Backtrack (band)

Backtrack was an American hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, founded in 2008.

Backtrack
OriginLong Island, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active2008—2019
Members
  • James Vitalo
  • Ricky Singh
  • Chris Smith
  • Danny Smith
Past members
  • Nick Brianza
  • David Jaycox
  • Reggie McCafferty
  • John T. Lopez
  • Steven DiGenio

History

Backtrack began in 2008 with the release of a demo titled The '08 Demo via Flatspot Records.[1] They released an EP in 2009 via 6131 Records titled Deal With The Devil.[2]

Backtrack released their first full-length album in 2011 titled Darker Half via Reaper Records.[3][4]

In 2013, Backtrack released a 7" via Bridge 9 Records titled Can't Escape.[5][6]

In 2014, Backtrack released their second full-length album via Bridge 9 Records titled Lost In Life.[7]

In 2019, the band announced it would be breaking up doing a final tour around America, Asia, and Australia which ended in Amityville, New York on November 30, 2019.[8][9]

Band members
  • James Vitalo - Vocals
  • Ricky Singh - Guitar
  • Chris Smith - Guitar
  • Danny Smith - Bass
  • Nick Brienza : Bass
  • David Jaycox : Bass
  • Reggie McCafferty : Bass
  • John T. Lopez : Drums
  • Steven DiGenio - Drums

Discography

Studio albums

  • Darker Half (2011, Reaper)
  • Lost In Life (2014, Bridge Nine)
  • Bad To My World (2017, Bridge Nine)

EPs and demos

  • The '08 Demo (2008, Flatspot)
  • Deal With The Devil (2009, 6131)
  • Can't Escape (2013, Bridge Nine)
  • "Bad To My World" b/w "Breaking Loose" - Flexi/Zine (2017, Bridge Nine)
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References
  1. "Backtrack, The '08 Demo 7" is back in stock. Grab it here:". Backtrack.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  2. Shultz, Brian. "Backtrack: Deal with the Devil [7 inch] (2009)". PunkNews. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. "BACKTRACK "DARKER HALF" REVIEW". GlueHC. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  4. Lantinen, Christopher. "BACKTRACK'S 'DARKER HALF' GETS REPRESSED". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  5. Kraus, Brian. "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new seven-inch, 'Can't Escape'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  6. "Backtrack Streaming New Song "Stuck With A Sting"". The PRP. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  7. Kraus, Brian. "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new single, "Lost In Life"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  8. Sacher, Andrew. "Backtrack breaking up, announce final tour". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  9. "BACKTRACK". BACKTRACK. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
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