Trash Talk (band)
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Trash Talk is an American hardcore punk
band from Sacramento
, California
, formed in 2005. Trash Talk combines hardcore punk
with the aggression of power violence. They have toured all around the world including Japan and Europe, as well as performed in many festivals in support of their releases which helped give the band recognition from publications including Rolling Stone
.
) in 2007 for the release of their EP Plagues; which would later form a compilation with Walking Disease. After extensive touring, they would eventually leave Deathwish Inc. to manage their own label, Trash Talk Collective.
In 2008, Trash Talk traveled to Chicago with Steve Albini
to work on their full-length album. 2009 saw the release of their single "East of Eden", featuring vocals from Keith Morris
of Black Flag
/Circle Jerks
. After the release of "East of Eden," Trash Talk kept a regular tour schedule and would go overseas.
During their touring, Trash Talk participated in a live session for British radio station BBC Radio 1
showcasing songs from their latest album Eyes & Nines
, released physically in Europe and digitally throughout on May 17, 2010. The album came out on CD in the United States on June 8, 2010 with the vinyl releasing on June 21, 2010. Trash Talk performed at the 2011 Soundwave Festival in February/March 2011. Trash Talk were added to the 2011 lineups of Download
in June and Hevy Music Festival
in August, although they pulled out of Hevy at the eleventh hour.
A new 5 song EP entitled Awake was released October 11th on True Panther Sounds
.
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
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,...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, formed in 2005. Trash Talk combines hardcore punk
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...
with the aggression of power violence. They have toured all around the world including Japan and Europe, as well as performed in many festivals in support of their releases which helped give the band recognition from publications including Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
.
History
Formed in 2005, Trash Talk soon released a demo on Sell Our Souls Records, as well as a split with Bay Area band Steel Trap in 2006. Later that year, they signed on to Rumble Records to record their debut album Walking Disease. Trash Talk would later sign to Malfunction Records (imprint of Deathwish Inc.Deathwish Inc.
Deathwish, Inc. is a independent record label founded by Jacob Bannon and Tre McCarthy. The label was originally used to release early albums by Bannon's own band Converge starting in late 1991. It wasn't until late 1999 that McCarthy and Bannon discussed turning Deathwish into a full-fledged label...
) in 2007 for the release of their EP Plagues; which would later form a compilation with Walking Disease. After extensive touring, they would eventually leave Deathwish Inc. to manage their own label, Trash Talk Collective.
In 2008, Trash Talk traveled to Chicago with Steve Albini
Steve Albini
Steven Frank Albini is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, and Flour, and is currently a member of Shellac...
to work on their full-length album. 2009 saw the release of their single "East of Eden", featuring vocals from Keith Morris
Keith Morris
Keith Morris is an American singer and songwriter known for his role as frontman of the hardcore punk bands Black Flag, the Circle Jerks, and Off! Born and raised in Hermosa Beach, California, he formed Black Flag at the age of 21 with guitarist Greg Ginn and performed on the band's 1978 debut EP...
of Black Flag
Black Flag (band)
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band...
/Circle Jerks
Circle Jerks
The Circle Jerks are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. It was formed by Black Flag's original singer, Keith Morris, and future Bad Religion guitarist Greg Hetson. They were among the preeminent hardcore punk bands of the L.A. scene in the late 1970s.The band...
. After the release of "East of Eden," Trash Talk kept a regular tour schedule and would go overseas.
During their touring, Trash Talk participated in a live session for British radio station BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
showcasing songs from their latest album Eyes & Nines
Eyes & Nines
-Personnel:*Lee Spielman - Vocals*Garrett Stevenson - Guitar*Spencer Pollard - Bass and Vocals*Sam Bosson - Drums*Greg Hetson - Additional guitar *Matt Caughthran - Additional vocals...
, released physically in Europe and digitally throughout on May 17, 2010. The album came out on CD in the United States on June 8, 2010 with the vinyl releasing on June 21, 2010. Trash Talk performed at the 2011 Soundwave Festival in February/March 2011. Trash Talk were added to the 2011 lineups of Download
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
in June and Hevy Music Festival
Hevy Music Festival
Hevy Music Festival is a rock festival that takes place annually near Folkestone in the UK. It was originally held on 1 August 2009 on Folkestone seafront as a one-day festival with Feeder, Gary Numan and Ash as headliners. In 2010 it moved to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and grew to a weekend...
in August, although they pulled out of Hevy at the eleventh hour.
A new 5 song EP entitled Awake was released October 11th on True Panther Sounds
True Panther Sounds
True Panther Sounds is a New York City-based record label run by Dean Bein, and owned by Matador Records. Artists released by the label represent many genres and include notable bands such as Girls, Lemonade, Hunx and His Punx, and Glasser.-About:...
.
Studio albums
- Walking Disease (Rumble Records/Six Feet Under Records, 2007)
- Trash Talk (Trash Talk Collective, 2008)
- Eyes & NinesEyes & Nines-Personnel:*Lee Spielman - Vocals*Garrett Stevenson - Guitar*Spencer Pollard - Bass and Vocals*Sam Bosson - Drums*Greg Hetson - Additional guitar *Matt Caughthran - Additional vocals...
(Trash Talk Collective, 2010)
EPs
- Trash Talk 7" (Sell Our Souls, 2005)
- Split with Steel Trap (Spiderhost Pressgang, 2006)
- Plagues (Malfunction Records, 2008)
- East of Eden/Son Of A Bitch (Trash Talk Collective, 2009)
- Split with WavvesWavvesWavves is an American surf pop/noise punk band based out of San Diego, California.-History:Wavves started in 2008 as the recording project of Nathan Williams. Wavves released several 7"s as well as a cassette leading up to the first two releases 'Wavves' and 'Wavvves'...
(2011) - Awake (True Panther Sounds, 2011)
Compilations
- Plagues... Walking Disease (Deathwish Inc./Malfunction, 2008)
- ShameShame (Trash Talk album)Shame is a 2009 compilation album of various earlier albums, EPs, and singles by the Sacramento hardcore punk band Trash Talk released specifically for release in United Kingdom...
(Hassle Records, UK, 2009)