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Warzone – The Victory Years – Clear Vinyl Record

The Victory Years is a compilation album by the influential New York hardcore band Warzone. Warzone was a pivotal band in the hardcore punk scene, particularly known for their energetic music and strong messages of unity and empowerment. This compilation encapsulates some of their most significant work from their active years. The album features tracks from various stages of Warzone’s career, capturing the essence of their influence on the hardcore scene.

Warzone’s music is characterized by its aggressive yet melodic style, combining the raw energy of hardcore punk with the anthemic qualities of Oi!. Their lyrics often revolve around themes of unity, street life, personal struggle, and social issues. Fast-paced, high-energy music with powerful vocals. Many songs have sing-along choruses and rallying cries. Lyrics that speak to the realities of urban life and personal integrity.

The Victory Years includes some of Warzone’s most impactful and popular tracks…

‘Always A Friend For Life’: A quintessential Warzone anthem about unity and solidarity in the hardcore community.
‘v’: A powerful track that speaks to the band’s ethos of staying true to one’s roots.
‘The Sound of Revolution’: An energizing call to action, reflecting the band’s revolutionary spirit.
‘Warzone’: The self-titled track that encapsulates the band’s mission and energy.
‘Ground Zero’: A tribute to the hardcore scene and the sense of family it fosters.
‘Free At Last’: A track reflecting the band’s patriotism and street-level perspective.

Warzone is regarded as one of the seminal bands in the New York hardcore scene. Their music and message had a lasting impact on the genre. The Victory Years is appreciated for providing a comprehensive look at the band’s career, showcasing their most significant contributions to hardcore punk.

Warzone remains a respected and influential name in hardcore punk. Raybeez’s untimely death in 1997 was a significant loss to the community, but his legacy lives on through the band’s music and the impact they had on the scene. The Victory Years stands as a testament to Warzone’s enduring influence and the powerful messages they conveyed through their music.

The Victory Years by Warzone is an essential compilation for fans of hardcore punk, offering a thorough overview of the band’s most impactful work. The album captures the raw energy, anthemic quality, and powerful messages that made Warzone a cornerstone of the New York hardcore scene. For those interested in the roots and evolution of hardcore punk, this compilation is a must-listen, providing insight into one of the genre’s most influential bands.

Victory Records 1998

‘Limited edition colored vinyl includes a free MP3 download’

Released on 10th Record Store Day 2017.

1740 copies made on clear & 195 on silver vinyl.

Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic

Track Listing
Always A Friend For Life
The Sound Of Revolution
Locked Out
Throw Me A Line
Going Psycho
Free At Last
Ground Zero
Take A Stand
United Worldwide
Marked For Life
Under 18
Hopeless Nation
We’re The Crew
Rebels Till We Die
Warzone
The Real Enemy
Brother And Sisterhood