Cro-Mags are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their landmark 1986 debut ‘The Age Of Quarrel’ with a newly re-recorded version of the album.
Dubbed ‘The Age Of Quarrel: 40 Years Of Quarrel’, the new rendition of the classic NYHC record will arrive on November 13th via BLKIIBLK. The first taste of the project, a newly recorded version of “World Peace“, has also now been released.
The decision to revisit the album came after Harley Flanagan began working on the ‘Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos’ documentary. According to Flanagan, difficulties surrounding the original recordings ultimately inspired him to revisit the entire record with a new group of collaborators.
“It all started with the making of the ‘Wired for Chaos’ movie, but there were several reasons for revisiting ‘The Age of Quarrel.’ None of the people who played on the original record ever got paid, and none of us ever received an accounting of the album’s sales. For years, I tried to reunite the original lineup to re-record it and reclaim the rights to ‘The Age of Quarrel’ and ‘Best Wishes’ through the Copyright Reversion Act. But I couldn’t get everyone together to take back ownership of the music, and that window has now closed.
We had to re-record a few songs for the ‘Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos’ documentary soundtrack because the original recordings couldn’t be licensed. That inspired me to finish the entire album. To honor ‘The Age of Quarrel,’ I brought together friends, current bandmates, and musicians from other bands to celebrate these songs that have meant so much to so many people, myself included.
Forty years later, everyone who wrote these songs will finally be paid through ASCAP and BMI, and the remaining proceeds will go to charity. I’m doing my best to make things right. These songs belong to the fans. I’m washing my hands of the past and trying to clear the bad karma from this record. Love wins. My quarrel is over.”
The new recordings were produced and mixed by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Soulfly), who also contributes to one of the tracks. Original Cro-Mags guitarist Doug Holland has likewise returned for a guest appearance, while the expanded lineup of contributors includes Rocky George (ex-Cro-Mags, Suicidal Tendencies), Meg Mills of Turnstile and Zach Blair of Rise Against.
Behind the kit for the sessions is Greyson Nekrutman, known for his work with Sepultura and previously Suicidal Tendencies. Current Cro-Mags guitarist Dave Sharpe also appears on the record.
‘The Age Of Quarrel: 40 Years Of Quarrel’ track listing:
01 – “We Gotta Know” (feat. Dave Sharpe & Doug Holland)
02 – “World Peace”
03 – “Show You No Mercy”
04 – “Malfunction”
05 – “Street Justice”
06 – “Survival Of The Streets”
07 – “Seekers Of The Truth” (feat. Arthur Rizk & Rocky George)
08 – “It’s The Limit” (feat. Meg Mills of Turnstile)
09 – “Hard Times”
10 – “By Myself”
11 – “Don’t Tread On Me” (feat. Zach Blair of Rise Against)
12 – “Face The Facts”
13 – “Do Unto Others”
14 – “Life Of My Own”
15 – “Signs Of The Times”
Pre-orders are available now.
The announcement arrives shortly after Flanagan revealed that he intends to step back from full-scale touring, citing the toll of life on the road and ongoing physical issues. Cro-Mags are nevertheless expected to release a new studio album in 2027.
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