As Posted by Joe Hardcore on the B9 board:
THIS IS HARDCORE 2010. OFFICIAL INFORMATION/LINEUP AND NOTES.I can say with ease that I've worked harder this year to produce a lineup that was both unlike any other fest going right now, and unlike the TIH's of the past while still following along the principles that I started up with in 2006. I've done my best to produce a festival lineup that is unique to This Is Hardcore 2010. I wanted those who've supported for 5 years as well as the first time visitor travelling from far overseas to get a lineup worthy of their money and time spent. As Hardcore fests continue to pop up in the United States it makes it harder for This Is Hardcore to sift through the names and find a lineup and bands that aren't playing 3 or 4 fests. Gone are the days of Sound and Fury and TIH being the only names in the game. As the regional fests grow, I had to work towards something that served not only my own specific area's interest would suit the interests of anyone who wishes to attend. I won't lie and say that it was an easy task, especially with 2 new festivals on the East Coast this year and both looking to book bands that would have had a spot on TIH this year. But I think sticking to my guns and not booking too many bands that are on the other fests and working towards bringing up some incredible new acts or lesser known acts, TIH is going back to what started us off in the first place. I see alot of bands stuck in the rut of sounding one way, dressing one way and the diversity and unity we had in 06 going away. As the division creeps further along, I'd like to break things up a bit, show that you don't need to tour 6 months or be on a more established label just to be a "name" in the hardcore scene today.
Doing This Is Hardcore is not only my passion, but its a challenge that I've set for myself and I consistently raise the bar each year in hopes of not only hosting a great weekend of incredible bands, but hoping that the weekend is spreading the seeds of ideas, showcasing new or upcoming bands and ultimately opening the eyes of the generation that is most active in hardcore today. As I get older I see the value in having older bands come back and show the new kids how it was done before, and deep within me there is no greater pleasure then seeing one of my personal favorites back on the stage, even if its just for a night. Bringing some old names back to life, I am not only hoping to establish a new generation's love and interest in these bands, but to bring back old friends and familiar faces to a scene with so many kids whose names escape me because I just met them last year.
I am eternally grateful for all of your patience in waiting for the lineup and information to go public or be announced. I wanted to change how I brought things to light and although taxing as it was to wait for it all to fall into place, I am the happiest that I did it this way.
Whether you're an old friend who I haven't seen in years, or a new kid who I just met last weekend, I really hope to see you all that the fest this year. I've had alot of hardships in my personal life to get over and working on this fest has helped me get through it all. I am most proud of this year's lineup and I hope you are half as excited as I am .
THIS IS HARDCORE 2010
AUGUST 13,14,15
Club Polaris (starlight ballroom)
460 N. 9th street
Philadelphia, PA
19123
Weekend (3 day) Passes- $70 in advance http://www.r5productions.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=10687
Single Day Passes
Friday - $27 Fri
http://www.r5productions.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=10689
Saturday - $25 Sat
http://www.r5productions.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=10691
Sunday - $28 http://www.r5productions.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=10693
Tickets also available in person
27 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2214
(215) 922-3855
Friday August 13th
EARLY CHECK IN FOR TICKETS !!!! Come early if you're in town. Get your wristband and come back for doors. THIS WILL AVOID THE CRAZY LONG LINE!
Check in @ 3- 4pm (will be announced when we decide but it will be early)
Doors are @ 530pm
$70 for weekend / $27 for Friday
Sheer Terror
Merauder
Ceremony
Horror Show (reunion)
Title Fight
Death Before Dishonor
the Rival Mob
Touche Amore
Punch
Agitator
Saturday August 14th
$70 for weekend/ $25 for Saturday
Doors 11:30 am
Cro Mags
Bane
Cold World
Trapped Under Ice
Bulldoze
Ringworm
Foundation
Starkweather
OutBreak
Mindset
Clubber Lang
Killer
Backtrack
Creatures
New Lows
Judas
Xibalba
the love below
Seraphim
Expire
Cut Short
Sunday August 15th
$70 for weekend/ $28 for Sunday
Doors 11:30 am
Ink And Dagger
Kid Dynamite
Blacklisted
Killing Time
Wisdom In Chains
Pulling Teeth
Reign Supreme
Mother Of Mercy
Hands Tied
Ruiner
Nails
Truth N Rights
Homicidal
Almost Home
Hour Of the Wolf
Accident Prone
Sheer Terror is playing This Is Hardcore 2010 because they feel like it.. This is their warmup show for their 1st ever Japan Tour in September of this year.
Sheer Terror is one of the greatest Hardcore bands ever. They were one of the first to incorporate metal into the music, and lyrically they delved into many a dark corner of the Rev. Paul Bearer's soul, fusing a hard sound with introspective and cleverly worded lyrics.
The band is not playing ANY other shows besides TIH 2010 and the Japan tour. This is a one off very special occasion.
Ink & Dagger is playing This Is Hardcore to benefit Maks & Zielanski family. http://miraclesformaks.com/
Ed Zielanski (Crud Is A Cult / Flagman)'s son Maks was diagnosed with rare childhood cancer. Ed & Kim Zielanski moved across country to get Maks treated at CHOPs
Maks has made a full recovery but the family is still under a huge financial burden. Ink & Dagger is donating all show and merch profits to their family.
The Lineup is Don Devore-guitar Josh Brown-bass Terry Yerves-drums Chris Tropea-lights Geoff Rickly (Thursday) - Vocals.
Robby Redcheeks has been trying to set up a large benefit for awhile for their family. Don Devore contacted Robby about doing something to help out. This conversation turned into possibly doing a Dagger show to benefit the Zielanski family. I offered to host the reunion/benefit at This Is Hardcore. They've recruited Geoff Rickly of Thursday who is a longtime fan of Ink & Dagger to front the band.
We will be collecting donations at the show for the Zielanksi family and you can donate here. http://miraclesformaks.com/
Dagger is also paying tribute to the memory of Sean McCabe, the band's deceased vocalist. Sean was not only a key figure in the Philadelphia Hardcore scene but an inspiration and friend to many.
Kid Dynamite is one of the Philadelphia greats as well as a band who took hardcore on a different thought process as the 90's wore down. Infectious punk backing to a straight forward hardcore approach brought Kid Dynamite to the forefront of the scene at a time when hardcore began to slip away into the beginnings of the modern metalcore scene as well as the end of the tough guy/victory records era began to wind down. They never sold out their values and were never pimped into a position that jeopardized their ethics. They hit the scene hard for 4 years and have left a lasting impact. Many kids ask for them each year and due to good timing and luck we're very happy to have Kid Dynamite this year.
This is a one off show with no future shows planned at this time.
Sunday night's last three bands will feature the 3 most important hardcore bands in Philadelphia's history. Each one of them has given the city not only the most memorable shows and music, but a sense of individual pride. We're not New York, Boston or DC. We're Philly. To have these 3 close out the finest year for This Is Hardcore is not only an honor and privilege but a celebration of what our city's scene has to offer. Our bands have had their ups and downs, but in this trio we have the bands that each in their own way have redefined what was going on and shook the scene up. From days of the church shows with Ink and Dagger to Blacklisted, Philadelphia's hardcore scene has always offered some of the greatest lineups, craziest bands and hardcore moments that will be recounted for decades.
Blacklisted has helped not only shed the skin of many of the style and aesthetic trappings but has held their own not only as a revolution to the status quo in hardcore but keeping the Philadelphia tradition alive and well. They are the current torch bearers for the City of Brotherly Love and each This Is Hardcore has had the glory to see BL outdo themselves year after year. 2010 will be no exception and is truly a Blacklisted set you don't want to miss.
In my opinion, This Is Hardcore 2010 couldn't end on a better note.
There will be full bag checks this year at TIH. Don't bring weapons or drinks.
There has been zero fights at THIS IS HARDCORE, and we're keeping it that way.
The venue is all ages to enter, 21 WITH VALID ID (passports are ok) to drink.
Labels that will have tables include Bridge 9, Deathwish, Think Fast, Jumpstart, Six Feet Under, 6131, Organized Crime, Harvcore, Reaper, Youngblood.
photo passes - I DON'T WANT YOU ON MY STAGE TAKING PICTURES .
If you don't know how to get a pass, you're not qualified to get one.
I don't want stage potatoes or the hardcore paparazzi. I don't care who's online site you take pictures for.
Sonny and the infamous HATE 5 SIX productions will be filming the whole show.
EMAIL ME @ joehardcore@gmail.com
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