The Rival Mob

The Rival Mob was a Boston-based hardcore punk band that tore through the late 2000s and early 2010s with a raw, no-bullshit sound rooted in the city’s gritty hardcore tradition. Known for their blistering live shows and unapologetically aggressive style, they dropped bruisers like *Hardcore for Hardcore* (2010) and *Raw Life* (2013), blending breakneck riffs, gang vocals, and a DIY ethos that resonated with fans of classic and modern hardcore alike. Tracks like “Mob Justice” and “If You Listen To Fools…” became instant anthems, cementing their reputation as torchbearers of unpolished, unfiltered punk energy. Though they went on hiatus in the mid-2010s, their music remains a staple in the underground scene, celebrated for its loyalty to hardcore’s confrontational spirit.