Hardcore punk revivalists AFI (A Fire Inside) originally formed in 1991 when their members -- vocalist Davey Havok, guitarist Markus Stopholese, bassist Vick, and drummer Adam Carson -- were attending high school in Ukiah, CA. Vick was replaced by Geoff Kresge after several months, and the band played a few local gigs and released a split 7"... [+] Read More

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One of the first punk/metal fusion bands, Corrosion of Conformity (C.O.C. for short) were formed in North Carolina by guitarist Woody Weatherman during the early '80s. In their early years, C.O.C. became known for their aggressive sound, intelligent political lyrics, and willingness to break away from both hardcore and metal conventions. In the... [+] Read More

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Featuring ex-members of Vision, H20 and Undertow, and inspired by East Coast hardcore legends Youth of Today, New Jersey's Ensign was originally a quartet featuring vocalist Tim Shaw, guitarist John Fraunberger, bassist Nate Gluck, and drummer Ryan Murphy. Indecision released their self-titled debut EP, quickly followed by the four-song Fall... [+] Read More

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New York hardcore/speed metal band formed in the '80s. Ludichrist's music was quite competent but generic, distinguished by the occasional clever lyric line. After their second proper album, lead singer Tommy Christ and guitarists Glenn Cummings and Paul Nieder broke up the band and reformed with a new rhythm section as the more humor-oriented,... [+] Read More

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Hardcore band led by Billy Milano, whose name stands for "Methods of Destruction." Milano's lyrical subject matter mostly concerns political corruption and violence. He was the vocalist for the hardcore/thrash fusion supergroup S.O.D. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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Riding the fine line between obnoxious skate punk and sodden metal, Murphy's Law came out of New York City's mid-'80s hardcore scene, and formed in Astoria, Queens around vocalist Jimmy Gestapo, but the group's frequently-shifting lineup also included guitarists Todd Youth, Alex Morris and Jack Flanagan; bassists Pete Martinez, Chuck Valle and... [+] Read More

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Detroit's Negative Approach, along with Maumee, OH's Necros, were the undisputed champs of Midwestern hardcore in the early to mid-'80s. Legend has it that vocalist John Brannon recruited drummer OP Moore and the guitar/bass team of Rob and Graham McCulloch at a skate park sometime in 1981. Lead by the bald-headed Brannon's hoarse wail, the band... [+] Read More

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Formed by brothers Lou and Pete Koller in the mid-'80s, Sick of It All became a seminal band in the New York City hardcore scene. While remaining true to their roots and without compromising their style, Sick of It All have progressed from an indie band with a strong live following to a major-label act touring with the likes of Helmet and... [+] Read More

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