I moved to Chicago in the Late 90s to hang out with some friends and be involved in a scene that had similar musical tastes to what I had at the time. There were about 3 or 4 bands from this scene-Race Traitor, Xculture of violenceX, but the one that still stands up for me more than any of the others was Extinction. While technically they were not a vegan edge band (their drummer liked cheese too much) they were really the figureheads of the Vegan Mosh scene in chicago at the time. Which is funny since they were not a super Mosh-y band. An acquaintance of mine from the detroit area said they left him cold because it sounded like "downtuned old school hardcore". They honestly reminded me a little of Outspoken, Unbroken and Damnation AD (if only for the fact they tuned so damn low). There was a definite New Age records influence in the music. Anyways, if any of what I am saying appeals to you, download this shit. It's good. This has the lp and the "what you have created..." 7" (the last 4 tracks). The lp is good, but man, the 7"... SOOOOO GOOD! It also has the track (cease) from the "the difference between us" compilation which may be one of my favorite songs by them.
If it makes any difference at all, different members went on to form The Hope Conspiracy, Suicide File, Sweet Cobra, Suicide Note, Arma Angelus, Fallout boy and Holy Roman Empire (I am sure I am missing some bands).
http://www.mediafire.com/?6x6its637b0ss67
