Bold (band)
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Bold is a late 1980s youth crew
hardcore
band from Westchester County, New York
, which along with bands like Youth Of Today
and Side By Side
were a part of the Youth Crew
, and an influence in the late 80's straight edge
hardcore
scene. The band progressed to a more rock-oriented sound in its later years.
by Matt Warnke (vocals), Tim Brooks (bass) and Drew Thomas (drums). After a couple of shows with Matt singing and playing guitar, they recruited John 'Zulu' Zuluaga on guitar, and Matt switched to just singing. They released a 7" EP entitled'Join The Fight' on the California
label New Beginning in 1986 before switching to the name Bold. It was under this name that they recorded the 11-song LPSpeak Out . The record was supposed to be released on California's WishingWell Records, but was eventually released in 1988 on Revelation Records
.
The band later recruited Tom Capone (Beyond/Shelter
/Quicksand
/etc.) on second guitar, and recorded a self-titled 5-song 7" in 1989, also on Revelation Records. The 7" is by many considered their best material, adding more melody to their straightforward hardcore
sound. The 7" EP was re-issued on a 12" entitled'Looking Back' in 1993, with 2 bonus tracks.
Bold re-united in 2005 with Warnke on vocals, Capone on guitar, Brooks on bass and Vinny Panza on drums. John Porcelly
, who periodically played with the band in the 1980s, later joined on second guitar. To conincide with the re-union, Revelation released the retrospective CD The Search: 1985-1989
, which contains the band's entire recorded output.
However, Warnke and Porcelly left in 2006, effectively breaking up the band. The bands' recordings from the period after back together, although allegedly completed, have yet to surface. A European tour with replacement members was planned for Summer 2007, but did not happen.
Youth crew
Youth crew is a music subgenre of hardcore punk attributed to the band Youth of Today who were primarily active during the early to mid-1980s particularly during the New York hardcore scene of 1988...
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 from Westchester County, New York
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
, which along with bands like Youth Of Today
Youth of Today
Youth of Today is an American hardcore punk straight edge band, formed in 1985 and still in activity. The band played a major role in establishing the Youth Crew subculture of hardcore, both espousing and evolving the philosophies of the straight edge and vegetarian lifestyles.-History:Youth Of...
and Side By Side
Side By Side (band)
Side By Side was an American hardcore punk band on Revelation Records. They were a band from NY of youth crew persuasion. Recorded output was limited to a single 7", You're Only Young Once... Their 7" was the fifth record released by Revelation Records....
were a part of the Youth Crew
Youth crew
Youth crew is a music subgenre of hardcore punk attributed to the band Youth of Today who were primarily active during the early to mid-1980s particularly during the New York hardcore scene of 1988...
, and an influence in the late 80's straight edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
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...
scene. The band progressed to a more rock-oriented sound in its later years.
History
Originally called Crippled Youth, the band was formed in Katonah, New YorkKatonah, New York
Katonah, New York is one of three unincorporated hamlets within the town of Bedford, Westchester County, New York, United States.-History:Katonah is named for Chief Katonah, an American Indian from whom the land of Bedford was purchased by a group of English colonists...
by Matt Warnke (vocals), Tim Brooks (bass) and Drew Thomas (drums). After a couple of shows with Matt singing and playing guitar, they recruited John 'Zulu' Zuluaga on guitar, and Matt switched to just singing. They released a 7" EP entitled
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
label New Beginning in 1986 before switching to the name Bold. It was under this name that they recorded the 11-song LP
Revelation Records
Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for its role in the evolution of hardcore and metallic post-hardcore with important releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side,...
.
The band later recruited Tom Capone (Beyond/Shelter
Shelter (band)
Shelter is a Hare Krishna hardcore punk band formed by Ray Cappo.-Brief recent history:In 2001, the band released the album The Purpose, The Passion...
/Quicksand
Quicksand (band)
Quicksand was an American post-hardcore band from New York City founded in 1990 by singer/songwriter Walter Schreifels. Their debut self-titled EP was followed by two major label albums, Slip and Manic Compression...
/etc.) on second guitar, and recorded a self-titled 5-song 7" in 1989, also on Revelation Records. The 7" is by many considered their best material, adding more melody to their straightforward 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...
sound. The 7" EP was re-issued on a 12" entitled
Bold re-united in 2005 with Warnke on vocals, Capone on guitar, Brooks on bass and Vinny Panza on drums. John Porcelly
John Porcelly
John 'Porcell' Porcelly was the guitarist for the American 1980s hardcore bands Young Republicans, Violent Children, Youth Of Today and Judge. He also sang in Project X , and has had stints in other bands such as Bold and Gorilla Biscuits...
, who periodically played with the band in the 1980s, later joined on second guitar. To conincide with the re-union, Revelation released the retrospective CD The Search: 1985-1989
The Search: 1985-1989
The Search: 1985–1989 is a retrospective CD from American hardcore punk band Bold recorded at the Revelation Records studio.The CD contains the band's entire recorded output: Their first 7" EP Join The Fight , which was recorded under the name Crippled Youth, their full length debut album Speak Out...
, which contains the band's entire recorded output.
However, Warnke and Porcelly left in 2006, effectively breaking up the band. The bands' recordings from the period after back together, although allegedly completed, have yet to surface. A European tour with replacement members was planned for Summer 2007, but did not happen.
Band-member notes
- Matt Warnke sang for a band called One-Sided War in the late 90s before forming Running Like Thieves (named after a Bold song) with John Biviano and Andy Guida of Supertouch, which put out two EPs on New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
's LiveWire Records. He has since quit the band and is currently fronting the re-united Bold.
- Drew Thomas formed Into AnotherInto Another (band)Into Another was an American rock band formed in 1990 in New York City, New York. They consisted of vocalist Richie Birkenhead , drummer Drew Thomas , bassist Tony Bono and guitarist Peter Moses. Into Another performed their first show at New York's Pyramid, sharing the stage with a budding...
with ex-Underdog singer Richie Birkenhead in 1990. They put out several records throughout the 90s, but have now broken up. Thomas also played drums for The New Rising Sons (fronted by ex-Texas Is the ReasonTexas Is the ReasonTexas Is the Reason was an American post-hardcore band founded by former Shelter guitarist Norm Arenas and 108 drummer Chris Daly in 1994. They disbanded in 1997...
member Garret Klahn). They released two EPs on the Grape OS label before signing to Virgin RecordsVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
, but broke up before an album could be completed.
- Tom Capone played in several bands throughout the 1990s, such as Quicksand, HandsomeHandsome (band)Handsome was an American rock supergroup formed in 1996. The group's lineup was singer Jeremy Chatelain, guitarists Peter Mengede , Tom Capone , bassist Eddie Nappi, and drummer Pete Hines . Capone would leave the group in 1997, replaced by Donni Campion...
and Instruction. He is currently playing for the re-united Bold.
- John "Zulu" Zuluaga is currently playing for The Hoof http://myspace.com/hoofadelic.
Discography
- Speak Out LP (Revelation Records 1988)
- S/T 7" (Revelation Records 1989)
- Looking Back (Revelation Records 1993)
- The Search: 1985-1989The Search: 1985-1989The Search: 1985–1989 is a retrospective CD from American hardcore punk band Bold recorded at the Revelation Records studio.The CD contains the band's entire recorded output: Their first 7" EP Join The Fight , which was recorded under the name Crippled Youth, their full length debut album Speak Out...
(Complete Discography) (Revelation Records 2005)