International Superheroes of Hardcore
High-octane hardcore punk with a comic book heart. Fast, loud, and hilariously clean, it is the sound of a mosh pit at a superhero convention.
High-octane hardcore punk with a comic book heart. Fast, loud, and hilariously clean, it is the sound of a mosh pit at a superhero convention.
International Superheroes of Hardcore (ISHC) sounds like a sugar-rush version of 80s hardcore. It is fast, aggressive, and built on a foundation of chugging riffs and explosive drum fills, yet it maintains a bright, almost cartoonish clarity. The energy is relentless, designed for the specific physical catharsis of a circle pit, but the typical grit of the genre is replaced by a polished, punchy production style.
What makes ISHC truly distinctive is their commitment to the bit. As a side project of New Found Glory, they swap instruments and identities to play satirical hardcore that avoids all profanity and focuses on superhero tropes. They capture the technical proficiency of modern melodic hardcore but strip away the self-serious angst, replacing it with gang vocals and tongue-in-cheek bravado.
Start with 'Takin' It Ova' to get the full experience. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the speed of bands like Shai Hulud or Madball but wants music that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon. It is heavy enough to satisfy purists but fun enough to play at a backyard barbecue.
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →
