Aversion was a pivotal, if under-recognized, fixture in the Southern California crossover thrash scene of the early 1990s. Emerging during the tail end of the initial thrash explosion, they successfully synthesized the speed of West Coast hardcore with the structural complexity of metal.
Their discography, spanning 'The Ugly Truth' (1991) to 'Fall From Grace' (1995), tracks an evolution from raw, punk-leaning aggression to a more polished, groove-oriented metal sound. Critically, they are often grouped with bands like Suicidal Tendencies or Excel, though Aversion maintained a leaner, more abrasive edge. Despite a relatively short lifespan before their mid-90s split, they remain a cult favorite among collectors of 90s metal and skate-punk history. Their influence is most felt in the modern revival of crossover, where their 'no-frills' approach to songwriting serves as a blueprint for contemporary acts seeking to avoid the over-production of modern metal.
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