About this episode
We're joined by one of the most iconic bass players in the history of hardcore music, Craig Setari AKA Craig Ahead of Straight Ahead and Sick of it All, and formerly of Youth of Today, Agnostic Front, Rest in Pieces and more.We talked in depth about the short history, but long legacy of Straight Ahead, including their upcoming reunion on April 25th, 2026, why he chose to quit Youth of Today, joining Agnostic Front for "One Voice," and ultimately his career defining role for over 30 years in SICK OF IT ALL.This is our first ever single full three hour sit down with a guest, and it’s for damn good reason. There are only so many pioneers of this genre, and Craig is one of the greatest to ever do it. Enjoy.______________________Cool links:• HardLore Official Website/HardLore Records store: https://hardlorepod.com• Get 15% off MILLS VINTAGE site-wide with code HARDLORE: https://www.millsvintageusa.com/• Get 15% off TIMELESS COFEE site-wide, including coffee subscriptions, cookies and cakes with code HARDLORE: https://timelesscoffee.com/____________________00:00:00 - Start00:02:39 - Young Craig Setari, Growing Up in Queens00:06:08 - Dan Lilker & Discovering Bass Guitar00:11:00 - Meeting Tommy Carroll00:12:09 - NYC Mayhem, The First Blast Beat00:22:26 - Straight Ahead (is back)00:29:06 - Straight Ahead Discography00:35:17 - Youth of Today, Playing on "Break Down The Walls"00:49:58 - Quitting Youth of Today00:53:41 - Recording "Breakaway"01:03:47 - Craig & Armand 40 Years Later, Looking Back at Straight Ahead01:08:52 - Daniel Rakowitz01:11:04 - Lower East Side01:18:48 - Straight Ahead Reunion in 1988, Pete's Sake Benefit Show01:22:34 - Joining Agnostic Front, Going in With Sneakers & Leaving With Boots01:34:27 - Pardon This Interruption...01:38:26 - "One Voice" & Matt Henderson01:46:18 - BJ Papas01:50:16 - Helping Sick of it All with "Blood, Sweat & No Tears"01:56:50 - Officially Joining Sick of it All02:01:48 - The Double Bass Strap02:06:02 - Scratch The Surface02:08:47 - Step Down Music Video02:16:46 - Europe Becoming the Hardcore Hub02:18:17 - Built To Last02:24:45 - MAFIA02:27:02 - Touring in 95-9902:27:57 - Call To Arms02:37:38 - Mobb Deep Using The Dragon02:40:21 - Big Foot02:46:36 - What's Changed for Sick of it All?02:55:59 - Modern Bands Carrying The Torch02:57:52 - Stand Out CBGB's Moment03:00:10 - Fast Food03:02:38 - Top 4 HC records
HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster EnergyEdited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nichola
