Deathkiller (band)
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Deathkiller is an American hardcore
band based in Stamford, Connecticut
. The trio, who formed in spring 2006 and signed with I Scream Records
shortly thereafter, released their first full-length album New England is Sinking on April 24, 2007. The band is most notably recognized for their socially/politically conscious themes and effective merging of classic and contemporary hardcore-punk sensibilities.
Following the circulation of their 2006 demo, the UK's Terrorizer magazine referred to Deathkiller as "Taking the timeless, yet simplistic fury of Black Flag
and cranking the energy levels up way beyond human tolerance."
Deathkiller features singer/guitarist Matt McIntosh
, bassist Christina Chiaramonte and drummer Anthony Realbuto. In January 2007, longtime friend Ian McFarland of Boston hardcore quartet, Blood for Blood
assumed bass duties while Chiaramonte took an extended hiatus for undisclosed reasons. Chiaramonte has returned to the band as of August 2007.
As of December 2007, the band has started work on their second album. There is no official release date.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band based in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643, making it the fourth largest city in the state and the eighth largest city in New England...
. The trio, who formed in spring 2006 and signed with I Scream Records
I Scream Records
I Scream Records is a label founded by Laurens Kusters in 1994 in Brussels, Belgium. The label has an extensive catalogue and is one of the leading punk and hardcore labels in Western Europe.- History :...
shortly thereafter, released their first full-length album New England is Sinking on April 24, 2007. The band is most notably recognized for their socially/politically conscious themes and effective merging of classic and contemporary hardcore-punk sensibilities.
Following the circulation of their 2006 demo, the UK's Terrorizer magazine referred to Deathkiller as "Taking the timeless, yet simplistic fury of Black Flag
Black Flag (band)
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band...
and cranking the energy levels up way beyond human tolerance."
Deathkiller features singer/guitarist Matt McIntosh
Matt McIntosh
Matt McIntosh is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose musical background begins in the mid-late 1980s American hardcore punk movement, having been involved with several bands, most notably Hatebreed, The Eventide,and Deathkiller.McIntosh has more recently realized a relative level of...
, bassist Christina Chiaramonte and drummer Anthony Realbuto. In January 2007, longtime friend Ian McFarland of Boston hardcore quartet, Blood for Blood
Blood for Blood
Blood for Blood is a hardcore band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed by Shane Flannery in 1994, motivated by the hardcore scene in Boston and New York City at the time. In 1997 they were signed to Victory Records...
assumed bass duties while Chiaramonte took an extended hiatus for undisclosed reasons. Chiaramonte has returned to the band as of August 2007.
As of December 2007, the band has started work on their second album. There is no official release date.
Discography
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New England Is Sinking
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