Hardcore 2016 Focus: Cursed Earth

Answered by: Bob Owens

Which band/album got you into hardcore and why? Rage Against The Machine, they featured on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 soundtrack. I went to a show at my local youth centre sometime in '05 and it completely blew my mind.

Where is the hardcore scene headed? I can only speak of the Perth scene, things are looking stronger than ever with a bunch of fresh bands popping up - listen to Unravel, Facile, Denial, Territory, Self Harm.

Most the most hardcore thing you've ever seen at a show? Watching the singer of Killswitch Engage jump from a 15-metre high speaker stack and send multiple people to the hospital at a festival.

Which act on the Hardcore 2016 line-up will blow our minds and why? Life.Love.Regret, a piece of living hardcore history not to be missed. For fans of emotional childhoods and spin kicking.

When is your set at Hardcore 2016? Second day, just after the mighty Rebirth.

Website link for more info: facebook.com/cursedearthwa/