108 (band)
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Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Hardcore punk, krishnacore, metalcore |
Years active | 1991-1996, 2005-present |
Labels | Deathwish, Lost & Found, Equal Vision |
Associated acts | Inside Out, Shelter |
Members | Rob Fish Vic DiCara Tim Cohen Mike Justian Kate Reddy |
Past members | Chris Daly Len Greenblatt Tom Hogan Antonio Valladares |
108 is an American hardcore band founded in 1991. Their music reflects the Hare Krishna faith of the band members.[1]
History[]
After splitting from the Zack De La Rocha-fronted band Inside Out, guitarist and Hare Krishna devotee Vraja Kishor das (aka Vic DiCara) formed 108 in 1991. While recording an EP, Rasaraja dasa (aka Rob Fish) joined on vocals. Following in the footsteps of the Cro-Mags and Antidote, they made sure to place their Krishna Consciousness at the forefront of their music.[2]
Their first records, Holyname and Songs of Separation, were released on Equal Vision Records. These releases were followed by their participation in two documentary films, 108: The Final Tour[3] and N.Y.H.C.
Following a prolonged break-up where DiCara relocated to India to become a monk, they planned to reform at Hellfest in 2005. Due to legal issues, that festival was cancelled at the last moment but 108 successfully re-booked special gigs in Philadelphia. They self-released a collection of demos and b-sides followed by a new full-length recording entitled "A New Beat From a Dead Heart" with Deathwish Inc.[4]
On March 23, 2010, before the release of 18.61, it was announced that Rob Fish had quit the band, discontent with the band not being able to "redefine" its ties to faith.[5] (Rob and Vic were no longer part of ISKCON by the time of the bands reformation.[6]) The remaining members of the group later released the following statement: "108 has not broken up. Rasaraja [aka Robert Fish] has left the band, but 108 will continue in full force with a new direction and focus. We will be writing, recording and playing shows this year to support 18.61 and create new music."[7]
Rob Fish rejoined the band in September 2010.[8]
In May 2016, the band would embark on a series of reunion shows. May 21 in Flemington, NJ marked the return of Kate "Kate-08" Reddy. This was the first time she had played with the band in 20 years.
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Holyname (1993, Equal Vision Records)
- Songs of Separation (1994, Equal Vision Records)
- Threefold Misery (1996, )
- A New Beat from a Dead Heart (2007, Deathwish Inc.)
- 18.61 (2010, Deathwish Inc.)
EPs[]
- Curse of Instinct (1996, )
- (1997, )
- (2006, Self-Released)
Live albums[]
- "" (1997, )
Compilations[]
- Creation. Sustenance. Destruction. (2006, Equal Vision Records)
Compilation appearances[]
- (1994, )
- "" (1995, )
- "" (1995, )
- N.Y.H.C. Documentary Soundtrack (1996, SFT Records)
- Anti-Matter (1996, )
- Violent World: A Tribute to the Misfits (1997, Caroline Records)
- "MMIX" (2009, Deathwish Inc.)
- "MMX" (2010), Deathwish Inc.)
Videos[]
- (2000, Reflections Records)
Other releases[]
- "" (1991, Self-released)
- "" (1992, Self-released)
References[]
- ^ "Hare Krishnacore - An introduction to the most improbable punk subculture ever". The Vinyl Factory. 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ "Hare Krishna Hard Core". krishnacore.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ "Biography". krishnacore.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ allmusic (((108 > Biography)))
- ^ 108 singer quits, band breaks up Retrieved Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:32 AM
- ^ "i.Integral: interview: Hardcore band "108"". i-integral.blogspot.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ "108 not breaking up?". lambgoat.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ "108 singer re-joins band". lambgoat.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
External links[]
- Official Site
- Late Night Wallflower Interview (2007)
- 108 on AllMusic.com
- International Society for Krishna Consciousness bands
- Hardcore punk groups from New York (state)
- American metalcore musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1991
- Musical groups disestablished in 1996
- Musical groups reestablished in 2005
- Musical quartets
- Deathwish Inc. artists
- Equal Vision Records artists
- 1991 establishments in New York (state)