TREE

Tree is a seminal hardcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, known for their raw intensity, politically charged lyrics, and unrelenting DIY ethos. Formed in the early 1990s, Tree quickly became a fixture in the New England hardcore scene, blending punk aggression with metal heaviness and a deep sense of community. Their breakout album A Lot to Fear (1994) captured the band’s signature sound—gritty, confrontational, and fiercely authentic—and remains a touchstone for fans of underground hardcore.

Fronted by the charismatic and outspoken Dave Tree, the band earned a reputation for explosive live shows and a relentless touring ethic, sharing stages with acts like Clutch, Biohazard, and Downset. Tree’s music tackled themes of social justice, personal struggle, and resistance, resonating with a generation of fans seeking meaning and solidarity in the pit.

Though they disbanded in the early 2000s, Tree’s legacy endures as a symbol of Boston’s hardcore roots—unpolished, uncompromising, and unapologetically loud.