This is Hardcore Fest is bringing a bit of brutality back to Philly (ha…like we need more of that) for its seventh year, with a venue change and a slew of hardcore stars in store for fest-goers. The festival has moved from its original home at the Starlight Ballroom to the Electric Factory (except for tonight’s opener at Union Transfer), and will continue to unite hardcore’s legends (including Gorilla Biscuits, Cro-Mags and Suicidal Tendencies) with up-and-comers and some Philly/PA talent like Title Fight, Wisdom in Chains and Code Orange Kids. Although this thing tends to sell out in ridiculously short order, if you didn’t manage to snag tickets for these four days of chaos, you can live vicariously through a photobook compiled by organizer/Philly stalwart Joe "Hardcore" McKay that showcases the festival’s first six years. Thurs. August 9th @ Union Transfer – Doors 5:00pm/1st Band 5:30pm. Fri. August 10th @ The Electric Factory – Doors 5:00pm/1st Band 5:30pm. Sat. August 11th @ The Electric Factory – Doors 11:30am/1st Band 12:00pm. Sun August 12th @ The Electric Factory – Doors 11:30am/1st Band 12:00pm.
