Spirit of Youth

**Spirit of Youth** was a straight-edge hardcore band hailing from Albany, New York, known for their fierce energy and commitment to the DIY ethos of the early 2000s hardcore scene. Emerging alongside peers like One King Down (with whom they released a split in 2003), the band blended raw, metallic riffs with unapologetically urgent vocals, carving out a niche in the upstate NY hardcore community. Their releases, including *Colors That Bleed* (2002) and *Source* (2004), cemented their reputation for delivering unrelenting anthems that resonated with fans of bands like Snapcase and Throwdown. Though Spirit of Youth disbanded in the mid-2000s, their short-but-impactful run left a lasting imprint, with members later contributing to projects like Another Breath and Deadserenity. Reunion shows in the 2010s reignited appreciation for their no-frills, passion-driven sound.