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Sick Fix

Sick Fix is a hardcore band from Washington D.C. They are part of a semi-recent resurgence of fast straight edge hardcore punk coming from the DC/MD area. They are influenced heavily both by 90's powerviolence such as Infest, and late 80's youth crew such as Youth Of Today and Judge. Although the band has only been a band for a short while they already have a strong fanbase in both D.C. and Baltimore and are notorious for their live performances.

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Marathon

There are numerous bands with the name Marathon: 1. Marathon was a melodic punk band from various parts of upstate New York, formed from the ashes of bands such as Standfast, De La Hoya, and Building On Fire. They toured the US and won fans with their sincere political lyrics and catchy melodies. In May of 2006 Marathon played their final two shows in New Brunswick, NJ and Syracuse, NY. Members of Marathon continue to write music and tour the world in bands like Attica! Attica! and Polar Bear Club.

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Choking Victim

Choking Victim was an American band from 1992 to 1999, formed in New York City. The band became notable around "C-squat," in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where they squatted and continue to inhabit and organize shows for their music, which blended with , and lyrics. They also became known for Satanic imagery and numerous references to the vagrant lifestyle, such as crack-smoking, shoplifting, and squatting. They also, like many other bands in the punk scene, have violent anti-police sentiments in their songs.

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Really Red

Really Red was an American hardcore punk band formed in Houston, Texas in the late 1970's. Its members were Ronald "U-Ron" Bond, Vocals; Kelly "Green" Younger, Guitar; Bob Weber, Drums; and John Paul Williams, Bass Guitar. Really Red may not qualify for most beloved or dearly remembered early Texas punk band, but they were certainly one of the best in many respects. The band's sound evolved — unmistakable but ever-changing — with every release, and the law of diminishing returns never applied. They managed to be political without being heavy-handed or tiresome.

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Transgression

1. Transgression is a heavy crustcore band from Washington DC/Maryland formed in late 2008. Their lineup was finalized in April of 2009 with the addition of Alexia on bass. They play fast, heavy crust in the vein of His Hero Is Gone and Dystopia. The band consists of: Maddy Strassler: Vocals
Zack Chumley: Guitar/Vocals
Alexia: Bass
Ian Durkin: Drums www.myspace.com/transgressiondc 2. Transgression is a Old School Death Metal band from Leverkusen, Germany.

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Invasion

There are at least five bands with the name Invasion: 1) Invasion were a Swedish rock group active from 2003 until 2006. 2) Invasion is a Latvian rock band. 3) Invasion were a Swedish punk group active in 1979 4) Invasion were a tejano band active in early to mid nineties. 5) Invasion are a London-based three-piece metal band. 1) Invasion . Mixing NY punk sneer with classic soul warmth, Swedish rockers Invasion were for sure one of the most self-willed and unique bands on the contemporary Swedish indie scene during the first few years of the 2000's.

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From the Depths

There are three bands called From the Depths: 1. From the Depths is an anarcho-punk band from North Carolina, featuring former members of Catharsis and Requiem. Like Requiem and Catharsis, From the Depths are connected to the CrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective. They released their first album "Germinate" in February 2009. 2. From the Depths is a technical death metal band from Washington D.C. with ex-members of Force Fed Broken Glass, Dig Your Grave, and Age of Ruin

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Brutal Truth

Brutal Truth is a New York City-based grindcore band that was formed in 1990 by ex-Anthrax and Nuclear Assault bassist Dan Lilker. Brutal Truth was one of the pioneers of grindcore who enjoyed world wide success, particularly in Japan and Australia. Originally signed to Earache Records, on which they released two albums, 1992's Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses, and 1994's Need to Control, as well as an EP entitled Perpetual Conversion, and a 7" single for the song "Godplayer".

Read more about Brutal Truth on Last.fm.

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