ChicagoPunk - User contributions [en]

Deadscene

2010-09-29T17:33:11Z

Skinheadrecords: link to official archive

Formed in the early 1990s, the [[Chicago]] and Central Illinois-based '''Deadscene''' was an [[Oi!]] / [[streetcore]] band known as the first Illinois Oi! band to have members which were both Punks And Skinheads.

== Early Years: Bio ==
The band was formed by Brothers Jason & Dan Dead around [[1993]].
The Brothers promoted the band through their first small print run zine series "Deadzine" and "TimeBomb" and, later, "Raw Punk Bastards".

Deadscene went through several lineup changes before settling into the best known and longest lasting lineup which was Jason, Dan, Pete and Moe.
The band ceased activity toward the end of 1999.

They played many live events mainly in Chicago and the Champaign-Urbana areas with such bands as: [[Riot Squad]] (Texas),[[URBN DK]], [[Johnny Angel]], [[Gutterhead]], [[Rat Bastards]], [[District 13]],[[10-96]], [[Johnny Vomit]], [[Cold as Life]], [[Drunken Catholics]], and many others.

Some of the band members went on to play in the hardcore punk band [[Skullkrusher]], as well as other bands.

== Members ==
*Jason (vocals / guitar on early material)
*Moe (bass guitar / backup vocals)
*Dan Dead (drums)
*Unruly Pete (guitar)

== Discography ==

The band self-released several cassette tapes, culminating in the "Spirit of '99" collection, which was their final release.

== External Links ==

http://skinheadrecords.net/site/archives/category/skinhead-records-artists/deadscene

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:1990s]]
[[Category:Oi]]

Skullkrusher

2010-09-29T17:30:26Z

Skinheadrecords: /* Members */ edit

Formed in the late 1990s, the [[Chicago]]-based '''Skullkrusher''' (originally called Skullkrusher 666) was a [[hardcore punk]] band known to incorporate influences from Swedish [[d-beat]] bands such as [[Mob 47]], Skitslickers, and Discard along with American hardcore influences such as Infest, Slapshot and [[SFA]] into their sound. Discharge was less of direct influence in the sound of Skullkrusher, in contrast to the dismoniker bands.

== Early Years: Bio ==
The band was formed by brothers Jason & Dan Deadscene in 1995 under the name Demise/Disarm, after the breakup of their former [[Oi!]] / [[hardcore punk|hardcore]] band [[Deadscene]]. Before any shows or releases occurred, they changed their name to Skullkrusher 666.
The Brothers promoted the band through a small print run zine series "Raw Punk Bastards".
They were also known for founding and supporting the South Chicago [[Anti-Racist Action]] with the band Skullkrusher being used to raise funds for zine printing and tours.

Their first show was a South Chicago Anti-Racist Action [[benefit]] at the [[Fireside Bowl]] in [[Chicago]]. After this show, the name was changed to simply Skullkrusher due to continued harassment by local Christians after the flyers with "666" were found being distributed in local stores.
The first harsh-quality cassettes which were to be distributed under this name(the former tapes with "666" on them were only handed out to friends) were recorded in Louie's living-room toward the end of 1999.

They played events mainly in Chicago with such bands as: [[DS-13]] (Sweden), [[Riot Squad]] (Texas), [[Shitlist]], [[He Who Corrupts]], [[Despite]], [[Johnny Angel]], [[Pretentious Assholes]], [[Kung Fu Rick]], [[Trepan Nation]], [[Gutterhead]], [[Rat Bastards]], [[District 13]], [[Street Brats]], [[Glory Whores]], [[10-96]], [[Johnny Vomit]], [[Cold as Life]], [[Code 13]], [[Tras de Nada]], [[the Strange Attractor]], and many others.

They played in Detroit and Ohio, as well as many shows in the Chicago area.

== Controversy ==

The band faced some controversy at live events when selling their first T-Shirt which bore the design of a [[Iron Cross]] and a skull.

== Members ==
*Jason (vocals / guitar)
*Juz Tin (vocals / guitar 1998-1999)
*Louie (bass guitar 1999-2002)
*Berto Krusher (guitar on Terrorcore cassette)
*Joe Skeletor. (went on to form Southkore Records and play drums in No Slogan)(guitar 2000-2001)
*Natassja Noctis (went on to have solo reggae/ska career and play in the [[Oi!]] band [[Bleach Battalion]]) (guitar 1999-2000, 2002-2003)
*Dan Dead (went on to play in Southern Illinois hardcore band [[Rujina]])(drums)
*Unruly Pete (bass on "The Bomb Raid" cassette)

== Interviews ==
The band was interviewed in many [[DIY]] [[zines]] including: [[ Obscene Omission ]], [[In the Shadow of the Horns ]],[[Mangelslakt]], [[DTS Zine]],[[Hell and damnation]] (U.K), [[Tasmanian Alcoholic]](Aus) [[Gia Storm]](jap), [[Ripping Thrash]] U.K, and more, as well as reviewed in [[MaximumRockNRoll]] several times.

== Discography ==

The band self-released several cassette tapes and CDs, including: "The Bomb Raid", "Terrorcore", "Deathsquad" and others, three DIY CD collections, as well as one [[7" record]] which was a split with the Swedish band [[Article Nine]] on [[TDBL Records]].

The split record 7" with Article Nine received positive reviews widely, in print and online in such underground zines as [[Aversionline]] and [[MaximumRockNRoll]].

== References ==
*[http://www.neseblodrecords.com/ Nese Blod Records Distros the 7"]
*[http://mangelslakt.org/current.html / Mangelslakt zine]
*[http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/ofskullkrusher/ Now defunct Skullkrusher website]
*[http://www.agipunk.com/7inches/S-T_7.htm Skullkrusher / Article Nine records @ AgiPunk]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:1990s]]
[[Category:Crust and d-beat groups]]

Skullkrusher

2010-09-29T17:27:04Z

Skinheadrecords: edit-corrections,remove irrelevancies

Formed in the late 1990s, the [[Chicago]]-based '''Skullkrusher''' (originally called Skullkrusher 666) was a [[hardcore punk]] band known to incorporate influences from Swedish [[d-beat]] bands such as [[Mob 47]], Skitslickers, and Discard along with American hardcore influences such as Infest, Slapshot and [[SFA]] into their sound. Discharge was less of direct influence in the sound of Skullkrusher, in contrast to the dismoniker bands.

== Early Years: Bio ==
The band was formed by brothers Jason & Dan Deadscene in 1995 under the name Demise/Disarm, after the breakup of their former [[Oi!]] / [[hardcore punk|hardcore]] band [[Deadscene]]. Before any shows or releases occurred, they changed their name to Skullkrusher 666.
The Brothers promoted the band through a small print run zine series "Raw Punk Bastards".
They were also known for founding and supporting the South Chicago [[Anti-Racist Action]] with the band Skullkrusher being used to raise funds for zine printing and tours.

Their first show was a South Chicago Anti-Racist Action [[benefit]] at the [[Fireside Bowl]] in [[Chicago]]. After this show, the name was changed to simply Skullkrusher due to continued harassment by local Christians after the flyers with "666" were found being distributed in local stores.
The first harsh-quality cassettes which were to be distributed under this name(the former tapes with "666" on them were only handed out to friends) were recorded in Louie's living-room toward the end of 1999.

They played events mainly in Chicago with such bands as: [[DS-13]] (Sweden), [[Riot Squad]] (Texas), [[Shitlist]], [[He Who Corrupts]], [[Despite]], [[Johnny Angel]], [[Pretentious Assholes]], [[Kung Fu Rick]], [[Trepan Nation]], [[Gutterhead]], [[Rat Bastards]], [[District 13]], [[Street Brats]], [[Glory Whores]], [[10-96]], [[Johnny Vomit]], [[Cold as Life]], [[Code 13]], [[Tras de Nada]], [[the Strange Attractor]], and many others.

They played in Detroit and Ohio, as well as many shows in the Chicago area.

== Controversy ==

The band faced some controversy at live events when selling their first T-Shirt which bore the design of a [[Iron Cross]] and a skull.

== Members ==
*Jason (vocals / guitar)
*Juz Tin (vocals / guitar 1998-1999)
*Louie (bass guitar 1999-2002)
*Berto Krusher (guitar on Terrorcore cassette)
*Joe Skeletor. (went on to form Southkore Records and play drums in No Slogan, Pre-Pretentious Assholes. (guitar 2000-2001)
*Natassja Noctis (guitar 1999-2000, 2002-2003)
*Dan Dead (drums)
*Unruly Pete (bass on "The Bomb Raid" cassette)

== Interviews ==
The band was interviewed in many [[DIY]] [[zines]] including: [[ Obscene Omission ]], [[In the Shadow of the Horns ]],[[Mangelslakt]], [[DTS Zine]],[[Hell and damnation]] (U.K), [[Tasmanian Alcoholic]](Aus) [[Gia Storm]](jap), [[Ripping Thrash]] U.K, and more, as well as reviewed in [[MaximumRockNRoll]] several times.

== Discography ==

The band self-released several cassette tapes and CDs, including: "The Bomb Raid", "Terrorcore", "Deathsquad" and others, three DIY CD collections, as well as one [[7" record]] which was a split with the Swedish band [[Article Nine]] on [[TDBL Records]].

The split record 7" with Article Nine received positive reviews widely, in print and online in such underground zines as [[Aversionline]] and [[MaximumRockNRoll]].

== References ==
*[http://www.neseblodrecords.com/ Nese Blod Records Distros the 7"]
*[http://mangelslakt.org/current.html / Mangelslakt zine]
*[http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/ofskullkrusher/ Now defunct Skullkrusher website]
*[http://www.agipunk.com/7inches/S-T_7.htm Skullkrusher / Article Nine records @ AgiPunk]

[[Category:Bands]]
[[Category:1990s]]
[[Category:Crust and d-beat groups]]