Friends Stand United: A group, although some call them a 'gang', of friends that will always back each other up, especially in a fight. Most FSU members share interests in hardcore/metal music, are straight edge, and love to fight. FSU is currently the most popular and strongest hard-core/metal groups in America.
Originally started by Elgin James and friends in Boston, MA; FSU (sometimes known as Friends Stand United, but began as Fuck Shit Up) in violent response to the number of Neo-Nazi skinhead hate groups on the rise across the country. Outnumbered by Nazi skinheads, and other street gangs FSU compensated with viciousness and mob fights which eliminated the skinhead problem. However, this violence has gotten them banned from many venues for fear of fighting.
To date there are FSU chapters in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
Common mottos for the group are:
"Where friends don't let friends stand alone"
Originally started by Elgin James and friends in Boston, MA; FSU (sometimes known as Friends Stand United, but began as Fuck Shit Up) in violent response to the number of Neo-Nazi skinhead hate groups on the rise across the country. Outnumbered by Nazi skinheads, and other street gangs FSU compensated with viciousness and mob fights which eliminated the skinhead problem. However, this violence has gotten them banned from many venues for fear of fighting.
To date there are FSU chapters in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
Common mottos for the group are:
"Where friends don't let friends stand alone"
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FSU (Friends Stand United) is a group/gang/crew that was formed in Boston Massachusetts in the late 80's that was originally made to kick the racism and Nazi's out of the Hardcore music scene.
The unifying idea of FSU was more than to get rid of Racism and Nazi's. It was all about loyalty and brotherhood; Some of the ethos of the Hardcore scene. A real tight band of brothers that always stick together and always look out for one another.
FSU being one of the most notorious and infamous hardcore crews of today. Being banned from clubs, bars, and venues for the things they stand for are seen to be "violent", "nasty", and "disrespectful".
With nationwide chapters in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Seattle, Chicago, Nor Cal, and Los Angeles. Including bands like Righteous Jams(Boston), Shattered Realm(Fort Lauderdale), Furious Styles(Seattle), Death Before Dishonor(Boston), Ramallah, Donnybrook(L.A.), Blood Stands Still(L.A.), and others.
FSU which was formed as a crew to single-handedly kick the nazi-skinheads out of Boston. But today, a crew of hardcore fans who stick up for each other at shows and dont take shit from anybody.
The unifying idea of FSU was more than to get rid of Racism and Nazi's. It was all about loyalty and brotherhood; Some of the ethos of the Hardcore scene. A real tight band of brothers that always stick together and always look out for one another.
FSU being one of the most notorious and infamous hardcore crews of today. Being banned from clubs, bars, and venues for the things they stand for are seen to be "violent", "nasty", and "disrespectful".
With nationwide chapters in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Seattle, Chicago, Nor Cal, and Los Angeles. Including bands like Righteous Jams(Boston), Shattered Realm(Fort Lauderdale), Furious Styles(Seattle), Death Before Dishonor(Boston), Ramallah, Donnybrook(L.A.), Blood Stands Still(L.A.), and others.
FSU which was formed as a crew to single-handedly kick the nazi-skinheads out of Boston. But today, a crew of hardcore fans who stick up for each other at shows and dont take shit from anybody.
"G Whiz. Those FSU guys sure do get an awful rowdy in the pit. And I sure am sick of getting punched in the face."
"CHEESE AND RICE! did you see that skinhead get beat up by 4 dudes?! yikes! sucks to be him!"
"CHEESE AND RICE! did you see that skinhead get beat up by 4 dudes?! yikes! sucks to be him!"
by NWJx206 February 16, 2008
Stands for "Friends Stand United." A hardcore crew formed in South Boston. Now a nationwide movement. Known for vicious acts of violence against racist groups and any who oppose straight edge. Listed as a gang unit in many cities. Some say it lacks structure and balance. Some stand by their FSU roots.
by FSUNAT1ON November 11, 2010