Noxa (band)

Noxa is an Indonesian grindcore band formed in Jakarta in 2002[3] by drummer Robin Hutagaol and guitarist Ade Himernio Adnis. The band are known for playing grindcore accompanied by political and humanistic lyrics.[1]

Noxa
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2002–present
Labels
  • Noxa Records
  • Stay Heavy Records
  • Off The Records
Websitenoxagrind.com
MembersTonny Christian Pangemanan
Ade Himernio Adnis
Dipa Biomantara
Alvin Eka Putra
Past membersRobin Hutagaol

History

Formation

The band was formed by Robin Hutagaol and Ade Himernio Adnis. They soon picked up vocalist Tonny Christian Pangemanan and bassist Dipa Biomantara. The four member of the band shared the same university as students and have known each other for years, occasionally doing some local gigs together. At first they played cover songs from grindcore bands like Nasum and Napalm Death. The name Noxa was chosen because the members of the band were interested in its meaning. Noxa itself means something that exerts a harmful effect on the body.[4][5]

Debut and second album

Soon after its inception, the band entered the studio in November 2002 for the recording of debut album. Under their own label Noxa Records, the band released self-titled debut album Noxa in August 2003.[6] This was followed by some gigs in Malaysia and Singapore.[4]

Two years after the release of Noxa, the band once again entered the studio to record their second album Grind Viruses. The album was released in 2006[7] and featured some musician including Keijo Niinimaa of Rotten Sound as lyricist in the song "Starvation".[8] Originally released by Noxa Records, the album was later re-released by Finnish label, Stay Heavy Records, in 2008. In the same year, the band played in Tuska Open Air Metal Festival.[9]

Death of Robin Hutagaol and third album

On 17 January 2009, drummer Robin Hutagaol died in a motorcycle accident.[10] 6 months later, he was replaced by Alvin Eka Putra, this was followed by planning for recording the third album.[5] During this times, Noxa played in Obscene Extreme Festival in Czech Republic.[4]

The third album Legacy was recorded in early 2011. It contains 19 tracks, seven of which were previously drum tracked by Robin Hutagaol before his death. The album was released in July 2011 through Off The Records[11] and once again also featuring other musicians including Jason Netherton of Misery Index and Shane McLachlan of the band Phobia.[4][8]

Musical style

Noxa are known to bring political sociology and humanity theme lyrics in their music. Most of their songs are grindcore typical with short duration, lasting only 1 or 2 minutes or even a few seconds.[4]

Band members
Current members
  • Tonny Christian Pangemanan — vocals (2002–present)
  • Dipa Biomantara — bass guitar (2002–present)
  • Ade Himernio Adnis — guitars (2002–present)
  • Alvin Eka Putra — drums (2009–present)
Former member
  • Robin Hutagaol — drums (2002–2009; died 2009)
Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
Noxa
  • Released: November 1, 2003
  • Label: Noxa Records, Off The Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Grind Viruses
  • Released: October 1, 2006
  • Labels:
    • Indonesia: Noxa Records, Off The Records
    • Finland: Stay Heavy Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Legacy
  • Released: July 2011
  • Label: Off The Records
  • Format: CD

Extended plays
Title EP details
Buka Mata
  • Released: February 14, 2016
  • Label: Armstretch Records
  • Format: CD

References
  1. Lawson, Dom (August 22, 2016). "The Top 10 Best Indonesian Metal Bands". TeamRock.com. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  2. "Band Grindcore Indonesia, Noxa, Siap Menggempur Helsinki Malam Ini" [Indonesian grindcore band, Noxa, ready to battle Helsinki tonight]. Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). June 28, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  3. "Noxa on Encyclopaedia Metallum". Metal Archives. 2007-08-20. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
  4. "Noxa Biography". 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
  5. "Noxa". Obscene Extreme. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  6. "Noxa album". Metal Archives. 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
  7. "Grind Viruses". Metal Archives. 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
  8. "Noxa Biography". Lorong Musik (in Indonesian). Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  9. "Dream Evil, Noxa, Discard, Ghost Brigade confirmed for Finland's Tuska". Blabbermouth.net. February 29, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  10. Eribowo, Trihito (March 18, 2011). "In Memoriam Robin Hutagaol: True Metal Lives Forever". Kompasiana (in Indonesian). Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  11. "Legacy". Metal Archives. 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
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