Neanderthal Society Podcast

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. Today we're trying something different… on this episode we'll be covering the current status of the Northern California Hardcore scene and sharing some news and updates from all of your favorite Bay Area bands. We'll also be talking about some recent releases, new bands to look out for, as well as some upcoming shows in the Bay Area, future plans and tours, Northern Alliance fest, new demos, some exciting vinyl reissues and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietyinstagram.com/neanderthalsocietypresents depop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. Today we're talking to Pete Dowdalls, a former member of This Time Next Year and The Starting Point. Pete currently sings in a new band called Greyed Out and he also has an upcoming Hardcore project on the way called Rezent (featuring members of Greyed Out and This Time Next Year). Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up in the East Bay, attending De La Salle High School, being influenced by For The Crown, discovering Hardcore, his love and appreciation of Hatebreed, joining The Starting Point, forming This Time Next Year, signing to Equal Vision Records, playing on Warped Tour, recording with Brian McTernan and Chad Gilbert, touring with New Found Glory, living in China, coming back to California, forming Greyed Out, his new hardcore band Rezent and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietyinstagram.com/neanderthalsocietypresents depop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. Today we're talking to Ross Trenary, formerly of Allegiance, Some Still Believe, Love Lies Bleeding and Sacred. Ross also currently plays guitar in a yet to be named band featuring former members of Allegiance and Embrace The End. Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up Kansas City, moving to Redding, skateboarding, loving Nirvana, playing guitar, finding Punk and Hardcore, discovering AFI and Redemption 87, the influence and impact of After The Fall, joining Some Still Believe, moving to the Bay Area, attending UC Berkeley, joining Allegiance, the origins and history of the band, touring the states, releasing records on Rivalry, the final days of the band, life after Allegiance, getting into cycling, moving to Israel, the Israeli Hardcore scene, coming back to the states, his career in finance and renewable energy, fatherhood, new musical projects and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietyinstagram.com/neanderthalsocietypresents depop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. After an extended hiatus, we're finally back and today we're talking to a true Bay Area Hardcore OG… Joey Vela is probably best known as the former frontman of Bay Area Hardcore legends Second Coming as well as Rabid Lassie and Breakaway (in addition to being an extremely talented artist and skater). Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up and getting into skateboarding in the 1970's, finding Punk and eventually Hardcore, seeing shows in SF at the Mabuhay Gardens in the 1980's, the early days of Gilman Street, forming Rabid Lassie, playing shows with Operation Ivy, the San Ramon Mosh Crew, Rabid Lassie evolving into Breakaway, Bay Area Hardcore in the early 90's, the origins of Second Coming, meeting the Powerhouse guys, the evolution and eventual breakup of Second Coming, making art, writing graffiti, fatherhood, skating with his son, some exciting upcoming news about Second Coming and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietyinstagram.com/neanderthalsocietypresents depop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today's episode we're talking to Taylor Todd of Urban Sprawl, Profile, Spiritual Cramp, Busted Outlook, Foreign Nature, Counter, Secret People and many more… Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up in Fort Bragg and living in the Emerald Triangle, finding skateboarding, getting into Punk and Hardcore, claiming Straight Edge, playing in bands with his older brother, moving to San Francisco, touring the world, why he's “the closing pitcher” of SFHC, the origins of Urban Sprawl, putting out a record on Revelation, his favorite Bay Area Hardcore bands and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today's episode we're talking NS news and updates as well as discussing some upcoming shows. We covered some classic and underrated Bay Area releases that are finally available - for the first time ever on streaming. We also shared some very big Neanderthal news (as well as finally divulging some details about a very special upcoming NS project). As always, thanks for the support and be sure to stay tuned for what's coming up… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today's episode we're talking to Ian Miller of Redemption 87, Skankin' Pickle, Hoodlum Empire, Kowloon Walled City, Puig Destroyer, All You Can Eat, Less Art, No Lights, Interesting Times Gang and many more... Ian also currently hosts a baseball related podcast called Productive Outs (so be sure to check that out). Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in Connecticut, loving Iron Maiden, playing bass, finding Hardcore, seeing shows at the legendary Anthrax, his lifelong love of baseball, going to college in New Orleans, the NOLA Hardcore scene, moving to the Bay Area, forming Redemption 87, the origins of the band's name, signing to Blackout! Records, loving Neurosis, forming Kowloon Walled City, the best vegan restaurants in the Bay Area, health and fitness, his current musical endeavors and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today's episode we'll be wrapping up the year as we're joined by Martin Figueroa, my co-conspirator and partner in crime regarding all things Neanderthal Society. Since 2021 was our biggest and best year yet, Martin and I wanted to show our sincere appreciation for all of the support that we've gotten and to wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year. Please join us as we discuss some of our personal highlights of 2021, favorite episodes, funny moments, and share some of our favorite bands, releases, albums, shows and movies from this year. We also announced some upcoming NS projects, shared some good news, talked some shit and much more... Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today's episode we're talking with Andrew Kerwin, the former guitar player of SFHC legends All Bets Off, as well as Trainwreck Riders, The Ovens, Tony Molina and many more. Andrew currently owns and operates Contact Records, an all vinyl record shop in Oakland, California with his wife, so please be sure to check out the store out if you find yourself in the East Bay Area. Over the course of the conversation we discussed growing up in SF, getting into playing guitar, meeting the guys and forming The Void - the band that would eventually become All Bets Off, being an outsider in the Bay Area Hardcore scene, touring with Comin' Correct, the impact and legacy of Sammy The Mick, their friendship, everything All Bets Off, his current musical endeavors and much more... Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. On today's episode we're talking with Matt Cox, a former member of the legendary Bay Area straight edge bands Rely and Strength By Strength. Alongside his twin brother Mike, he would later go on to form the highly influential and underrated melodic Hardcore band Towards An End in the late 1990's. Over the course of the conversation we discussed growing up in San Ramon, the origins of the Felluz, his love of Guns N' Roses, skateboarding with brother, finding Punk and Hardcore, his favorite Weezer albums and much more… We also covered a ton of amazing Bay Area Hardcore history and got nerdy about all things Rely, Strength By Strength and Towards An End. To coincide with the interview, Matt and his brother Mike recently compiled brand new digital discographies for Rely and Towards An End, coming soon to various streaming platforms (they should both be available shortly after the episode is released). Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. After taking time off for the holidays, we're back today with a brand new episode and this time we're going to be doing something completely different… welcome to the Q & A episode. We recently collected and gathered 100 questions from our listeners, supporters, fans and followers from all around the world and it was really fun to switch things up for a change… I was able to share some honest (and blunt) opinions, go on a couple tangents, get nerdy, talk shit and shed light - all while discussing Hardcore, the Bay Area scene, NS and beyond. Big thanks to everyone that contributed and submitted questions, hopefully you all like it… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety 

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're talking to Matt Wilson of Set Your Goals, Chains and Near Dark. Matt is an old friend and it was great to catch up and reminisce and cover so much Bay Area Hardcore history. Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in the East Bay, discovering Punk and Hardcore, the Bay Area scene in the mid-late 90's, the influence of Towards An End, getting sent to Boarding School, forming Set Your Goals, the story behind the Eulogy situation, playing on Warped Tour, signing to Epitaph, the connection between Animosity and Set Your Goals, his love of heavy Hardcore and Metal, being Snoop Dogg's tour manager, stock trading and working on Wall Street, the car accident, breaking his back, his road to recovery, taking hallucinogens and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This episode we're talking to Ryan Encinas of Sworn Vengeance (formerly known as Downshift). Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in the East Bay, discovering Punk and Hardcore, skateboarding, seeing Rancid play at Gilman, Bay Area Hardcore in the mid 90's, forming Downshift, putting out a 7” on Back Ta Basics Records, touring the East Coast, the sonic evolution of Sworn Vengeance, the origins of the infamous “weapons” shows, Battlescarred Records, the real story behind the Leatherface show, having chainsaws on stage, Sworn Vengeance going metal, the story behind the unreleased album, the Provo Riot show, concussions, touring internationally and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. Today we're doing something special… in honor of our recent collaboration with Powerhouse, we wanted to drop a quick bonus episode for everyone to enjoy. Neanderthal Society Presents: Powerhouse - Nothing To Prove: A Retrospective will be available for sale in very limited quantities this weekend at both Powerhouse shows at the Parkside in San Francisco. Online copies will be available shortly thereafter in the Neanderthal web store. As a thank you for the overwhelming support, we proudly present the Godfather of New York Hardcore himself… Vinnie Stigma. It was an absolute honor and privilege to reminisce with such a massive Hardcore legend about one of my favorite bands of all time… we talked about Agnostic Front and Powerhouse touring Europe together, Ernie Cortez, and the long standing history, connection and friendships that both bands share. Much love to Vinnie for blessing us with his presence and also to Mike Gallo for hooking up the interview. Thanks listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're talking to Jeremy Gallegos, a former member of Life Long Tragedy, Duck Hunt, Steel Trap, Purple Mercy and more. Over the course of the conversation we talk about growing up in the North Bay, discovering metal and Hardcore, seeing shows at the Phoenix Theater, joining Life Long Tragedy, the Duck Hunt phenomenon, forming Steel Trap, signing to Deathwish Inc, touring in Europe, getting into woodworking, his new band, the impact and influence that RJ Phillips (RIP) had on the North Bay Hardcore scene and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're talking to Damien Rodriguez of Nine Tails Tattoo in London, England. Damien is also the guitar player of Philadelphia Hardcore legends Punishment. His story is nothing short of inspirational… Damien and I initially met back in early 2001 when he was on tour with Punishment. His kind nature, humble demeanor and positive attitude still remain deeply intact from the very first time we crossed paths over 20 years ago. It's no secret that the Bay Area has always loved Punishment and was a real pleasure to be able catch up with an old friend. Over the course of the conversation we talked about growing up in Pennsylvania, finding art, getting into music, skateboarding at Love Park, discovering Hardcore, touring with Punishment, overcoming obstacles, starting his tattoo apprenticeship, his artistic evolution and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives.-Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're talking to Corey Williams, a former member of Carry On, Piece By Piece, Internal Affairs, Snake Eyes, Manipulate and more… Over the course of the conversation we talked about growing up in Southern California, finding skateboarding, getting into Punk and Hardcore, discovering Straight Edge, SoCal Hardcore in the 90's, the influence of Strife, meeting Raybeez and Warzone at the mall, getting kicked out of the California Takeover show, joining Carry On, the story behind the “A Life Less Plagued” record, the early years of Piece By Piece, forming Internal Affairs, the Whisky riot, touring the world with IA, surviving Covid and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives. -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're talking to Manuel Peralez, an old friend and former member of First Blood, Set Your Goals, Suffocate Faster, Resist Control, Alcatraz, Chains and many more… Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in King City, finding skateboarding, getting into Punk and Hardcore, the Santa Cruz Hardcore scene in the late 90's, moving to San Francisco, living in the Tenderloin, joining First Blood, playing Hellfest 2003, going on Warped Tour with Suffocate Faster, playing guitar in Set Your Goals, touring Europe with Agnostic Front, the origins of Alcatraz, his new band Dislocation and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives. -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're talking to professional Muay Thai Fighter Andrew Capurro, better known in the Hardcore scene as A-CAP. In addition to being a close personal friend and certified Hardcore kid for over 20 years, A-CAP was also a former roadie and tour manager for bands like Set Your Goals and Alcatraz. He toured the world alongside bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Turmoil, Blacklisted and more before starting his professional career in Muay Thai. In this episode we discussed growing up in the East Bay, attending the prestigious De La Salle High School, discovering Hardcore, the impact and legacy of For The Crown, touring the world with his friends, his early love of Action movies, getting into Muay Thai, his evolution as a fighter, recovering from injuries and loss, fighting in Thailand, his favorite gym jams, going pro, his upcoming fight and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives. -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're talking to Eddie Medina, the guitar player of the legendary Oakland Hardcore band Powerhouse. Eddie is also a former member of Point Blank, Massacre Time, Trouble Maker and I.D.A. Over the course of the episode we talk about growing up, moving to Oakland, learning to play guitar, discovering Punk and Hardcore, seeing Youth Of Today for the first time, meeting Ernie Cortez, being a person of color in the Hardcore scene, joining Powerhouse, the roots of OBHC, the Madball connection, smashing Nazis in LA, touring Europe with Agnostic Front, recording albums with Lars Fredriksen, the musical evolution of the band, losing Ernie Cortez, the return of Powerhouse, what's next for the band and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives. -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we're speaking with Matt Larson of the quintessential Bay Area Hardcore label Breakout Records. Matt and I first met back in the summer of 1997 when we were both just 15 years old and only still in the earlier and more formative stages of discovering Bay Area Hardcore. Over the course of the episode we discussed growing up in Long Beach, moving to the East Bay, finding Punk and Hardcore, starting Suburban Chaos fanzine, booking shows at the legendary Danville Grange Hall, his label One Scene Records, Nazis at shows in the Bay Area, his affinity for East Bay Menace Records, living in Salt Lake City, becoming an Iron worker, getting impaled on the job, the history of Breakout Records and Fanzine, moving to Portland and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives. -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week I'm talking with Joe McKay better known as Joe Hardcore, a fixture and staple of the Philadelphia Hardcore scene for over 25 years. Joe and I initially met back in early 2001 when his band Punishment came to the Bay Area and it was really great to be able to talk and catch up with an old friend. Over the course of the episode we discuss growing up in Philadelphia, finding metal and Hardcore, coming up in the Philly scene, touring with Dysphoria, singing for Punishment and Shattered Realm, FSU Nation, personal growth, overcoming obstacles, union life, the evolution of This Is Hardcore Festival and much more… Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives. -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the third episode of the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week I'm having a conversation with Duane Harris, founding member and guitar player of NorCal Hardcore bands Some Still Believe, Allegiance and Foreign Nature. Duane is also a former bandmate and it was a real pleasure to be able to catch up with an old friend and cover some history. We discussed growing up in Redding, Skateboarding, his love for Public Enemy, finding Straight Edge, the roots of American Nightmare, moving to San Francisco, his bands and much more… Thanks for listening and please remember to follow us on Instagram. Hardcore lives. -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This episode features Justin Coote, best known as the frontman of Bay Area hardcore bands Execution Style and Alcatraz. Over the course of our conversation we discussed growing up in the Bay Area, finding Straight Edge, going to shows at 924 Gilman Street, his former bands and much more… Thanks for the support and please remember to check us out on Instagram. Stay tuned for future episodes! -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety

Thanks for checking out the first episode of the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This episode serves as a brief introduction to NS, the history of the brand, the podcast and what's on the way… Thanks for the support and please remember to check us out on Instagram. Stay tuned!  -Nathan neanderthal-society.cominstagram.com/neanderthalsocietydepop.com/neanderthalsociety