Cro-Mags Share 'World Peace' From 'The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel'

08-06-2026

(Freeman) Cro-Mags, the iconic New York hardcore outfit fronted by Harley Flanagan, proudly announces their new album, 'The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel,' a tribute to their 1986 seminal debut. Following the release of the original single "Wired for Chaos," the band now shares the 2026 version of "World Peace," alongside an official music video.

On the decision to honor 'The Age of Quarrel,' Harley shares: "It all started with the making of the 'Wired for Chaos' movie, but there were several reasons for revisiting 'The Age of Quarrel.' None of the people who played on the original record ever got paid, and none of us ever received an accounting of the album's sales. For years, I tried to reunite the original lineup to re-record it and reclaim the rights to 'The Age of Quarrel' and 'Best Wishes' through the Copyright Reversion Act. But I couldn't get everyone together to take back ownership of the music, and that window has now closed."

He continues, "We had to re-record a few songs for the 'Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos' documentary soundtrack because the original recordings couldn't be licensed. That inspired me to finish the entire album. To honor 'The Age of Quarrel,' I brought together friends, current bandmates, and musicians from other bands to celebrate these songs that have meant so much to so many people, myself included. Forty years later, everyone who wrote these songs will finally be paid through ASCAP and BMI, and the remaining proceeds will go to charity. I'm doing my best to make things right. These songs belong to the fans. I'm washing my hands of the past and trying to clear the bad karma from this record. Love wins. My quarrel is over."

Forty years ago, New York City's CRO-MAGS defined the metal-punk crossover with their landmark 1986 album, 'The Age of Quarrel.' The intensity, influence, and groove of that record continue to resonate today, fueled by the band's enduring legacy and hard-earned reputation as one of heavy music's most volatile and influential acts. Now led by founding bassist and vocalist Harley Flanagan, who assumed frontman duties beginning with 1989's 'Best Wishes,' CRO-MAGS bring 'The Age of Quarrel' full circle with a celebration of the album that started it all.

Joining Flanagan are original 'AOQ' guitarist Doug Holland, former CRO-MAGS/ Suicidal Tendencies guitarist Rocky George, and members of modern-day acolytes Turnstile and Rise Against for fresh takes on classics including "Hard Times," "World Peace," and "Malfunction," along with the addition of the 1985 demo-era favorite "Everybody's Gonna Die." Drums on all tracks were handled by drum phenom Greyson Nekrutman. Produced and mixed by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood Incantation), '40 Years of Quarrel' not merely revisits a pivotal crossover classic, but pours new fuel on the fire for old devotees and new converts to the CRO-MAGS cause.