1. Agnostic Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mn1WN5yeag Over the course of this article we have subjected you to nine bands that are absolutely essential if you're a fan of hardcore or if you are looking at diving into a genre jam-packed full of aggression. But the band that tops our list and is crucial to add to your music library is New York's Agnostic Front. Similar to Sick Of It All, Agnostic Front are responsible for the explosion of growth in the hardcore scene; their influence knows no bounds! The band's debut record, Victim In Pain, thrust the band to the forefront of the development of the New York hardcore scene in the mid 1980s and since that, Agnostic Front have been a driving influence to the majority of hardcore. As veterans to the genre, Agnostic Front's musical style is hardcore to the core and whilst they do combine thrash metal elements into later studio releases, the formula is perfected here. For anyone who is wanting to develop an interest in hardcore music or perhaps you already are a fan of the genre, Agnostic Front is the best way of seeing what this genre is exactly about. With ten studio records, there is more than enough material to dive into and enjoy a roller-coaster listening experience. It's short, brutal and incredibly satisfying, trust us!