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Hometown: Brooklyn, NY (USA)

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Formed in the 1980s, the band helped define upbeat melodic hardcore and has been cited as a singular influence by a generation of hardcore bands. Guitarist Walter Schreifels' went on to form a succession of respected acts including Quicksand, Rival Schools, and Walking Concert. Frontman Anthony "Civ" Civocelli formed Civ, and drummer Sammy Siegler performed with a number of acts including Glassjaw and Nightmare of You.

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Rev25 Chicago lineup announced
Revelation Records has announced the lineup for the final Rev25 weekend. The label has been commemorating its 25th anniversary with a series of celebratory weekends, with this one to take place in Chicago from January 4th through 6th. Previous events were in Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY. The Chicago weekend will feature…
November 19, 2012

Revelation Records unveils Chicago lineup for 25th Anniversary
While Revelation Records has not formally announced the lineup for the Chicago edition of their ongoing 25th anniversary celebration, we were able to obtain a day-by-day lineup of bands performing this year. Tickets go on-sale tomorrow for the shows which will run from January 4 to 6. Bands set to appear include…
November 08, 2012

CIV to reunite in September
Looks like Quicksand is not the only post-Gorilla Biscuits band reuniting this fall, CIV has announced a one-off performance with fellow NYHC outfit Sick Of It All in September. The band,…
August 13, 2012

Revelation Records 25th Anniversary mini-documentary released
Hardcore blog, Hardcore Collective have posted their 20 minute documentary focused on the Revelation Records anniversary shows set in Pomona,…
August 09, 2012

Quicksand: "Fazer" & "Dine Alone" (Live at the Revelation 25th Anniversary)
For the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary performances this weekend, the label was able to reunite influential and beloved hardcore/post-hardcore pioneers Quicksand. The group, which features current, and former…
June 11, 2012

This Is Hardcore Fest 2012 lineup announced
The lineup for this year's This is Hardcore Fest has been announced, and includes such acts as Gorilla Biscuits, Lifetime, Cro-Mags, Terror, Earth Crisis,…
May 14, 2012

Revelation Records announces 25th Anniversary with Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today
Revelation Records is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, starting with a three-show weekend in Southern California this June. A number of Rev alumni are getting together for the anniversary festival including Gorilla Biscuits,…
February 07, 2012

Refused confirms Germany, Belgium festival dates
Refused have announced two more festival dates in additional to their much ballyhooed appearance at Coachella. The influential hardcore outfit will be headed to the Groezrock Festival in Belgium which already includes…
January 11, 2012

Groezrock adds Hot Water Music, The Bronx, Make Do and Mend
Belgium's Groezrock Festival has announced another batch of confirmations for 2012. The list includes Hot Water Music, The Bronx, Billy Talent, Anti-Flag,…
December 16, 2011

Silverstein album features Rise Against, Propagandhi, Anti-Flag, Swellers members
Silverstein have announced the track listing for their recently announced Short Songs, a collection of sub-90 second songs including covers and originals. The first half ("Side A") will feature eleven original…
December 01, 2011