When it comes to the claims of who the "legends" of the hardcore scene really are, some prime factors need to be taken into consideration-namely: influence, longevity and reputation.

Madball - a pummeling staple of New York Hardcore since the band's inception in 1988 - is one of the few groups that can lay claim to achieving high marks in regards to all of the above, while also maintaining an undying spirit that, to many, represents the heart of what hardcore is all about.

With the release of "Legacy", this band is unstoppable.