Suicide City
Suicide City is an American punk rock band from Brooklyn, New York,[1][2][3] founded in 2005. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Karl Bernholtz, lead guitarist and backing vocalist AJ Marchetta, bassist Jennifer Arroyo, and drummer Danny Lamagna.
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| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | The End Records |
| Associated acts | Biohazard, Kittie, Sworn Enemy |
| Members | Karl Bernholtz AJ Marchetta Jennifer Arroyo Danny Lamagna |
| Past members | Billy Graziadei |
History
They self-released the EP "Not My Year" in 2005, selling 7000 copies without label support. They have also self-produced and released a live DVD, entitled Live From CBGB.
On August 4, 2009, Suicide City released their debut full-length effort, entitled ‘Frenzy,’ via Brooklyn label The End Records. “‘Frenzy’ is such an eclectic blend of music,” says Marchetta. “This band is unafraid and unapologetic about what we create, and because of that we have an album with a really wide musical landscape.” Graziadei points out, “In our short time together, Suicide City has achieved more on our own than most bands do in their whole career with the help of a label.” Benholtz described it as follows: “Suicide City thrives on making people happy and smile through our music without having to candy coat anything. Life does not ‘suck and then you die.’ Life is great, dangerous, exciting, strange, and then you die. I guess that's what we’re trying to portray with our music.”[4]
Hiatus and Reunion
In 2011, after a one-year hiatus, the band returned as a four-piece consisting of Bernholtz, Lamagna, Marchetta and Arroyo.
Touring
The band has made numerous trips around the United States while touring with Mindless Self Indulgence, Gwar, Otep, Life of Agony, Taking Back Sunday, and Glenn Danzig.[5]
The band toured Brazil with MxPx and co-headlined the Maquinaria Rock Fest alongside Sepultura, the Misfits, and Suicidal Tendencies on May 18th 2008. In November 2008, Live from CBGB was released featuring Suicide City's performance at CBGB, filmed shortly before the venue's closure. Suicide City signed to The End Records in the summer of 2009.
Suicide City played their last live show February 11, 2010 before going on a hiatus. Exactly one year later, on February 11, 2011, the band reunited, with the exception of Graziadei, to perform at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.[6]
Band members
Current members
- Karl Bernholtz – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2005–present)
- AJ Marchetta – lead guitar, backing vocals (2005–present)
- Jennifer Arroyo – bass (2005–present)
- Danny Lamagna – drums, percussion (2005–present)
Former members
- Billy Graziadei – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2011)
Other work
Suicide City was featured on the "More and Faster" mix of Mindless Self Indulgence's "Straight to Video", which appears on that band's "Shut Me Up" single.[8]
References
- "Suicide City Biography & Awards" Billboard.com Obtained December 9, 2011
- "SUICIDE CITY on PureVolume" PureVolume Obtained December 9, 2011
- "Bravewords.com News The End Records Signs Brooklyn's SUICIDE CITY; Debut Full-Length Out August 4th" Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles June 04, 2009 Obtained December 9, 2011
- "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SUICIDE CITY Signs With THE END RECORDS" BLABBERMOUTH.NET June 4, 2009 Obtained December 9, 2011
- "SUICIDE CITY Announces National Tour". Road Crew Magazine. 209-08-27. Retrieved 2012-02-03. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - "Welcome to SUICIDE CITY a Drop Dead Interview". metalmaniacs.com. 2011-04-19. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
- "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SUICIDE CITY Signs With THE END RECORDS" BLABBERMOUTH.NET June 4, 2009 Obtained December 9, 2011
- ""Mindless Self Indulgence" Metropolis Records". metropolis-records.com. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
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