King Ly Chee

King Ly Chee
Background information
OriginHong Kong
GenresHardcore
Years active1999 – 2017
LabelsStart From Scratch (Hong Kong), Hot Pot Music (China)
Websitewww.kinglychee.com

King Ly Chee is a hardcore band from Hong Kong.

Music

The band's sound is characterized by hardcore, usually with shouted verses, interspersed with melodic flourishes.

History

King Ly Chee was formed in May 1999 fueled by the fire and passion of a form music called 9core. In 1999, the music climate of Hong Kong was an unhealthy world of cover bands passing themselves off as “hardcore” or “metal” while belting out tunes by Limp Bizkit. The founder of King Ly Chee, Riz, had enough and one day, he decided that it was time that someone set the record straight on what “hardcore” truly implies. He set off on the mammoth task by releasing a bilingual zine called Start From Scratch that included interviews, essays and CD reviews of world-renowned punk, metal and hardcore bands. As the wheels were turning for Start From Scratch, Riz sat back and realized that words were not enough, kids in Hong Kong needed to hear, feel and see “hardcore” in action to fully absorb the impact. King Ly Chee was the result..

This band has tirelessly continued down this mission for over 15 years now through their sheer determination and passion for hardcore, they have taken their sounds, energy and hearts to surrounding Asian countries, and Europe, helping establish the name “King Ly Chee” as a truly Asian band.

In the past 15 years they have let no obstacle come in their way when it comes to touring. With all members knee-deep in full-time day jobs, they jump at any open opportunity they get to perform outside of Hong Kong.

King Ly Chee had opened for the following bands: Sick of it All, Korn, NOFX, Comeback Kid, Terror, Horse the Band, Bane, Have Heart, Envy, Naiad, No Turning Back, Himsa, Rambo, 100 Demons, Reflector, The Bouncing Souls, FC Five, 100 Demons, Die Young TX

In January 2012 King Ly Chee released their third studio album "Time Will Prove". It was 8 years since their second album "Stand Strong" was released. "Time Will Prove" is a double CD digipak that includes all English album as well as all Chinese album. The album was recorded at their own studio by guitarist Brian Wong and it was then sent to US for Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, First Blood) to mix and master.

To celebrate their 15th year, King Ly Chee released a new album at the end of August 2014.[1]

In September and October 2015, King Ly Chee went on an Asian tour with Sick of it All, one of their biggest influences.[2] Lou Koller of Sick of it All previously added vocals to the track Lost in a World[3] and even performed with King Ly Chee on stage at one of their concerts in Hong Kong.[4]

Members
Former Members
  • Riz Farooqi - Vocals (1999–2017)
  • Warrick Harniess - Bass (1999)
  • Stephane Wong - Drums (1999-2001) (formerly of Whence He Came, Charisma) (now in DJ Stef:Funn)
  • Ian Cruz - Bass (1999-2000)
  • Alex Chung - Vocals, Bass (2000-2006) (now in Die In Velvet)
  • Andy Chung - Guitar (2001-2006)
  • Fei Hin - Drums (2001) (formerly of UNiXX)
  • Kevin Li - Drums (2002-2005) (now in Hardpack & LMF)
  • Ming So - Drums (2005-2006) (now in Yellow)
  • Pong Law - Bass (2005-2008) (formerly of Guan36)
  • G Tsui - Vocals (2006-2008) (formerly of Engrave Thy Heart)
  • Kin Man Leung - Drums (2006-2009) (formerly of Departing Cross) (Now in Evocation and INDenial)
  • Brian Chi Wong - Guitar (2007–2017)
  • Ho Chan - Bass (2008-2010, 2013–2017)
  • Egas Mateus Da Silva - Drums (2009-2012) (formerly of Unik)
  • Kent Wong - Guitar (2009-2012) (formerly of Unik)
  • Joe Wu - Guitar (2010–17)
  • Ivan Wing de Souza - Drums (2014–2017)

Discography

Studio Albums

  • We Are Who We Are (2000)
01. Everlasting
02. Masterpiece
03. Do Something
04. Scarred
05. EDP
06. Hopeless
07. Gotta Go See
08. In Check
09. Been Missing This
  • Stand Strong (2003)
01. Stand Strong
02. Sickened eyes
03. Masterpiece
04. Frail Hands
05. Refuse
06. Dialogue
07. A Useless Gift
08. Dialogue
09. Chaos Of Thoughts And Actions
10. I Belong
11. Instrumental
12. Charcoal
13. Thank you
14. Untitled
15. Our Life’s Blood
01. Skinless
02. Terror
03. Sisters
04. End of Suffering
01. Promise
02. Unite Asia
03. Skinless
04. Queen's Pier
05. Work
06. Refuse
  • Time Will Prove (2012)
01. WWHC
02. Don't Turn Away
03. This Song is Our Weapon
04. Time Will Prove
05. No Second Chances feat. Paul Wong
06. Crush All Fakes
07. On the Road feat. Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid)
08. Overcome
09. When Will We Learn
10. Scream for Life feat. Wu Wei (SMZB)
11. I Will Be
12. Sinking Ship
13. Come and Get Me
  • CNHC (2014)
01. Tables Will Turn
02. Lost in a World (Featuring Lou Koller of Sick of it All)
03. Don't Show Your Face
04. Malala
05. In My Life
06. Kids
07. Interlude
08. Tear it Down
09. Against All Odds
10. Strike You Down
11. We Come Alive
12. Manipulation
13. My Family
14. CNHC Wan Sui
15. CNHC
16. Gaza

References
  1. "Interview with Riz Farooqi of King Ly Chee".
  2. "Sick of It All third Asian tour starts in September".
  3. "King Ly Chee - Lost in a World (featuring Lou Koller)".
  4. "King Ly Chee 荔枝王 @ Hidden Agenda 20151004".
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