Heart Attack (band)
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Heart Attack was an early New York hardcore
band, formed in 1980 and active until 1984.
, they were probably the youngest punk band in the NYC area at the time, according to some flyers and fanzines, as the first line up was formed by people from 12 to 16 years old. Their first demos (Hitler Demo and The Mojo Sessions) was heavily influenced by English punk rock, especially Sex Pistols
and The Clash
, with hilarious lyrics, but soon after attending a CBGB
show of the Bad Brains
, singer Jesse Malin
and guitarist Jackie Flanagan decided to switch genres to the latest wave of punk, hardcore.
Heart Attack existed for less than four years, part of the NYC hardcore scene with other bands such as the Beastie Boys
, Kraut
, Bad Brains
, The Undead
, The Mad, Reagan Youth
, The Misguided and Even Worse
. Heart Attack was the first band of the area to go on tour in the rest of the United States. Their final show was on July 4, 1984 at CBGB. All of their songs are now published in the "The Last War 1980-84" CD.
Malin went on to form the bands The Finger and D Generation
(also with later Heart Attack guitarist Danny Sage), and later, a successful solo career. Flanagan went on to play in the New York group The Mob. Drummer Javier Madriaga joined the final lineup of Reagan Youth. The band is mentioned in the film American Hardcore
.
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band, formed in 1980 and active until 1984.
History
Formed in the suburban area of Whitestone, QueensWhitestone, Queens
Whitestone is a residential neighborhood in the northernmost part of the City of New York borough of Queens. Located between the East River to the north and 25th Avenue to the south. Whitestone is surrounded by College Point, Flushing, Bayside, Auburndale, Linden Hill, and Murray Hill...
, they were probably the youngest punk band in the NYC area at the time, according to some flyers and fanzines, as the first line up was formed by people from 12 to 16 years old. Their first demos (Hitler Demo and The Mojo Sessions) was heavily influenced by English punk rock, especially Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band that formed in London in 1975. They were responsible for initiating the punk movement in the United Kingdom and inspiring many later punk and alternative rock musicians...
and The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
, with hilarious lyrics, but soon after attending a CBGB
CBGB
CBGB was a music club at 315 Bowery at Bleecker Street in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.Founded by Hilly Kristal in 1973, it was originally intended to feature its namesake musical styles, but became a forum for American punk and New Wave bands like Ramones, Misfits, Television, the...
show of the Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
, singer Jesse Malin
Jesse Malin
Jesse Malin is a rock musician. He has played with Heart Attack and D Generation. He is currently a solo recording artist.-Biography:...
and guitarist Jackie Flanagan decided to switch genres to the latest wave of punk, hardcore.
Heart Attack existed for less than four years, part of the NYC hardcore scene with other bands such as the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
, Kraut
Kraut (band)
Kraut was a New York band who started playing in 1981. Their very first performance was opening for the Clash at Bonds in NYC . Members Include: Davey Gunner , Doug Holland Don Cowan , and Johnny Feedback , and Ryk Oakley, producer...
, Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
, The Undead
The Undead
The Undead is a horror punk band formed in 1980 in New Milford, New Jersey by Bobby Steele , Chris "Jack" Natz , and Patrick Blanck . Bobby had just been fired from his previous band, The Misfits, when forming The Undead.They released their first EP 9 Toes Later in 1982...
, The Mad, Reagan Youth
Reagan Youth
Reagan Youth is an American punk rock band formed by singer Dave Rubinstein and guitarist Paul Bakija in Queens, New York in early 1980. They are known for introducing the style of hardcore punk to the East Coast punk scene, but were also a part of the peace punk movement...
, The Misguided and Even Worse
Even Worse (band)
Even Worse was a band formed in 1980 in New York City that helped define the American punk/post-punk/no wave scene. Band members included Rebecca "R.B." Korbet , Robert Weeks , Eric Keil , Ken Temkin, and Jack Rabid . Other occasional members have included Thurston Moore and Tim Sommer...
. Heart Attack was the first band of the area to go on tour in the rest of the United States. Their final show was on July 4, 1984 at CBGB. All of their songs are now published in the "The Last War 1980-84" CD.
Malin went on to form the bands The Finger and D Generation
D Generation
D Generation are an American glam punk band formed in 1991 in New York City. The band broke up in 1999, but will reunite in 2011 for shows. During its history the band released three albums, to much critical acclaim...
(also with later Heart Attack guitarist Danny Sage), and later, a successful solo career. Flanagan went on to play in the New York group The Mob. Drummer Javier Madriaga joined the final lineup of Reagan Youth. The band is mentioned in the film American Hardcore
American Hardcore (film)
American Hardcore is a documentary directed by Paul Rachman and written by Steven Blush. It is based on the book American Hardcore: A Tribal History also written by Blush. It was released on September 22, 2006 on a limited basis...
.
Members
- Jesse MalinJesse MalinJesse Malin is a rock musician. He has played with Heart Attack and D Generation. He is currently a solo recording artist.-Biography:...
- guitar, vocals (later of Hope, the Steps of Sounds, D GenerationD GenerationD Generation are an American glam punk band formed in 1991 in New York City. The band broke up in 1999, but will reunite in 2011 for shows. During its history the band released three albums, to much critical acclaim...
and The Finger) - John Frawley - bass (1980 - April 1982)
- Javier Madriaga- drums (ex-Lujuria, currently in Reagan YouthReagan YouthReagan Youth is an American punk rock band formed by singer Dave Rubinstein and guitarist Paul Bakija in Queens, New York in early 1980. They are known for introducing the style of hardcore punk to the East Coast punk scene, but were also a part of the peace punk movement...
) - Paul Praver - bass (April 1982 - July 1984)
- Jack Flanagan - guitar (later of The Mob)
- Danny SageDanny SageDanny Sage is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is most recognised for having played lead guitar in 1990s American glam punk band D Generation....
- guitar (later of Hope, D Generation, now a solo artist) - Missy -guitar (earliest incarnation)
Discography
- God Is Dead 7" EP, Damaged Goods Records (1981)
- New York Thrash compilation cassette, CD and vinyl (1982; contains "God Is Dead" and "Shotgun")
- Keep Your Distance, 12" EP, Serious Clown Records (1983)
- Subliminal Seduction, 12" EP, Rat Cage Records (1984)
- FLIPSIDE VIDEO FANZINE NUMBER 5, VHS, songs: "MAN'S WORLD" & "BRAINWASHED HEROES" recorded at Olympic,LA-Perkins,Pasadena (1984)
- The Last War '80-'84, CD, Broken Rekkids Records (2001)