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Latterman

Latterman was a four-piece band from Long Island, NY, formed in 2000. They played a style of melodic punk rock with shouted dual-vocals by Phil Douglas and Matt Canino, with songs often containing political and/or socially-conscious lyrics. The band has been compared to the likes of Against Me!, The Lawrence Arms, and Hot Water Music. Since their split in 2007, members have most recently been heard playing in Shorebirds, Bridge and Tunnel, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Iron Chic, RVIVR and The Brass.

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Capital

There are (2) bands named Capital. (1) Capital is a 5 piece hardcore punk band from the south shores of Suffolk County, Long Island. Blending the obvious melodic LIHC sound with DC and SoCal influenced punk, they released the 9 song LP "Signal Corps" in July 2006 and soon after signed to legendary hardcore label Revelation Records. Capital sells their CDs and shirts for low prices and only plays all ages shows to keep it easy for the kids.

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Revenance

Revenance is a from New York formed in 2002. , they have a self released EP "All Shall Suffer" released in 2003 and a second EP called "Somebody Kill Something", in 2004, which lead to them signing to a label. Their debut full-length album "Omen Of Tragedy" was released by Permeated Records in 2006. Alternatively, there is another band called Revenance hailing from Barnsley, England. They play melodic, catchy death metal and after releasing their first album in 2006, they are set to bring out a new record in 2009, recording with the prestigious producer, Jason Sanderson.

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Sons Of Abraham

There are at least 2 artists named Sons Of Abraham. 1. Sons Of Abraham were a five piece hardcore band from Long Island, New York. They released one demo, a split EP with Indecision, and CD/LP titled Termites In His Smile. They disbanded in 1998, as guitarists Justin Beck and Todd Weinstock decided to pursue their other band, Glassjaw.
2. Sons Of Abraham are a rock band from Melbourne, Australia. They have released one EP in 2008 titled "The Pushing Foreword".

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Bridge And Tunnel

There is more than one artist with this name: Bridge and Tunnel (NY) are an LI-based band with ex-members of Slingshot Dakota, Latterman, Regarding, I and a member of Fellow Project. Presently they have one EP and a full length (East/West) out on No Idea records. Bridge and Tunnel (UK) are a London-based pair of electronic musicians specialising in drifting but melodic music, typically heavily laden with weird samples and abused instruments. To date they have released three albums: Bridge and Tunnel (2000), Without Ghosts (2001) and The Great Outdoors (2003).

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The Movielife

The Movielife was a pop-punk band from Baldwin, New York (Long Island). Formed in 1997, the band put out its first full-length, It's Go Time, in 1999 on Fadeaway Records. By this point, the classic lineup of Vinnie Caruana (vocals), Brandon Reilly (guitar), Alex Amiruddin (guitar), Phil Navetta (bass) and Evan Baken (drums) had coalesced. The band built up a strong local following on the strength the album and their live show, and soon jumped to Revelation Records, releasing This Time Next Year in 2000.

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R.A. the Rugged Man

R.A. the Rugged Man, real name R.A. Thorburn, is a rapper from Stony Brook, Long Island. He began his music career at age 12. At 18, he signed to Jive Records. R.A.'s legend, perpetuated by the P.R. biographies at his various labels, say he was dropped due to violent and disgusting behavior, but in interviews he disputes many of the more extreme stories told about him, adding that Jive just didn't know how to break new artists at the time.

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