Label: Astor Place
Vinyl Release Date: 06/27/2025
Original Release Date: 01/21/1989
Variant: Vinyl

Born to Expire is the debut album by New York City-based crossover thrash band Leeway. Recorded in November 1987 at Normandy Sound in Warren, Rhode Island, the album blends elements of hardcore punk and thrash metal, featuring tracks like ''Enforcer'' and ''Catholic High School (Girls in Trouble). Born to Expire is considered a classic in the crossover thrash genre, influencing numerous bands in the hardcore and metal scenes. Tracklist Rise and Fall / Mark of the Squealer Be Loud On the Outside Defy You Enforcer Tools for War Born to Expire Marathon Self Defense Catholic High School (Girls in Trouble) Unexpected

1. Rise And Fall
2. Mark Of The Squealer
3. Be Loud
4. On The Outside
5. Defy You
6. Enforcer
7. Tools For War
8. Born To Expire
9. Marathon
10. Self Defense
11. Catholic High School (Girls In Trouble)
12. Unexpected