{
  "id": 5587827,
  "title": "Eliminators Release Shit-Stomping Debut Album E.F.F.E.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/eliminators-release-shit-stomping-debut-album-e-f-f-e",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T15:55:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2510396/eliminators-release-shit-stomping-debut-album-e-f-f-e/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ace Stallings has been a prominent figure in the Richmond hardcore scene for several years. Known for his dedication to the genre, Stallings has fronted bands such as Break Away, Mutually Assured Destruction, and Sentinel. Currently, Stallings resides in the Bay Area and fronts the straight-edge hardcore punk group Eliminators. Stallings explains that he formed Eliminators to play shows with Fentanyl, a band he admires. The band's music is characterized by its fast, direct old-school style. Eliminators have released two EPs, B.A.S.E. and S.F.H.C., last year. Recently, the band played their first East Coast show, and nearly got stranded in a snowstorm, but still managed to put on an impressive performance. Today, Eliminators have released their debut full-length album, E.F.F.E. The album, which is a mere 17 minutes long, contains 10 tracks and showcases a sharper, cleaner sound than their previous releases. The songs are catchy, with some hints of an oi influence and choruses that encourage full-room singalongs. Fans of bands like Restraining Order will undoubtedly appreciate E.F.F.E.",
  "summary": "I got to know Ace Stallings a few years ago, when he was maybe the busiest hardcore promoter in Richmond. Stallings is an extremely cool presence, both welcoming and imposing, and he's about as passionate about hardcore as a person can be. He's been a great frontman for bands like Break Away, Mutually Assured Destruction, and Sentinel. These days, Stallings is living out in the Bay Area, where he…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ace Stallings leads Richmond hardcore scene band Eliminators",
    "Formed Eliminators to play with admired band Fentanyl",
    "Debut album E.F.F.E. released, 17 minutes long with 10 tracks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}