Strife

Strife is an American hardcore band known for a metalcore-influenced, aggressive hardcore sound and straight-edge lyrical themes.

In This Defiance was released in 1997 on Victory Records (Chicago). The DeBaser review notes guest contributions on the recordings from Igor Cavalera, Chino Moreno and Dino Cazares. The band is commonly associated with second-generation hardcore and metal-influenced hardcore sounds.

The available review praises Strife's 1997 album In This Defiance as an extreme metalcore take on hardcore with a crushing, oppressive sound. The record is noted for guest appearances by Igor Cavalera, Chino Moreno and Dino Cazares and for its straight-edge hardcore ethos. The review emphasizes intensity, short runtime and relentless vocal delivery.

For:Fans of hardcore, metalcore and straight edge music; listeners who prefer aggressive, concise albums.