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There was a time when the Cro-Mags were the greatest band on earth. High-octane punk bombast wrapped in a vicious metallic riffage, the Cro-Mags weren't only New York's most important hardcore band, they were a way of life. Frighteningly fearless and fatally frenetic, tattooed and down for life, they broke the sonic and cultural barriers in the highly stratified music world. For those of you unfamiliar with underground rock history suffice it to say that every New-Jack corporate punk-metal crossover band owes its musical livelihood to the path blazed by these musical marauders. Most "upstart" rock acts talk tough; these motherf*ckers would rip out your spleens if you started up with 'em. The Cro-Mags' story starts with founding member and legendary New York skin Harley Frances Flanagan who earned his stripes as the ten-year-old Keith Moon-like whiz kid drummer behind The Stimulators-seminal heroes of the burgeoning Big Apple punk scene. Stifled by his dire power-pop musical situation, Harley felt the urge to step out on his own. Influenced by the passion and power of The Bad Brains' Darryl Jennifer and amped on the speed-freak metal fury of Motorhead's immortal Lemmy Kilmister, Harley teamed up with uptown Axe Assassin Parris Mitchell Mayhew to create the heaviest f*cking band ever-The Cro-Mags. Unleashing neanderthal primal urge and strongly enhanced by state-of-the-art thunderous musical synchronization, the band's first practices in January '82 featured then Bad Brains manager Dave Hahn on drums and vocalist Eric Casanova.

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High Command Share 'Fortified by Bloodshed' Photo High Command Share 'Fortified by Bloodshed'
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022

High Command share the final single from their forthcoming full length album Eclipse of the Dual Moons, out this month on Southern Lord.  The single, 'Fortified by Bloodshed,' has arrived alongside a new interview with the band via Invisible Oranges. Additionally, Eclipse of the Dual Moons is availa...

High Command Share New Track 'Imposing Hammers of Cold Sorcery' Photo High Command Share New Track 'Imposing Hammers of Cold Sorcery'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022

High Command share a second track from their forthcoming full length album Eclipse of the Dual Moons. It’s not solely metal music which influences the band, who cite the lustful violence of Robert E. Howard, Michel Moorcock, Jack Vance and many other legendary pulp writers of the 20th century as an ...

High Command Announce 'Eclipse of the Dual Moons' Photo High Command Announce 'Eclipse of the Dual Moons'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

High Command return with their second full length album Eclipse of the Dual Moons, produced by Seth Manchester and arriving via Southern Lord. Swords and metal go hand in hand— that’s what crossover thrash band High Command say, having turned heads with their debut album Beyond The Wall of Desolatio...

CRO-MAGS Release Music Video '2020' Photo CRO-MAGS Release Music Video '2020'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020

“A lot can happen in any given year, but 2020 has taken it to another level,” admits CRO-MAGS founder and bassist Harley Flanagan....

CRO-MAGS Announce New EP '2020' Photo CRO-MAGS Announce New EP '2020'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 27, 2020

Earlier this year, CRO-MAGS released their first album in twenty years with the critically-acclaimed In The Beginning....

Cro-Mags Release New EP FROM THE GRAVE Photo Cro-Mags Release New EP FROM THE GRAVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 06, 2019

2019 was a roller coaster year for CRO-MAGS founder, bassist and vocalist Harley Flanagan. From regaining sole ownership of the band name he created, to playing with his childhood friends in the re-united Misfits, CRO-MAGS took their punk-fueled legacy across the US and Europe, released their first ...

Red Death Release New Album SICKNESS DIVINE Photo Red Death Release New Album SICKNESS DIVINE
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 02, 2019

Washington D.C. Crossover Thrashers RED DEATH have just released their third studio album and Century Media Records debut Sickness Divine on November 29th. To celebrate, the band just dropped a music video for '(Refuse To Be) Bound By Chains', which was filmed by David Thelen and Norman Heiner durin...

The Legendary CRO-MAGS Release First New Video in 27 Years Photo The Legendary CRO-MAGS Release First New Video in 27 Years
by Abigail Charpentier - November 19, 2019

Filmed on location throughout 2019 during their headlining European tour and their support slot with The Misfits, “No One's Victim” is the CRO-MAGS first music video since the 1992 clip “The Paths Of Perfection.” It was the bands previous video, 1987's “We Gotta Know,” that gave MTV audiences a view...

Cro-Mags Release First New Music in 20 Years Today, Plus Misfits Tour Photo Cro-Mags Release First New Music in 20 Years Today, Plus Misfits Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - June 28, 2019

Pioneering hardcore band Cro-Mags, lead by vocalistbassist Harley Flanagan, have released three new singles, “Don't Give In,” “Drag You Under” and “No One's Victim,” today via Victory Records (via Arising Empire in Europe)....

Cro-Mags Announce New York Show Ahead of Misfits Tour Photo Cro-Mags Announce New York Show Ahead of Misfits Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - June 17, 2019

Pioneering hardcore band Cro-Mags, lead by vocalist/bassist Harley Flanagan, will be performing a set with “the best” from Best Wishes, plus other songs from all over Cro-Mags' career at Sunnyvale in Brooklyn, NY on June 21. This show comes ahead of 4 dates supporting The Misfits beginning June 29 i...

Outsider Announce Debut EP for Flatspot Records, Unveil First Single and Plot Tour Photo Outsider Announce Debut EP for Flatspot Records, Unveil First Single and Plot Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019

OUTSIDER will release their debut EP entitled 'When Love Dies' via Flatspot Records on August 2nd and hit the road upon release. You can hear the first single from the EP now (see Revolver debut)....

Cro-Mags (Harley Flanagan) Announces Best Wishes 30th Anniversary Tour Photo Cro-Mags (Harley Flanagan) Announces Best Wishes 30th Anniversary Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - March 04, 2019

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Best Wishes, the second album by pioneering hardcore band Cro-Mags, vocalist/bassist Harley Flanagan will tour performing a set with “the best” from Best Wishes, plus other songs from all over Cro-Mags' career. The tour kicks off at the legendary Lower East ...

Hatebreed Announce 25th Anniversary Tour Photo Hatebreed Announce 25th Anniversary Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 28, 2018

Hatebreed remain one of the most relevant and impactful acts in the hard rock and metal scenes. The Connecticut band will celebrate 25 years of ruthless breakdowns, pit-stirring anthems, and poignant lyrics across eight albums and consistently sold-out shows in 2019. The band, which has gone from pl...

Culture Abuse Announce October UK Headline Tour Photo Culture Abuse Announce October UK Headline Tour
by Macon Prickett - June 25, 2018

Following their supporting tour with The Bronx, Modern Life Is War and Cro Mags this month, Culture Abuse have announced a European headlining tour in October and November this year that kick off with  nine UK shows. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, June 27th at 10am local time. Please find t...

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by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2017

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by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2017

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