The latest edition of Vice Magazine, dubbed the “History Issue,” features a ton of great articles and interviews. There are interviews with The Pogues’ legendary frontman Shane Mcgowan, Cro-mags’ leader John Joseph, and Siouxsie Sioux. There is also an excerpt from the new Chuck Palahniuk book Snuff and a feature on black metal, in relation with Peter Beste’s upcoming True Norwegian Black Metal book. Check it out on stands now.

Stop by Generation Records today and pick up a copy of the recently reissued hardcore classic The Age Of Quarrel from The Cro-Mags. The album is remastered and comes with three tracks that you have never heard before. I must say, it’s sounds amazing. Go pick it up. NOW!

Man oh man, the new episode of Issue Oriented is super packed with awesomeness! Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan and Cro-Mags leader John Joseph in the same episode!? Yeah that’s right. Check it out to your right or go to Issue Oriented HQ. There’s also another Pullman Reports Econo segment, so check it!

The date and initial lineup for the 2008 edition of the Superbowl of Hardcore has been announced. The show will take place on April 5th at Brooklyn’s Studio B. The lineup so far is packed to the gills with hardcore heavyweights, including Agnostic Front, Madball, Terror, a reunited Breakdown, Bloodclot, among many others. Be on the lookout for a few more additions and a surprise guest.

Starting today, tickets will be available at Generation Records for $26 (cash only and no phone transactions).

Check Black N Blue Productions for more details updates and check the lineup after the jump.

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A few weeks back, Cro-Mags/Bloodclot! leader John Joseph stopped by NYC’s Generation Records for a reading of his memoir The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon. Check out a video from the event below.

I’m about half-way through the book and I definitely recommend you check it out. You can buy it down at Generation (210 Thompson St, between Bleecker and W. 3rd in NYC’s West Village or call 212-254-1100) or at Punk House.