It has been quite some time since the Meatlocker has been this packed on a Wednesday night. Then again when the boys in Malfunction show up with Lost Souls? You know something is about to pop off. Especially when the homies in 96 set off a night of North Jersey hardcore the way it’s supposed to be. Fast, pissed, and in your fucking face. All of these bands are worthy of headlining a bill. Stage presence, attitude, and heart can all be traced to these acts. This most definitely includes the opening band, Threat 2 Society, who are a young group of guys from Jersey with an aggressive style that is unprecedented.

Once again thank you to the guys at the Meatlocker for hosting this gig and for the continued support in documenting all of this. Check out the photo set below, give the bands a listen, and we’ll see you in the pit.

Threat 2 Society

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96

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Malfunction

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Straight from the mouth itself, here are the latest announcements for Mosh for Paws ’16! This is going down in September so stay tuned and be sure to clear a date for this.

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Very excited to announce that STIGMATA will be taking the stage this September for the first time at Mexicali Live in Teaneck, NJ. I don’t remember the last time they played New Jersey, but once you hear that opening note to “Save Us,” there will be a party.

Love for pugs rescue from Middlesex, NJ will be the selected shelter that MFP will be donating to this year. Information on how you can adopt from a local foster will be provided at the event. You’ll also be meeting available adoptable pugs at the event as well, between the hours of 4pm and 6pm. Last year, MFP had the New Jersey boxer rescue and it went so well that, AJ the boxer, was adopted out shortly after MFP 2015.

The Meatlocker was quite packed last night for a Tuesday, but when the boys in Full of Hell showing up, its no wonder why. A refreshing change from the more recent shows we’ve been to due to the inherent fact that this wasn’t a hardcore show. It was the mind melting shredding aggression that we all love to see in a metal and grind show. Full of Hell were supported Die Choking, Organ Dealer, Dutchguts, Inertia, Sunrot, & Toxicology. As local as most the bands were, the talent was on fucking point. If you wanted it fast, aggressive, and intense, than you should’ve been there. Regardless check out the shots we were able to get for your viewing pleasure. These bands are the reason why you go to eleven. Check it..

Organ Dealer

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Die Choking

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Full of Hell

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Dutchguts

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Ten Ton Hammer are ferocious beast of a band that have been more than gracious to their fans by releasing an exclusive premiere of their forthcoming record entitled Always Empty 7”. This record is expected to be out on August 6th off Harvcore Records during their performance at This Is Hardcore ’16. The same label that brought you bands like Agitator, Rock Bottom, and Wrong Answer.

In the most simplistic manner this record could be perceived as metal-core. This however, is not necessarily the case. Ten Ton Hammer hails from none other than the City of Brotherly Love that has been on the forefront of producing and hosting music across the board. Especially in regards to hardcore, metal, or anything to bang your head and swing across a room to. Fuck, TIHC is held in Philly so you know this city can put it on.

With the album itself? The riffs are ensuing and crushing to say the least. The rhythm flows in and out of consciousness like an untimely and impending sea state that hits heavier each time the bow gets rocked. Furthermore, these guys were able to fully mature and nick out the sound that they seemed to be heading towards. Perfect amount of fast aggression mixed with belligerent heaviness. Lyrics will make you pop a blood vessel screaming while the content is no holds barred. Overall this record fucking kicks man and pardon the “hype” I made. Regardless, support the scene and cop a record. They have some pretty cool options that you can check real quick here or at the bottom of the page.

All the 7” are six dollars and include a digital download. It can be bought in violet (200), frost (100), random mix (100), or splatter (100). If you’re a record freak, then you can get them all for $22 bucks. Digital downloads are only $3.50.

Still, check these guys out this summer and especially be on the lookout for them at TIHC ’16. Picking up a record only supports bands making bigger and better music for the scene. This record alone is enough to satisfy anyone trying to listen to a heavy banger that is both raw and detailed.

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We headed up to Kingston, NY as soon as we found out Jersey’s The Number Twelve Looks Like You were playing a show at The Anchor! Paul ended up taking some sweet photos! Check them out!

The day of reckoning has finally befallen us my friends. New Jersey’s very own Suburban Scum have debuted their newest album “Ultimate Annihilation” today on FLATSPOT RECORDS

We are going to leave the hype at the door with this one. This record is a concise depiction of what New Jersey hardcore represents. Pick it up over at their website or stream it over on New Noise Magazione

Don’t forget to catch them on June 17th at the Meatlocker with special guests The Banner, Swamps, & Dutchguts. This is a benefit show for the Montclair Animal Shelter that had a fire this year. Mosh for Paws will be hosting this event to help raise money and awareness for non-kill animal shelters!

New Jersey Hardcore always on top.

Photo set courtesy of Trevor Novatin. Check out all of his work on his Flickr!

Be on the lookout for more sets from Trevor, as he has been quite dedicated to capturing some solid shots throughout the scene. TN Visuals would like to thank everyone in the tri-state hardcore scene and for all the bands for letting him shoot their sets. Check it:

FULL CIRCLE

HANGMAN

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REGULATE

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BLIND JUSTICE

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BACKTRACK

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We would like to welcome Eddie Trefurt to the HEAD WALK team as a contributing photographer & videographer. Eddie has been a longtime contributor, photographer, and member of the scene for quite some time. We were able to grab some pictures he took at the Meatlocker last night for the website. Be sure to check out more of his work on Flickr and Instagram.

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Forever Losing Sleep

Hardcore can present a plentitude of unnecessary problems. Generally, it’s just a matter of whose putting up the touring band for the night or if someone can borrow a head at a show. Still, the most prevalent of all these problems is almost always…

“Where the fuck can we play? Yes, besides the Meat-locker.”

All jokes aside, the Meat-locker will always have a special piece of my heart. The piece that’s covered in graffiti and piss stained band stickers with Myspace tags still on it.

Fortunately, the mastermind and creator of Mosh for Paws, Kevin Oakley, has found a recent solution to this common problem. For those who don’t know, Mosh for Paws has been an important and integral part of the North Jersey music scene over the years by hosting hundreds of shows in the greater New York City area. The best part about all of the good stuff this guy has coming in and out of Jersey? It’s all going towards a good cause, because this is a non-profit organization that’s set out to help not kill shelters.

With this being said, Mexicali Live has been gracious enough to open their doors for some heavier shows at their venue. Mexicali has been a long standing music venue and restaurant that has housed national and local acts over the last few decades. Side note: the food is on point and the bartenders know what they’re doing.

Well long story short, Mosh for Paws and Mexicali Live will be hosting one hell of a show on July 7th at their long standing Teaneck venue. The show is only 10 dollars for pre-sale and just two bucks more at the door. Benchpress will be headlining this gig. They killed it on that tour a while back when Desolated came across the pond to play a string of shows. Expect nothing less from these guys. Check the following flyer out below for more information: