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CORE VALUES: Aidan Howard and the bass-ics of ‘heavy’

December 6, 2025December 5, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Grindcore, hardcore, metal, punk

Hardcore? Metal? Grindcore? Benjamin Joe sorts it out with Aidan Howard, who is in bands playing all of those genres.

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Buffalo Music Player podcast: Gatto Black

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Benjamin Joe, Gatto Black, Max, punk, Rock

Welcome to our newest podcast, Buffalo Music Player with Benjamin Joe and Max. In this episode they welcome Sal from Gatto Black as the band prepares to head to New York City and New Jersey for shows.

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Continental Reunion gallery

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 The Editor0Tagged Continental, goth, punk, Rock

The Continental Reunion show at the Town Ballroom Saturday night provided a great opportunity for photos. Here are some.

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Podcast: Andrew Loefke joins Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 The Editor0Tagged metal, Motorhead, punk, Rock, Rockabilly Greg, soul fusion

Joining Rockabilly Greg in the Flamingo Lounge this week is Andrew Loefke, also known as LoF or andy13. He is a veteran bassist and vocalist with decades of experience in rock and rolll with bands such as Chloroform, Iron Fist, Tombstone Hands, Shoot Ya, Cowboy Vampires, and Bitey.

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CORE VALUES: GG Allin’s band The Murder Junkies comes to Area 54

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Core Values, hardcore, punk, Punk rock, Rock

GG Allin, the punk rocker known for his obscene, violent and vulgar performances, died 32 years ago, but his final band, the Murder Junkies, is still alive. They’ll be paying tribute to Allin in a show on Friday at Area 54, Benjamin Joe reports in his Core Values feature.

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Review: Origami Angel shows it just takes a pair to win

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged Combat, Origami Angel, punk, Review

Origami Angel, saturdays at your place and Combat rounded out their recent tour in Buffalo this past weekend. Chloe Kowalyk reviews the show.

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Preview: Rising punk group Winona Fighter to open for Simple Plan, We The Kings in Buffalo debut

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Chloe Kowalyk0Tagged live music, Outer Harbor, punk, Rock, Simple Plan, We The Kings, Winona Fighter

Rising punk group Winona Fighter will make its Buffalo debut as it joins Simple Plan and We The Kings at Terminal B on Sunday. Chloe Kowalyk spoke with Winona Fighter singer Coco Kinnon.

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CORE VALUES: Science Man ‘connects the dots’ at release show

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged Buffalo Hardcore, Duende, hardcore, John Toohill, Local music, punk, Science Man

Benjamin Joe talks with John Toohill of Science Man ahead of the group’s upcoming “Monarch Joy” album release show with Big Dog, Razorface and One Way Terror at Duende on May 23.

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CORE VALUES: ‘Guerilla Showfare’ hits year two

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, hardcore punk, punk, Rock

“Guerilla Showfare” is the name name for a series of unannounced shows at undisclosed locations: “generator shows.” The season kicked off on Saturday night, says Benjamin Joe.

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CORE VALUES: ‘Headbanging the Milkie Way’ hardcore-thrash bill features Bitchin’ Hour and more

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 Benjamin Joe0Tagged hardcore, Milkie’s, punk, Rock

Milkie’s on Elmwood has been perhaps the area’s most eclectic venue in recent years. This Friday, Bitchin’ Hour and three other hardcore/thrash bands will be there. Benjamin Joe has details.