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What Lies Ahead Podcast

Chris Ruffini
Hardcore Music
Long Island Hardcore Scene
Long Island
Not a Shot
Community
Shattered Realm
51st State Records
Siren
Hardcore Scene
Murphy's Law
Shutdown
This Is Hardcore Festival
Clown Shit
Sky Came Falling
Crime In Stereo
Agnostic Front
Metal Music
VOD
Autism
New York

Podcast hosted by Chris Ruffini, lead singer of the Long Island Hardcore band, Overthrow. I explore everything related to the music scene through the eyes of bands, promoters, and record labels.

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Latest Episodes

On this episode I speak with Chris Wynn of In Effect Magazine and Holly Berchielli of Outsider Magazine. We get into the history behind their zines—how each of them got started, what motivated them to document the scene, and the DIY methods they used... more

On this episode, I speak with Morty and Sam of NYC Shootout to talk about how the band came together and the making of their new album KNUCKLEHED ANTHEMZ, out now on DAZE.

We go through the record song by song, getting into the lyrics, the ideas beh... more

On this episode, I talk with Chris Enriquez, a drummer known for his work with On The Might Of Princes, Spotlights, BEINN, and Orange 9MM. Beyond the stage, Chris is also the Marketing Director at New Noise Magazine, where he oversees advertising and... more

On this episode, I sit down with Mike Musilli and Anthony Race for an in-depth conversation about the Long Island Hardcore scene — from its beginnings in the 1990s all the way to the sounds shaping it today. We break down each decade, talking about t... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Reason
Former frontman of Voice of Reason and The Distance, owner of Static Era Records
Static Era Records
Episode: 13- Jay Reason of Static Era Records
Gary Bennett
Guitarist for iconic bands Kill Your Idols, Murphy's Law, and Deathcycle.
Episode: 11- Gary Bennett of Kill Your Idols/Murphy's Law/Deathcycle
Alex Dunne
Vocalist of Crime in Stereo, influential hardcore band
Crime in Stereo
Episode: 09- Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo
John Scanlon
Promoter and lead singer of the band Dead Last.
Miles To Go Presents
Episode: 08- John Scanlon of Miles To Go Presents/Dead Last
Chris Tzompanakis
The lead singer of the band Sky Came Falling.
Sky Came Falling
Episode: 07- Chris Tzompanakis of skycamefalling
Joe Hardcore McKay
Prominent fixture in the Philadelphia hardcore scene, promoter of the This is Hardcore festival, and member of the band Shattered Realm.
This is Hardcore Festival, Shattered Realm
Episode: 03- Joe Hardcore of This is Hardcore/Shattered Realm
Rick Jimenez
Prominent figure in the hardcore and metal music community, currently with Extinction AD and previously with Subterfuge, This Is Hell, and Soldiers.
Extinction AD
Episode: 02- Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD/This Is Hell
Mark Scondotto
Frontman of Shutdown, a legendary New York hardcore band.
Shutdown
Episode: 01-Mark Scondotto of Shutdown

Host

Chris Ruffini
Host and lead singer of the hardcore band Overthrow; passionate about exploring music through the perspectives of bands, promoters, and record labels.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Love it!

    Chris does a great job with his interview style . I just binged all the episodes over the weekend. Growing up in hardcore I knew many of the guests and it’s always a great time listening to conversations about the old days and the new stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D1399
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Hardcore Podcast

    Interviews are always interesting, and it’s great getting to know some of hardcore’s heavy hitters. Chris does a great job as a host and I really enjoy the flow of the conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tandersen56
    United States9 months ago

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Feedback commonly praises the quality of guests, emphasizing their significant contributions to the music scene and the insightful nature of conversations.
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There is a strong fondness for the community aspect of hardcore music, with reviews highlighting the authenticity and relevance of discussions.

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06- Jay of Last Laugh
Q: What themes do you like to explore in your lyrics?
Jay mentioned wanting to create uplifting music that motivates people rather than reflects negative aspects exclusively.
06- Jay of Last Laugh
Q: How did Last Laugh form?
Jay explained that he started going to shows during COVID and connected with friends in the music scene, which eventually led to the formation of the band.
06- Jay of Last Laugh
Q: What got you into music?
Jay discussed growing up in a music-influenced environment due to his father's involvement and how specific songs and bands caught his interest, leading him to hardcore shows.
02- Rick Jimenez of Extinction AD/This Is Hell
Q: How does Extinction AD figure out their set list?
They focus on new music, aiming for a balance between newer songs and older favorites while navigating setlist dynamics based on the audience.
05- George and Wes of Deadshot
Q: Where do you see yourselves individually and as a band in five years?
George aims to start a record label while Wes hopes to keep following music as a side job, both wanting to develop their band further in the meantime.

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