The Cro‑Mags: The Birth of Crossover Thrash and the Punk‑Metal Fusion

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This episode unpacks how New York hardcore band the Cro‑Mags fused raw punk energy with heavy metal riffing on 1984’s Age of Quarrel, detailing the band’s formation, DIY scene, Profile Records release, touring network, and the record’s lasting influence on later crossover thrash acts.

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