Sheer Terror and Nine Pound Hammer

Sheer Terror, a key player in NYC's hardcore scene, blended punk's bite with metal's intensity. Known for "Just Can't Hate Enough," they influenced '80s and '90s aggro-rock. Despite lineup changes, they re-formed for 2004 reunion gigs and released 2014's "Standing Up for Falling Down." They once featured a controversial Cure cover and collaborated with Prong's Tommy Victor. Now a five-piece, their journey includes major label challenges but loyal fanbase.