Agnostic Front

Agnostic Front are among the most revered of American hardcore bands, mainly because of the integral role they've played in the music's development in general, as well as their contributions to the "New York HC" sound specifically. With a roster of songs that are fast and furious, underscored by vocals that are growled -- not sung -- AF's playing style set the standard for a slew of HC bands who would later emerge from the same New York scene.