While that is true, I tend to stick anything that sounds like Metallica mixed with 'hardcore' influence into my little "Grindcore" box. From the "Grindcore" bands i've heard, they all sound "Metal". Well, aside from some of the vocals.Hardcore is a huge genre, it's mostly made from punk/metal influences like Minor Threat and Metallica. It ranges from bands like Unearth (more metal) to bands like Comeback Kid (older stuff much more a mix). And in Washington, where I live, theres a lot of hardcore bands that are much more punk than metal.
Not all Street Punk is repeative, but most is. The Casualties basiclly just say Oi and sing about unity. But, none the less. They've been around for some time. So I happen to like their old stuff. Clit 45, had some good old stuff. They sounded alot different from any other street punk band when they emerged. They're new stuff doesnt sound to great. But hey, they sing about sucide, death and the likes. Nothing political there, to an extent. I love AGT and the Unseen, meh. Either way, I agree that most Street Punk is becomming an annoyance.I get really sick of street punk too, it's like they all regurgitate each other's lyrics and music. People need to do something original. Some stuff by the Unseen and A Global Threat is okay but I get really sick of stuff like the Casualties, Clit 45, Chaotic Alliance, Monster Squad, etc. And seeing the people in person (I saw ALL of those bands before) made me like them less, they dress in really expensive clothing and act better than everyone else. Action isn't a bad band though, but they were better live than their recorded stuff.
As for the way they act, it would depend on the crowd and band. I've met Mark Unseen from the Unseen, he's a nice guy. As are most of the other band mates. (Horrah for going to a venue way before the show starts.) I've met Dave from Clit 45, nice guy. Though I do admit, they have 'elitest'. Every crowd has a pair, I personally don't like them.
Now, expensive clothing? I'm sorry, but I can either buy Levi's that are baggy for what...$40? Or I can buy another pair of pants for $40 that are straight legged and tight. (ZOMFGZ, SO PUNK) The clothing isn't expensive at all. It's within the same price range as a typical pair of jeans or shirt. The only time it gets expensive is if you want to really dress up. Buy yourself some boots ($150-300) and a leather Jacket ($100). Patches are only a dollar are two, unless you get a back patch which is about five at most. It's only expensive if you want to dress the 'look'. I personally say hey, dress how you like. Because clothing doesnt define a person. It merely catergorizes them, which isn't a good thing.
