H2o

Formed in 1994 by Sick of It All roadie Toby Morse, H2O was one of the more prominent bands in the second wave of straight-edge hardcore.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the band toured relentlessly, becoming synonymous with the East Coast hardcore sound that encapsulated the gritty attitude of New York City in melodic riffs, principled lyrics, and rushing tempos.

The band had a brief dalliance with major label MCA, releasing 2001's Go and 2002's All We Want EP with the major before returning to their indie roots with 2008's Nothing to Prove.