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Formed in the late 1990s, the Chicago-based '''Skullkrusher''' also known as [[Deadscene]], [[Wardogs]] and [[The Revenge]] was a hardcore punk band from the Chicago area.  (Also Not to be confused with the band SKULLKRUSHER from California formed in 2006.)  The Band was known to incorporate influences from European d-beat bands such as Wolfpack, Anti-Cimex, Terveet Kadet, The Rude Kids, Destruktions, Rojers,  Mob 47, Skitslickers, and Discard along with American hardcore influences such as Cro Mags]], Warzone, Judge, Infest, Slapshot and SFA into their sound. Discharge was not of direct influence in the sound of Skullkrusher, in contrast to the dismoniker bands.  
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 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 ==
== Early Years: Bio ==
The band was formed by Brothers Jason & Dan 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 band was formed by The End of [[Deadscene]] in 1997, and the entrance of Natasha on Guitar and Joel and Peter leaving the band permanently.  
The Brothers promoted the band through a small print run zine series "Raw Punk Bastards" and "Skiteater Magazine".
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.


The Brothers were not working with the "network" of ARA's and thus they faced persecution and boycotts.
Their first show as [[Skullkrusher]] was an Anti-Racist Action [[benefit]] at the [[Fireside Bowl]] in [[Chicago]]. At this show, the name was simply [[Skullkrusher]] with the lineup at that time being Justin/Vocals, Natasha/Bass, Jason/Guitar and Dan/Drums.
 
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 Oh-Zays livingroom toward the end of 1999.
 
At first the band had an Anti-Capitalist stance and gave away music and patches for free but in the later years began selling merch and music regularly.
 
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.
 
The only vinyl record of SKULLKRUSHER is still being sold by http://www.hardcoreholocaust.com.
(Skullkrusher/Article Nine (Swe) Split 7")
The band has no contact with the distro carrying this, and has never seen any proceeds from its sale.


== Members ==
== Members ==
*Jason (vocals / guitar)
*Jason (Ex-[[Deadscene]] vocals / guitar)
*Juz Tin (vocals / guitar 1998-1999)
*Natasha (guitar/also from [[Oi!]]and [[Streetcore]], bands [[Drunken Catholics]], [[Bleach Battalion]])
*Oh-Zay (bass guitar 1999-2002)
*Dan  (Ex-[[Deadscene]] went on to play in Southern Illinois hardcore band [[Rujina]])(drums
*Berto Krusher (guitar on Terrorcore cassette)
*Peter (Ex-[[Deadscene]] studio bass on "The Bomb Raid" cassette)
*Joe Skeletor. (went on to form Southkore Records and play drums in No Slogan, Pre-Pretentious Assholes. (guitar 2000-2001)
*Justin (vocals / guitar 1998-1999)
*Natassja Noctis (guitar 1999-2000, 2002-2003)
*Louie (bass guitar 1999-2002)
*Dan Dead (drums)
*Bobby (guitar on Terrorcore cassette)
*Unruly Pete (bass on "The Bomb Raid" cassette)
*Joe Skeletor (went on to form Southkore Records and play drums in No Slogan)(guitar 2000-2001)


== 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.


== Discography ==
As of 2012 Both Jason and Natasha are the only ex members still active but now in the bands [[Gravemist]], [[Bleach Battalion]] and [[Harder Holiday]].


The band self-released several cassette tapes, 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 band received 15 copies of the record as their only compensation for appearing.
== Official Discography ==
*Skullkrusher-Total Skullkrusher CD
*Skullkrusher-The Bomb Raid  
*Skullkrusher-Smash Terror Core
*Skullkrusher-Deathsquad (Split release with Skeletor Records)


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


Currently, the record is being distributed by DIY / Hardcore punk labels and distributors worldwide including [[Hardcore Holocaust]], [[Sound Idea]], [[Agipunk]] and others, even though no royalties have ever gone to the band for the release.
Skullkrusher & The Distro gave away thousands of free cassettes but never were any of these actual "releases" they were just the live recordings of the practice sessions in a demo form. So Many Different copies were made and they were never numbered so it is impossible to say just how many of them remain or were initially distributed.
 
== Destruction of Legacy ==
Due to the trade / barter system prevalent in the [[DIY punk]] network at the time, and due to heavy bootlegging, the band never saw much of the profits from their releases, and often were unaware of various labels re-pressing their material.  


These factors, along with the very underground nature of the DIY trading circuit nearly erased the band's musical legacy.
== Official References ==
*[http://skinheadrecords.blogspot.com/ Skinhead Records AKA: RSN Services]


== References ==
== External Links ==
*[http://www.neseblodrecords.com/ Nese Blod Records Distros the 7"]
*[http://terminalescape.blogspot.com/2011/12/skullkrusher.html The Bomb Raid Demo Mp3 Download]
*[http://mangelslakt.org/current.html / Mangelslakt zine]
*[http://crustcracker.blogspot.com/2009/09/skullkrusher-total-skullkrusher-cd.html Total Skullkrusher Discography Mp3 Download]
*[http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/ofskullkrusher/ Now defunct Skullkrusher website]
*[http://members.tripod.com/blackmask_records/shadow.html  Black Mask Records another name for SUBVERT! and Skinhead Records.]
*[http://www.agipunk.com/7inches/S-T_7.htm Skullkrusher / Article Nine records @ AgiPunk]
*[http://www.agipunk.com/7inches/S-T_7.htm Skullkrusher / Article Nine records @ AgiPunk]
*[http://pc-pdx.com/bands/Skullkrusher Skullkrusher on Pdx Punk Page]
*[http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/skullkrusher Skullkrusher on Tumblr]


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Latest revision as of 11:23, 5 August 2016

Formed in the late 1990s, the Chicago-based Skullkrusher also known as Deadscene, Wardogs and The Revenge was a hardcore punk band from the Chicago area. (Also Not to be confused with the band SKULLKRUSHER from California formed in 2006.) The Band was known to incorporate influences from European d-beat bands such as Wolfpack, Anti-Cimex, Terveet Kadet, The Rude Kids, Destruktions, Rojers, Mob 47, Skitslickers, and Discard along with American hardcore influences such as Cro Mags]], Warzone, Judge, Infest, Slapshot and SFA into their sound. Discharge was not of direct influence in the sound of Skullkrusher, in contrast to the dismoniker bands.

Early Years: Bio

The band was formed by The End of Deadscene in 1997, and the entrance of Natasha on Guitar and Joel and Peter leaving the band permanently.

Their first show as Skullkrusher was an Anti-Racist Action benefit at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago. At this show, the name was simply Skullkrusher with the lineup at that time being Justin/Vocals, Natasha/Bass, Jason/Guitar and Dan/Drums.

Members

  • Jason (Ex-Deadscene vocals / guitar)
  • Natasha (guitar/also from Oi!and Streetcore, bands Drunken Catholics, Bleach Battalion)
  • Dan (Ex-Deadscene went on to play in Southern Illinois hardcore band Rujina)(drums
  • Peter (Ex-Deadscene studio bass on "The Bomb Raid" cassette)
  • Justin (vocals / guitar 1998-1999)
  • Louie (bass guitar 1999-2002)
  • Bobby (guitar on Terrorcore cassette)
  • Joe Skeletor (went on to form Southkore Records and play drums in No Slogan)(guitar 2000-2001)


As of 2012 Both Jason and Natasha are the only ex members still active but now in the bands Gravemist, Bleach Battalion and Harder Holiday.

Official Discography

  • Skullkrusher-Total Skullkrusher CD
  • Skullkrusher-The Bomb Raid
  • Skullkrusher-Smash Terror Core
  • Skullkrusher-Deathsquad (Split release with Skeletor Records)

The band also self-released 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.

Skullkrusher & The Distro gave away thousands of free cassettes but never were any of these actual "releases" they were just the live recordings of the practice sessions in a demo form. So Many Different copies were made and they were never numbered so it is impossible to say just how many of them remain or were initially distributed.

Official References

External Links

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