JIm McGourn 7/4/26 JIm McGourn 7/4/26

DAVEY HAVOK

DAVEY HAVOK of AFI: “Can one torture and murder animals whilst living in opposition of recreational drug use? Yes. But, if one opposed his recreational drug use and is dreaming of a world without recreational drug use for a better place and a better humanity, out of respect for oneself and others - to not extend that to innocent creatures doesn't make any sense to me.”

JIm McGourn 7/2/26 JIm McGourn 7/2/26

D. ( VEGAN JUSTICE )

“D.” of VEGAN JUSTICE: “I'm vegan for the animals and that is a reward in itself, I can look at myself in the mirror. I'm straight edge to be the best version of me.“

JIm McGourn 6/29/26 JIm McGourn 6/29/26

IVY WRIGHT

IVY WRIGHT of XEROED: “Veganism seems like the next logical step to take after claiming edge. Like, you have said no more to substances and taking control of your own body and mind, and ending the exploitation of yourself that tobacco, liquor companies and drugs do to people, so the next step is to help end exploitation for those who don't get a voice in the matter, being the animals without a voice to speak up.”

JIm McGourn 6/25/26 JIm McGourn 6/25/26

DANIEL GUN

DANIEL GUN of HEADSPLITTA: “I was convinced right away because when I do something, I go all in or not at all. I've never regretted living vegan and Straight Edge. This is my life—I don't even think about it anymore. It's as natural to me as breathing or drinking water.”

JIm McGourn 6/23/26 JIm McGourn 6/23/26

Mike

MIKE of HOUR OF REPRISAL: “I literally gathered up all the non-vegan food in my house and took it to my parents house and said “I’m vegan now, I don’t want to eat any of this anymore, you have it.” “

JIm McGourn 6/19/26 JIm McGourn 6/19/26

DEWEY

DEWEY of MORAL LAW: “Straight edge is something I do for myself. Veganism is something I do for myself, animals, the environment, etc.”

JIm McGourn 6/17/26 JIm McGourn 6/17/26

MITTENS XVX

MITTENS XVX of DIY CONSPIRACY: “Being vegan straight edge makes it much easier to cope with a difficult and isolating world.”

JIm McGourn 6/16/26 JIm McGourn 6/16/26

CHRIS LAPOINTE

CHRIS LAPOINTE of WAKE OF HUMANITY: “We have access to so much information and science that if you make the choice of branding yourself as “straight edge” abstaining from alcohol, drugs, smoking, it seems to be a natural choice to be vegan as well. If you’re into not harming yourself with drugs and alcohol, then you should maybe take it a step further.”

JIm McGourn 6/16/26 JIm McGourn 6/16/26

DANE EVANS

DANE EVANS of TO THE GRAVE: “I want people that come across our band to understand what is happening on their behalf to animals, the gravity and scale of the violence and how they’d feel if it was them or their loved ones in that situation.”

JIm McGourn 6/15/26 JIm McGourn 6/15/26

DENNIS MERRICK

DENNIS MERRICK of EARTH CRISIS: “We started and continue with Earth Crisis for two main reasons - we love playing hardcore music and we have a message that we feel is important enough to share with the world.”

JIm McGourn 6/12/26 JIm McGourn 6/12/26

TIM RULE

TIM RULE of FORWARD TO EDEN & BOUND BY MODERN AGE RECORDS: “The straight edge is for myself. For my own spiritual sanity. An oath that keeps me focused. Veganism is for others. For the future of the world. The only ethical choice. Like two sides of the same coin.”

JIm McGourn 6/11/26 JIm McGourn 6/11/26

Cait

CAIT of XOUTLASTX: “My decision to go vegan was an immediate overnight commitment. Once a person accepts reality and chooses to take off the rose colored lenses and see the cruelty that animals and our Earth are subjected to, it’s impossible to see any other way.”

JIm McGourn 6/7/26 JIm McGourn 6/7/26

FEEL THEIR PAIN

FEEL THEIR PAIN: “Actions will always speak louder than words. The entire reason we started Feel Their Pain is to help animals.”

JIm McGourn 6/7/26 JIm McGourn 6/7/26

SKIVES

SKIVES: “We’ve always been about speaking up against injustices, calling out capitalism and white supremacy. It’s a call to action, a reminder we all have the power within us to make a difference.”

JIm McGourn 6/5/26 JIm McGourn 6/5/26

Nicole Reko.Case

NICOLE (REKO.CASE) of SHADOW AGE: “It’s vegan for the animals but also for myself and my own integrity. They showed me the path without even trying to. They probably don’t even know that.”

JIm McGourn 6/4/26 JIm McGourn 6/4/26

WILL HENDERSON

WILL HENDERSON of ALTAR: “Veganism and straight edge are pretty well connected. Obviously they’re distinct choices but when you start to question the way consumption is framed in society then there’s a direct logical line from straight edge to veganism.”

JIm McGourn 6/3/26 JIm McGourn 6/3/26

CHAD PINGREE

CHAD PINGREE of WITNESS CHAMBER: “Veganism isn't about me at all, if I stop being straight edge the only victim is me, where as if I stopped being vegan, I would be spitting on the lives of millions of sentient non-human animals whose cries go largely ignored. “

JIm McGourn 6/2/26 JIm McGourn 6/2/26

OLLI

OLLI of ECOTAGE: “At least for me, veganism is the most important choice to make. It affects so many living beings and the future of this planet. “

JIm McGourn 6/2/26 JIm McGourn 6/2/26

BRIAR MOTH

BRIAR MOTH of VEXAGON: “Hardcore showed me that the discomfort I felt about animal subjugation and consumption was also felt by others, who were willing to be super vocal about it; that I wasn't just weak for being upset by it. “

JIm McGourn 6/1/26 JIm McGourn 6/1/26

SKY

SKY of SACRED, LEVEL and LEGENDARY WEAPONS: “Every person I know and interact with regularly has the means and ability to be vegan. You can either love animals in theory or in practice. Put your money where your mouth is.”