Raw, high-velocity hardcore punk that teeters on the edge of thrash metal. Gritty basement energy for when you need to burn the world down.
Damage (specifically the US hardcore outfit formed in 1982) represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the American underground. Emerging from the New York and East Coast scenes, they bridged the gap between the 'first wave' of hardcore and the more musically complex 'crossover thrash' era.
Their sound is characterized by high-speed d-beat drumming, heavily distorted guitar work, and vocals that favor rhythmic shouting over melody. Historically, they are significant for their members' later involvement in foundational bands like American Nightmare and Champion, serving as a 'supergroup' progenitor for the modern hardcore lineage. Critical consensus views them as a 'musician's band,' respected for their ethical stance and technical proficiency within a genre often known for its simplicity. Their influence can be heard in the later development of powerviolence and the more aggressive end of the 90s hardcore revival.
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