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NYHC
New York hardcore (also known as NYHC) is both the hardcore punk music created in New York City and the subculture and lifestyle (sociology), lifestyle associated with that music. The scene established many aspects that are fixtures of hardcore punk today, including its simplified name "hardcore", its hardcore skinhead and youth crew subcultures, the moshing style hardcore dancing, its association with street gangs and its prominent influence of heavy metal music, heavy metal. The scene experienced many distinct waves and deviations in style: early 1980s bands who directly outgrew the earlier punk scene including Agnostic Front, Reagan Youth and Kraut (band), Kraut began the scene. In mid–1980s, the Cro-Mags, Leeway (band), Leeway and Stormtroopers of Death embraced the influence of the nascent thrash metal genre, helping to pioneer crossover thrash. In mid-to-late 1980s, a reaction against this metal influence saw Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits and Bold (band), Bold establis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agnostic Front
Agnostic Front is an American hardcore punk band from New York City. Founded in 1980, the band is considered an important influence on the New York hardcore scene, as well as a pioneer of the crossover thrash genre. History First era (1980–1992) Formed in 1980 with Vincent "Vinnie Stigma" Capuccio (formerly of the Eliminators) on lead guitar, with Diego on bass, Rob Krekus (aka Robby Crypt Crash) on drums and John Watson on vocals. Despite being billed at their first concert as the Zoo Crew, Stigma introduced them as Agnostic Front, saying that the poster had been made prior to deciding on the name. They soon added Ray Barbieri, aka Raybeez, on drums and Adam Mucci on bass. After Watson was arrested, the band hired James Kontra as their vocalist, who eventually quit before a performance at Great Gildersleeves after a disagreement with Capuccio about how to hand out stickers. Although never having spoken to him before, Stigma told some of his friends to ask Roger Miret (former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sick Of It All
Sick of It All is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1986 in Queens, New York City. The band's lineup consists of brothers Lou and Pete Koller on lead vocals and guitars respectively, Armand Majidi on drums, and Craig Setari on bass. Sick of It All is considered a major part of the New York hardcore scene, and by 2020, the band had sold at least half a million records worldwide. Though their 1989 debut album '' Blood, Sweat and No Tears'' was a moderate success, Sick of It All did not achieve commercial success until later albums. After the release of their second album '' Just Look Around'' in 1992, East West Records saw the band's potential and signed them in 1993. Sick of It All's third and major label debut album, '' Scratch the Surface'', was released in 1994 to critical acclaim and included the singles "Scratch the Surface" and "Step Down". They released one more album on East West, 1997's ''Built to Last'', before signing with Fat Wreck Chords in 1998, which rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cro-Mags
The Cro-Mags are an American hardcore punk band from New York City. The band, which has garnered a strong cult following, has released six studio albums, with the first two considered the most influential. With a Hare Krishna background, they were among the first bands to fuse hardcore punk with thrash metal. Harley Flanagan, who co-founded the Cro-Mags, reached a settlement in April 2019 with former singer John Joseph and former drummer Mackie Jayson. Under the terms of the agreement, Flanagan retained exclusive rights to the Cro-Mags name, while Joseph and Jayson would continue performing under the name Cro-Mags"JM". History Early years (1980–1985) How the Cro-Mags formed is disputed by the band's founding members. In Tony Rettman's 2014 book ''NYHC: New York Hardcore 1980-1990'', guitarist Parris Mayhew states that the band formed after he had put up a number of posters around New York in search of band members, to which Flanagan responded. In the same book, other peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakdown (band)
Breakdown is an American hardcore band formed in Yonkers, New York, in late 1986. The band emerged from the mid-1980s New York hardcore scene, where they helped to pioneer the sound of tough guy hardcore. History Breakdown was started in 1986, during the resurgence of the hardcore scene. Despite being a NYHC band based in Yonkers, Breakdown did not have the Lower East Side Crew-mentality of Warzone and Agnostic Front. By a similar token, unlike some of their other contemporaries like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today, Breakdown was not a straight edge positive band. They are considered more along the lines of Sheer Terror for their more metallic sound and less-than-positive lyrics. However, Breakdown always had somewhat of a tongue-in-cheek element to them, mostly due to singer Jeff Perlin's humorous live banter and lyrics. Contrary to popular belief, the original Breakdown lineup only lasted for less than a year. The band continued on with new members over the years, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossover Thrash
Crossover thrash (often abbreviated to crossover) is a fusion genre of thrash metal and hardcore punk. The genre emerged in the mid-1980s, when hardcore punk bands, such as Suicidal Tendencies, Cryptic Slaughter, Corrosion of Conformity and Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, began to incorporate the influence of thrash metal. At this time, the genre was particularly prominent in the New York hardcore scene, where groups including Agnostic Front, Leeway (band), Leeway, Cro-Mags and Stormtroopers of Death were widely influential. The genre largely declined in popularity by the 1990s; however, its influence developed the prominent metalcore genre. Since the 2000s, crossover thrash has experienced a number of underground revivals, which have produced notable acts including Municipal Waste (band), Municipal Waste, Trash Talk (band), Trash Talk, Power Trip (band), Power Trip and Drain (punk band), Drain. Etymology The term "thrash" originated as a way of referring to hardcore punk, seen on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leeway (band)
Leeway was an American crossover thrash band formed in Astoria, New York in 1984 by guitarist A.J. Novello and vocalist Eddie Sutton under the name The Unruled. To date, the band has released four studio albums – '' Born to Expire'' (1989), '' Desperate Measures'' (1991), '' Adult Crash'' (1994) and '' Open Mouth Kiss'' (1995) – and broken up and reformed several times over the years. Despite never achieving notable commercial success, Leeway is considered to be an integral part of the 1980s NYHC and crossover thrash scenes.2014 interview with Michael Gibbons oNoEcho.net/ref> History Leeway gained notoriety in the mid-to-late 1980s by playing alongside groups such as Crumbsuckers, Prong, Ludichrist, Bad Brains, and Sick of It All at the predominantly hardcore punk-oriented CBGB venue, and had metal influences from the start. Guitarist and songwriter A.J. Novello said of their career "We might have helped open up a can of worms by bringing suburban metalheads to shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beatdown Hardcore
Beatdown hardcore (also known as heavy hardcore, brutal hardcore, moshcore, or simply beatdown) is a subgenre of hardcore punk which incorporates elements of thrash metal and hip hop music, hip hop. The genre features aggressive vocals, heavy, palm muted guitar riffs and breakdown (music)#Heavy metal and punk rock, breakdowns. The genre has its origins in late 1980s tough guy hardcore bands such as Breakdown (band), Breakdown, Killing Time (American band), Killing Time, and Madball, and was pioneered in the mid-1990s by bands like Bulldoze (band), Bulldoze, Terror Zone, and Neglect (band) , Neglect. The definition of the genre has expanded over time to incorporate artists increasingly indebted to metal, notably Xibalba (band), Xibalba, Sunami (band), Sunami, and Knocked Loose. Later acts also feature slam death metal riffs. Characteristics Beatdown makes use of low pitched, shouted vocals, downtuned guitars and thrash metal–inspired drum rhythms, putting a particular emphasis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardcore Dancing
Moshing (also known as slam dancing or simply slamming) is an extreme style of dancing in which participants push or slam into each other. Taking place in an area called the mosh pit (or simply the pit), it is typically performed to aggressive styles of live music such as punk rock and heavy metal. The dance style originated in the southern California hardcore punk scene, particularly Huntington Beach and Long Beach around 1978. Through the 1980s it spread to the hardcore scenes of Washington, D.C., Boston and New York where it developed local variants. In New York, the crossover between the city's hardcore scene and its metal scene led to moshing incorporating itself into metal beginning around 1985. In the 1990s, the success of grunge music led to moshing entering mainstream understanding and soon being incorporated into genres like electronic dance music and hip hop. Due to its violence, moshing has been subject to controversy, with a number of concert venues banning the prac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorilla Biscuits
Gorilla Biscuits are an American hardcore punk band from New York City, New York, United States, formed in 1986. The band currently consists of Anthony "Civ" Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios and Luke Abbey, and is signed to Revelation Records. Gorilla Biscuits are part of the New York hardcore scene. Gorilla Biscuits was formed by Smilios and Civ after meeting in high school in Long Island, New York. The band released their self-titled debut album as a 7" in 1988. Gorilla Biscuits released their second album '' Start Today'' in 1989. ''Start Today'' gave Gorilla Biscuits underground popularity. They are considered one of the most seminal youth crew bands." Ryan J. Downey, "Youth of Today", "Blood Runs Deep: 23 Bands Who Shaped the Scene", ''Alternative Press'' #240, July 2008, p. 109. History Early days (1986–1987) Gorilla Biscuits were formed when Arthur Smilios and Nick Drysdale met Anthony "Civ" Civarelli while they were both attending the same high school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulldoze (band)
Bulldoze is an American beatdown hardcore band formed in Irvington, New Jersey in 1992. Originating from thrash metal band Retribution, Bulldoze's mid-tempo, heavy metal-inspired take on hardcore punk developed the beatdown hardcore genre. They have released a single studio album, ''The Final Beatdown'' (1996), along with the ''Remember Whose Strong'' (1994) EP and ''Cleaning Shit Up!!'' (1993) demo. History Bulldoze has its origins in Irvington, New Jersey thrash metal band Retribution which featured bassist and vocalist George Puda, guitarists Zack Thorne and Mike Milewski and drummer Chris Golas. After seeing Mucky Pup and Leeway at the Cricket Club in Irvington, and befriending the members of Biohazard and Life of Agony, Retribution began changing their style towards hardcore. In 1992, Puda decided he wished to quit the band's vocal duties and instead only play bass. In his place, the band recruited Biohazard roadie Kevin "Kevone" Clark on vocals, whom Golas had met during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bold (band)
Bold (originally named Crippled Youth) is an American late 1980s youth crew hardcore band from Westchester County, New York, which, along with bands like Youth of Today and Side by Side, were a part of the Youth Crew and an influence in the late 80s straight edge hardcore scene. The band progressed to a more rock-oriented sound in its later years. History 1985–1993: Original run Originally called Crippled Youth, the band was formed in Katonah, New York, by Matt Warnke (vocals), Tim Brooks (bass) and Drew Thomas (drums). After a couple of shows with Matt singing and playing guitar, they recruited John 'Zulu' Zuluaga on guitar, and Matt switched to just singing. They released a 7-inch EP entitled '''Join The Fight''' on the California label New Beginning in 1986 before switching to the name ''Bold''. It was under this name that they recorded the 11-song LP ''Speak Out''. The record was supposed to be released on California's WishingWell Records, but was eventually releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an American alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989 by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton. Helmet has had numerous lineup changes with Hamilton as the only constant member. Since 2010, the band has consisted of Hamilton, drummer Kyle Stevenson, guitarist Dan Beeman and bassist Dave Case. Helmet has released nine studio albums and two compilation albums. After releasing their debut album, ''Strap It On'' (1990), on Amphetamine Reptile Records, Amphetamine Reptile, Helmet signed to Interscope Records and released three albums for the label, including the highly successful ''Meantime (album), Meantime'' (1992). Their next two albums ― ''Betty (Helmet album), Betty'' (1994) and ''Aftertaste (album), Aftertaste'' (1997) ― were also successful, but did not match the critical or popular acclaim of ''Meantime''. Helmet broke up in 1998, but reformed in 2004, and has since released five more albums ― ''Size Matters'' (2004), ''Monochrome (Helmet a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
