1. Born in the Armenian quarter of Iran, Blade came to London aged 7. Within months of arriving, he felt the effect of the Islamic revolution back home. Unable to send money out of the country, Blade’s family could no longer support him. So, with no money, no family, alone in a strange country, Blade’s self-reliance and determination were all he had to see him through. The microphone, the studio and the stage provided his only release.
Early 90's Straight Edge Hardcore band from New Jersey. Featured members of Release, 108, The Judas Factor, Floorpunch, Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Armalite and Paint It Black.
There are six artists with the name Bishop: 1) A 3 piece rock band based out of Albany, NY comprised of three brothers. They have been together since 1999 and have released three albums, the latest being "Steel Gods." 2) A straight-edge hardcore band from Florida. Known for their blunt lyrics on straight edge and the scene. They have released "Suicide Party" and will be releasing a new album "Drugs" this October.
French For Cartridge is a London-based band fronted by a male/female duo. Formed as an attempt to create atonal pop music whilst at Goldsmiths in New Cross, the band released their first album ‘Cases’ to rave reviews in 2006. The album made it to ‘album of the month’ in the renowned Organ fanzine and was picked up by Radio 1, BBC Newcastle, Resonance FM and Pulserated among others. Their track ‘Fooling Around’ was chosen by Rob Da Bank for the Radio 1 Best of Unsigned Podcast and featured in the top half of last year’s Dandelion Radio Peel Festive Fifty.
There are multiple artists under the name of Providence. One is a beatdown band from France (see xProvidencex), and another is: Is a punk band from Melbourne Australia, who released an album in the Early 90s called South East Of Syracuse. Providence - Albums Listed on Last.fm: Live @ The Blue Fugue & Cinderblock Walls Demo
Based out of St. Louis/Columbia, MO
Lead Vocals/Guitar: Devin "Devo" Burrow
Drums/Backup Vocals: Zach Denison
Bass: Jake Fishbach
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HOODS are a hardcore institution. The band formed in Sacramento, CA over 10 years ago and have spent that time building a legacy. The band has released several albums and EPs with several labels, but in 2005 chose Eulogy to be their home. Hoods are constantly on the road having shared the stage with all of the major hardcore bands that have come and gone over the past years. The new Hoods lineup has already crossed the U.S. playing the new material. Hoods Is:
Ben Garcia - Vocals
Liferuiner is a hardcore, straight edge band originally from Toronto, Ontario. They were previously named xLIFERUINERx. The band has released two full albums: No Saints, and Taking Back The Night Life. Over the years, the lineup has changed extensively, with the band having over 45 members in its career. In August, the band stated that the most recent line-up would be the last and final lineup of Liferuiner; that if any of them quit, the band is over.
xREPRESENTx is based out of Erie Pa. Straight forward Straight Edge hardcore. The music should speak for itself. Our intensity and passion is expressed in every note and word! http://www.myspace.com/xrepresentx814
Right Idea is a hardcore band from Cleveland Ohio. They take the best parts of 80s straight edge hardcore bands and blend them together for maximum excitement! The songs are fast and the lyrics are cool and can be related to by the everyday dude. http://if-you-cared.blogspot.com/
