Wisdom In Chains
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Wisdom In Chains is an American hardcore punk
band, which was formed in 2002 with members of American
and Dutch
hardcore scenes.
Maarten, guitarist of Daredevil (Dutch hardcore band) made a call to Mad Joe Black and Richie Krutch (who were at this time in Krutch) about making some hardcore
band with heavy punk
and oi!
influences (they would also later add metal influences to it). They all met during Daredevil's Europe
an tour and the plan was that Maarten would come to U.S.
to record the album. They had written some material and Maarten came with idea to find some other members and move forward. This includes Tony of The Ninth Plague, Shannon of Out To Win/Mushmouth (which Richie and Mad Joe were also in earlier) and "Big Show" Greg. In 2003, they released self-titled CD on Gangstyle Records, but made only one show due to the big distance between the members. As time has moved, they have released more music, made more concerts, gained experience and in 2007 went on European tour together with Sick Of It All
.
songs - Wisdom (from album called Brightside). It starts with words "Wisdom in chains, unlocked too late!".
"DIe For Us" DVD contains live material (14 songs) recorded at show from May 2006 at Backstage Enterprises in Kingston, Pennsylvania
, interview with Mad Joe Black and a three song recording from live performance at the First Unitarian Church
in Philadelphia. Watch trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npKqaXaaw9w
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, which was formed in 2002 with members of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
hardcore scenes.
Maarten, guitarist of Daredevil (Dutch hardcore band) made a call to Mad Joe Black and Richie Krutch (who were at this time in Krutch) about making some hardcore
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 with heavy punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
and oi!
Oi!
Oi! is a working class subgenre of punk rock that originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. The music and its associated subculture had the goal of bringing together punks, skinheads and other working-class youths ....
influences (they would also later add metal influences to it). They all met during Daredevil's Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an tour and the plan was that Maarten would come to U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to record the album. They had written some material and Maarten came with idea to find some other members and move forward. This includes Tony of The Ninth Plague, Shannon of Out To Win/Mushmouth (which Richie and Mad Joe were also in earlier) and "Big Show" Greg. In 2003, they released self-titled CD on Gangstyle Records, but made only one show due to the big distance between the members. As time has moved, they have released more music, made more concerts, gained experience and in 2007 went on European tour together with Sick Of It All
Sick of It All
Sick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...
.
Name
They have taken their name from one of the Killing TimeKilling Time (band)
Killing Time is an influential New York Hardcore band. From their beginnings in 1988, under the name Raw Deal, they went on to record two full-length albums and several EPs, singles, and compilation tracks. The band went through three hiatus before formally disbanding in 1998. However, the band...
songs - Wisdom (from album called Brightside). It starts with words "Wisdom in chains, unlocked too late!".
Members
- Mad Joe Black — vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Richie Krutch — guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
s, backing vocals - Shannon Sparky — drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Evan 'Boy' One — guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
s, backing vocals - Greg Larsen — bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals
Discography
| Year | Album's name | US Chart Position | Label | Additional info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Wisdom In Chains | n/a | Gangstyle | Studio album. |
| 2005 | Die Young | n/a | Spook City | Studio album. |
| 2006 | Vigilante Saint EP | n/a | A389 | Released only on 7". |
| 2007 | Die Young (re-issue) | n/a | Eulogy Eulogy Recordings Eulogy Recordings is a record label based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The label specializes in heavy metal or hardcore punk bands, some of which are straight edge. The label was founded by ex-hardcore guitarist John Wylie... |
Contains 4 bonus tracks (2 of them are live). |
| 2007 | Class War | n/a | Eulogy Eulogy Recordings Eulogy Recordings is a record label based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The label specializes in heavy metal or hardcore punk bands, some of which are straight edge. The label was founded by ex-hardcore guitarist John Wylie... |
Studio album. |
| 2007 | Split Split album A split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively... with Injury Time |
n/a | Rucktion | Contains Vigilante Saint EP (CD format). |
| 2009 | Everything You Know | n/a | 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 :... |
Studio album. |
| TBA | Split with Barricade | n/a | Creep Creep Records Creep Records is a long-running DIY record label based out West Chester, Pennsylvania. It was started by Arik Victor in 1993. Though generally a punk rock label, the catalog has also come to include some hardcore and hip hop bands as well.... |
TBA |
| Year | Other releases | US Chart Position | Label | Additional info |
| 2007 | United States Of Hardcore (compilation) |
n/a | Hate Core | Track included: We're Coming Back (Cock Sparrer Cock Sparrer Cock Sparrer are a punk rock band formed in 1972 in the East End of London, England. Although they never enjoyed much commercial success, they are considered one of the most influential streetpunk bands, helping pave the way for the late-1970s punk scene and the Oi! subgenre... cover). |
Videography
| Year | Name | Label | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Die For Us DVD Universal Warning Records |
See below. |
"DIe For Us" DVD contains live material (14 songs) recorded at show from May 2006 at Backstage Enterprises in Kingston, Pennsylvania
Kingston, Pennsylvania
Kingston is a municipality located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, on the Susquehanna River opposite Wilkes Barre. Kingston was incorporated as a borough in 1857. Kingston has adopted a home rule charter which became effective in January 1976. It is part of the greater metropolitan...
, interview with Mad Joe Black and a three song recording from live performance at the First Unitarian Church
First Unitarian Church
First Unitarian Church or First Unitarian Society, or variants thereof, may refer to the following:*First Unitarian Church , listed on the NRHP in California...
in Philadelphia. Watch trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npKqaXaaw9w