Core was an American stoner rock band formed in New Jersey and active during the
late 1990s. Comprising vocalist and guitarist Finn Ryan, bassist Carmine
Pernini, and drummer Tim Ryan, the trio debuted with the studio album Revival
(1996) on Atlantic Records, supported by tours alongside Fu Manchu, Clutch, and
Orange 9mm. The group followed with its second studio recording, The Hustle Is
On (1999), released through MIA Records and Tee Pee Records, before disbanding.