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 f...

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 Hardc...

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...

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 S...

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 con...

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 t...

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 Ti...

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 bi...

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 curr...

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 late...

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. W...

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 histor...

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 an...

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: Pow...

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 u...

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 guita...

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 ab...

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 cours...

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 ...

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 an...

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 o...

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 wh...

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. D...

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 ...

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...