"In the Beginning" is a collection of re-recorded versions of early Cro-Mags songs, offering a fresh perspective on the band's foundational material.
- The album features re-recordings of tracks originally intended for their unreleased 1985 demo.
- "In the Beginning" was released by Arising Empire on June 19, 2020.
- The album was recorded with a lineup featuring Harley Flanagan on vocals and bass, alongside guitarist Gabby Glassman, drummer Dan Wetmore, and second guitarist Rocky Gray.
Cro-Mags are a pioneering hardcore punk band from New York City, formed in the early 1980s and widely considered to be highly influential in the development of crossover thrash. Their early work, particularly the 1986 album "The Age of Quarrel," laid the groundwork for blending punk aggression with metal musicianship. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout its history, often centered around vocalist John Joseph and bassist Harley Flanagan. This 2020 release finds the band continuing to tour and record, albeit with a lineup featuring Flanagan as the sole original member.
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