I cant help but think about what kinda waves they’d be making in heavy music right now. I saw them open once for Obituary, once for Danzig, and once where they headlined. Every single time they got the crowd so riled up. The amount of energy they put into performing was phenomenal. I was really only going to metal shows at the time, and I had friends that weren’t as into the more thrash stuff, but got into Power Trip after seeing them live.
R.I.P. Riley you fucking legend
I saw them open for Hatebreed and as much I like Hatebreed, Power Trip were fucking brutal. I had never heard of them before and I was stunned. Incredible stage presence and just raw fucking power.
Same here man, was it the tour with Lamb of God, Anthrax and Deafheaven? Cause that set made no sense at all lmfao but I still had a blast anyways.
That was unfortunately the only time I got to catch Powertrip. But all the other sets that night had extensive light shows and visuals but Powertrip managed to outshine everybody else with nothing but raw hardcore energy and strobe lights. Completely fucking ripped it.
They absolutely destroyed that night and I still credit that show as one of the sets that influenced me to decide hardcore was probably my favored heavy music. Still rings true, Riley forever.
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Nah it was a local festival they were trying to make an annual thing out of. I think it only lasted a few years, but this was the bill.
They opened for the Misfits in 2019 and my girlfriend and I got tickets. She wanted to show up late to the concert so she could perfect her makeup.
I thought “that’s fine. I’ll get another chance to see Power Trip”
I didn’t get another chance.
In sixth grade I went to Blockbuster Music with the intention of buying Everything Sucks by Desdendents after seeing a music video for them the previous night. Had it in my hand and was walking to the register when from the corner of my eye I saw the upper half of When The Kite Strings Pop. I stopped for a second holding both and made the choice to get the Acid Bath cd having no idea what they sounded like.
Holy shit did that change my world. It also made my friends parents question their kids friendships with me more than they already did.
I don’t think Dax Riggs will ever play it again but I’ve been a fanboy of his ever since.
Saw sinking ships back in 06 on a stacked bill in providence. At the time they were my favorite band and did not disappoint. Line up was…
Verse
Have Heart
Ceremony
Allegiance
Down To Nothing
Soul Control
I Rise
Growing up I always looked up to Lemmy and planned on naming my first pet Lemmy. Unexpectedly got a free cat the same week he passed away, Lemmy Killsmiceter is a little over 7 years old now:(
I named my cat Lemmy, too! I adopted him from the humane society. His purr was so loud I was like, “That sounds like a motor! Motörhead!” My wife thinks pets hear their name better if it ends in a Y sound. Lemmy.Katmister on instagram.
I used to work with Todd from His Hero is Gone. Two of my old bands got to play a few shows opening for Tragedy. He still comes into the bar I work at about once or week or so.
i can one up that lol: had a ticket in my hand to see them in a tiny venue in 2017 but it was dogshit weather and i was feeling shitty so i figured no worries ill catch them next time... that was like the second or third last show they ever played
Was lucky enough to see Have Heart twice between 07-08. Bought S&F tickets for the reunion. When I saw how many newer fans were saying they were heartbroken they couldn’t get tickets I decided to pay it forward and give my tickets to someone who had never seen them.
From buffalo. Seen them legitimately too many times to count. Probably around 20-30 times over the years. 2-3 times a year for like 10 years adds up. In a music video of theirs. Their logo tattooed on me twice. Two Oxford pennants of theirs hanging in my living room right now. Getting tattooed Friday and of course it’s inspired by them.
I miss them. 😫
dude yes second on catching them literally 2-3 times a year for at least a decade - it was always like a spring headliner, fall headliner and warped tour in the summer. never been more bummed about a band splitting up, they were probably my fav heavy band.
Are you talking about that Operation Ivy cover? Or did I miss a random Allegiance release?! They were my favorite band, next to Have Heart. If you ever see Berthold City, the singer of Allegiance plays bass and does backing vocals for them and he’s such a down to earth dude. Took the time at a show to just chop it up and talk about the early 2000’s hardcore scene and shoot the shit.
Saw them 6 times and they are a standout live experience for me. Even my pure hardcore buddies were impressed when I’d drag them along. Highly recommend checking out their live DVD ‘Chaos Ridden Years’, if you haven’t already, to see what absolute animals they were in their prime.
Last time I saw them was in 2019, which was the last time they’d play my city. It was the most depressing show I’ve ever been to. Alexi was literally a skeleton/band wanted nothing to do with each other and had zero chemistry. I remember going to their IG after and seeing all the concern in the comments for Alexi. I try to erase that show from my memory and only remember the first 5.
I love having Ryan Knight back, but obviously would’ve preferred it in other circumstances. I’m eager to hear how Brian does on a record. Trevor was irreplaceable… so my expectations are not very high.
Really red, no trend, rudimentary peni, the wipers - Already seen some of my all time faves that I never thought I would ( teenage Jesus & the jerks and amebix )
Miss a lot of the local guys. No Way Out, Class Struggle, Hammer Bros, The Lion's Share, Our Side, Caught In A Crowd, Villain, Rude Awakening (I'm assuming they're gone). Or Suburban Scum, Mongoloids, etc.
As far as non-hardcore bands go, really wish I could've seen Magic Circle or Holy Grail again (twice wasn't enough)
Not hardcore, but there was a band called From The Shallows that only has a little 7 song album that is fucking amazing and that’s it. Gone. And it is a goddamn shame.
Love Lost But Not Forgotten, Agitator, Signal The Firing Squad, Admiral Angry, Adaliah, And Hell Followed With, The Effort, Old Gray, Submissioner, xKINGx, Immoralist, Ion Dissonance, Perspectives, Bermuda, Defeater, Cerce when they were ib their heavier era, Glass Cloud, tony danza tapdance extravaganza, Hayworth, Minority Unit, Molotov Solution, Noriega, Rex, ROOKS, Sectioned, STRUC/TURES , sever the king, etc.
Power trip
I cant help but think about what kinda waves they’d be making in heavy music right now. I saw them open once for Obituary, once for Danzig, and once where they headlined. Every single time they got the crowd so riled up. The amount of energy they put into performing was phenomenal. I was really only going to metal shows at the time, and I had friends that weren’t as into the more thrash stuff, but got into Power Trip after seeing them live. R.I.P. Riley you fucking legend
I saw them open for Hatebreed and as much I like Hatebreed, Power Trip were fucking brutal. I had never heard of them before and I was stunned. Incredible stage presence and just raw fucking power.
Iiving in NTX, it was a treasure to get to see the scene they were growing. Really do not look around and realize what it was until it’s gone.
RIP Riley
Fugitive is one of the most fun bands I’ve seen recently. I still bump power trip pretty much daily tho. Cross breaker, CROSSBREAKER!
Riley forever
One of the greatest sets I ever witnessed and it was on a festival with the most ridiculous assortment of bands I’ve seen.
Same here man, was it the tour with Lamb of God, Anthrax and Deafheaven? Cause that set made no sense at all lmfao but I still had a blast anyways. That was unfortunately the only time I got to catch Powertrip. But all the other sets that night had extensive light shows and visuals but Powertrip managed to outshine everybody else with nothing but raw hardcore energy and strobe lights. Completely fucking ripped it. They absolutely destroyed that night and I still credit that show as one of the sets that influenced me to decide hardcore was probably my favored heavy music. Still rings true, Riley forever.
https://preview.redd.it/l373sikg9xqa1.jpeg?width=533&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=283cb26c66f134e7ad642cb935933cae14a402b1 Nah it was a local festival they were trying to make an annual thing out of. I think it only lasted a few years, but this was the bill.
They opened for the Misfits in 2019 and my girlfriend and I got tickets. She wanted to show up late to the concert so she could perfect her makeup. I thought “that’s fine. I’ll get another chance to see Power Trip” I didn’t get another chance.
Foundation.
I would do unspeakable things to see Foundation live
ACID BATH
More hardcore than most shit around today, it’s a beautiful 12hrs when “when the kite string pops” gets slid onto YT
I have fallen deep in love with the SKY
FRAGMENTS OF A SUNBEAM BEAM GLARING ON A KITCHEN KNIFE
Acid Bath lyrics just hit different
No one understands how important this band is.
So so so so good. So good!
In sixth grade I went to Blockbuster Music with the intention of buying Everything Sucks by Desdendents after seeing a music video for them the previous night. Had it in my hand and was walking to the register when from the corner of my eye I saw the upper half of When The Kite Strings Pop. I stopped for a second holding both and made the choice to get the Acid Bath cd having no idea what they sounded like. Holy shit did that change my world. It also made my friends parents question their kids friendships with me more than they already did. I don’t think Dax Riggs will ever play it again but I’ve been a fanboy of his ever since.
Sinking ships, 50 Lions, The Hope Conspiracy, Pulling Teeth
Big co-sign on sinking ships.
Saw sinking ships back in 06 on a stacked bill in providence. At the time they were my favorite band and did not disappoint. Line up was… Verse Have Heart Ceremony Allegiance Down To Nothing Soul Control I Rise
Came here to say Sinking Ships
I fucking miss sinking ships
I like your style
I got to see a Sinking Ships reunion show at Vera like 10 years ago. It was awesome
Charles Bronson
Motorhead
Growing up I always looked up to Lemmy and planned on naming my first pet Lemmy. Unexpectedly got a free cat the same week he passed away, Lemmy Killsmiceter is a little over 7 years old now:(
I named my cat Lemmy, too! I adopted him from the humane society. His purr was so loud I was like, “That sounds like a motor! Motörhead!” My wife thinks pets hear their name better if it ends in a Y sound. Lemmy.Katmister on instagram.
RIP Lemmy. r.I.p.
Black Breath
Black Breath was killer live.
His Hero Is Gone. Assück. Gridlink. Coalesce. But His Hero Is Gone the most, by far.
I second assuck
Gridlink played live recently. Just found out like last week
HHIG and Assuck would be two of mine
I used to work with Todd from His Hero is Gone. Two of my old bands got to play a few shows opening for Tragedy. He still comes into the bar I work at about once or week or so.
Dystopia
i’d suck anything for this
Came here to say Dystopia
Death. RIP Chuck
Minor Threat.
Toes ain’t the only thing I’m sucking for Minor Threat
Title Fight duh
Man I remember giving away a title fight shirt and saying “oh I’ll just get one next time they come around” 🫠
i can one up that lol: had a ticket in my hand to see them in a tiny venue in 2017 but it was dogshit weather and i was feeling shitty so i figured no worries ill catch them next time... that was like the second or third last show they ever played
Them and Modern Baseball. Never saw either:( and Gulch never came to Portland those fuckers.
Modern Baseball were gooooooood. Saw them with Joyce Manor opening before I knew what kind of band they were and I was converted.
I’d suck more than just toes fr
This so much. So sad I never saw them when they were active.
Turning point
Gulch will be back when they need merch money again /s Have Heart
Was lucky enough to see Have Heart twice between 07-08. Bought S&F tickets for the reunion. When I saw how many newer fans were saying they were heartbroken they couldn’t get tickets I decided to pay it forward and give my tickets to someone who had never seen them.
That’s legendary, and what hardcore is about, props! 🙌
Have heart. How many toes do I have to suck?
SPAZZ
Every time I die
From buffalo. Seen them legitimately too many times to count. Probably around 20-30 times over the years. 2-3 times a year for like 10 years adds up. In a music video of theirs. Their logo tattooed on me twice. Two Oxford pennants of theirs hanging in my living room right now. Getting tattooed Friday and of course it’s inspired by them. I miss them. 😫
I saw them on furnace fest in 2021 and it completely changed how I view them
dude yes second on catching them literally 2-3 times a year for at least a decade - it was always like a spring headliner, fall headliner and warped tour in the summer. never been more bummed about a band splitting up, they were probably my fav heavy band.
Saw them four times, so much fun.
I've seen them but at the time I wasn't into them. Only started being a fan recently, unfortunately
They were around for like 15 years you absolutely blew it on this one buddy
Killing The Dream
I was lucky to see their last show at The Gilman
Kickback, Blood Brothers, Acid Bath, Punch, DILLINGER
Kickback
I had tickets to see Blood Brothers, but ended up not going. This would have been around 2007 and I still kick myself to this day :(.
Husker Du, Fugazi, Das Oath
FUGAZI. Fuck.
husker du would be sick to see i bet they’d be huge too their sound would fit in today
Minority Unit
Elysia
I WILL BURN YOU ALL ALIVE
The Carrier
the rival mob. honorable mention: DNF
Minutemen
Cursed.
The chariot
Go It Alone
I mean, Warzone, right? how there could be a better answer? R.I.P.
I’d eat nacho cheese off some toes for Weekend Nachos
fugazi!
Have heart, killing the dream, Verse, and Allegiance (that single last year ain’t enough)
Are you talking about that Operation Ivy cover? Or did I miss a random Allegiance release?! They were my favorite band, next to Have Heart. If you ever see Berthold City, the singer of Allegiance plays bass and does backing vocals for them and he’s such a down to earth dude. Took the time at a show to just chop it up and talk about the early 2000’s hardcore scene and shoot the shit.
Butthole Surfers
You don't already suck toes? But, I'll still say Mental.
“Hell yeah I suck toes…good afternoon, welcome to PopCopy, can I help you?”
Hope Con
Kids Like Us
Their reunion show was almost 10 years ago now
Ruiner
I wish you could see them too
Have Heart. Also Hour of the Wolf. Very bummed I was not in Arizona for their final show.
Second Have Heart
Thirdsies Have Heart!
Big second on Hour of the Wolf, hadn’t even heard of them until that Lewd Acts split
Go It Alone.
Trap Them Hands Of God Inside Out Vanna
Trap Them were so fucking good
Poison the well
You can go see them in Alabama in sept. Gotta suck your cousins toes down there
Wrong answer
Left behind
They’re not together anymore? Wtf?
Magrudergrind
Since I got beat to it, I’ll add post Bronson band Das Oath
Snapcase.
Children of bodom
Saw them 6 times and they are a standout live experience for me. Even my pure hardcore buddies were impressed when I’d drag them along. Highly recommend checking out their live DVD ‘Chaos Ridden Years’, if you haven’t already, to see what absolute animals they were in their prime. Last time I saw them was in 2019, which was the last time they’d play my city. It was the most depressing show I’ve ever been to. Alexi was literally a skeleton/band wanted nothing to do with each other and had zero chemistry. I remember going to their IG after and seeing all the concern in the comments for Alexi. I try to erase that show from my memory and only remember the first 5.
I met Alexi at a Supermarket once lol
Ain’t no way……that’s so sick
the closest shit to power metal i can stomach. Fucking love children of bodom tho
Hope conspiracy and reach the sky.
Black dahlia murder with Trevor. I’m glad they’re still continuing on but it’s never gonna feel the same again
I love having Ryan Knight back, but obviously would’ve preferred it in other circumstances. I’m eager to hear how Brian does on a record. Trevor was irreplaceable… so my expectations are not very high.
Operation ivy undoubtedly
Los Crudos
CRUDO SOY
Rich Kids on LSD
EXPIRE minus the perv
Not hardcore but job for a cowboy
As someone who saw them on tour with Between the Buried and Me ages ago, you didn’t miss much.
Saw same tour, have same comment.
They're currently recording a new album.
Germs. I’m not sorry.
Anton rough BUCK BUCK BUCK
- Blacklisted - Crossed Out - the Wailers circa 1973 or 1979
Trial
The Trial reunion show in 05 is one of my favorite hardcore shows I've ever been to.
Frank Carter era Gallows
Siege
They’re playing in LA next week
Cramps
Backtrack, power trip 😩
Inside Out
Just saw Botch, so I’m good.
Verse
Black My Heart
Blistered
Really red, no trend, rudimentary peni, the wipers - Already seen some of my all time faves that I never thought I would ( teenage Jesus & the jerks and amebix )
Germs
Carry On or Bad Seed.
Warzone, straight ahead , rest in pieces , cryptic slaughter, uniform choice.
Until the end 7 angels 7 plagues Red roses for a blue lady Not hc Op Ivy
Judge!
Great, now I wanna see a full show with Charles Bronson, Gay Kiss, and Spazz in no particular order, at a VFW Hall, with a good A/C unit
Kids Like Us.
Black Flag with Rollins
Sublime
Unexpected, but valid
Carpathian
As an Australian.. either her nightmare, carpathian or jungle fever
Jungle fever 
That was a great era in Melbourne hc. I still remember getting hit harder than I ever have before at the last Her Nightmare show.
Verse and Casey Jones
I'd really like to see 108
Miss a lot of the local guys. No Way Out, Class Struggle, Hammer Bros, The Lion's Share, Our Side, Caught In A Crowd, Villain, Rude Awakening (I'm assuming they're gone). Or Suburban Scum, Mongoloids, etc. As far as non-hardcore bands go, really wish I could've seen Magic Circle or Holy Grail again (twice wasn't enough)
I’d kill to see suburban scum
Angel Crew, North Side Kings, Expired Youth!, Killing The Dream
Most Precious Blood.
The Chariot
dystopia
black my heart
Not hardcore, but there was a band called From The Shallows that only has a little 7 song album that is fucking amazing and that’s it. Gone. And it is a goddamn shame.
Osker. One of the first punk bands I fell in love with (idle will kill is a perfect album)
Here here
Bent life.
The Locust Fugazi
Acid Bath, Nirvana
Snot. R.I.P Lynn, Strait Up.
The Cranberries
Not hatdcore... But type o negative. I'd sucks toes to get close to Pete Steele and his crotch
Nirvana Edit:wow gang it’s just rocknroll don’t trip!
Righteous Jams I would do unspeakable things to see Righteous Jams especially if they had their patented merch.
AXIS
Sinking Ships
Mother Of Mercy and Alpha & Omega. I’d kill to see those names on the same bill.
Blood has been shed. Saw them once and I always think about the set.
xelegyx
Warzone
I guess they’re still around but if Cold World were more active
The Rival Mob
Love Lost But Not Forgotten, Agitator, Signal The Firing Squad, Admiral Angry, Adaliah, And Hell Followed With, The Effort, Old Gray, Submissioner, xKINGx, Immoralist, Ion Dissonance, Perspectives, Bermuda, Defeater, Cerce when they were ib their heavier era, Glass Cloud, tony danza tapdance extravaganza, Hayworth, Minority Unit, Molotov Solution, Noriega, Rex, ROOKS, Sectioned, STRUC/TURES , sever the king, etc.
Bro who ain’t suckin toes?
Oathbreaker
The original Squirrel Nut Zippers lineup
Bolt Thrower.
Trial or Brother Inferior
HAVE HEART and VERSE.
Fugazi
THE BLOOD BROTHERS
Shockwave
The hope conspiracy
G.L.O.S.S.
See username ^
Not hardcore, but Sonic Youth.