Going into its fourth year of existence, Boston-based event America's Hardcore Fest decided to refocus itself towards relief efforts in Puerto Rico, and all proceeds were directed to helping the hurricane-ravaged island. However, the cause had little to no bearing on the curation of the festival, which featured a who's who across the hardcore and punk landscapes over its two days and three gigs at the Middle East and Hardcore Stadium in Cambridge. Scroll down for Angela Owens' sweaty, in-the-action photos of Krimewatch, Red Death, Fury, Concealed Blade and more at AHC 2017.
See Krimewatch, Red Death Throw Down for Puerto Rico Relief at America's Hardcore Fest 2017
Concealed Blade, Unified Right and more also appeared at Cambridge event
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