New York

CBGB’s story is not just about music; it’s about a movement. Within its confines, punk found its voice and hardcore its fury, shaping the sounds and attitudes that would define a generation.

Agnostic Front, rising from the gritty streets of Lower East Side, became the voice of a generation. Their relentless riffs and poignant lyrics crafted the soundtrack of New York Hardcore.

In the electric haze of New York City’s 1980s music scene, a unique fusion was taking shape within the walls of the Parsons School of Design. Here, Rob Zombie and Sean Yseult, two art students intertwined in romance and creativity, birthed White Zombie, a band that would redefine the contours of metal music.

The night Slayer played at New York’s Felt Forum, fans didn’t just headbang. They ripped seat cushions, tossed them like confetti, and made metal history.

From their humble beginnings in Brooklyn to their rise as one of the most influential bands in the hardcore punk and metal scene, this is their story.