Cruel Hand
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Genres | Hardcore punk |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Hopeless, Bridge 9, 6131 |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Chris Linkovich – vocals Andrew Budwey – guitar Brian Wilcox – guitar Seger Daily – bass Ryan Goff – drums |
Cruel Hand is an American hardcore punk band from Portland, Maine that formed in 2006. As of 2013, Cruel Hand has released four full-length albums: Without a Pulse on 6131 Records, Prying Eyes and Lock & Key on Bridge 9 Records and The Negatives on Hopeless Records. The band has also released three EPs on Bridge 9: Life in Shambles, Cruel Hand and Born Into Debt, We All Owe a Death. Their song "Face to Face" is featured on Triple B Records' 2010 America's Hardcore Compilation.
History
Cruel Hand formed in Portland, Maine,[1] in 2006, originally as a side project of the punk band Outbreak, creating an opportunity for band members to play different instruments.[2] In 2007 they released their debut album Without a Pulse, on 6131 Records. They played shows around the U.S. with Trash Talk and The Mongoloids, touring the United States three times and a full European tour. Cruel Hand then signed with Bridge 9 for their second album, Prying Eyes,[3] which was recorded at Getaway Recording Studios and God City Studios in 2008.[4][5] Cruel Hand released a self-titled 7" EP in 2010 featuring a song from their third album, Lock & Key and an unreleased track. Lock & Key was released on July 27, 2010, on Bridge 9 Records. They have toured extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, and Australia supporting their latest release. On November 5, 2012 Cruel hand released a new video and new track titled "Cheap Life".
Cruel Hand are influenced by the Cro-Mags, early Metallica, and Madball, and are often compared to now defunct Toronto band No Warning.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Without a Pulse (2007, 6131 Records)
- Prying Eyes (2008, Bridge 9 Records)
- Lock & Key (2010, Bridge 9 Records)
- The Negatives (2014, Hopeless Records)
- EPs
- Life in Shambles (2008, Bridge 9)
- Cruel Hand (2010, Bridge 9)
- Vigilant Citizen (2013, Triple B Records)
- Born Into Debt, We All Owe a Death (2013, Closed Casket Activities)
- Demos
- Cruel Hand Demo '06 (2006)
References
- ↑ Robertson, Oli (August 2010). "Exposure: Cruel Hand". Rock Sound (London) (138): 35. ISSN 1465-0185.
- ↑ Kelham, Andrew (August 2010). "Cruel Hand: Lock & Key". Rock Sound (London) (138): 86. ISSN 1465-0185.
- ↑ Kelham, Andrew (November 2008). "Cruel Hand: Prying Eyes". Rock Sound (London) (115): 94. ISSN 1465-0185.
- ↑ Prato, Greg. "Prying Eyes - Cruel Hand". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.bridge9.com/cruelhand