Following the differences that saw the original group implode on the road in 1989, Cryptic Slaughter’s guitarist Les Evans moved to Portland, Oregon, where he formed a new band with former Wehrmarkt and Sweaty Nipples drummer Brian Lehfeldt, plus bassist Bret Davis and vocalist Dave Hollingsworth, both formerly in local hardcore band Crud. Now metal was much more prominent and hardcore on the wane, but there are still signature tempo changes, here within longer, more complex song structures, prefacing the industrial and post-thrash crossover acts to follow. An enduring swansong for all lovers of these metalcore innovators.

Near Death Experience is the fourth album by New York hardcore legends Cro-Mags, originally released in 1993. It is, to date, the last album to feature vocalist John Joseph. The songs on the album deal with topics such as environmentalism, anti-abortion, and spirituality. After its release, the Cro-Mags had gone on hiatus for some time, experienced more lineup changes, and would not release their next album, Revenge, until seven years later!

"Alpha Omega" is the third album by New York hardcore legends Cro-Mags, originally released in 1992. The album gave us "The Other Side Of Madness," arguably one of the band's most well-known songs beyond its dedicated following. "Alpha Omega" is a piece of hardcore history that every fan must own.