Carolina Hardcore Collective
Carolina Hardcore Collective
Carolina Hardcore Collective
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We like our hardcore Carolina Style
Your place for past, present, and future Carolina Hardcore. Explore the history of Carolina hardcore and hardcore adjacent bands with Carolina Hardcore Collective. Here, we pay homage to every band, promoter, photographer, and attendee that has helped make our community what it is today.
More Than Music - It Takes a Community
We are constantly adding new photographers, bands, promoters, venues, events, and more to the website!
If you would like to suggest an addition, please reach out to info@carolinahardcorecollective.com
Band Spotlight
01.
Deathbloom
Deathbloom is a four piece beatdown/deathcore act hailing from central North Carolina.
Providing menacing riffs, aggressive style, and hardcore influenced vocals, they are a force that cannot be ignored. Composed of former members from Regions, Filth, and Tallah; Deathbloom made their debut in 2024 with calculated precision asserting themselves in the industry.
02.
Divine Right
Divine Right is a straight-edge, metallic hardcore band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Formed in 2023, the band is known for its fierce blend of metalcore and hardcore, drawing influence from acts like Strife, All Out War, and Prayer for Cleansing. Their debut EP, Salvation Ends, released in February 2024, addresses topics such as resistance to political manipulation, the personal toll of substance abuse, and the impact of grief.
03.
Brass Tongue
Brass Tongue is a hardcore band based in Greenville, South Carolina. They are part of the growing DIY hardcore scene in the Carolinas. The band is more than just a music project—they embody the spirit of hardcore, which is rooted in community, ethics, and personal growth. The Greenville hardcore community focuses heavily on support, connection, and acceptance and Brass Tongue embodies these ethos. Brass Tongue’s discography includes releases like Dangerous World from 2022, showcasing their dynamic sound.
04.
Demonize
Demonize is a hardcore band from hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina known for their aggressive sound and DIY ethos. They made their live debut in August 2024 at The Pour House in Raleigh, and their music blends fast, aggressive riffs with raw, introspective lyrics. Their debut EP By a Thread, released in May 2024, tackles themes like greed, exploitation, and societal struggles. Despite being a new band, they've already gained attention for their intense energy and commitment to the hardcore scene.
Demonize Instagram
Demonize Bandcamp
05.
Reviler
Reviler is a heavy metallic hardcore band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 2022. They quickly gained traction in the regional scene with a high-energy, aggressive sound influenced by hardcore and metalcore pioneers such as Hatebreed, Earth Crisis, and Turmoil. Their music is characterized by relentless intensity and emotionally charged lyrics, often touching on themes of personal struggle and resilience.
Reviler Instagram
Reviler Bandcamp
About Carolina Hardcore Collective - It takes a community
Our Mission
Carolina Hardcore Collective is a passionate organization based in Charlotte, dedicated to capturing and sharing the essence of music events across the Carolinas. Our website acts as a hub for tracking the region's music history, promoting talented local artists, and keeping the community engaged with the latest event updates. Join us on this musical journey! If you would like to contribute via photo, video, or blog post, please reach out to info@carolinahardcorecollective.com
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500 Terry Francine Street
Charlotte, NC, 28205