Why Cleveland Hardcore Hits Different

Описание: Cleveland hardcore never wanted approval.
It wasn’t political. It wasn’t performative. It was violent, personal, and built to dominate.

While other scenes chased unity or trends, Cleveland bands sharpened something heavier — metallic hardcore forged from rust, concrete, and contempt. This is the lineage that produced Integrity, Ringworm, and an entire strain of hardcore that still feels dangerous decades later.

From early DIY basements to apocalyptic records like Those Who Fear Tomorrow and The Promise, this episode of The Hardcore Files breaks down how Cleveland built a sound that refused polish and never softened with age.

Venues, labels, philosophy, and the newer wave — this isn’t a footnote.
It’s a commandment.

Cleveland forever.

00:00 – Why Cleveland?
00:34 – Anger Before Politics (1980s Origins)
01:28 – Integrity Changes Everything
02:12 – Ringworm: Hardcore as War
03:03 – Cleveland’s Sound Explained
03:17 – Offshoots, Extremes, and Controversy
03:45 – Venues, Basements, and Local Infrastructure
04:12 – Labels That Carried the Sound
05:00 – The Sound Evolves (2000s–2010s)
05:58 – Grind, Doom, and New Blood
06:38 – The Next Wave
07:05 – Cleveland Forever


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This video montage showcases the intense roots of Cleveland music, highlighting its influential hardcore music scene. It features live performances with energetic crowds, band logos, and images that evoke a raw, impactful sound. The footage emphasizes Cleveland's unique contribution to the genre, suggesting it has been a trendsetter for hardcore punk rather than a follower, building on old school hardcore traditions with bands like Integrity.