Current lineup:
Freddy "Madball" Cricien (vocals)
Jorge Guerra (bass)
Mike Gurnari (guitar)
Mike Justian (drums)
Discography:
1994 - Set It Off
1996 - Demonstrating My Style
1998 - Look My Way
2000 - Hold It Down
2005 - Legacy
2007 - Infiltrate the System
2010 - Empire
2014 - Hardcore Lives
2018 - For the Cause
EPs
1989 - Ball of Destruction
1992 - Droppin' Many Suckers
2004 - N.Y.H.C. EP
2012 - Rebellion
www.madballnyhc.com
Hardcore Pride
Madball Lyrics
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Hardcore we live this we breathe this
You can't stop what can't be defeated
Hardcore pride, hardcore pride, hardcore pride
Hardcore lives in me, blah
The lyrics to Madball's song Pride are about the strong sense of identity and pride that comes with being a part of the hardcore music scene. The opening lines of the song - "Hardcore we live this we breathe this, You can't stop what can't be defeated" - assert the band's commitment to their art and suggests that their passion for hardcore is so resilient that it cannot be overcome by outside forces. The repeated refrains of "hardcore pride" and "hardcore lives in me" are further expressions of this pride, underscoring the importance of identity and belonging within the subculture.
Beyond its surface-level themes, however, the song can also be viewed as a commentary on the importance of solidarity and brotherhood within the hardcore community. Madball's music has historically been associated with an ethos of toughness and resilience, and this toughness is often linked with concepts of loyalty and mutual support. Lines like "We stand together, we stand as one" further underscore this idea, suggesting that the bonds between members of the hardcore scene are unbreakable.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
Counting in to the start of the song
Hardcore we live this we breathe this
Living and breathing the hardcore lifestyle
You can't stop what can't be defeated
The determination and perseverance of the hardcore community cannot be stopped
Hardcore pride, hardcore pride, hardcore pride
Proudly embracing and exhibiting the hardcore way of life
Hardcore lives in me, blah
Hardcore is a part of the singer's identity and being
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN DANIELS, FREDDY CRICIEN, JORGE GUERRA, ROSS RIGG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
velin02
I'm jealous, I live out in Utah and would love to see these guys live
Milton S
Hoya has a good strong voice
Swell
MADBALL É DO CARALHO PORRA!!! hails from BRASIL!
Rob Mod
Even better was the late 80's when it all started. We beat on every group that was ever lookin for a throw down! We were at our strongest at the time. There was jere, mod, sid, scott, black dave, edi mergen, timmy, bundy, dina and a few more. The original DMS.
Ares
HARDCORE!!! still lives!!!
nederbassie
Hardcore is extreme punk. if you know green day. as punk. you get one point right. It's most of the time powerchords and very fast music. But with screams and not clean singing. Also more "metal" sounding guitars and fast drumming. The feeling is still important. That's hardcore to me. The feeling is one thing which should just always be there. I left Hardcore for Death metal/black metal but I grew up with this stuff from when I was 5 years old. You never forget it.
djabthrash
mitts should be a great hxc singer indeed !
Andy Kaufmann
my fellows... :) great song
your mate dennis
love the first voice.
Mauro Skt
You describe Jacooo when you got like a minute... HAHAHAHA