Artist The Freeze

Like its Chicago contemporary Naked Raygun, Boston’s The Freeze was an anomaly in the ’80s hardcore scene—a melodic, mid-tempo band whose angry anthems were backed by solid, indelible songwriting. Singer Clif Hanger is the only remaining original member of the band taking part in this 30th-anniversary tour, but The Freeze still knows how to rock onstage—as proven by the greatest-hits-plus-live-DVD package 28 Years Of Defiance—and even has a new studio album in the works.

Updated 05/08/2009