Features / Interviews

Pre-historic creatures and zombies kick a lot of ass. When the two are combined, a situation arises where the ass has been kicked so hard all that exists is the lack of ass. Sabertooth Zombie is that black hole you've been waiting for. But if you're really into ass, instead, … Read more

After a series of demos, EPs and splits, blackened doom/sludge overlords Sadgiqacea released their debut full length False Prism, a devastating album of raw energy and emotion. Evan and Fred found some time, while on tour, to answer our questions regarding the band and, most importantly, the origin of its … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights, fast living and traveling with an entourage is almost patently false. Sure, it’s reflective of a few artists from yesteryear who had platinum records and died young, but most musicians … Read more

Satan's Rats are back ...well, kind of...reincarnated as Satan's Cats. I wonder if Beelzebub actually has a feline fluffy friend and what breed would be by his side? I am thinking maybe a black Japanese Bobtail with yellow eyes or possibly a Savannah Cat? Satan's Rats exploded onto the U.K. … Read more

The man Philadelphia Weekly called the city's 'last indie man standing,' Sean Agnew and R5 Productions have been at the forefront of the City of Brotherly Love's adamant opposition to Clear Channel's complete takeover of the city for a number of years now. Remaining staunchly independent in spite of the … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. And, frankly, it’s rarely glamorous. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, some rent or gas money. And usually when somebody is writing a … Read more

2021 might seem like a challenging time to resurrect a zombie-themed thrash metal/hardcore band, but the path of the rotting undead is never an easy one to tread (or shuffle). Thankfully for fans of British zombiecore pioneers Send More Paramedics, that's just what they've chosen to do. Resurrected for a … Read more

Back from the dead, aka a European tour with The Offspring, and with the release of their split album, "Tales Told By Dead Men" in tow, I finally stopped being a lazy bastard, got off my growing-larger-by-the-day ass and talked to Send More Paramedics' frontman, B'Hellmouth. A day later, this … Read more

Set Your Goals have become one of the most talked about bands in the hardcore and punk music scenes, but with good reason. The band generated a huge buzz with their self-titled EP on Straight On Records. In support, the band hit the road with fellow Cali cohorts Life Long … Read more

In 2020 I spent a lot of time online -- we all did. I also spent a lot of time emailing with Shellshag, which we eventually decided to turn into a full-on interview. Part one, already published, takes a deep look at the digital streaming model and proposes that band’s … Read more

Shellshag is a two-piece band that formed in 1997, featuring Jennifer Shagawat and John "Shellhead" Driver, aka “Shell” and “Shag.” A lot changes over two decades, but in the time Shellshag has maintained its focus on independence and DIY ethics. This interview talks a bit about how the concept of … Read more

Shook Ones are a melodic hardcore band that formed around the Seattle area in 2004. The band has not consistently released new music together, with each member involved in other bands and side projects that also take their time. However, listening to their new record Body Feel it remains clear … Read more

  Just like most bands, Shook Ones formed out of the demise of several other bands. Since then, the Bellingham, WA five-piece has been churning out an energetic mix of melodic hardcore and pop punk. Staff writer Michael recently corresponded with the band via email as they are in the midst … Read more

We chatted to Maxwell Stern of Signals Midwest and Leo Vergnetti of Captain, We’re Sinking: Scene Point Blank: At what point, post Fest, do you feel like you've again entered the real world? For me, it is when I hit the Atlanta airport and realize tattoos and arms covered in … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights, fast living and traveling with an entourage is almost patently false. Most musicians have day jobs –- and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment … Read more

For over five years now Sinaloa have been making a name for themselves in the basements of North America. This year has seen them bring their distinctive brand of emotionally driven guitar music to Europe for the first time, simultaneously inspiring and entertaining along the way. For all the grumpy … Read more

Since By Man hails from Milwaukee, WI and is quite possibly, one of the most exciting new hardcore bands we have seen in some time. Their full length, We Sing the Body Electric, has garnered praise in almost every one of its reviews. Whilst on tour with Curl Up and … Read more

To call them rule-breakers would be largely underselling them. Oklahoma sibling trio Skating Polly formed when founding members (and step-sisters) Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse were only 9 and 14; Kelli’s brother Kurtis joined in 2017. Since then they’ve racked up fans like X’s Exene Cervenka and Beat Happening’s Calvin … Read more

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay, Skin Like Iron play gritty, raw, and intense hardcore punk. Do you really need to know anything else? Scene Point Blank recently had the opportunity to speak with Skin Like Iron vocalist/guitarist Alex Capasso about the band's upcoming releases as well as some of … Read more

Part of the fun of running a site like Scene Point Blank is that I’m continually getting packages in the mail. I prefer physical media, even if it gets overwhelming sometimes. Related to that, it takes a lot to stand out from the pack. But as I began receiving promos … Read more