Hoods (band)
Encyclopedia
Hoods is a hardcore punk
band from Sacramento, California
. Formed in 1994 by Mike (Hood) Mraz who later added Logan Murray, Tony Goodloe and Billy Gaffney. With influences such as Madball, Sick of it All, Minor Threat and Cro Mags. The Hoods were known as one of the hardest working bands. They released their first EP entitled Once Again in 1996 and concentrated their efforts on live performances. After numerous fights between fans and an altercation between a couple of the band members and a City Police officer the band was more or less forced out of the Sacramento area for some time. Not to be discouraged the band decided to concentrate their efforts on the bay area playing show's with the likes of Powerhouse out of Oakland and Redemption 87 as well as Skin Lab. In 1997 after a disagreement with fellow band mates and his mothers illness Billy felt it was time to move on who was then replaced by Jeremy. Soon after Billy's departure Logan and Tony moved on as well where they were then replaced by Ben and Mario. Mike is the sole member of the band and the only original member left. After many attempts the Hoods were dropped from Victory Records
, Hoods signed with Eulogy Recordings
in 2005 and released The King Is Dead. The group released a new album, Ghetto Blaster, on April 24, 2007. The newest release "Pit Beast" dropped in late May 2009. Mike Hood is no longer in Suicide Krew.
Former
Original Members
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 Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
. Formed in 1994 by Mike (Hood) Mraz who later added Logan Murray, Tony Goodloe and Billy Gaffney. With influences such as Madball, Sick of it All, Minor Threat and Cro Mags. The Hoods were known as one of the hardest working bands. They released their first EP entitled Once Again in 1996 and concentrated their efforts on live performances. After numerous fights between fans and an altercation between a couple of the band members and a City Police officer the band was more or less forced out of the Sacramento area for some time. Not to be discouraged the band decided to concentrate their efforts on the bay area playing show's with the likes of Powerhouse out of Oakland and Redemption 87 as well as Skin Lab. In 1997 after a disagreement with fellow band mates and his mothers illness Billy felt it was time to move on who was then replaced by Jeremy. Soon after Billy's departure Logan and Tony moved on as well where they were then replaced by Ben and Mario. Mike is the sole member of the band and the only original member left. After many attempts the Hoods were dropped from Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
, Hoods signed with Eulogy Recordings
Eulogy Recordings
Eulogy Recordings is a record label based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The label specializes in heavy metal or hardcore punk bands, some of which are straight edge. The label was founded by ex-hardcore guitarist John Wylie...
in 2005 and released The King Is Dead. The group released a new album, Ghetto Blaster, on April 24, 2007. The newest release "Pit Beast" dropped in late May 2009. Mike Hood is no longer in Suicide Krew.
Band members
Current- Mike Hood - Vocals
- Jon - Guitar
- Craig - Drums
- Twig - Bass
Former
- Marty Cole - Guitar/Bass
- Evan - Guitar
- T-Gibbs - Vocals
- Stephen Lauck - Guitar
- Ben - Vocals
- Jeremy - Drums
- Mario - Bass
- Whiteboy Ben - Drums
Original Members
- Mike Hood - Guitar, vocals
- Tony Goodloe - Vocals
- Logan Murray - Bass
- Billy Gaffney - Drums
Discography
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Once Again 1996 EP | self released |
| 1999 | Alone | Breakout Records |
| 2000 | Endless Pain | self released |
| 2000 | New Blood | Gain Ground |
| 2001 | Time...The Destroyer | Victory Records Victory Records Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels.... |
| 2003 | Pray For Death | Victory Records Victory Records Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels.... |
| 2004 | Seven Years In Sacramento | self released |
| 2005 | Hoods/Freya Split | Victory Records Victory Records Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels.... |
| 2005 | The King Is Dead | Eulogy Recordings Eulogy Recordings Eulogy Recordings is a record label based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The label specializes in heavy metal or hardcore punk bands, some of which are straight edge. The label was founded by ex-hardcore guitarist John Wylie... |
| 2007 | Ghetto Blaster | Eulogy Recordings Eulogy Recordings Eulogy Recordings is a record label based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The label specializes in heavy metal or hardcore punk bands, some of which are straight edge. The label was founded by ex-hardcore guitarist John Wylie... |
| May 2009 | Pit Beast | I Scream Records |
External links
- Official Hoods Web site
- Hoods at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Hoods at Eulogy RecordingsEulogy RecordingsEulogy Recordings is a record label based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The label specializes in heavy metal or hardcore punk bands, some of which are straight edge. The label was founded by ex-hardcore guitarist John Wylie...