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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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