Combining emotional melodies and an upbeat rhythm moving at an unpredictable rate, At the Drive-In definitely stuck out in their hometown El Paso, TX. Formed in early 1994, the group debuted soon after with their first EP, Hell Paso, followed by a brief tour across the Lone Star state. With a lineup secured around Cedric Bixler (vocals), Omar... [+] Read More

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Along with Limp Bizkit, the Deftones are often considered to be disciples of Korn, but in fact, they've been around for just as long (if not longer). They were also one of the first groups to alternate heavy riffs and screamed vocals with more ethereal music and hushed singing -- spawning a fair amount of imitators in their wake. The group first... [+] Read More

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Originally consisting of high school friends Andrew Godwin (guitar), Mark Garza (drums) and Kevin Donnini (bass) and Jason Lindquist (guitar), Embodyment debuted in 1993 and fit right into the metal/ hardcore home scene of Dallas, TX. After four years, three demos and a number of shows with touring acts such as No Innocent Victim, Zao, Training... [+] Read More

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The genesis of this Pompano Beach, FL, band started from three groups: Strongarm, Shai Hulud, and the Vacant Andies. Originally led by vocalist Chris Carrabba, Further Seems Forever were rounded out by guitarists Josh Colbert and Nick Dominguez, bassist Chad Neptune, and drummer Steve Kleisath, first recording the song "Vengence Factor" for a... [+] Read More

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Gainesville, FL-based post-hardcore quartet Hot Water Music were formed in 1994 by singers/guitarists Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard, bassist Jason Black, and drummer George Rebelo. Debuting in 1995 with the 7" "Eating the Filler," they soon returned with the EP Push for Coin, rounding out the year with the release of their first full-length... [+] Read More

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Florida's Poison the Well arose quickly within the underground hardcore punk scene, becoming a major touring act in several U.S. markets on the strength of their first full-length album and incredibly energized live performances. They play a style of metalcore that evokes the guitar histrionics of Slayer and the brutal stomp of Hatebreed, while... [+] Read More

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Christian-minded post-hardcore outfit Showbread is known about as much for their fashion sense (often sporting matching red and black outfits) as they are for their spastic, self-described "raw rock" music and energetic live show. Hailing from Savannah, GA, the seven-piece band comprised vocalists Ivory Mobley and Josh Dies, lead guitarist Matt... [+] Read More

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Kansas City's the Get Up Kids play melodic, pop-inflected emo similar to the Promise Ring and Braid, with whom the band released a split single in 1998. The group debuted in 1996 with a slew of 7"s, including Shorty on the Huey Proudhon label and All Stars on Doghouse Records, which became their main record label. Their debut full-length, Four... [+] Read More

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Soul-baring post-hardcore quartet Thursday formed in New Brunswick, NJ, in 1997. Led by vocalist Geoff Rickly, the band also included guitarists Steve Pedulla and Tom Keeley, bassist Tim Payne, and drummer Tucker Rule. After releasing their debut, Waiting, in 1999 (through N.Y.-based indie Eyeball), the band signed to Chicago's influential... [+] Read More

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