--- product_id: 10318622 title: "American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History" price: "396 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # 30+ New Interviews 2nd Edition Expanded Content 125+ Rare Photos & Art American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History **Price:** 396 Lei **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Own the ultimate hardcore punk legacy—don’t just read history, live it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History - **How much does it cost?** 396 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Time Capsule:** Over 125 rare photos, flyers, and an art gallery that bring the hardcore scene vividly to life. - • **Expanded & Updated Edition:** Includes hundreds of new bands, a fresh chapter, and exclusive interviews with icons like Beastie Boys and Moby. - • **Backstage Pass to a Subculture:** Experience the raw energy, DIY ethos, and untold stories that shaped a rebellious generation. - • **Definitive Hardcore Punk Chronicle:** Dive deep into the roots of American Hardcore with Steven Blush’s authoritative narrative. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Cult Favorite:** 4.7-star rating with hundreds of reviews, a must-have for punk aficionados and cultural historians alike. ## Overview American Hardcore (Second Edition) is a revised and expanded definitive history of the American hardcore punk scene, featuring 30+ new interviews, hundreds of new bands, a new chapter, and over 125 rare photos. Praised for its in-depth storytelling and cultural insight, this book is a must-have for anyone wanting an authentic, immersive look at one of America’s most influential subcultures. ## Description " American Hardcore sets the record straight about the last great American subculture"— Paper magazine Steven Blush's "definitive treatment of Hardcore Punk" ( Los Angeles Times ) changed the way we look at Punk Rock. The Sony Picture Classics–distributed documentary American Hardcore premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. This revised and expanded second edition contains hundreds of new bands, thirty new interviews, flyers, a new chapter ("Destroy Babylon"), and a new art gallery with over 125 rare photos and images. Review: Informative Look at Hardcore History - "American Hardcore: A Tribal History" is like a backstage pass to the wild world of hardcore punk, and it totally blew me away. Steven Blush breaks down the whole scene, from the gritty music to the hardcore lifestyle. It's not just about the tunes; it digs into the real-life stuff, the ups and downs, and the attitude that shaped a whole subculture. The stories and firsthand accounts make it feel like you're right there in the pit. If you want a no-nonsense, in-your-face look at the roots of hardcore, this book is it. Hardcore fan or not, it's a killer ride through a crucial piece of music history that's just too cool to miss. Review: Punk As F**K - I first purchased this book in 2001, a short while after it was originally published. It blew my mind with the coverage, well-known bands and forgotten regional bands, punk fashion, poster art, pretty much everything D.I.Y. I first was exposed to Hardcore in early 1982 and absorbed everything that I could about this fresh, exciting subculture that was perceived as a real threat to people back in the early 80's. The harassment I experienced was nothing compared with punks in large American cities at this time. The Quincy punk episode did alot of damage to the scene, portraying punks as psycho killers. That fact wasn't covered in the book, but it brings back memories of the time period. Anyways, the new, expanded version of AMERICAN HARDCORE is just as good, if not better than the original. LOTS of different pictures added, more gig flyers, as well as interviews with the Beastie Boys and Moby (Vatican Commandos) were added, which were not in the original book. Hats off to Steven Blush who worked so hard on this book and the expanded content he added. Whether you were there at the time to experience the original hardcore scene, or got into it after the fact, this is a must-have book that covers almost everything that was vital to that original time. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #230,023 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #67 in Punk Music (Books) #379 in Music History & Criticism (Books) #648 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 231 Reviews | ## Images ![American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tz+MkZ87L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative Look at Hardcore History *by T***N on December 2, 2023* "American Hardcore: A Tribal History" is like a backstage pass to the wild world of hardcore punk, and it totally blew me away. Steven Blush breaks down the whole scene, from the gritty music to the hardcore lifestyle. It's not just about the tunes; it digs into the real-life stuff, the ups and downs, and the attitude that shaped a whole subculture. The stories and firsthand accounts make it feel like you're right there in the pit. If you want a no-nonsense, in-your-face look at the roots of hardcore, this book is it. Hardcore fan or not, it's a killer ride through a crucial piece of music history that's just too cool to miss. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punk As F**K *by B***S on July 1, 2011* I first purchased this book in 2001, a short while after it was originally published. It blew my mind with the coverage, well-known bands and forgotten regional bands, punk fashion, poster art, pretty much everything D.I.Y. I first was exposed to Hardcore in early 1982 and absorbed everything that I could about this fresh, exciting subculture that was perceived as a real threat to people back in the early 80's. The harassment I experienced was nothing compared with punks in large American cities at this time. The Quincy punk episode did alot of damage to the scene, portraying punks as psycho killers. That fact wasn't covered in the book, but it brings back memories of the time period. Anyways, the new, expanded version of AMERICAN HARDCORE is just as good, if not better than the original. LOTS of different pictures added, more gig flyers, as well as interviews with the Beastie Boys and Moby (Vatican Commandos) were added, which were not in the original book. Hats off to Steven Blush who worked so hard on this book and the expanded content he added. Whether you were there at the time to experience the original hardcore scene, or got into it after the fact, this is a must-have book that covers almost everything that was vital to that original time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE essential USHC book, in expanded format. *by R***. on November 22, 2013* There's a ton of information in this book-sort of a U.S. equivalent of the UK "The Day The Country Died" book. Tons of bands, from the big names to the ultra-obscure acts. So much information that they couldn't fit into the movie (which is excellent also.) Highly recommended for fans of early 80's USHC. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Romania* *Store origin: RO* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*