Caustic Christ
Encyclopedia
Caustic Christ were a hardcore punk
band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
. They were on Havoc Records
.
) quit his band React and moved from Connecticut
to Pittsburgh
to start a band with guitarist/vocalist Eric Good and bassist Corey Lyons of Aus-Rotten
. Together with drummer Ron Wingrove they began to practice in Corey, Eric and Bill's basement, played local shows and a few weekend tours, and recorded a demo. During that time, Aus-Rotten
broke up and Bill also formed a band with their drummer and singer, Behind Enemy Lines
. Sadly, in the spring of 2001 Ron was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bike in Pittsburgh and sustained brain damage. This left him unable to play drums for some time, and the band decided to replace him. Ron would later return to his hometown of Uniontown, PA, where he would participate in several local music acts. After a hiatus, drummer Greg Mairs (Submachine, Short Dark Strangers) joined the band. This was supposed to be a temporary solution while the band found another less busy drummer, but over 7 years later Greg is still an integral part of the band.
With Greg, they recorded their first 7", which was released on Havoc Records
, as were all of their releases from then on. They have toured the United States extensively over the years with bands like Subhumans
and Municipal Waste
, and have been interviewed in Maximum RocknRoll
, HeartattaCk, Suburban Voice
, and numerous other punk zine
s. In 2006 they toured Europe.
They are local favorites, greatly admired in the Pittsburgh scene, and playing at the Mr. Roboto Project
frequently. Caustic Christ played their last show on May 5, 2009 and have disbanded.http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/caustic_christ
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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
. They were on Havoc Records
Havoc Records
Havoc Records is an underground crust punk record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havoc Records was founded in 1992 by Felix Havoc. According to Felix, "I learned a lot about how to produce and distribute records in this period. Havoc Records began in 1992 as the vehicle to realize the "Burn...
.
History
In late 2000, Bill Chamberlain (best known as the guitarist for The PistThe Pist
The Pist was an American hardcore punk band that was formed in Connecticut in the winter of 1992 by Al Ouimet on vocals & bass, Bill Chamberlain on guitar, and Greg Bennick on drums. They were a popular band in the DIY punk scene of the 1990s. After a few lineup changes, the band eventually...
) quit his band React and moved from Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
to start a band with guitarist/vocalist Eric Good and bassist Corey Lyons of Aus-Rotten
Aus-Rotten
Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band, from 1991 to 2001 formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the DIY underground, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far-left sociopolitics....
. Together with drummer Ron Wingrove they began to practice in Corey, Eric and Bill's basement, played local shows and a few weekend tours, and recorded a demo. During that time, Aus-Rotten
Aus-Rotten
Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band, from 1991 to 2001 formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the DIY underground, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far-left sociopolitics....
broke up and Bill also formed a band with their drummer and singer, Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines (band)
Behind Enemy Lines is an American crust punk band, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in a crossover style of anarchist crust punk and thrash metal. The band features vocalist Dave Trenga and drummer Matt Garabedian, both of Aus-Rotten, and formerly guitarist Bill Chamberlain of The Pist...
. Sadly, in the spring of 2001 Ron was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bike in Pittsburgh and sustained brain damage. This left him unable to play drums for some time, and the band decided to replace him. Ron would later return to his hometown of Uniontown, PA, where he would participate in several local music acts. After a hiatus, drummer Greg Mairs (Submachine, Short Dark Strangers) joined the band. This was supposed to be a temporary solution while the band found another less busy drummer, but over 7 years later Greg is still an integral part of the band.
With Greg, they recorded their first 7", which was released on Havoc Records
Havoc Records
Havoc Records is an underground crust punk record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havoc Records was founded in 1992 by Felix Havoc. According to Felix, "I learned a lot about how to produce and distribute records in this period. Havoc Records began in 1992 as the vehicle to realize the "Burn...
, as were all of their releases from then on. They have toured the United States extensively over the years with bands like Subhumans
Subhumans
Subhumans may refer to:* Subhumans , featuring singer Dick Lucas*Subhumans , featuring singer Wimpy Roy and bass player Gerry Hannah...
and Municipal Waste
Municipal Waste (band)
Municipal Waste is a thrash metal/crossover thrash band from Richmond, Virginia.They performed at the UK's Download Festival on June 15, 2008, on the tuborg stage....
, and have been interviewed in Maximum RocknRoll
Maximum RocknRoll
Maximum rocknroll is a widely distributed, monthly not-for-profit fanzine based in San Francisco, USA. It features interviews, columns, and reviews from international contributors...
, HeartattaCk, Suburban Voice
Suburban Voice
Suburban Voice is a punk zine published by Al Quint. Originally started in 1982, it was titled Suburban Punk for the first 10 issues, and then the titled changed to Suburban Voice. Although the zine has other contributors, Al is the primary writer for most of the material...
, and numerous other punk zine
Punk zine
A punk zine is a zine devoted to punk culture, most often punk rock music, bands, or the DIY punk ethic. Punk zines are the most likely place to find punk literature....
s. In 2006 they toured Europe.
They are local favorites, greatly admired in the Pittsburgh scene, and playing at the Mr. Roboto Project
Mr. Roboto Project
The Mr. Roboto Project was an all ages, Do It Yourself , non-profit volunteer run cooperative venue and show space in Pittsburgh, PA. Since November 1999 it has been located in a former store front on Wood Street, near the corner of South Avenue. The structure of The Mr...
frequently. Caustic Christ played their last show on May 5, 2009 and have disbanded.http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/caustic_christ
Releases
- Caustic Christ 7" (Havoc RecordsHavoc RecordsHavoc Records is an underground crust punk record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havoc Records was founded in 1992 by Felix Havoc. According to Felix, "I learned a lot about how to produce and distribute records in this period. Havoc Records began in 1992 as the vehicle to realize the "Burn...
, 2001) - Can't Relate LP (Havoc RecordsHavoc RecordsHavoc Records is an underground crust punk record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havoc Records was founded in 1992 by Felix Havoc. According to Felix, "I learned a lot about how to produce and distribute records in this period. Havoc Records began in 1992 as the vehicle to realize the "Burn...
, 2003) - Government Job 7" (Havoc RecordsHavoc RecordsHavoc Records is an underground crust punk record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havoc Records was founded in 1992 by Felix Havoc. According to Felix, "I learned a lot about how to produce and distribute records in this period. Havoc Records began in 1992 as the vehicle to realize the "Burn...
, 2004) - Public Service/Jodie Foster limited tour single (Havoc RecordsHavoc RecordsHavoc Records is an underground crust punk record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havoc Records was founded in 1992 by Felix Havoc. According to Felix, "I learned a lot about how to produce and distribute records in this period. Havoc Records began in 1992 as the vehicle to realize the "Burn...
, 2005) - Lycanthropy LP (Havoc RecordsHavoc RecordsHavoc Records is an underground crust punk record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Havoc Records was founded in 1992 by Felix Havoc. According to Felix, "I learned a lot about how to produce and distribute records in this period. Havoc Records began in 1992 as the vehicle to realize the "Burn...
, 2006)
Splits and compilations
- Go Down Fighting, Come Up Smiling CD compilation (Hardtravelin' Records, 2001)
- Split 7" with Intense Youth (Behold The Youthquake Records, 2002)
- Split 7" with R.A.M.B.O.R.A.M.B.O.R.A.M.B.O. were an American punk rock band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band identified with the straight edge, anarchist, vegan, crust punk, cyclist and thrashcore movements...
(Busted Heads Records, 2003) - Dark Thoughts compilation (Rabid Dogs Records, 2003)
- Half Life - Under The Knife covers compilation 7" (Moo Cow RecordsMoo Cow RecordsMoo Cow Records is an independent record label that was formed in 1992 releasing largely, but not solely, hardcore and punk vinyl. It has been based over the years in Burlington, VT , Boston, MA , and Madison, WI...
, 2004) - Revolved Back To Failure cassette compilation (Hardtravelin' Records, 2005)
Members
- The Oftenly Mistaken Ukla Von Upenstien - Bass
- GenEric Christ - Vocals
- Bill Christ - Guitar
- Archie Punker - Drums
External links
- Havoc Records Label site.
- Caustic Christ MySpace Page