Cro-Mags live at CBGB 2001

For a brief time, John and Harley set aside their differences and reunited.
This video is the first three songs from their first reunion show.
May 29th, 2001
I filmed this using the club's cameras and the sound is direct, unmixed, from the soundboard.
The songs are World Peace, Show You No Mercy, and Malfunction

[@DelValleRecords1]

Do they do weddings?

[@davedennison7386]

..fuckin lol....

[@jonnun7713]

Epic!

[@jesserogalski1402]

Often times without even being asked

[@Kontrolleuchte]

😂

[@kvg108]

😂😂😂😂

[@wertcon]

Is it me or those drums sound dank AF? That snare...

[@xollop306]

Makes you want launch off stage!

[@baax]

That snare fucking cranks!

[@Halberstramshaberdashery]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@ianmcsorley2580]

)nyhc with involved more are whoThat's true, also I feel like people ( give enough credit to drummers like Felix Griffin (DRI), Chuck Biscuits(DOA, Black flag, and Danzig), bill stevenson( and Reed Mullin(COC)

[@hankgege2199]

@@ianmcsorley2580 who's drumming in this vid?

[@nothingandnobody1175]

Both current Cro-Mags are good, but put the two Tazmanian Devils on one stage and you have the explosion on the cover of Age of Quarrel made real, this is simply f u c k i n g a m a z i n g. Hope those two dudes sort out their issues one day and be amazing like this again.

[@OpieRed1]

Harley and jon?

[@alanhansmannkurtcobain8811]

Awesome.

[@bleeone]

That ship sailed a long time ago unfortunately.

[@stewartjohnson1232]

It’s just can’t be done.

[@12wurst34]

@@stewartjohnson1232Sad but true.

[@dzott75]

This is why hardcore should only be played in clubs, you don't get pits like this at festivals.

[@Mattelliott1234]

Saw these guys at Groezrock last year, Pit was pretty much the same. No barrier either, stage dived and everything! Nothing wrong with a good festival man!

[@simonwatson9730]

Same in Britain. The O2 venues are over controlled. The bouncers don't do a lot of good. We can look after ourselves, thanks.

[@cheayunju]

I agree with that. Small pit scenarios are hardest. The thing that changed though was that people were really mean in the 80's pits. The sense of musical community on the floor hadn't developed. Festival pits are a totally new thing with their own dynamics like weather. I've been in some weird pits with bands like Crash Worship but I think huge concert experience is not so good. Smaller groups enjoying something local yet twisted is better.

[@wkeil1981]

Yah people punched and kicked each other on purpose to do damage. You don’t see that as much

[@michaelbronfman7648]

Charles Williams: crash worship was amazing. Saw them 3 times in San Diego in mid 90s. They were a completely unique experience.

[@dethfilmsinc5047]

John Joseph and Harley Flanagan: The Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of Hardcore.

[@mr.wilson9178]

Deth Films Inc, 1986 with more stabbing

[@jessicavaeth7840]

Word.

[@jessicavaeth7840]

Don't forget the struggle, Don't forget the streets, Don't Sell Out! Simple enough right... what the fuck are we doing Brother's and Sister's....??? PMA

[@dethfilmsinc5047]

@@jessicavaeth7840 PMA!

[@johan-pt8zh]

Not really! There were never ever a Rolling Stones without one of them! They always sticked together. Not like these two Egolomaniacs!

[@Roomtemp.]

03:44 *smacks dude with bass 04:17 “Yo lisa get me my other bass”

[@pedropontes1453]

Rocky George from Suicidal ! Nice extra

[@xxxwhoknowsxxx]

You have no idea how much I appreciate your comment. Thank you!

[@louiscsanko3673]

EAST COAST HARDCORE CRO MAGS ARE #1 // WEST COAST HARDCORE SUICIDAL TENDENCIES #1💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@krisreedful]

Haha, obviously recorded before JJ became an Ironman

[@meep4071]

I wish hardcore was still this good man! I’d kill too be at a show like this!

[@mikegutschow8384]

Did cbgb really sound THIS good? I mean Jesus. That snare sounds like a gun shot cutting through everything else. So tough.

[@BrendanSFA]

Yes. this is an unmixed recording with the levels for the house PA... the bands cabinets on stage added to make a fuller sound in person. I am not just saying this because I worked at CBGB for years... I also played in a band and toured in cities around the world and never had a better sounding room of that size than the way CBGB sounded CBGB was renowned for its fantastic sound... not just in the room, but on stage for the band Record labels often showcased new bands there for the press... not just because of the history of the venue, but because of the great live sound

[@sigmundhightower1766]

That's Gary Sullivan. Used to drum for Parliament....

[@jamescaliendo1030]

@@BrendanSFA good to see you again Man. Hope all is well.

[@BrendanSFA]

@@jamescaliendo1030 thanks. likewise. Glad to see you're still kicking. When you dropped off fb, I was worried, but then I figured you just blocked me

[@jamescaliendo1030]

@@BrendanSFA no!!! I'd never block you man. Were on different sides of the spectrum politically but I'd never do that. I got off that thing cause it made me sick to see the bullshit fakeness and the political divide. Be safe man and happy new year

[@dafnisimone6246]

Wow! Cro-Mags the band of the people! White, blacks, yellow , everibody there and partying! Cheers from brazil!

[@aandreaa0000]

dafni simone yesssssss

[@aandreaa0000]

dafni simone yesss

[@krisfernald1011]

That's what NYHC is all about.

[@louiscsanko3673]

DOUG HOLLAND WAS THE COOLEST DUDE. I MET DOUG IN CHELSEA BACK AROUND 2015, AND WE SPOKE FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS, GREAT GUY, DOWN TO EARTH. 🤘🤘

[@bleeone]

@@krisfernald1011 F A C T S

[@jasonbates7947]

cro mags are the forgotten masters of hardcore. is that really RG from suicidal?

[@sigmundhightower1766]

+jason bates Yes, it is him.

[@rainiruinne563]

Yes, it is Rocky still plays in the cromags

[@sigmundhightower1766]

Yup!

[@euroyankee2003]

Saw the Cro-Mags in Reseda back in the day. Huge fights between Sharps and Nazis. For once Suicidals were outnumbered... I got kicked hard in the teeth. That's how shows used to be.

[@robertpacho9955]

Country club ? Reseda!!

[@badfrankleatherworks2658]

I remember them days, Reseda Country Club! Whaaat!

[@jamescaliendo1030]

Home of Ralph Macchio

[@euroyankee2003]

@@jamescaliendo1030 Daniel Larusso moved there from Newark.

[@jamescaliendo1030]

@@euroyankee2003 ok yes.. his new home lol

[@OldSchoolFilm1930]

Flanagan actually is an underrated songwriter. It's a pity John and him got into differences.

[@S_CampbellFOC]

Parris wrote the best stuff

[@markmatthews1658]

I saw these dudes in San Antonio, TX. back in 88 or 87 & they killed it!!!

[@greatmuta2]

When that transition hits between world peace and show you no mercy, that's where you feel the fucking hype.

[@Nate_H.]

Garry "G-Man" Sullivan on drums! The only guy who can fill Mackie's shoes

[@sigmundhightower1766]

+NWH83 BIG ups to that!!! G-Man..., WHEW!!!!!!

[@postlex]

Best drummer they ever had

[@ianmcsorley2580]

Pete Hines as well don't sleep on best wishes

[@louiscsanko3673]

MACKIE RULES IN STREET ART🤘🤘

[@hankgege2199]

3:26 War inside my Head riff! Go Suicidal Rocky George! I don't know who came up with that riff first Rocky or Parris

[@WilliamClark-v2n]

Lost my shoe at a show when I was 15. Got my toes broke and it sucked. My older skin friends laughed and pointed to their steel toed boots. Been wearing them ever since. And I'm 53 now.

[@MikeysJukeBox]

Harley is so annoying

[@LaserGadgets]

People sitting ON STAGE...good ol times. These days you gotta stand 9 ft away from the stage and its called the front row.

[@rubensa1974]

I would know that guitar tone anywhere! Rocky George kicks ass! Too bad he's no longer with Suicidal Tendencies. They suck without him! Cro-Mags rule!!!!!

[@slantyrock]

Rocky fucking George.

[@christopherh2563]

slantyrock Cool thing is in Show you no mercy, he gets to play War inside my head ;)

[@alexanderdaniilidis5247]

Show you no mercy does have riffs similar to War Inside my Head anyway

[@hanscuperwithavengence3445]

I'm very glad the person landing with their butt on my head at 6:55 is preserved on the internet. This was such a great show.

[@louiscsanko3673]

Is that DOUG HOLLAND IN THE DARK TANK TOP?

[@jonathandenny2870]

I just saw the cromags recently and they still play the songs with same intensity like it was 1986. There was crazy stage divers (myself included) and good ol hardcore dancing and people just having a good time nobody starting shot with anyone. Even without Harley they still bring it harder than most bands younger than them.

[@10pounds]

I was lucky enough to see the Cro-Mags 3 times in Detroit in the 80's. The first show at the Graystone on Michigan Ave was UNBELIEVABLE.

[@markbaker8607]

I was never into beating each other. I enjoyed the music thoroughly

[@bluewaves3518]

Michael Klein.... Do what John Joseph does... eat raw food, lots of greens,,,... stay off the alcohol and sugar and junk... and you will be as fit as when you where 18...

[@simonwatson9730]

I live that lifestyle now. I'm 50 and run rings round folk half my age. I started pumping iron and frown like Harley Flanagan when I do it. I strongly recommend Meat is for Pussies by John Joseph. You too can look like a condom filled with walnuts!

[@three-stripes]

Guy at 1:14 is wearing a Slipknot shirt to a Cro-Mags show.... I wouldn't have the balls, also I don't have a Slipknot shirt.

[@hamupinhere]

Eh I don't think anybody would've gave a shit. This was 2001 we're talkin about here. Their style of music was the next big thing and a lot of people really embraced that trend. I hate to defend them and all since I could never stand them or the music but, ya know, it is what it is. Besides, I know I'm gonna catch a tidal wave of shit for this but let's face it, a lot of the 90's/00's NYHC at the time was just blatant rap metal/nu-metal, the only difference was it was just coming out of New York rather than like Florida, the Midwest, or wherever the fuck those shit bands emerged from.

[@Martin-sx2hy]

lol yes

[@dangramful]

@@hamupinhere I don't think so. I was at this show.

[@CoffeeDrinker2010]

Rocky George. Double like!

[@guiltyspark66]

BrendanSFA, thx for posting, this kicks ass! Would love to see the rest!

[@ragazzi25]

saw them in Paris in 1985...kickass show!

[@BrendanSFA]

I recorded the full sets of both nights.

[@PETETRUENT]

Hey Brendan, I'm pretty sure I worked stage that night. I remember being on the side of the stage by the snake holding mic cables, keeping them from getting pulled out....lol Cheers Petey

[@JazzMachine77]

5:38 malfunction is one of my favorite songs ever!

[@daviddougher1753]

I miss my hardcore days the best shows I ever been at

[@ChargerBullet]

While Hardcore did not die exactly at the end of 1986, it certainly changed. It is not the same as the first era, and the current "scene" is really just a pale imitation of the original. In fact there are a whole host of new bands that are desperately trying to mimic the Hardcore Punk pioneers, but always fall short. I have tons of records from the 90s to today that I am looking to dump somewhere. In a way it is kind of funny that most of the LPs and EPs I buy are all from the late 70s to 80s.

[@Spacewolf5]

Rocky George and AJ novello is probably as good as it gets if you can't get Parris and Doug.

[@CCK_PRODUCTIONS]

Ill be filming them at The Snowmobile Club in Holden, Maine this friday. 09/13/24 I'll definitely be uploading their full set to my KZbin channel.

[@FJones777]

Important to remember Bad Brains were a PART of hardcore, they didnt invent it. Dont forget about Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, DOA, Misfits, Minor Threat etc etc etc. These bands were all considered 'hardcore' compared to Clash/Pistols/Ramones punk. Agnostic Front was well before CroMags in this heavier wave of hardcore, and the Cro-Mags took it to yet another level of mayhem. All great bands...

[@drbenway612]

Brad Ley I hope you’re joking.

[@Nantosuelta]

best hardcore band of all time!

[@vladimirandreev5932]

the best by a fucking long shot, i can't say anyone even comes close

[@vantablackwarship7199]

No Bad Brains...No Cromags...

[@xollop306]

@@vantablackwarship7199 This!

[@vantablackwarship7199]

@@xollop306 ?

[@tenpirpa4503]

lol wtf

[@fattytoflatty3591]

Harley Flanagan!!!

[@emmaponcin2379]

3:40 AHAH

[@ramses2121]

alltime-top-three-hardcoreband! simply excellent! hardcoreheaven!!!

[@BrendanSFA]

MVD (the company that out the DVD) doesn't care about quality. When I saw that a DVD of this show was released I thought they got a hold of a copy of the version I filmed. It looks like they just used a single cam with crappy microphone audio. They could have used my multicam stereo audio version if they wanted because I gave a copy to John Joseph. ...but I guess they didn't ask him either.

[@stpeteaustin]

Band Peace can't be done.

[@mufozomby]

cmon this is heaven this is real music

[@aandreaa0000]

mufo zomby yesssss

[@MagpulFTW]

03:44 did you guys see Harley clock that dude with his bass? haha don't step up on his gear!

[@matthewjh1383]

DeathByMosh I was there. He caught him in the forehead.

[@carsontrump5613]

i was there i was the guitar

[@jmpsthrufyre]

@@carsontrump5613 WHAT?

[@carsontrump5613]

Jmpsthrufyre * 665 years ago you heard me bitch

[@hankgege2199]

@@carsontrump5613 lol

[@carlos_fura]

THAT SNARE DRUM SOUND MAKES ME GO MAD!

[@ChargerBullet]

Is this a joke? I searched and heard two songs from each of those bands mentioned and am left wondering if you are just trolling. The screamo deathcore (or whatever the hell it is called) band is in a word - shitty. You're really going to recommend that in a Cro-Mags video? The two emotional hipster bands sound really similar to the early 90s emo hardcore that was around then. The other radio-friendly one isn't anything I would go out and buy. I'm not even going to say anything about the lyrics.

[@mufozomby]

i have never seen them live but they put on the most energy shows ever CRO MAGGS YES YES YES

[@RickJames-n4d]

Harley's bass playing just makes it sound bad. I don't think Paris Mayhew is in the line up. He can tune his guitar and I know for a fact he owned a tuner back then too. Plus he's a shredder.

[@MistaFisto]

that geezer got whacked with the bass hahahaha

[@williamspetter2823]

If you watch closely that guy stomped on someone else who was just crowd surfing hahaha he earned that shit

[@nicolasbeaudry6158]

Who’s on guitars? Doug and seems Parris wasn’t there…if anyone knows I’ll be happy to ❤

[@brandi6538]

Wow really this is the discourse? Some of us knew Harley and/or JJ back then...or rat bones tbh

[@dougholland6209]

I was there!!!...lol Stage right even.....The Rickstar and Gman,,made it the heaviest!!!. And All!! Is done!! John, When are you going to take that stupid wig off your head!!! Shave it off Already Your not fooling any one...HAHAHA!!!

[@willramirez75]

You know it’s a good show when the bass goes out of tune because you beat some punk ass kids with it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@boris1387]

Doug easily the coolest guy on that stage✊🏻👍🏻

[@Tabascorider]

this is how it should be at shows, no lame ass cell phones and no spastic kids flailing their arms like they are having a fit because mommy and daddy didnt give them their way,

[@PerryLevy]

But Parris was missing so....

[@the_real_tay_loud2072]

How is this the only comment mentioning this!? I guess years of being buried under the weight of Harley and Johns beefs/bad press but it’s insane either way.

[@BrendanSFA]

fucking noise? if that's the noise you make when you're fucking, you're doing it wrong.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

One of the best NYC bands. VERY influential. Classic. Too bad nothing lasts. And who was Malfunction dedicated to?

[@savepunk]

John looks like he's going to have a heart attack. Harley could run circles on everyone at this show.

[@RickJames-n4d]

I detect some tuning issues on this one. LOL! Then they tune up and its worse.

[@dougholland6209]

Noise, To some may be noise..But, If your into Justin Beebar,,Ya not gonna find it here... One of the shortest bang for your buck..But damn a great one!!!I still can hear the feedback...

[@wkeil1981]

Ahh the days pre 9/11. A different time

[@louiscsanko3673]

Pre 911/ PRE COVID/ New York needs some Love, This city been through some shit!!!!

[@destroydate7887]

Tight as shit despite the chaos. Just remember...September 11th. was coming up this year. "World Peace" in fuckin deed!!!!

[@philpentzer3340]

Not sure what I said to you , but Rocky obviously did some shows with them , but their is a long list of stand ins, due to John and Harley fighting and both claiming the band , hell I saw them in 94 or 95 , just John and Mackie , the guitar player and bass player I dont know , I did not know they played again till I seen this

[@Cyberpost13]

One of the founders. Others will follow. NYHC forever. Great sound btw. Greets from the old continent.

[@aandreaa0000]

Cyberpost13 ♥

[@bleeone]

Greets back to you in the BK.

[@Hundred_Noyin]

this looks like a good time. wtf happened? oh i'm old.

[@chrisbrett1868]

RIP cbgbs

[@marcdan]

Great stuff. I was sitting right next to Doug's amp during his first show with the Cro Mags at CB's. The first song was...We Gotta Know. Incredible.

[@louiscsanko3673]

Doug is Mad cool👍👍🤘🤘

[@PETETRUENT]

Hey Brendan, I'm pretty sure I worked stage that night. I remember being on the side of the stage by the snake holding mic cable, keeping them from getting pulled out....lol Cheers Petey

[@niemals9837]

Best concert ever! Cro mags 1987 markthalle hamburg.never before and again saw that energy.

[@6delta6pmcprivatesecurity45]

fucking sick!miss those days!

[@mrenrich3840]

Nice tuning! 5:40 LOL I even can't imagine what it would be if they didn't... Wtf? :D)))))

[@justinkeyser2023]

LOL

[@s_wggns]

The bass tone after hitting someone with it is just incredible lol On some real shit wish these 2 guys would set aside the bullshit, seeing this show you get why the CRO-MAGS were a powerhouse.

[@rd9865]

Ahhh the good old days when the bands and music were right in your face not behind a barrier.

[@ChargerBullet]

Yeah, I tried that and I'm back to square one. Seriously, I've seen and heard tons of new bands and I find very little to be impressed by. I know four different local bands, where I personally know atleast one member outside of their music, and I feel the same way in regards to being unimpressed. And I'm not just ragging on the younger kids but also the older cats. Bands that are still together or reformed and record new material still come out as a watered-down version of their earlier selves

[@marcgarden]

Woa.. Rocky George (ex S.T.) on guitars????

[@rainiruinne563]

Yes. He was and is.

[@hsbg]

Geez thats Rocky George on guitar, right?

[@egaliterrevolt]

the guy with slipknot's shirt just stand still.. (: staring at the living real and awesome hardcore band

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Saw CM 2x before I went into military in 86 Lamours BKLYN NY

[@jessicavaeth7840]

Some of the internet's best content!

[@Halberstramshaberdashery]

Man, wish I was there. These are my favorite kinds of shows.

[@786Muzik]

NYHC- unmatched!!

[@nemanjaboskovic5675]

Yo whos the guy with sideburns and black hoodie, right to the guy with the camera? looks familiar but cant remember

[@ArizonaBloodbath]

FUCK YEAH!!! The only problem is the volume doesn't go up loud enough.

[@sandworm3]

What is Harley doing at 4:17???

[@anthonysbarat]

He wonked up his bass hacking somebody upside the head LMAO 3:45

[@damfeller6978]

John's victory dance 0:49

[@rsabatino]

CBGB was one big freaking pit there was no escape unless you drank and sat at the bar

[@jaredburke7461]

I spy a young Joey C Contrada in there at the end of Malfunction. Golds Gym Landowne lifting for life

[@Nuclearcranium]

good times, Real Hardcore !!

[@AWM8]

Incredible show. Almost speechless!

[@frankgoldstein9371]

gooooood old hardcore!!!!

[@xcanaanx69]

Ratbones at 3.15?

[@markbaker8607]

agnostic front was another great band

[@FlintstoneZzz]

I think Jon j created Zumba lol 👍🏼 awesome energy all them dam plants 🌱

[@theratoni]

there is no band existing today that can create this kind of energy. shit.

[@303random]

attitude