeemable Grandma
Hard talks with relatives and hardcore icons. Can you really reason with either one? Also, is hardcore worth playing/watching in a half-empty room? Also, money-laundering, and treasure-hunting in the Rockies.
June 9, 2020
A2G124 - Saved By The Bail
The Facebook news drip, bail reform, Saved By The Bell, gently placing grandma in a dumpster or not, Ice T, Ice Cube, intellectual blindspots, weight training for the oncoming Cop War, and a quick visit from producer/engineer...
June 3, 2020
A2G123 - A Rare Serious Moment
Felt inappropriate doing the normal thing this week. Exercise your rights and be safe.
May 29, 2020
A2G- Patreon Sampler
Every once in a while we like to give everyone a chance to see what goes on in the golden kingdom of the Axe To Grind Patreon. Here’s some clips to tease and tantalize, with the hope that you’ll join our Patreon.
May 26, 2020
A2G122 - Gluten Free Means I Can't Have Gluten
Last Lights, Fiona Apple, shootouts, guitar solos, Green Day, Lulu, good looks, professional wrestling, The State, piloting a plane without training, Australia, Orange 9mm, college, and A Live On A2G set from the mighty SUNST...
May 22, 2020
A2G Overtime 11 - Next Step Up
Grady and Ryan from Anxious and One Step Closer jump into talk a little bit on getting stuck in Europe at the onset of a pandemic, going to school in the middle of nowhere, and the process of writing full lengths for each ban...
May 19, 2020
A2G121 - Unfriended
Critique, PMA, haters, and the cold hard reality of putting art into the world. Ian from Regional Justice Center joins us for deep talk on what makes a good vocalist, what makes a band a viable touring act, and what justifies...