A lot of it is sound, but much of it is in the ethos as well. Like look at some of the lists that were posted, the "sound" itself is quite diverse (Earth Crisis, Lifetime, Cave In, etc) but a lot of these bands have their beginnings in the same sonic elements. They all got to where they were through similar means, DIY shows and whatnot.
There aren't 5 90s hardcore albums that I'm really passionate about to really make a list to be honest. I don't want to say something like Petitioning the Empty Sky when I haven't listened to that album in at least 10 years. I still do listen to Only Living Witness - Prone Mortal Form a lot though and Cro-Mags 90s albums. Was surprised to not see Inside Out - No Spiritual Surrender on a lot of peoples list.
Slip by Quicksand is pretty much the first record I remember growing up. My brothers had it on constant rotation (along with Superunknown) so when I got old enough to really develop my own taste, that really helped forge what I enjoy in this realm. Progression Through Unlearning by Snapcase as well. Very glad I got to see them back in 2015 at TIHC.
Satisfaction is the Death of Desire is mine. Definitely what got me more into hardcore after mostly being a metalhead.
I think that record is so pivotal for so many people because even though it’s really a hardcore album it’s a bridge for metal fans.
I had no idea these guys were still around so the fact they have new music out in 2020 makes me so gosh darn giddy. This is a good song.
Just under a 2 hour drive for me. I won’t have an issue in purchasing a pass and seeing it get refunded. I feel for the people that travel from all over for this though.
Year of the Knife is doing a live stream on Friday night at 6pmEST. I think it's on their YouTube channel, but not positive.
Not Hardcore but Huntsmen is doing a live stream for their record release show Saturday. Fantastic band, do not miss!