Hardcore music can be quite a contradiction: it's angry- sounding stuff, delivered loud and fast; and yet it often deals with themes such as peace and the power of positive thinking.
Texan outfit Die Young have been spreading their think-for-yourself message throughout the world since they formed in Houston in 2003 and will be bringing their provocative show to Hong Kong this Saturday.
'Hardcore, to me, represents a spirit of youth and defiance,' says frontman Daniel Truth. 'It's a backlash against the mainstream of society.'
From the outset, Die Young have been clear about what they want to achieve. 'The objective from the start was to play in a band that would tour, tour and tour some more. We wanted to see the world by playing music, but making some powerful music and covering relevant issues while doing so.
'We're trying to make a life we enjoy living, rather than just making a living.'
The rest of the band goes only by their first names, with James on guitar, Jared on drums, and Chris on bass. Their latest release, Survival Method, came out in June last year on Immigrant Sun Records.