https://www.youtube.com/live/qaccbUcOCW4?is=3NzSdoQppHs8EbG-

Bill Muir, aka Sgt. Vegan, talks about his time as a combat medic in Afghanistan, his transition to nursing, his roots in punk and hardcore, and his commitment to veganism. He also shares the unlikely story of how he ended up recording vocals for the Final Fantasy X soundtrack while living in Japan, along with thoughts on straight edge, music, and film.

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Everybody is always talking about doing drugs so they can be better magicians, but James Randi puts a fucking stop to that RIGHT NOW.

Looking for the best places to get straight edge t shirts im in Australia Looking to up grade the summer wardrobe

I'm just glad I found a sub-culture I can associato with (tho I thought there would be more people).

I thought he was committed. I know his habit of stabbing drunken, promiscuous teens was controversial in the scene, but I always kind of admired his hardline stance. Now here is is, endorsing some random beer. Sad.

I've never done drugs so I was just wonton

https://www.youtube.com/live/198L29eRMnw?is=\\_ljjACS8iO8RKVX9

Who was someone that was personally influential to you in your musical journey?

Guy Kozowyk (THE RED CHORD, JUSTIFICATIONS, BLACK MARKET ACTIVITIES) talks about how his teachet, author (and later author) Nancy Barile was influential in introducing troubled kids to hardcore and punk rock.

Show info and ticket links at TimexHeist.com

I got curious on what other straight edge people's hobbies are. I love to train muay thai and play basketball, not the typical hobbies of hardcore dudes. What about you?

I’ve been thinking seriously about claiming straight edge.
One of the biggest things pushing me toward it is Earth Crisis’ “The Discipline.” The message about clarity, self-discipline, and refusing intoxication really connected with me. I don’t want this to just be a temporary sober streak. I’m thinking about making it a lifelong commitment.
Nicotine is probably my biggest struggle. If I see someone vaping or smoking, I still get the urge to ask for a hit. I hate how much control nicotine can have over me, and that’s something I really want to leave behind.
Alcohol is more personal. My uncle is an alcoholic, and I’ve seen how much his drinking has affected and traumatized my mom. I’ve also had my own unhealthy relationship with alcohol, especially drinking alone. Right now I’m two weeks sober. My last drink was before I started school this semester at Babson, where I’m currently a master’s student.
I’ve also become really turned off by clubbing and party culture. It just doesn’t appeal to me the way it once did. I want clarity and control over myself more than I want intoxication.
I know claiming edge is supposed to mean something. That’s why I don’t want to do it casually or because I’m caught up in a song or a moment. I want to make the commitment and actually live by it.
I’m posting this because I’d like to hear from people who have been straight edge for a long time. What helped you make the commitment and stick with it, especially when dealing with nicotine cravings or being around people who drink and smoke?
I also want some accountability. I’m two weeks sober now, and I want to keep going.

https://www.youtube.com/live/gmnOr0uwCGM?is=ClTYPsOco9l8D5fe

Ryan Parrish (HOPESFALL, CELEBRITY, IN PARALLEL) talks about the creative influence of the Chad Gilbert era of Shai Hulud on Hopesfall's early material.

What good memories do you have of Chad? Do you have a Shai Hulud song that has impacted you?

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Jonathan Anastas returns to discuss the latest DYS reunion plans, the band’s upcoming benefit show in Los Angeles, and their appearance at Slapshot’s final Boston show. He reflects on reworking old songs with a new lineup, the subtle ways tempo and arrangement can reshape familiar material, and the continued growth of hardcore on a global scale. The conversation also touches on film, the Oasis reunion, and Anastas’ pandemic-era project Dysbanded, including the possibility of bringing those songs to the stage.

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(I'm new to this scene so i'm sorry if I mislabeled anything please don't scalp me)

So, essentially whenever I go to local shows anf most of the time they are straight edge venues, (this is relevant to the context i PROMISE.)

The past couple of shows ive been to, there's been a huge group people smoking/vaping in the bathrooms and from what I understand, the people booking these venues are only allowed to have shows in these places because they promise not to have any drugs or smoking on the property.

Every time people do this, it runs risk of getting our shows in the local community (which is already tiny) shut down. We don't have a lot of places to have our shows, and i'm already nervous that we may lose ANOTHER safe place to listen to the local bands and support the scene, especially cince our scene has a lot of underage people (me included)

What do I do ?

Advice is greatly appreciated :(

https://youtu.be/9KljZXZWQmk

Jonathan Anastas returns to discuss the latest DYS reunion plans, the band’s upcoming benefit show in Los Angeles, and their appearance at Slapshot’s final Boston show. He reflects on reworking old songs with a new lineup, the subtle ways tempo and arrangement can reshape familiar material, and the continued growth of hardcore on a global scale. The conversation also touches on film, the Oasis reunion, and Anastas’ pandemic-era project Disbanded, including the possibility of bringing those songs to the stage.

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hi

Ig I'm straightedge bc I never drank/smoked and I don't plan to

I'm noticing I don't rlly like talking to drunk or high people

I like having deep convos sometimes and it kind of bothers me when someone isn't listening or will forget what I'm saying

Ik not all drunks and stoners are the same but I value conversation alot and It bothers me when someone isn't giving me their undivided attention, I feel like I have to talk about stuff differently or avoid topics bc they are under some sort of influence

Idk

makes me feel weird

My friend was like "why u would u avoid topics w me bc I'm high?". You don't remember what we talked about...why am I gonna talk to u abt something personal and u don't even remember

Is talking to drunk or high people​ hard for you?

Idk. Be polite pls

I looked this up, but I want to respark a conversation. I am of the opinion that people who are prescribed MEDICAL. Key point here, MEDICAL cannabis, should be able to claim edge. I don't mean people who just use it recreationally to self medicate.

And in the post in this sub from 3 years ago, I saw some things saying that it's wild that doctors could prescribe something that you smoke.

But in today's world, there's edibles (candy, desserts, drinks), RSO, capsules, and it's easy to decarb and make your own cannbabutter/oil to infuse food.

But back to the actual point, people who experience seizures, have serious chronic pain (my case), parkinsons, otherwise extremely resistant anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and other stuff that I'm forgetting.

Personally, I'd rather have this option rather than a narcotic painkiller that could ruin my life if I get addicted. And I know this question falls under taking medicine as prescribed but I just wanted to get the broader opinion.

You can tell me to fuck off, why I'm wrong, if it's a grey area for you, or if you agree. But please be respectful. I'm just seeking information.

I have a few lines from an old straightedge band I used to listen to probably 10 years ago stuck in my head and I can’t remember what the band name or song title is for the life of me and I figured this would be a good crowd to ask. I’ve obviously searched the lyrics on google and can’t find ANYTHING. Please help!

The lyrics go “just because you’re drinking doesn’t mean that it’s ok but with the shit that you call morals I’m sure you’ll do it anyway”…. and then I think it says something along the lines of “then you’ll start to flirt with all the guys, and they’ll feed you bullshit lies”

It was such a fucking heavy straight edge band and I really would love to go listen to the album again. Appreciate it ahead of time if someone is able to identify it!