Dresden – “Extinguish the Cross”

Originally released in 2005 on CrimethInc., Extinguish the Cross by Dresden is a monumental slab of apocalyptic, metallic neo-crust and dark hardcore. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest underground, the band seamlessly fuses the blistering, D-beat driven fury of acts like Tragedy and From Ashes Rise with the bleak, heavy, and melodic intensity of classic dark hardcore pioneers like His Hero Is Gone. Driven by dual vocal attacks, thundering percussion, and haunting guitar melodies, tracks like Extinguish the Cross and Hymn for the Decimated deliver a grim, powerful critique of institutional control and societal collapse. It stands as a defining, fiercely political masterpiece of mid-2000s crust punk that remains incredibly influential to the DIY scene.

Track Listing:

1. Cross Of War 3:28
2. Hymn For The Decimated 3:39
3. Extinguish The Cross 4:44
4. An Epitaph Written In Ash 3:29
5. Icons Of The Flesh 4:44
6. Sovereign 4:18