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The band got its start in the 80s but did not experience commercial success until the 90s. They formed in 1986 in Queens, New York, US, originally consisting of the Koller brothers: Lou (vocals) and Pete (guitar) and Rich Cipriano (bass). During the initial stages of the group, Armand Majidi (drummer) was in the New York Hardcore acts Straight Ahead and Rest in Pieces. Majidi joined in time to release the group’s 1st demo. A 7” single followed shortly after as well as a consistent spurt of shows at the legendary venue CBGBs.
The band joined Relativity Records in 1988 and released their studio debut “Blood, Sweat and No Tears” just a year later. The album consisted of 19 tracks ranging from 0:44 to 2:07, tallying a total of 28 minutes of material. The 2nd track on the album featured a guest appearance by legendary hip-hop artist KRS-One. This track along with 6 others previously appeared on their self-titled EP. In 1992 the band put out their sophomore album “Just Look Around”.
Sick of It All joined forces with the label EastWest Records by the release of their 3rd album “Scratch the Surface”. This record pushed the band further into the public’s attention. Their music had become more mature and accessible, though it still maintained their signature spitfire sound. Two music videos were put out in promotion for this album with one of them “Step Down” appearing in the TV series Beavis and Butt-head. With their gain in popularity the group were able to embark on a worldwide tour and release yet another album through EastWest Records, “Built to Last”.
“Built to Last” marked the band’s 2nd and last album released through EastWest Records and by 1998 they had joined Fat Mike’s (lead singer of NOFX) independent label Fat Wreck Chords. “Call To Arms” was their 1st album to come out through this label, proceeding the release of their single “Potential for a Fall”. The band’s next album “Yours Truly” exhibited a strong move towards progressive music, which alienated some of their older fans. Despite the mixed reception, it featured some of their most beloved tracks.
Before Sick of It All released their next and 7th studio album 2003’s “Life on the Ropes” they issued both a home video “The Story so Far” and a live album “Live in a Dive”. Their 8th studio album “Death to Tyrants” was released through Abacus Recordings and was supported by a 2007 tour with AFI and The Dear & Departed. 2007 also was the year that their tribute album “Our Impact Will Be Felt”. Among the participants were Bleeding Through, Comeback Kid, Hatebreed, Pennywise, Rise Against, Sepultura, and Unearth. Sick of It All have also gone on to influence acts like Refused, As I Lay Dying, Trivium, and Killswitch Engaged; however, they did not appear on the tribute album.
The band returned 4 years later after the release of “Death to Tyrants” with their long awaited 9th studio album “Based on a True Story”. The album was produced by Danish sound engineer Tue Madsen and was issued through Century Media Records. “XXV Nonstop” came out just a year later and featured a re-vision of some of their older material as well as an inclusion of a couple new tracks. The group recruited Madsen to handle the production for a 2nd time on their 11th studio album, which came out on 30 September 2014.
Live-Bewertungen
The first time I saw Sick of It All was about a year ago, June 22, 2013 in Paris. I managed to grab tickets while I was vacation and saw them at La Bellevilloise. These guys deliver a punch and a half live.
The energy that they put out when I saw them was matched equally by the crowd and that is something special that not all bands can do. Lou Koller, the vocalist and front man for the band, keeps the atmosphere at knockout force and doesn’t stop or slow down until the show is over.
Not only that, but I am incredibly jealous of his vocal abilities, as I am a musician, I really wish I could have a rough voice like his. La Bellevoise is actually a café and you would never expect a hardcore punk band like Sick of It All to play there but the venue seemed well suited for it. The stage was a little small but not too cramped for them, as they dealt with it well.
I would definitely recommend Sick of It All to anyone who is more on the hardcore side of things or has some aggression they would like to let loose in the pit.
Despite their pessimistic band name, New York punk outfit Sick of It All seems to be having the time of their lives whilst onstage performing to fans almost three decades after their formation. Although the band were a slow burner commercially, they became a figure head of the New York punk scene from the offset and have retained that reputation all these years later.
Many new bands look towards the show of Sick of It All due to its anthemic qualities and united mentality. The album releases have remained consistent so two tours are never the same, with tonight being a showcase of the new record 'Last Act of Defiance'. No matter what album was the preference of the audience members, the band have been accommodating by including at least one track from all eleven albums. There are large cheers from the older fans for 'Step Down' from 'Scratch the Surface' whilst the title track of that album unites the room in one final mosh-along as the band demonstrates the largest instrumentals of the evening thus far.
sean-ward
Sick of it All (they are Hardcore, not punk) I can always tell if someone is a wannabe if they call hardcore bands thrash, crossover or punk. Hardcore is one of its own. Real fans know this. I saw the hardcore icons for the first time at the 1997 Warped Tour. They weren't even listed on the lineup. While entering the clownfest, I saw Pete Kohler and asked him if they were playing that day. He affirmed and directed me to the stage they'd be on. It was at that show that I fell in love with Hardcore and I've called SickOfItAll my favorite band ever since.
J. In Boise
gray96735
The show was excellent. It was a small but perfect venue for a Hardcore show which had great sound and a classic crowd to go with S.I. legends Enrage and The Godfathers of Hardcore Agnostic Front! The venue Mother Pugs in Staten Island has proven they can now expertly provide a great venue for any and all Hardcore comers and goers to put on a great show in the Hardcore scene on Staten Island.
sk-32894005648056549
Tore the roof of every venue I've been blessed enough to witness the impact of soia's raw, hard, energetic, old skool slam fest and of course who doesnt love backflipping from speaker stacks into the wall of death, "ĺets celebrate that we dont give a fuck, lets celebrate that we dont care, throw your middle fingers high in the air!! "
neil-robson-1
Absolutelty brilliant! Opening up for Sick of it all was legendary Cro-Mags, first time in Mexico City, and absolutely great. Sick of it all, after a 21 year lapse, played a great show, from old school to new material, fininshing with Scratch the Surface. Overall great concert!
renowave
More than AMAZING. These guys are something not belonging to this world. The gig are always full of energy and they involve the audience and they always spend time after the show to say hello to everyone . What more you can expect for a band?!
li-lia-1
Been following SOIA since 89 or so. Prob seen them 20-25 times over the years. They’ve been accessible to their fans after the show and are easily approachable. Always intense, always for the fun, not a fad or a fucking fashion show!!!
mikerowewave
Scratch the surface with wall of death In Esso36!
Great live band! The band still has lots of energy and performs with pleasure . I can’t wait for another 40 years of sick of it all
drmadbub
Wow! What a fantastic concert! Pure, charismatic show by Sick of It All. The crowd went absolutely beserk. I felt in love with NYHC again.
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