Bane (band)

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Bane
Origin Worcester, Massachusetts
Genre(s) Hardcore punk
Years active 1995-present
Label(s) Equal Vision Records
Members
Aaron Bedard
Aaron Dalbec
Zach Jordan
Pete Chilton
Bob Mahoney

Bane, a hardcore punk band, began as a side project between Aaron Dalbec (then of Converge) and Damon Bellardo. Aaron approached Matt Firestone to sing and they played under the moniker of Gateway for a few shows, before Firestone departed ways to focus on other projects. Dalbec then approached Aaron Bedard (who had previously sang for the Worcester, Massachusetts hardcore band Backbone) about singing for Bane. They went into the studio in December of 1995 with a few friends and released a 5 song demo. The next year saw the release of their first EP, and many shows throughout central Massachusetts. The home crowd reactions at local venues The Space, The Espresso Bar and The Palladium were positive. Spring of 1997 saw the release of the Free To Think, Free To Be EP, where 1998 saw the release of the Holding This Moment 7" and CD collection, plus their first US Tour. Bane can be classified as a hardcore punk band from the Worcester area that is known for its energy, anthems, honesty and promotion of tolerance and unity within the hardcore scene.

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[edit] Straight edge

In earlier albums Bane claimed straight edge, however it was never their main political focus. All members are currently drug free, minus the current drummer, Bob Mahoney. They still perform early songs with straight edge references, such as "Count Me Out" which includes the lyric "Just like this X on the back of my hand, I'm not going nowhere". However, the lyrics to the song "Wasted On The Young", on Bane's latest album The Note can be interpreted as criticism of people who ignorantly claim straight edge too early in their life.

[edit] Trivia

  • A portion of lyrics to 'Bang The Drum Slowly' from the album Give Blood are printed under the sole of Macbeth Footwear's Elliot shoes.
  • Zach Jordan and Pete Chilton also play in Silent Drive who are currently signed to Equal Vision.
  • Drummer Bob Mahoney played in the influential Boston hardcore band Reach the Sky.

[edit] Current members

[edit] Former Members

  • Nick Branigan - Drums (It All Comes Down to This LP, Bane/Adamantium Split 7", Give Blood LP)
  • Ben Chused - Drums (Holding this Moment 7")
  • Damon Bellardo - Drums (Demo, XXX 7", Free To Think 7")
  • Kurt Ballou - Guitar (first few shows)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Covers

Bane has covered the following songs for various compilations

[edit] External links

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