Hardcore Punk Bands Revived Straight Edge in 2000s
Three hardcore punk bands revived straight edge in the 2000s.
In brief
Three hardcore punk bands revived straight edge in the 2000s. Have Heart, Champion, and Carry On revived straight edge hardcore in the 2000s. Originally reported by VICE.
Straight Edge Origin
Straight edge began in 1981 with Minor Threat's Ian MacKaye, rejecting drugs and alcohol.
Have Heart's Impact
Have Heart, fronted by Patrick Flynn, released their first EP in 2004 and became a straight edge anthem.
Champion's Legacy
Champion released their album Promises Kept in 2004, becoming a foundational straight edge record.
Carry On's Role
Carry On released their album A Life Less Plagued in 2001, helping bridge straight edge to the 2000s.
The key point
Have Heart, Champion, and Carry On revived straight edge hardcore in the 2000s.
