That’s pretty obtuse. They don’t advertise for a company, they’re showing their love for artists they like or feel an emotional connection to. Most bands aren’t billionaires, and I wear their gear to support them, because I want them to earn a living and make more music.

No offense, I fully understand there are a lot of subgenres. I dont want to dismiss the bands you like, I was just surprised to not see what seem (to me) to be the more popular names. But that may be just be my own bubble, and should definitely not be considered an absolute reference or an attempt at gatekeeping what’s “good” hardcore. Anyway, thanks for the links!

I’m no expert (more of a metalhead) but I don’t know any of these. When talking about hardcore I’m thinking more about Sick of it All, Hatebreed, Terror, Walls of Jericho, 25 Ta Life and the like.