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 we…

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 c…

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 Kan…

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 …

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, …

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 divulgi…

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 b…

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 …

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…

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 199…

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 ar…

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 Hardcor…

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 Downsh…

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 wee…

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…

Thanks for checking out the Neanderthal Society Podcast. This week we’re talking to Damien Rodriguez of Nine Tails Tattoo in London, England. In addition to being an incredibly talented and world renowned tattoo artist, Damien is also the guitar player of Philadelphia Hardcore legends Punishment. His story is nothing short of inspirational - coming…

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 …

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 Har…

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 A…

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 guit…

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 cour…

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 a…

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 co…

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… Than…

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.com instagram.com/neanderthalsocietyhc depop.co…