Cro Mags - 2020 EP CD

Cro Mags - 2020 EP CD

For more than four decades, Cro-Mags have stood as one of the most influential and respected bands in the history of hardcore punk. With 2020, the New York hardcore legends return with a raw and furious release that captures the tension, anger and uncertainty of one of the most chaotic years in modern history.

The EP runs exactly 20 minutes and 20 seconds, an accidental but fitting coincidence that perfectly mirrors the title and thematic focus of the release. According to Cro-Mags founder Harley Flanagan, the band originally recorded 20 minutes and 16 seconds of music before adding a few extra seconds of real-world chaos to complete the concept.

Musically, 2020 EP delivers everything fans expect from Cro-Mags: crushing NYHC riffs, aggressive vocals, pounding rhythms and the unmistakable street-level intensity that helped define hardcore music. The songs hit with urgency and power while reflecting the frustration and instability surrounding the world during 2020.

The EP feels like a sonic time capsule, channeling the fear, rage and social collapse associated with the year while remaining rooted in the band’s classic hardcore foundation. Cro-Mags balance old-school hardcore aggression with sharp songwriting and relentless energy, proving that their sound remains just as vital and relevant today.

The physical CD edition is highly anticipated among fans and collectors alike, offering a new chapter from one of hardcore’s most legendary institutions. Whether you’ve followed Cro-Mags since the early NYHC days or discovered them through modern hardcore, 2020 stands as another powerful statement from a band that continues to shape the genre.

Why You’ll Love This Album

• Legendary New York hardcore pioneers

• Furious and aggressive old-school hardcore sound

• Inspired by the chaos and frustration of 2020

• Crushing riffs and raw street-level energy

Sound & Aesthetics Highlights

Sound & Production

• Raw and powerful NYHC production

• Crushing hardcore riffs and pounding drums

• Aggressive and energetic vocal delivery

Musical Characteristics

• Classic hardcore punk intensity

• Crossover aggression and metallic edge

• Fast-paced and socially charged songwriting

Atmosphere & Mood

• Angry, urgent and confrontational

• Reflects the chaos and tension of 2020

• Authentic New York hardcore attitude

Visual & Physical Aesthetic

• Physical CD edition for collectors

• Essential release from hardcore legends

• Raw and uncompromising presentation

For Fans Of

• Agnostic Front

• Madball

• Sick Of It All

• Biohazard

• Leeway

Product Details

• Artist: Cro-Mags

• Title: 2020 EP

• Format: CD (2020)

• Genre: NYHC, Hardcore Punk, Crossover

• Label: Arising Empire

Tracklist

1 Age of quarantine

2 2020

3 Life on earth

4 Violence and destruction

5 Chaos in the streets

6 Cro-Fusion

Manufacturer information

Arising Empire Tonträger Produktions u.
Neumühlen 17
22763 Hamburg
Germany

E-mail: info@arising-empire.com