Exactly 30 years ago, the US-Americans of Downset. wrote one of the most important and timeless political anthems of the hardcore world with "Anger". These days, Rogelio Lozano and co. are back on ...

To understand Downset, you really need to understand the context in which they came up. Back in the 90s, the graffiti scene was no fucking joke. There was a huge influx of what we called tagbangers — ...

The music of Downset, like that of fellow hardcore rap-metallers Rage Against The Machine and Biohazard, is plagued by a fundamental contradiction: Sure, the music appeals to 15-year-old hammerheads, ...