Union 13

The Profile

Formed in 1992 in the suburbs of Los Angeles, Union 13 is a hardcore punk group whose 2000 album Youth, Betrayal and the Awakening features fast, bilingual lyrics and was largely driven by guitarist Jose Mercado.

Formed in 1992 in the suburbs of Los Angeles; debut album released in 1997; Youth, Betrayal and the Awakening released in 2000; band members of Hispanic origin; principal creative force cited as Jose Mercado; music described as fast, California '80s-rooted hardcore with English and Spanish lyrics; mentioned in the review as among bands discovered/produced during the '90s by Epitaph.

Union 13 is presented as a Los Angeles hardcore band formed in 1992. Their 2000 album Youth, Betrayal and the Awakening is fast, bilingual and rooted in California '80s hardcore. The review praises energy and select tracks but criticizes inconsistency and pacing.