Joe "Hardcore" McKay. (This Is Hardcore. Philly HC Shows. Shattered Realm. Punishment)

I've been wanting to sit down and chop it up with Joe Hardcore for a while now. I'm glad I finally had the opportunity. We sat down over a cup of coffee in Fishtown, a neighborhood in Philly. We talk everything from him growing up in Kensington to the annual This Is Hardcore Fest, in which, in my opinion is the best hardcore festival in the states. We touch on his upbringing and what pointed him in the direction of the hardcore scene, booking shows. An intelligent guy who's an avid reader, BBJ student, modern medieval fighter and singer for Shattered Realm. Much respect to him, Chris "X" Striegel and his team who put together shows constantly in Philly. Thanks again Joe. Respect.