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Straight Edge

Straight edge music is a subgenre of hardcore punk that emphasizes a clean-living ethos, refraining from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This genre came to prominence in the early 1980s as part of the broader punk movement, aiming to represent a more disciplined and politically aware stance through its aggressive, high-energy sound. Bands such as Earth Crisis, Bane, and Foundation have played pivotal roles in defining the genre's hard-hitting lyrics and relentless rhythms, which often serve as a backdrop for messages promoting veganism, social justice, and personal responsibility. Through a combination of intense live shows and lyrically charged anthems, straight edge bands have fostered a dedicated community focused on positive lifestyle choices, making it not just a music genre but a statement of personal identity.

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Bitter Bones•

Single - Released August 22, 2025

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August 22, 2025

RX BOTTLE
Bitter Bones•
RILEY
1 tracks
June 27

Chẳng Cần Ngày Mai (H2O Remix)
Trungg I.U•
H2O
1 tracks
June 13

6: 58 PM Boston
Bane
6 tracks
June 5

7"
Battery
2 tracks
June 5

Demo
Battery
3 tracks
June 5

Go Back To The Gym (Live At The Whisky)
Battery
1 tracks
June 5

Let The Past Go
Battery
4 tracks
June 5

Until The End
Battery
12 tracks
June 5

Only The Diehard Remain
Battery
11 tracks
May 28

My Last Breath
Battery
1 tracks
April 30

Anh Chịu Đắng Cay
H2O
1 tracks
March 7

EC/Integrity Split
Earth Crisis
3 tracks
February 25

Split with Earth Crisis
Integrity
2 tracks
February 2

Woke Up Drowning in the Static
Blacklisted
1 tracks
January 17

By Your Side
Shutdown
6 tracks
November 20, 2024

Chung King Can Suck It (Remastered Edition)
Judge
10 tracks
November 14

Untouchable
Shutdown
1 tracks
November 1

It All Comes Down To This (25th Anniversary Edition)
Bane
13 tracks
October 17

By Your Side
Shutdown
1 tracks
August 9

AIN'T EVEN MAD
Bitter Bones
1 tracks
July 19

Get It Away (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
7 tracks
June 26

Barras X Volumen 01
Arma X
1 tracks
June 14

(It's The) Truth Inside
Bane
1 tracks
February 2

Vocal Testhausen
Integrity
1 tracks
January 9

All Death is Mine: Total Domination
Integrity
19 tracks
November 17, 2023

The Kids Will Have Their Say (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
18 tracks
November 10

Against Myself
Vantage Point
9 tracks
October 6

A Reminder
Vantage Point
2 tracks
September 8

Still... Against All Odds
Shutdown
5 tracks
September 8

Boundless
With Honor
12 tracks
August 25

United
Shutdown
1 tracks
August 23

The Weight
With Honor
4 tracks
August 10

We Won't Forget
Shutdown
1 tracks
August 3

Open Hands
With Honor
3 tracks
July 27

Perseverance
Shutdown
1 tracks
July 22

EL LAPSO (I AM STONED ATMOSPHERE)
Arma X
24 tracks
July 21

TOXIC ENERGY
Desmo.•
Bitter Bones•
AViT
1 tracks
July 13

My Anchor
With Honor
2 tracks
June 29

Найти тебя
Bane
1 tracks
June 20

Decide
Shutdown
1 tracks

June 13, 2025

6: 58 PM Boston
Bane
6 tracks
June 5

Until The End
Battery
12 tracks
June 5

Only The Diehard Remain
Battery
11 tracks
June 5

Let The Past Go
Battery
4 tracks
January 17

By Your Side
Shutdown
6 tracks
November 20, 2024

Chung King Can Suck It (Remastered Edition)
Judge
10 tracks
November 1

It All Comes Down To This (25th Anniversary Edition)
Bane
13 tracks
July 19

Get It Away (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
7 tracks
January 9

All Death is Mine: Total Domination
Integrity
19 tracks
November 17, 2023

The Kids Will Have Their Say (TRUST Edition)
SS Decontrol
18 tracks
November 10

Against Myself
Vantage Point
9 tracks
September 8

Still... Against All Odds
Shutdown
5 tracks
September 8

Boundless
With Honor
12 tracks
August 23

The Weight
With Honor
4 tracks
July 22

EL LAPSO (I AM STONED ATMOSPHERE)
Arma X
24 tracks
April 28

Witness A Rebirth (10th Anniversary Remaster)
Strife
12 tracks
September 16, 2022

VEGAN FOR THE ANIMALS
Earth Crisis
4 tracks
November 19, 2021

The Return of The California Takeover (LIVE)
Earth Crisis
4 tracks
November 19

The Return of the California Takeover (Live)
Strife
4 tracks
September 17

Heart Means Everything (2021 Remastered)
With Honor
11 tracks

August 22, 2025

RX BOTTLE
Bitter Bones•
RILEY
1 tracks
June 27

Chẳng Cần Ngày Mai (H2O Remix)
Trungg I.U•
H2O
1 tracks
June 5

7"
Battery
2 tracks
June 5

Demo
Battery
3 tracks
June 5

Go Back To The Gym (Live At The Whisky)
Battery
1 tracks
May 28

My Last Breath
Battery
1 tracks
April 30

Anh Chịu Đắng Cay
H2O
1 tracks
March 7

EC/Integrity Split
Earth Crisis
3 tracks
February 25

Split with Earth Crisis
Integrity
2 tracks
February 2

Woke Up Drowning in the Static
Blacklisted
1 tracks
November 14, 2024

Untouchable
Shutdown
1 tracks
October 17

By Your Side
Shutdown
1 tracks
August 9

AIN'T EVEN MAD
Bitter Bones
1 tracks
June 26

Barras X Volumen 01
Arma X
1 tracks
June 14

(It's The) Truth Inside
Bane
1 tracks
February 2

Vocal Testhausen
Integrity
1 tracks
October 6, 2023

A Reminder
Vantage Point
2 tracks
August 25

United
Shutdown
1 tracks
August 10

We Won't Forget
Shutdown
1 tracks
August 3

Open Hands
With Honor
3 tracks