I used to play in a hardcore band in El Salvador in the early 2000s. Somehow, one of our shirts and our album made it all the way to Mr. Vinnie Stigma. He sent us a picture of himself wearing the shirt, and that was a major highlight in our career. It was incredible for us, a band from a third-world country, to see a true legend like him rocking our merch. Best episode ever-it's going to be hard to top this one!
He has mad respect for the Latin punks- Roger and Freddie are Cuban. Plus Union 13 and The Casualties (Jorge) is Mexican so I bet he understands the privilege to play music- rock on amigo
The story he tells at the church is one of the most fascinating bits of Italian-American Roman Catholic history I have ever heard. It could be a whole movie itself; the story of a young kid with an idol of a saint, being chased down by the mob.
@@DrewKane honestly, it could be the story of a Saint too in its own weird way. Saint Vincent Stigmata, who kept a sacred piece of cultural heritage out of the hands of a scumbag like Gotti.
I know Bo and Colin are not people of faith, but I deeply appreciate how respectful they are towards Vinnie as he shares about his faith and how it sustained him. There are those of us out there who do believe in a higher power, but instead of trying to control people, we work to make sure that higher power is known through justice making, serving, and loving one another.
@@plumbunrecords518 Amen to that. I'm not Straight Edge myself, but I quit drinking in 2021, and as a Chaplain and a minister, I am all about any ethic or faith that helps folks lift themselves up from self destruction. Lord knows I've definitely listened to a few straight edge songs to never touch poison again.
@@JohnEvans-xg2bpI share that same train of thought. Not straight edge but still learned a lot through that. Tbh I drink on occasions when going out with friends, but no alcohol goes in my home anymore. That's a sacred rule of mine. Also, shout out to all hardcore and punk crews.
I'm not a man of faith myself, but I have a great deal of respect for those who can be but also can respect others choice not to. I always figured that one's choice of spirituality and faith (or lack thereof) was a deeply personal thing and trying to force one's choice onto other's isn't cool. Wishing you all the best with leaving the drink behind dude.
The fact the last cup of coffee didn't have enough to fill the cup all the way and Vinnie took it right away so the boys would all get full cups speaks volumes on that man's character. Idk why, but it just does, fuhgeddaboudit
This episode is sooo amazing. Stigma showing and talking about everything in the neighborhood is the best. This should win some kind of 2024 podcast award.
That would be epic. They're both are of that old NY generation. They were there when it was a tight knit community thru to thethe crooked cess pool that it became. And now the hipster land it is unfortunately.
Vinnie is really a fine ambassador/tour guide for old NY. Such a personable,colorful guy. He can sure bring these stories to life. This was such an enjoyable video.
The story about the Pete Steele Magazine prank is amazing. Voorhees played a few UK shows with AF in the 90s and decided to prank Vinnie by telling him that when it comes to money in the UK "the bigger the coin the higher the value", so he was cherishing all these 2p coins over £1 coins haha, legend.
Hahah that's amazing. The dude who was on last week has an amazing Stigma prank story too. Remember that old pre youtube meme video of the dog doing another dog and vomiting? Tom didn't know if Stigma would remember him after seeing him 15 years after Indecision toured with AF. Stigma comes up to Tom going "hey kid, you still got that video of the two dogs fucking and one of them vomiting?". Tom remembers that everyone had it on their laptop and tries to figure out if they showed it to him or something, all while Stigma goes "i've got my eyes on you, kid" multiple times over the night. Later on realizes the timeline didn't add up at all, so Stigma just linked him to a loose date, said that and had him think about it all night. So fucking funny.
Saw AF like 2 weeks ago in Munich Germany and Stigma is still a machine at this age. Guy has more energy than most teenagers today and is a big inspiration for many people. Peace
Could listen to Vinny all day he’s a walking lesson in NYC History he represents a city that doesn’t exist anymore now filled with Whole Foods and Chipotles .
Finally, early 80's hardcore. My favorite era of hardcore. This is easily the best Hardlore Episode, great episode interviewing the legend Stigma! Loved hearing all his stories.
Two minutes into the episode I realized that this must be the best Hardlore episode yet! 🎯 I was also at the Dynamo Eindoven in 1995. The ticket cost 25 guilders (€13) back then. That was the first time I saw Madball. (also Type O Negative, Machinehead and Nailbomb) Best concert ever ..117k people and no cell phones !
I have met Vinnie Stigma many times in my HC show days and he was always so respectful to me. I cherish my photos with him, a true gentleman, every time. I was one of the few females in our hc scene back in the early 90s. ❤
As someone who grew up watching the metal documentaries and all the stuff on vh1 classic i can't tell you guys enough how cool it is that y'all captured that exact vibe for hardcore. This is not just an episode this is like a film it's just so cool what you guys are able to do and I can't thank you enough for doing it
I 1st met Vinny & Roger in 1992 in Bristol England, was introduced to the by my mate Gabba (was and still is Chaos UK guitarist). I was halfway through prospecting for 1 of the big 1% clubs at the time. Fast forward to 2004 and serious injuries have ended my 1% career and I'm reunited with Vinny, Roger and the Gallo brothers. For the next 6yrs I spent many good times with the AF lads and in 2010 Vinny and me decided to start the Vinny Stigma Over 50s Club with another 3 Brits. Was only 5 of us and already we were older than the United States. Haven't seen AF since 2014, I dont go out to gigs, pubs etc due to a brain injury from my Army service BUT Vinny my friend Mad Danny is going to make sure I'm at your next gig in Bristol, England so come back again soon mate🇬🇧
thank you for precious 1 Hour 45 Minutes KNOTFEST & HARDLORE, Vinnie Stigma legend forever wish to see him again someday. Greeting from Jakarta, Indonesia
Sad to see his entire neighborhood sold and gone away.. Its probably for the better old NY was not friendly, but something about this reminds me of my father giving me a tour of his old neighborhood. Lots of memories but everyone and everything is gone(almost). Like your walking through a dream, you can feel the souls of the past, but you wake up and are filled with a haulting loneliness. People used to be a lot tighter and these fellas lost their entire society.
Thanks Vinnie..you are a true legend..and nothing but mad respect..AG and Madball are two of my favourite bands…thank you for sharing your thoughts and your neighbourhood..NYHC for life..🤘🏽 From the west coast of Canada
This should go in a hardcore museum somehow. Growing up in NYC its amazing watching people witness this stuff for the first time. The amount of culture even on one block is more than some states have
Stigma is indeed “The Most interesting man in the world” I highly suggest buying his book. There’s a couple stories he tells in this video that are mentioned in greater detail in the book! Legend
That Beer Olympics at the Masquerade was fantastic. I think it was in 2000. Long story short, Vinnie Stigma actually helped me out on the 2nd day of that show while I was getting an earful from a cop. I had gotten kicked out at one point on day 1 and snuck back before getting asked to leave again towards the end. On Day 2 a cop outside was "warning" me, and Vinnie came over and kinda smoothed it over in his typically charismatic fashion and turned it into a non-issue. Incredibly classy guy who really loves hardcore punk and everyone in it from the bottom of his heart.
There's no o.g more of an o.g than an Italian. 💯. I'm half Italian so I can say that. Stigma is a legend of legends. I ain't the biggest a.f zealot but he's good people. 🇺🇲🎼
Vinnie starts the show by taking them St. Patrick's Cathedral and introducing them to Saint Rocco of Genoa. That Italian-Catholic heritage, it runs deep, even for those who are no longer a part of the church (like myself). Incredible stuff. Hardlore.
I've always heard Vinnie was a great guy. One of my hometown heroes and friend, Brian Craig - drummer, played with Turmoil and toured Europe with Vinny in the early 90s. I think it was Madball, not AF. The stories he told about drinking and hanging out with Vinnie where the Berlin wall had been... great stuff. RIP Brian, always remembered and always loved.
This is amazing, I’ve been hoping to see AF on the show for a while. Something’s Gotta Give was the first hardcore album I ever listened to, of course I love em to this day. Stigma has got some serious lore
Brilliant video. Vinnie is one of the wisest and funniest people alive. 100 years in that apartment which is probably rent controlled, why would he ever leave? The rent is probably less than most people pay to park in Manhattan
by default. this is the best episode.
by default this is the fastest ive ever clicked on a video
100
Agreed. I'm 10mins in an it's fuckin great.
came to comment and post the same thing
Facts 💯💯💯
Bo speaks...
Vinnie: Anyway...
“Yeh, shuh whatevas”
I used to play in a hardcore band in El Salvador in the early 2000s. Somehow, one of our shirts and our album made it all the way to Mr. Vinnie Stigma. He sent us a picture of himself wearing the shirt, and that was a major highlight in our career. It was incredible for us, a band from a third-world country, to see a true legend like him rocking our merch.
Best episode ever-it's going to be hard to top this one!
That's so cool he did that and sent it to ya guys.
He has mad respect for the Latin punks- Roger and Freddie are Cuban. Plus Union 13 and The Casualties (Jorge) is Mexican so I bet he understands the privilege to play music- rock on amigo
That’s awesome, I would have been so moved, Vinny is the true legend, that’s supporting hardcore!!!!!
Stigma not wearing the cap inside the church. True Gentleman.
The story he tells at the church is one of the most fascinating bits of Italian-American Roman Catholic history I have ever heard. It could be a whole movie itself; the story of a young kid with an idol of a saint, being chased down by the mob.
@@DrewKane honestly, it could be the story of a Saint too in its own weird way. Saint Vincent Stigmata, who kept a sacred piece of cultural heritage out of the hands of a scumbag like Gotti.
@@DrewKane Saint Vincent Stigmata of NYHC
Writing a mob movie based off this right the fuck now
@@JohnEvans-xg2bp STIGMA!!!!!!
I know Bo and Colin are not people of faith, but I deeply appreciate how respectful they are towards Vinnie as he shares about his faith and how it sustained him.
There are those of us out there who do believe in a higher power, but instead of trying to control people, we work to make sure that higher power is known through justice making, serving, and loving one another.
It’s the hardest and holiest of lore
They have that open and accepting attitude to non straight edge folks as well. Genuine chaps they are 🔥
@@plumbunrecords518 Amen to that. I'm not Straight Edge myself, but I quit drinking in 2021, and as a Chaplain and a minister, I am all about any ethic or faith that helps folks lift themselves up from self destruction. Lord knows I've definitely listened to a few straight edge songs to never touch poison again.
@@JohnEvans-xg2bpI share that same train of thought. Not straight edge but still learned a lot through that. Tbh I drink on occasions when going out with friends, but no alcohol goes in my home anymore. That's a sacred rule of mine.
Also, shout out to all hardcore and punk crews.
I'm not a man of faith myself, but I have a great deal of respect for those who can be but also can respect others choice not to. I always figured that one's choice of spirituality and faith (or lack thereof) was a deeply personal thing and trying to force one's choice onto other's isn't cool.
Wishing you all the best with leaving the drink behind dude.
Every time Vinnie says “anyway” in response to someone kills me, especially 34:26 😂
The fact the last cup of coffee didn't have enough to fill the cup all the way and Vinnie took it right away so the boys would all get full cups speaks volumes on that man's character. Idk why, but it just does, fuhgeddaboudit
THE definition of NYHC. From the beginning til the end, he's been there. Nothing but respect for this man and his undying love of HC.
This episode is sooo amazing. Stigma showing and talking about everything in the neighborhood is the best. This should win some kind of 2024 podcast award.
Vinny is so nostalgic I love hearing him talk about the old days, pretty soon there won’t be any of these amazing men
I would love to see Vinnie and Joey Diaz have a conversation.
whos joey?
That would be epic. They're both are of that old NY generation. They were there when it was a tight knit community thru to thethe crooked cess pool that it became. And now the hipster land it is unfortunately.
Lucy Snorebush in the house!!!! 😂😂
Take a drink anytime Vinnie says "fahgetabowdit"
Vinnie is really a fine ambassador/tour guide for old NY. Such a personable,colorful guy. He can sure bring these stories to life. This was such an enjoyable video.
The story about the Pete Steele Magazine prank is amazing.
Voorhees played a few UK shows with AF in the 90s and decided to prank Vinnie by telling him that when it comes to money in the UK "the bigger the coin the higher the value", so he was cherishing all these 2p coins over £1 coins haha, legend.
Hahah that's amazing. The dude who was on last week has an amazing Stigma prank story too.
Remember that old pre youtube meme video of the dog doing another dog and vomiting?
Tom didn't know if Stigma would remember him after seeing him 15 years after Indecision toured with AF. Stigma comes up to Tom going "hey kid, you still got that video of the two dogs fucking and one of them vomiting?". Tom remembers that everyone had it on their laptop and tries to figure out if they showed it to him or something, all while Stigma goes "i've got my eyes on you, kid" multiple times over the night. Later on realizes the timeline didn't add up at all, so Stigma just linked him to a loose date, said that and had him think about it all night.
So fucking funny.
Voorhees were great
Saw AF like 2 weeks ago in Munich Germany and Stigma is still a machine at this age. Guy has more energy than most teenagers today and is a big inspiration for many people. Peace
Could listen to Vinny all day he’s a walking lesson in NYC History he represents a city that doesn’t exist anymore now filled with Whole Foods and Chipotles .
Stigma constantly saying “ok anyway” to Bo is hilarious
I have a picture with Vinnie and Roger when I was 15 that has never left whatever bedroom in residing in for 18 years, absolute legend.
Crazy you guys just keep running into Dan Seely like that. How!?
It’s also insane how they’re mic’d up already!! LIKE WTF!!!😳
Dan gets around nyc😂 dudes in the cut at every coffee shop
If you say his name 3 times in a Taco Bell restroom mirror, rumor has it he will appear
Finally, early 80's hardcore. My favorite era of hardcore. This is easily the best Hardlore Episode, great episode interviewing the legend Stigma! Loved hearing all his stories.
That was awesome Vinnie is the best he took me to see Warzone a treasure memory thanks Vinnie
This episode hits hard. Stigma is the GOAT and a national treasure. I could listen to his stories forever. What a gift you received making this.
He’s the godfather
Two minutes into the episode I realized that this must be the best Hardlore episode yet! 🎯
I was also at the Dynamo Eindoven in 1995. The ticket cost 25 guilders (€13) back then. That was the first time I saw Madball. (also Type O Negative, Machinehead and Nailbomb) Best concert ever ..117k people and no cell phones !
The fact that Vinnie likes "The Stranglers" made me very happy. I have all the records here and love the old stuff! Underrated Goat Band (for me)
Stigma gave so many real life lessons about respect, love, looking out for others, doing things right and being honorable. This is hardcore. ❤️
Who cares about hardcore, I want to listen to Vinnie's church history all day long lol great episode
Whispering with his hat off like a good Italian boy .
Respect to Stigma for taking his hat off in Church.
I didn’t want this to end. What a gem of an episode! Well done for getting this arranged. This truly was a legendary episode:)
I have met Vinnie Stigma many times in my HC show days and he was always so respectful to me. I cherish my photos with him, a true gentleman, every time. I was one of the few females in our hc scene back in the early 90s. ❤
As someone who grew up watching the metal documentaries and all the stuff on vh1 classic i can't tell you guys enough how cool it is that y'all captured that exact vibe for hardcore. This is not just an episode this is like a film it's just so cool what you guys are able to do and I can't thank you enough for doing it
5 minutes in and this is the best ep of hardlore easily
I 1st met Vinny & Roger in 1992 in Bristol England, was introduced to the by my mate Gabba (was and still is Chaos UK guitarist). I was halfway through prospecting for 1 of the big 1% clubs at the time. Fast forward to 2004 and serious injuries have ended my 1% career and I'm reunited with Vinny, Roger and the Gallo brothers. For the next 6yrs I spent many good times with the AF lads and in 2010 Vinny and me decided to start the Vinny Stigma Over 50s Club with another 3 Brits. Was only 5 of us and already we were older than the United States. Haven't seen AF since 2014, I dont go out to gigs, pubs etc due to a brain injury from my Army service BUT Vinny my friend Mad Danny is going to make sure I'm at your next gig in Bristol, England so come back again soon mate🇬🇧
Hands down best Hardlore episode yet!
Hung out with the lads in 1998 briefly on there first Australian tour. Proper gentlemen. True Godfather!
Never thought I’d see a hardlore interview in a cathedral. So wild and interesting !
thank you for precious 1 Hour 45 Minutes KNOTFEST & HARDLORE, Vinnie Stigma legend forever wish to see him again someday. Greeting from Jakarta, Indonesia
God damn Vinny's schedule was jam packed on Sundays
Easily the most interesting video yet. Could listen to Vinnie tell stories for hours
Sad to see his entire neighborhood sold and gone away.. Its probably for the better old NY was not friendly, but something about this reminds me of my father giving me a tour of his old neighborhood. Lots of memories but everyone and everything is gone(almost). Like your walking through a dream, you can feel the souls of the past, but you wake up and are filled with a haulting loneliness. People used to be a lot tighter and these fellas lost their entire society.
Thanks Vinnie..you are a true legend..and nothing but mad respect..AG and Madball are two of my favourite bands…thank you for sharing your thoughts and your neighbourhood..NYHC for life..🤘🏽
From the west coast of Canada
That Underdog shirt is CLASSIC.
Give respect
I live in NY and the most NY thing that's ever happened to me was leaving a Madball show and seeing Vinnie Stigma taking pictures around the block.
This is the best episode and it isn't close. Thank you, Hardlore for this.
I F'ing loved this.. Thank you!
Saint Vinnie 🙏
Loved every second of this episode. Was on Wikipedia every couple minutes reading up on the lore he was talking about (re: Murder Inc). 10/10
Great fkn video. Seriously. Hail Vinnie. Im new here. And the guy wearing the Celtic Frost shirt a big HAIL
This should go in a hardcore museum somehow. Growing up in NYC its amazing watching people witness this stuff for the first time. The amount of culture even on one block is more than some states have
Stigma is indeed “The Most interesting man in the world” I highly suggest buying his book. There’s a couple stories he tells in this video that are mentioned in greater detail in the book! Legend
Beautiful and as important as the Godfathers of hardcore doco,,,thanks for doing this
This is awesome. Vinnie seems like a great guy and the interview was incredible. Great job, guys. Don't know how you guys are gonna top this one.
This is so so good. Could watch hours and hours of this
Awesome! So cool...I could listen to Vinnie for the rest of my days. Who needs TV if you got good old Vinnie?!
This was so comforting to watch. an ADHD KING!
Vinnie Stigma is a national treasure.
This is an amazing piece. Great work thank you for doing this and capturing these moments. Vinnie is stigma has legendary persona
True definition of cool uncle. A really cool one.
Fantastic NYCHC Series, thank you for that!!! Vincent Cappucio!!! What a person
That Beer Olympics at the Masquerade was fantastic. I think it was in 2000. Long story short, Vinnie Stigma actually helped me out on the 2nd day of that show while I was getting an earful from a cop. I had gotten kicked out at one point on day 1 and snuck back before getting asked to leave again towards the end. On Day 2 a cop outside was "warning" me, and Vinnie came over and kinda smoothed it over in his typically charismatic fashion and turned it into a non-issue. Incredibly classy guy who really loves hardcore punk and everyone in it from the bottom of his heart.
Met vinny at my job last year. One of the kindest gentleman ive ever met 👍
Stigma is from the generation when being a Catholic skinhead/punk kid was normal. God bless ‘em 🙏✝️
that was an awesome interview. Thanks!
one of the coolest episodes of Hardlore to date.
Vinny is exactly what you expect and hope him to be. He is all the best of NYC.
What an absolute legend
STIGMAAA! Dude's got stories and riffs for days
Probably my favorite episodes of the show!
There's no o.g more of an o.g than an Italian. 💯. I'm half Italian so I can say that. Stigma is a legend of legends. I ain't the biggest a.f zealot but he's good people. 🇺🇲🎼
This should have millions of views
I could listen to Vinnie for hours
Coolest dude on the face of the planet
This was so awesome! Vinny is the Real Deal! .
Love this man
Didn't think Vinnie could be any cooler until he pulled out the Steelers coffee mugs
What can I say, great man, great music, the heart of AF.
Stigma is a legend! Stigma has a huge heart! Stigma forever!
Vinnie starts the show by taking them St. Patrick's Cathedral and introducing them to Saint Rocco of Genoa. That Italian-Catholic heritage, it runs deep, even for those who are no longer a part of the church (like myself). Incredible stuff. Hardlore.
This is the best thing on the interwebs.. well done 👊
I've always heard Vinnie was a great guy. One of my hometown heroes and friend, Brian Craig - drummer, played with Turmoil and toured Europe with Vinny in the early 90s. I think it was Madball, not AF. The stories he told about drinking and hanging out with Vinnie where the Berlin wall had been... great stuff. RIP Brian, always remembered and always loved.
What a beautiful gent Vinnie is. Respect. 🙏
One of the mega OGs
As someone who saw Vinnie in Madball! I’d love to see it again
This was a good interview of Vinny, you captured him... Thats coming from a guy that has known him since 1980...
Mike's voice sounds like the NYHC version of Lars Ulrich but more coherent
reusing the same intro joke for all of these episodes is next level comedy
Fantastic episode
There's no words how good this was...
This is amazing, I’ve been hoping to see AF on the show for a while. Something’s Gotta Give was the first hardcore album I ever listened to, of course I love em to this day. Stigma has got some serious lore
Stigma🤘🏼🔥Hardlore Rules🤘🏼🔥
Fn Vinnie is awesome. This is exactly how he always is. Mad cool
I tried to tip Seely 10 bucks at a King Nine show buying merch and he just said "No".
Stigma is a popeye's man? He really is the GOAT
All time legendary episode congrats on this one!
hes always in great shape in every way. San Rocco is very loved here in italy, nice saint with his dog.
We need more of these episodes
Brilliant video. Vinnie is one of the wisest and funniest people alive. 100 years in that apartment which is probably rent controlled, why would he ever leave? The rent is probably less than most people pay to park in Manhattan
What a banger to drop on the 4th July!!
None other than the GW of hardcore 🇺🇸
HANDS DOWN the greatest. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love the Peter Steele mentions. He was a gem!