Cro-Mags is an American hardcore-punk / crossover-thrash band from New York , founded in 1984 by Hare Krishnas Harley Flanagan . [1] Cro-Mags were the first to start playing a mix of hardcore with heavy metal , thus marking the beginning of the hardcore metal style. [2] Cro-Mags are associated with a tougher attitude in the hardcore scene of the 1980s. According to Allmusic , how the Cro-Mags would sound Motörhead if they were influenced by the Krishna consciousness movement and the beliefs of Hinduism . [3]
| Cro-mags | |
|---|---|
| basic information | |
| Genres | crossover thrash hardcore punk thrash metal |
| Years | from 1984 to the present |
| A country |  USA |
| City | New York |
| Label | Century Media Records |
| Composition | John joseph A. D. Novello Craig Scully Maxwell Makie Jason |
| Former the participants | Eric Casanova Harley Flanagan John berry Dave Stein Kevin "Parris" Mitchell Mayhew Doug Holland Rob Buckley Gabby Abularak Scott Roberts Rocky george Craig Setari Franklin ri Dave Khan Petey Hines Dave dissenso Ryan krieger Gary "G-man" Sullivan |
| Other projects | 108 Agnostic Front Bad brains Danny diablo Hazen street The icemen Kraut Leeway Madball Murphy's law Samsara Shelter Sick of it All The stimulators Suicidal tendencies Youth of today |
| cro-mags.com | |
Cro-Mags gained fame for their aggressive music, but at the same time they followed the peaceful Krishna spiritual principles. [4] Cro-Mags was the first hardcore punk band in history to introduce the concepts of Hindu philosophy and Krishnaism in hardcore music. [5] The group recorded five albums, the most significant of which are considered to be the first two: The Age of Quarrel (1986) and Best Wishes (1989).
Content
History
The band's debut album, The Age of Quarrel , was released in 1986 . After the release of the album, vocalist John Joseph , left her ranks. His place was taken by another member of the ensemble, bass guitar player Harley Flanagan , who sang for the next album of the band Best Wishes , which was released in 1989 and had a heavy metal sound. In 1991, John Joseph returned to the ranks of the ensemble and the next album, Alpha Omega ( 1992 ), was recorded with his participation. Simultaneously guitarist and songwriter Parris Mitchell Mayhew left the band. In 1993, the band recorded the album Near Death Experience and soon fell apart after its release. However, after several years, the musicians came together again and engaged in concert activities. In 2000, the band released a new album, Revenge , which marked the return of the band to its hardcore punk roots. The album includes songs very similar to the songs from the band's debut album. Some songs had more melodic punk rock sounds. After the release of the album, the band broke up again. The reason for this was the unresolved conflict between the members of the group (mainly between Mayhew and Flanagan). Subsequently, Cro-Mags reunited again and occasionally performed concerts. [6]
At different times in the 1990s and 2000s, Flanagan and John Joseph simultaneously led two different Cro-Mags. These bands called themselves Cro-Mag Jam, Cro-Mags-NYC, Age of Quarrel, Fearless Vampire Killers, or Cro-Mags. In some cases, only one of the original participants participated in the group. Five musicians who took part in the recording of The Age of Quarrel 's debut album are considered to be the classic members of the band.
In July 2012, Flanagan stabbed two of the team members and hit one of them in front of a team performance at Webster Hall in New York. Musicians who were stabbed and Flanagan himself were hospitalized. Flanaganu was also charged. [7]
Discography
Albums
- The Age of Quarrel (1986)
- Best Wishes (1989)
- Alpha Omega (1992)
- Near Death Experience (1993)
- Revenge (2000)
Group members
- John Joseph - vocals (1981, 1984–1987, 1991–1999, 2002 - present)
- AJ Novello - Guitar (2002-present)
- Craig Scully - bass guitar (2008-present)
- Maxwell Mackie Jayson - drums (1984–1986, 1996–1999, 2008 - present)
Former members
- Eric J. Casanova - vocals (1982–1984)
- Harley Flanagan - vocals (1981–1993, 1999–2002, also bass)
- John Berry - vocals
- Dave Stein - Guitar (1981)
- Kevin "Parris" Mitchel Mayhew - Guitar (1982–1991, 1999–2001)
- Doug Holland - guitar (1985–1989, 1991–1993, 1996–1999)
- Rob Buckley - guitar (1989–1991, 1993–1995, 2001)
- Gabby Abularach - guitar (1991–1995)
- Scott Roberts - Guitar (1996–1999)
- Rocky George - Guitar (1999–2001, 2002—2003)
- Craig Setari - bass guitar (1996–1999)
- Franklin Rhi - bass guitar (2002—2003)
- Dave Hahn - Percussion (1981)
- Winston Churchill - drums (1982-1984)
- Petey Hines - drums (1986–1989)
- Dave DiCenso - drums (1989–1995)
- Ryan Krieger - drums (1999–2001)
- Gary "G-Man" Sullivan - drums (2002—2003)
- Leo - drums
Notes
- ↑ Colin Larkin. The Guinness encyclopedia of popular music, Volumes 1-6 . - Guinness, 1995. - P. 988. - 4991 p. - ISBN 1561591769 .
- ↑ Greg Prato. Cro-Mags Biography (English) . Allmusic . The appeal date is May 20, 2010. Archived April 26, 2012.
- ↑ Alex Henderson. Best Wishes Review (eng.) . Allmusic . - “What would Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead have?” They might have sounded like the Cro-Mags' unorthodox thrash metal / punk outfit. The appeal date is May 21, 2010. Archived April 26, 2012.
- ↑ Garry Sharpe-Young. New Wave of American Heavy Metal . - Zonda Books Limited, 2005. - P. 96. - 376 p. - ISBN 0958268401 .
- ↑ Gideon Smith. Way of the Outlaw Spirit . - 2007. - P. 96. - 200 p. - ISBN 0615138799 .
- ↑ Cro-Mags (Jam) @ Fun Fun Fun Fest, Austin-pics & setlist Undefined . Brooklyn Vegan (November 6, 2008). The appeal date is November 18, 2008. Archived April 26, 2012.
- Le Coleman, Miriam Former Cro-Mags Bassist Accused of Stabbing at the New York Show . Rolling Stone (July 7, 2012). Archived August 8, 2012.
Links
- Parris Mayhew's Cro-Mags Website
- Cro-Mags fan site
- Interview with Quarter-Life Crisis (inaccessible link from 11-05-2013 [2273 days])
- Meat for wimps, John Joseph (inaccessible link)
- Interview with John Joseph (author of The Meat for the Wimp)