Chain Of Strength was a hardcore band from the Inland Empire in California. They formed in 1988 and released two 7"s before breaking up, 1988'sTrue Till Deathreleased on Revelation Records and 1990's What Holds Us Apart on Foundation Records, the latter also being released on various other labels including First Strike in the UK and Mindpower . Chain played a style of hardcore that was influenced by early Dischord bands but they did so with a Southern California aesthetic: bleached hair and beach bods and Bold shirts. Chain had some controversy throughout their career for their straight edge, or lack thereof. Regardless if "True Till Death" is about straight edge or just about hardcore, they wrote some songs and made some shirts that would go on to be classics. This original Chain Of Strength shirt, in great condition with a few light marks and pinholes, is from the First Strike release of their second and final 7", What Holds Us Apart.
Dimensions: 22.75" Wide by 26.5" Long 25.75" Sleeve Length
Tag Size: XL
Country of Origin: Made in Ireland
Brand: Screen Stars Best