Title: Zero Boys – Vicious Circle
Year/Genre: 1982, Hardcore Punk
Condition: New

Cultural Facts:

1. Recorded in Indianapolis, Vicious Circle proved that blistering, West Coast–level hardcore could come from the Midwest.

2. The band’s frontman Paul Mahern later became a respected producer, working with acts like John Mellencamp and The Blake Babies.

3. Its mix of melody and aggression made it one of the few early ’80s punk records embraced across regional scenes.