Harley Flanagan reveals the status of Cro-Mags’s new album – Chaoszine

Chaoszine Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock New York hardcore veterans Cro-Mags are making significant progress on their next studio album, with frontman Harley Flanagan revealing that nine songs have already been recorded and another six are ready to enter the studio. In a recent interview with WSOU 89.5 FM, Flanagan provided an update on the follow-up to the band’s 2020 album “In The Beginning”, explaining that the recording process is approaching its final stages. We’re almost done with the new album. So we have something that should be [released], I’d say, early next year. I don’t know when exactly. But we got nine songs tracked [and] six more songs written that we’re gonna be tracking in a couple weeks… I always try to get a couple of extra in there, so six will probably turn into eight. What was he inspired by? It’s everything I grew up on. I’m always evolving, but it’s all those same ingredients. I mean, you got some Motörhead, you got some Bad Brains, you got some Discharge, you got all that stuff whipped up, some [Black] Sabbath. Everything heavy that I grew up listening to has always found a way to sneak into my music. All those things. “Wired For Chaos” was part of the session for the new album. So that will give you kind of a reference to where the direction of this album has started. I actually recorded ‘Wired For Chaos’ and the other eight songs all together. So it’s a continuation of that same session. So you can expect more of that.
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He also shared some insight about the songwriting process. Well, I really don’t have a set way. I come up with riffs all the time. Sometimes when I’m walking around, I record them on my phone. Sometimes when I’m sitting on the couch… Well, you know what? It just comes when it comes. And typically the lyrics are a separate thing. I’ll get inspiration — well, more often than not as I’m falling asleep, I’ll start thinking of something, and I’ll have to just get up and write it down. Then I have to somehow figure out how to make those words fit into the melodies that I’m hearing in my head. That’s where it gets tricky. But there’s really no set method. It just happens. I think it’s kind of a little bit of a mental disorder or something. The brain is just always fidgety. I get so flooded with ideas, a lot of times I’ll be, like, ‘I can’t even record this. I’ve been recording too many ideas.’ If it’s good, it’ll keep coming back to me. Cro-Mags to revisit The Age Of Quarrel in November Before the new studio album arrives, Cro-Mags will release “The Age Of Quarrel: 40 Years Of Quarrel” on November 13, 2026.
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The project is a newly recorded version of the band’s influential 1986 debut, featuring fresh interpretations of songs such as “Hard Times”, “World Peace” and “Malfunction”, as well as the addition of the early track “Everybody’s Gonna Die”. The recording brings together several musicians connected to Cro-Mags’ history, including original guitarist Doug Holland, former guitarist Rocky George and current members Dominic Dibenedetto and Dave Sharpe. Additional contributions come from Meg Mills, Zach Blair and producer Arthur Rizk, while Greyson Nekrutman of Sepultura handled the drums. Rizk also produced and mixed the anniversary recording. With the reimagined debut arriving in November and a collection of new material progressing toward completion, Cro-Mags appear set for an active period of releases extending into 2027. Cro-Mags Live: December 3-5 — Denver, CO @ Decibel Metal & Beer Fest December 12 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco – For the Children More Dates TBA! jQuery.get(“/wp-content/plugins/kz_view_counter/?post=622647”); Cro-Mags Today, Cro-Mags, the seminal New York hardcore outfit fronted by Harley Flanagan, is proud to launch their new version of “It’s The Limit (2026),” taken from the upcoming album ‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel,’ set for release on November 13th via BLKIIBLK.  “It’s The Limit (2026)” features a guest appearance by standout…Today, September 16th, is the 40th anniversary of the iconic Cro-Mags debut ‘The Age of Quarrel’ and the seminal New York hardcore outfit, fronted by Harley Flanagan, is proudly launching their new version of “Everybody’s Gonna Die (2026).” Taken from the 1985 demo, and featured on the upcoming album ‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years…Today, Cro-Mags, the iconic New York hardcore outfit fronted by Harley Flanagan, proudly announces their new album, ‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel,’ a tribute to their 1986 seminal debut. Following the release of the original single “Wired for Chaos,” the band now shares the 2026 version of “World Peace,” alongside an official…Harley Flanagan, a key member of the Cro-Mags, acknowledged on social media on August 5, that his active touring days are coming to an end, as per theprp. Flanagan disclosed in a another video released today that he is currently experiencing several pinched nerves in his lower back and neck, which makes his performances quite…Cro-Mags have been recording their seventh album in the studio, as per Lambgoat. The seasoned hardcore band, who signed with BLKIIBLK earlier this year, are working on 11 new songs and seem to have hired more musicians for the sessions. According to video released by Harley Flanagan on Saturday, March 07, drummer Greyson Nekrutman (Sepultura,…On March 4, the roster for the 2026 “Aftershock” festival in Sacramento, California, was recently revealed, as per theprp. The event this year will be held in Discovery Park in the previously stated Californian capital from October 1st to October 4th. This year’s schedule is anchored by emo rock royalty’s headline performances. My Chemical Romance,…Frontiers Label Group is proud to announce the launch of its metal, hard rock and extreme music label, BLKIIBLK Records. Having released tentpole signings, Biohazard in 2025; with thrash titans, Megadeth unleashing their much anticipated, self-titled final album on January 23, Frontiers is taking a brash next step with BLKIIBLK. Joining the team at the Naples, Italy, based company is long-running A&R man…New York hardcore legends Cro-Mags have officially welcomed back drummer Pete Hines, who played on their 1989 album “Best Wishes”. Hines returns to the lineup after several decades away, with frontman and bassist Harley Flanagan expressing enthusiasm about revisiting music with someone who was part of a meaningful past. The band recently concluded a summer…Copyright © 2021 Kaaos Digital Group OyBack to top source