The albums that define
new york hardcore.
Our picks for where to start with new york hardcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top New York hardcore artists
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The new york hardcore essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Sick of It All
Scratch the Surface
Raucous guitar riffs and relentless drumming fuel a raw, uncompromising exploration of personal and social themes.
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Sick of It All
Call to Arms
A relentless barrage of hardcore riffs and aggressive vocals that embody the spirit of punk with a New York edge.
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Biohazard
Means to an End
An explosive blend of hardcore punk and groove metal, laced with raw emotion and socially charged lyrics.
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Biohazard
Reborn in Defiance
Aggressive grooves and intense vocals collide with hardcore punk energy, reflecting the band's raw spirit and defiant attitude.
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Madball
Look My Way
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy that epitomizes the New York hardcore sound.
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Madball
Hold It Down
A relentless blend of fierce riffs and aggressive rhythms that encapsulates the raw energy of New York hardcore.
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Agnostic Front
Liberty and Justice For...
Raw energy collides with socially conscious lyrics in a relentless barrage of hardcore punk and crossover thrash.
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Agnostic Front
United Blood
A raw and relentless assault of hardcore punk energy, infused with a sense of urgency and defiance.
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25 ta Life
Friendship Loyalty Commitment
A raw, aggressive blend of hardcore punk and beatdown rhythms that channels unfiltered intensity and camaraderie.
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25 ta Life
Hellbound Misery Torment
Raw, aggressive hardcore riffs collide with emotionally charged lyrics, encapsulating the urgency of personal struggle and community resilience.
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Gorilla Biscuits
Start Today
A relentless fusion of melodic hooks and visceral intensity, embodying the spirit of late '80s hardcore punk.
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Gorilla Biscuits
Gorilla Biscuits
Explosive hardcore punk energy collides with melodic hooks, delivering a raw yet infectious sonic experience.
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