Western mass hardcore
Western Mass. Hardcore refers to the hardcore punk music scene in and around Amherst, and Springfield, Massachusetts
Origins[edit]
In the very early 1980s, hardcore punk scenes began to develop in cities such as Washington DC, Boston, New York City, and Los Angeles. Evolving from traditional punk music, hardcore punk also addressed social and political topics, although often using a much faster tempo than late-70's punk music. Local hardcore scenes sprang up in many smaller East Coast cities during this period.[citation needed]
Bands[edit]
Deep Wound[1]- Probably the most well-known band, members J Mascis and Lou Barlow later went on to form Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh. Their "Reconstructing the Border of Crumbs" 45 is a major collectible item today, with original pressings selling for over $200. All talented musicians, their live shows included instrument switching and drum-kit destruction by drummer J Mascis.[citation needed]
Outpatients[2]- Featuring the Helland brothers (Erik a.k.a. Vis, and Scott), formerly of local heavy metal favorites "Mace", and Mike Kingsbury. Their first release, "The Basement Tape" was recorded in one take. Bass player Scott Helland was also in Deep Wound, and is still active in the music industry today as part of Frenchy and the Punk formerly The Gypsy Nomads.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ Cogan, Brian: "The Encyclopedia of Punk", page 74. Sterling Publishing, 2006
- ↑ Blush, Steven (Oct 1, 2001). Petros, George, ed. American Hardcore: A Tribal History. Feral House. p. 244. ISBN 9780922915712. Search this book on
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