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 well as some upcoming shows in the Bay Area, future plans and tours, Northern Alliance fest, new demos, some exciting vinyl reissues and much more… T...

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 course of the conversation, we discuss growing up in the East Bay, attending De La Salle High School, being influenced by For The Crown, discovering...

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 Kansas City, moving to Redding, skateboarding, loving Nirvana, playing guitar, finding Punk and Hardcore, discovering AFI and Redemption 87, the influ...

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 skater). Over the course of the conversation, we discuss growing up and getting into skateboarding in the 1970’s, finding Punk and eventually Hardc...

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, getting into Punk and Hardcore, claiming Straight Edge, playing in bands with his older brother, moving to San Francisco, touring the world, why he...

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 divulging some details about a very special upcoming NS project). As always, thanks for the support and be sure to stay tuned for what’s coming up… Thanks...

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 be sure to check that out). Over the course of the conversation we discuss growing up in Connecticut, loving Iron Maiden, playing bass, finding Hard...

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 we’ve gotten and to wish all of you a very happy and safe New Year. Please join us as we discuss some of our personal highlights of 2021, favorite ...

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 please be sure to check out the store out if you find yourself in the East Bay Area. Over the course of the conversation we discussed growing up i...

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 1990’s. Over the course of the conversation we discussed growing up in San Ramon, the origins of the Felluz, his love of Guns N’ Roses, skateboarding ...