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21 October 2026 – Public Acid and Invertebrates Release Two New Hardcore EPs as Richmond Underground Scene Continues to Thrive
By Editorial Team - October 21, 2026
Summary
Richmond's underground hardcore scene surges as Public Acid drop Pay No More and Invertebrates release Accosted on Beach Impediment Records.
Key Facts
- Richmond hardcore bands Public Acid and Invertebrates release twin EPs via Beach Impediment Records.
- Public Acid unveil chaotic noise-core EP 'Pay No More'; Invertebrates drop seven-track EP 'Accosted'.
- Both groups share personnel and will tour the East Coast together throughout November 2026.
- Entities: Public Acid, Invertebrates, Beach Impediment Records, Richmond, Virginia
- Tags: public-acid, invertebrates, beach-impediment-records, richmond-hardcore, hardcore-punk, d-beat, noise-core, virginia
Richmond, Virginia's revered independent hardcore punk community has delivered a crushing dual release, with Public Acid unveiling their EP Pay No More and companion group Invertebrates dropping Accosted, both issued simultaneously through Beach Impediment Records.
Public Acid follow their acclaimed 2024 LP Deadly Struggle with five tracks of relentless, distorted noise-core, blending chaotic speed with razor-sharp rhythmic precision. Invertebrates, who share several musicians with Public Acid, offer a tighter seven-song assault on Accosted, recalling the golden era of early 1980s Boston and Scandinavian hardcore.
Rather than chasing polished crossover trends, both groups remain staunchly devoted to the DIY ethos: self-booking basement tours, supporting physical vinyl releases, and building community-rooted spaces. The twin releases serve as a testament to Richmond's enduring status as one of America's premier incubators for uncompromising heavy music.
Both bands will embark on a joint East Coast tour throughout November. Check out our dedicated punk and hardcore section for more blistering releases, and explore the complete music news archive.