Paint It Black – Full Set (The Fest 5)

Paint It Black is a staple of the hardcore scene. After playing at The FEST 4, they came back for The FEST V with their new drummer and plans to party…which they did.


Dead To Me – Full Set (The Fest 6)

San Francisco’s Dead To Me is an All-Star mix with Jack from One Man Army and Chicken from Western Addiction. This set is just weeks after Chicken’s release from a rehab facility and he explains in between songs. Tony (the FEST) makes a cameo as the friend who hands him a non-alcoholic beer.


Glass And Ashes – Full Set (The Fest 5)

Ventura California’s Glass And Ashes pushed the envelope on what is considered hardcore/punk/metal, making waves with their signature sound, influencing countless bands since. They broke up in 2008 and Bassist/Singer Michael Carter joined Gainesville, FL’s Young Livers.


Interview: Landmines (The Fest 7)

Check out our interview with Landmines!

Another installment of our weekly interview series, this time with Tony of Landmines. Check it out: Continue reading


Interview: Ninja Gun (The Fest 7)

Our second installment of pre-Fest interviews with J. Coody of Ninja Gun. Continue reading


Interview: New Mexican Disaster Squad (The Fest 7)

Here at NationalUnderground.org, we are excited. Specifically about a month called October and a day we call Halloween that kicks off The Fest. We figure you’re probably as excited as we are, so we talked to as many Fest bands as possible to ask them questions about the Fest, and also to see what is going on in punk rock right now. We’ll be releasing these interviews weekly starting now and continuing until the Fest. We’re kicking off with a New Mexican Disaster Squad interview, and because this is our first week of interviews, we’ve decided to release a new one every day. Keep checking back to see more interviews from bands like Sakes Alive!!!, Benard, O Pioneers, Ninja Guns, North Lincoln, and many others. Without further ado, here’s our interview with Alex of NMDS. Continue reading