Social Disorder
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Social Disorder is a New York hardcore
/metalcore
band which was formed in 1986 by Nicholas Vignapiano, Michael Trzesinski and Saul Colon. Joining the band soon after the initial grouping was Ritchie Gianonne, and later Steven Sallas completed the quintet. The band under this lineup turned out a self titled demo in 1987.
With modest success of the initial demo, the band then released the "Agony" demo in 1988 and started playing shows around the East Coast in such clubs as Streets, L'Amour, CBGB's and other venues.
After the Agony demo, Steven Sallas left the band and was replaced by George Chambers on guitar. The band went on to record the 1989 release, "Violent Times". After recording this release, Nick Vignapiano left the band to join Maximum Penalty and then Lament
. Nick was replaced by Gil Colon on guitar, who was shortly followed by Glenn Johnson on drums, who replaced Ritchie Gianonne who also went on to play with Maximum Penalty and Lament.
The band was signed by Bodonski Records and released the "Media Lies" EP in or about 1991. In 1992, the band released its only full length offering, "Goin the Distance" on Lost & Found Records.
and also with Harley's War.
"Agony" Demo - ca. 1988
"Violent Times" Demo - ca. 1989
"Media Lies" EP - ca 1991 Bodonski Records
"Goin the Distance" - ca 1992 Lost & Found Records
Vocals - Saul C
Guitar/Bass - Nick V
Bass - Mike T
Guitar - Gil C
Drums - Glenn J
Old Lineups:
Social Disorder/Agony - Mike, Nick, Saul, Ritchie, Steve
Violent Times - Mike, Nick, Saul, Ritchie, George Chambers
Media Lies/Goin the Distance - Mike, Gil, Saul, Glenn, Anthony Trzesinski (Guest Guitarist)
Hardcore techno
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/metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band which was formed in 1986 by Nicholas Vignapiano, Michael Trzesinski and Saul Colon. Joining the band soon after the initial grouping was Ritchie Gianonne, and later Steven Sallas completed the quintet. The band under this lineup turned out a self titled demo in 1987.
With modest success of the initial demo, the band then released the "Agony" demo in 1988 and started playing shows around the East Coast in such clubs as Streets, L'Amour, CBGB's and other venues.
After the Agony demo, Steven Sallas left the band and was replaced by George Chambers on guitar. The band went on to record the 1989 release, "Violent Times". After recording this release, Nick Vignapiano left the band to join Maximum Penalty and then Lament
Lament
A lament or lamentation is a song, poem, or piece of music expressing grief, regret, or mourning.-History:Many of the oldest and most lasting poems in human history have been laments. Laments are present in both the Iliad and the Odyssey, and laments continued to be sung in elegiacs accompanied by...
. Nick was replaced by Gil Colon on guitar, who was shortly followed by Glenn Johnson on drums, who replaced Ritchie Gianonne who also went on to play with Maximum Penalty and Lament.
The band was signed by Bodonski Records and released the "Media Lies" EP in or about 1991. In 1992, the band released its only full length offering, "Goin the Distance" on Lost & Found Records.
Currently
The band reformed in 2001 with the "original four" lineup for one show in Brooklyn featuring Brooklyn hardcore bands. Also on the bill was "Inhuman" and "Candiria". The band again regrouped in 2006 with Nick, Mike, Saul, Gil and Glenn Johnson to play two farewell shows at CBGB's, playing with Outburst, MerauderMerauder
-History:The group formed in 1990, establishing itself on the eastern U.S. hardcore/metal scene through frequent touring and a few demo releases. In 1995, the band released an EP after vocalist Jorge joined, and toured with Biohazard...
and also with Harley's War.
Discography
"Social Disorder" Demo - ca. 1987"Agony" Demo - ca. 1988
"Violent Times" Demo - ca. 1989
"Media Lies" EP - ca 1991 Bodonski Records
"Goin the Distance" - ca 1992 Lost & Found Records
Members/Recordings
Current:Vocals - Saul C
Guitar/Bass - Nick V
Bass - Mike T
Guitar - Gil C
Drums - Glenn J
Old Lineups:
Social Disorder/Agony - Mike, Nick, Saul, Ritchie, Steve
Violent Times - Mike, Nick, Saul, Ritchie, George Chambers
Media Lies/Goin the Distance - Mike, Gil, Saul, Glenn, Anthony Trzesinski (Guest Guitarist)