TREE has been a staple in the hardcore scene for over three decades. As they gear up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic album "Downsizing the American Dream," vocalist Dave Tree joins The Noise Report to talk about Boston hardcore from the early days to today and the stories behind some of TREE's best-loved songs and album art.

Featured Tracks:

• TREE - "Elephant" | Facebook | Bandcamp
• The Hope Conspiracy - "Those Who Gave Us Yesterday" | website | Bandcamp

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Matt and Brian talk doom and death with Jude Sisk, bassist from Stone Nomads, about why Death's Human stands as a metal milestone. We explore the band’s groundbreaking rhythm section, lyrical depth, and influence on modern metal—plus, Jude shares his personal journey from punk roots to doom metal mastery.

Featured Tracks:

• Stone Nomads - "Lost in the Storm" and "Prophecy"
• Volcandra - "Maurauders of the Cosmic Vortex"

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Sometimes you’ve gotta mix your metal with hardcore! Brian explains how Lionheart’s Love Don’t Live Here gets him amped while Matt struggles to look past the “level-one” lyrics. Can they come to a consensus?

From Hatebreed to Knocked Loose, the guys discuss hardcore bands they love to scream along to. Throw in a few glory hole jokes, and you’ve got yourself a complete Noise Report episode.

Plus, check out tracks by Boston hardcore stalwarts TREE and Hawaiian up-and-comers Third Degree.

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