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Integrity



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Hometown: Cleveland, OH (USA)

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Integrity have been surrounded by myth, controversy, and legend for much of their almost 20 year existence. Along with fellow Cleveland monsters Ringworm, they are responsible for laying the foundation for metallic hardcore as we know it. Not only dictating, but literally defining the wave of musical darkness that continuously influences those at the forefront of the aggressive music scene. You can hear their direct influence in bands like Rise And Fall, Converge, Hatebreed, and more.

Integrity triumphantly returned to the spotlight in 2003 with their "To Die For" CD on Deathwish. "To Die For" recording was a true reclamation of the throne for the band. Produced and engineered by Ben Schigel (Ringworm, Mushroomhead), the collection of eight blood boiling songs served as a musical progression, all the while embracing the approach of their influential past. The enhanced portion of the release features video work from Ryan Zunkley (Converge "No Heroes" video director) and Dwid Hellion.

After the release of "To Die For", Integrity toured Europe and the U.S. in support of the album. Soon after, the band went back into hibernation. Don't ever count a great band out, as these kings of the genre are immortal as they come. The beast which is Integrity will always be stirring beneath us.

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Reviews

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Integrity Thee Destroy+ORR

Integrity

Thee Destroy+ORR (2011)

Holy Terror

Integrity To Die For

Integrity

To Die For (2003)

Deathwish

Current Releases

IntegritySuicide Black Snake

Integrity

Suicide Black Snake

June 11, 2013

Media: Integrity: "There Ain't No Living in Life"
Pitchfork is streaming a new song from hardcore act Integrity. The song is called "There Ain't No Living in Life," and will appear on the band's upcoming album Suicide Black Snake, due out on…
May 09, 2013
Punknews Podcast: The week of April 2, 2013
On the latest episode of the Punknews Podcast, it's the debut of Punk Connection! John Gentile hosted as contestant Sheena listened to answers from Chris Moran, Armando Olivas and Tori Pederson to decide who of these three were her true punk soulmate. Among the topics discussed: The…
April 08, 2013
Tours: Integrity to release 'Suicide Black Snake,' announce tour
Integrity have announced that they will be releasing their new album, Suicide Black Snake, on June 11, 2013. The release will be handled as a joint effort between A389 Recordings and…
March 21, 2013
Punknews Podcast: The week of February 14th, 2012
It was a dark time for the Punknews Podcast. Chris Moran and Adam White found themselves as a duo, ready to record the single worst show in our 82 episode run, when suddenly mid-broadcast fan favourite Richard Verducci appeared like a white…
February 17, 2012
Break-ups: Pulling Teeth (2005 - 2011)
Baltimore's Pulling Teeth have announced that they are calling it a day, with their upcoming performance at the A389 Recordings Anniversary Bash as their final show. The band stated, simply, "as a band we have accomplished everything that we…
December 12, 2011
Break-ups: Converge, United Nations, Blacklisted, The Carrier, on new Deathwish/Malfunction/Six Feet Under sampler
Deathwish/Malfunction has teamed up with Six Feet Under Records to deliver a new digital sampler featuring music from: Converge, Narrows,…
April 12, 2010
Break-ups: Converge, Crime in Stereo, Have Heart, Guns Up! playing Great American Hardcore Fest
Great American Hardcore Fest has begun announcing the lineup for the event. The show will take place September 18th, 19th and 20th at Club Lido near Revere, MA. Some participating bands include Bracewar, Colin of Arabia Converge, Crime In Stereo,…
June 12, 2009
Break-ups: Deathwish launches free sampler
Deathwish has launched a new, free sampler featuring a wealth of material from releases on the label. The MMIX includes 19 songs, of which 15 are previously unreleased and two behind the scene videos. Songs come from across the label's roster: The Hope Conspiracy, Narrows, Lewd Acts, Coliseum, Victims, Reign Supreme,…
March 06, 2009
Break-ups: Deathwish Inc. post slew of updates
Deathwish Inc. has unveiled a plethora of news regarding future releases: Both The Hope Conspiracy and End of a Year have completed work on their new EPs. Internal Affairs are near completion of their 7" EP Evil Egyptians , while Reign Supreme are currently recording their new…
November 19, 2008
Videos: Integrity: "Mischa: For Those Who Fear Tomorrow" "Die Hard"
Cleveland, OH's Integrity recently was recorded by VBS.TV playing a set at The Old Blue Last. In this intimate atmosphere, the band played "Mischa: For Those Who Fear Tomorrow" and "Die Hard" to the eager Vice-manned cameras. You can click Read More for the…
August 11, 2008

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