Well, there is is. Finally. I remember when I interviewed Zach from Pears five years ago, he told me that Harley Flanagan is genuine epitome of hardcore punk, one of the rare guys that lived through all that he sang about and still sings about. I love Cro-Mags, their first two albums (Age of Quarrel and Best Wishes are an unavoidable milestones of NYHC). I remember when I first saw that video for We Gotta Know, I was scared of this beast of bass player, tattooed and vicious skinhead. I eagerly sought for this book until I finally obtained it and now it is a proud part of my collection and probably one of the top three books I have read this year.

Harley is, like Vinnie Stigma, Jimmy Gestapo, Roger Miret, Raybeez and couple of other guys, true O.G. of NYHC, founder of Cro-Mags and this book says it all, from his childhood and drumming as a 12 year old for his aunt´s punk band Stimulators, across founding Cro-Mags and all the battles and fights, early NY skinheads, founding of the scene and all the stories. But, what fascinates the most are stories about all the fights, drug abuse, Lower East Side and all the dirty mischief Harley has been through and I am sure he would have at least one more book to tell about all of the misadventures and literally blood, sweat, drugs and beatings.

This book is a punch in your face, hardcore and street punk tour de force. I recommend it to all hardcore people throughout the world.