Hot Cross
Encyclopedia
Hot Cross was a hardcore
band from Philadelphia. They were signed to Hope Division Records / Equal Vision Records
. The band was composed of former members of such bands as Saetia
(vocalist Billy Werner
and drummer Greg Drudy, who was also a founding member and the original drummer of post-punkers Interpol
), Off Minor (bassist/guitarist Matt Smith), You and I (guitarist Casey Boland), Neil Perry, The Now and Joshua Fit For Battle (bassist/guitarist Josh Jakubowski). Their songs are composed of intricate (and in the beginning of their career, dueling) guitars heavily influenced by Drive Like Jehu
.
On May 2, 2006, Hot Cross has officially announced that they have signed to Hope Division/Equal Vision Records
and will be releasing their next full length on this label.
On August 10, 2006, the band announced on their website that they would be re-recording their CD originally recorded by Mike Hill this past spring. The album will now be recorded by former Hot Cross member Josh Jakubowski.
On July 7, 2007, the band officially announced on their MySpace that they were "indefinitely inactive," effectively ending their 7 years together and cutting their 2007 tour short.
Bass player, Matt Smith is currently involved with a project called Halo of Snakes, http://myspace.com/haloofsnakes. They are scheduled to release a record on Harvcore, http://www.harvcore.com
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 Philadelphia. They were signed to Hope Division Records / Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
. The band was composed of former members of such bands as Saetia
Saetia
Saetia was a New York City-based screamo/post-hardcore band. Their name originates from a misspelling of the Miles Davis track "Saeta", from his album Sketches of Spain, which, in turn, was named after the saeta, a religious tradition of flamenco music...
(vocalist Billy Werner
Billy Werner
Billy Werner was the lead singer for Hot Cross. Previously he was the lead singer/songwriter for Saetia throughout the band's lifespan.-Background:...
and drummer Greg Drudy, who was also a founding member and the original drummer of post-punkers Interpol
Interpol (band)
Interpol is an American indie rock and post-punk revival band from New York City. Formed in 1997, the band's original line-up consisted of Paul Banks , Daniel Kessler , Carlos Dengler and Greg Drudy . Drudy left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Sam Fogarino...
), Off Minor (bassist/guitarist Matt Smith), You and I (guitarist Casey Boland), Neil Perry, The Now and Joshua Fit For Battle (bassist/guitarist Josh Jakubowski). Their songs are composed of intricate (and in the beginning of their career, dueling) guitars heavily influenced by Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu was an American post-hardcore and alternative rock band from San Diego active from 1990 to 1995. Formed by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rick Froberg and lead guitarist John Reis following the breakup of their band Pitchfork, the band's lineup also included bassist Mike Kennedy and...
.
On May 2, 2006, Hot Cross has officially announced that they have signed to Hope Division/Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
and will be releasing their next full length on this label.
On August 10, 2006, the band announced on their website that they would be re-recording their CD originally recorded by Mike Hill this past spring. The album will now be recorded by former Hot Cross member Josh Jakubowski.
On July 7, 2007, the band officially announced on their MySpace that they were "indefinitely inactive," effectively ending their 7 years together and cutting their 2007 tour short.
Bass player, Matt Smith is currently involved with a project called Halo of Snakes, http://myspace.com/haloofsnakes. They are scheduled to release a record on Harvcore, http://www.harvcore.com
EP's
- A New Set of LungsA New Set of LungsA New Set of Lungs is the 2001 debut EP released by the band Hot Cross on Level Plane, featuring a total of seven tracks.-Track listing:#"Born on the Cusp" – 1:28#"History Fell In The Heart Broke Open" – 1:48...
(2001) - Fair Trades & FarewellsFair Trades & FarewellsFair Trades and Farewells is a 2004 EP released by the band Hot Cross on Level Plane, featuring a total of six tracks. It was their first album to be recorded solely by the band.-Track listing:#"Prepare/Repair" – 2:15#"Solanka" – 3:24...
(2004) - Hot Cross Holy Shroud SplitHot Cross Holy Shroud SplitThis split 7" originated with the Hot Cross/The One AM Radio/The Holy Shroud Canadian tour in the summer of 2004. After playing a week of dates together, the two bands decided to produce a split disk...
(2004)
Splits
- Split with Light the Fuse and Run (Songs: 1. The Eye Is a Tricky Machine 2. In Memory of Movern)
- Split with Lickgoldensky (Songs: 1. A Voice Turned Vacant 2. Patience and Prudence)
- Split with The Holy Shroud (Songs: 1. Tacoma)
External links
- Official site
- [ Allmusic]
- Interview with Billy shortly before the release of Cryonics
- An interview with Billy from Hot Cross from Under the Volcano issue 96
- Hot Cross lyrics
- Hot Cross Interview at REDEFINE Magazine, March 2007
- Billy Werner talks about Hot Cross, Risk Revival, Saetia with Punknews.org