Integrity
Groupe de musique Punk Hardcore des États-Unis formé en 1988
Membres du groupe : Francis Kano, Joshy Brettell, Domenic Romeo, Dwid Hellion, Gene Burnworth, Dave Felton, Aaron Melnick, Mike Jochum, Nate Jochum, Frank "3 Gun" Novinec, Frank Cavanagh, Chris Smith, Blaze Tishko, Chris Dora, Leon Melnick, Tom Front, Derrick Green, Craig Martini, Steve Rauckhorst, Richard Pflueger, Anthony Pines, Matt Brewer, Robert Orr, David Nicholi Araca, Mark Konopka, Steve Felton
Integrity is a hardcore punk band originally founded in 1988 by vocalist, musician, lyricist and visual artist, Dwid Hellion. Integrity relocated to Belgium in 2003.
The band has a rich history in the underground punk, hardcore, and metal-related extreme music, appearing on nearly fifty recordings since 1988 (including 12 full-length albums and several EPs, reissues and compilation appearances); Integrity has had a strong live presence since their formation, having played hundreds of shows including numerous global festival appearances.
Their sound is known for a mix of noise, punk, hardcore and heavy metal with dark religious undertones, prominent use of lead guitars and solos, harsh vocals, occasional sampling and unusual influences such as industrial, noise and experimental music.
Lyrical themes include religion, the supernatural, art, philosophy, horror, as well as mental illness and the occult.
Legacy and critical acclaim
Integrity is widely credited for being the pioneers of metalcore being one of the first bands to mix metal and hardcore punk in a way that would later become popular, greatly influencing bands such as Hatebreed and Terror. Their music has been described as "an intense sound that melds together high-velocity hardcore punk, heavy metal, blues, thrash, and angular, noisy guitar riffs."Albert Mudrian, editor-in-chief of the monthly metal magazine Decibel and author of Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore, claims that "They're one of the watershed artists" for heavy music genres, explaining that "they're definitely important to all forms of extreme music. A band like Hatebreed wouldn't sound like they did without Integrity opening up that door for them." Artist Derek Hess, whose art has appeared on albums and promotional materials for numerous metal, hardcore, and crossover artists ranging from Unearth to Converge, as well as MTV's Headbangers Ball compilations, claims that "They were ahead of the curve. Integrity started incorporating art and illustrations, and I think that was a real right-on thing that broke away from the pack. When you say the name Dwid throughout the industry, they know who you're talking about. He's infamous."Hellion has had numerous side projects, including his electronic project, Psywarfare. and horror themed, Vermapyre.
In July 2017, Hellion was featured on the cover of Decibel magazine, no. 153. He is quoted as saying "I do not listen to much new music. When I need a new album to listen to, I make one." Previously, in 2013, Integrity's Systems Overload (1995, Victory Records) was featured in the Decibel "Hall of Fame" in issue no. 107. In the seven-page feature which interviewed all the members who had written or played on the album (Hellion, Aaron Melnick, Lenny Melnick, Mark Konopka, Chris Smith, and Frank Novinec), the album is referred to as "the landmark work in a grand and heretical oeuvre".
Members
Dwid Hellion – vocals (1988–present)
Domenic Romeo – guitar (2014–present)Current live musicians
Alex "The Beast" Henderson – drums (2011–present)
Francis "Darkest Prince" Kano – bass (2017–present)
Justin "Sexminn" Ethem – guitar (2018-present)
Past members
Aaron Melnick - guitar, vocals (1988-1998)
Tom Front - bass (1988-1989)
Tonny Pines - drums (1988-1991,2003)
Leon "Micha" Melnick - bass (1989-1998)
Frank Cavanaugh - guitar (1991)
Bill Mckinney - guitar (1991)
Chris Smith (II) - guitar (1991-1994)
David Nicholi Araca - drums (1991-1994)
Frank "3 Gun" Novineck - guitar (1994-1998)
Robert Zieger - drums (1995-1996)
Chris Dora - drums (1996-1998)
Dave "Gravy" Felton - guitar (1998-2000)
Steve Felton - drums (1998-2000)
Craig Martini - bass (1998-2000)
Adam Gontier - drums (2000-2002)
Brandon Stearns - bass (2000-2002)
Vee Price - guitar, vocals (2000-2002)
Steve Rauckhorst - bass (2002-2003, 2005-2010)
Mike Jochum - guitar (2003, 2005-2009)
Blaze Tischko - guitar, vocals (2003)
John Comprix - guitar (2003)
Matt Brewer - guitar (2004-2010)
Nate Jochum - drums (2005-2011)Timeline
The band has a rich history in the underground punk, hardcore, and metal-related extreme music, appearing on nearly fifty recordings since 1988 (including 12 full-length albums and several EPs, reissues and compilation appearances); Integrity has had a strong live presence since their formation, having played hundreds of shows including numerous global festival appearances.
Their sound is known for a mix of noise, punk, hardcore and heavy metal with dark religious undertones, prominent use of lead guitars and solos, harsh vocals, occasional sampling and unusual influences such as industrial, noise and experimental music.
Lyrical themes include religion, the supernatural, art, philosophy, horror, as well as mental illness and the occult.
Legacy and critical acclaim
Integrity is widely credited for being the pioneers of metalcore being one of the first bands to mix metal and hardcore punk in a way that would later become popular, greatly influencing bands such as Hatebreed and Terror. Their music has been described as "an intense sound that melds together high-velocity hardcore punk, heavy metal, blues, thrash, and angular, noisy guitar riffs."Albert Mudrian, editor-in-chief of the monthly metal magazine Decibel and author of Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore, claims that "They're one of the watershed artists" for heavy music genres, explaining that "they're definitely important to all forms of extreme music. A band like Hatebreed wouldn't sound like they did without Integrity opening up that door for them." Artist Derek Hess, whose art has appeared on albums and promotional materials for numerous metal, hardcore, and crossover artists ranging from Unearth to Converge, as well as MTV's Headbangers Ball compilations, claims that "They were ahead of the curve. Integrity started incorporating art and illustrations, and I think that was a real right-on thing that broke away from the pack. When you say the name Dwid throughout the industry, they know who you're talking about. He's infamous."Hellion has had numerous side projects, including his electronic project, Psywarfare. and horror themed, Vermapyre.
In July 2017, Hellion was featured on the cover of Decibel magazine, no. 153. He is quoted as saying "I do not listen to much new music. When I need a new album to listen to, I make one." Previously, in 2013, Integrity's Systems Overload (1995, Victory Records) was featured in the Decibel "Hall of Fame" in issue no. 107. In the seven-page feature which interviewed all the members who had written or played on the album (Hellion, Aaron Melnick, Lenny Melnick, Mark Konopka, Chris Smith, and Frank Novinec), the album is referred to as "the landmark work in a grand and heretical oeuvre".
Members
Dwid Hellion – vocals (1988–present)
Domenic Romeo – guitar (2014–present)Current live musicians
Alex "The Beast" Henderson – drums (2011–present)
Francis "Darkest Prince" Kano – bass (2017–present)
Justin "Sexminn" Ethem – guitar (2018-present)
Past members
Aaron Melnick - guitar, vocals (1988-1998)
Tom Front - bass (1988-1989)
Tonny Pines - drums (1988-1991,2003)
Leon "Micha" Melnick - bass (1989-1998)
Frank Cavanaugh - guitar (1991)
Bill Mckinney - guitar (1991)
Chris Smith (II) - guitar (1991-1994)
David Nicholi Araca - drums (1991-1994)
Frank "3 Gun" Novineck - guitar (1994-1998)
Robert Zieger - drums (1995-1996)
Chris Dora - drums (1996-1998)
Dave "Gravy" Felton - guitar (1998-2000)
Steve Felton - drums (1998-2000)
Craig Martini - bass (1998-2000)
Adam Gontier - drums (2000-2002)
Brandon Stearns - bass (2000-2002)
Vee Price - guitar, vocals (2000-2002)
Steve Rauckhorst - bass (2002-2003, 2005-2010)
Mike Jochum - guitar (2003, 2005-2009)
Blaze Tischko - guitar, vocals (2003)
John Comprix - guitar (2003)
Matt Brewer - guitar (2004-2010)
Nate Jochum - drums (2005-2011)Timeline
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Membres du groupe : Francis Kano, Joshy Brettell, Domenic Romeo, Dwid Hellion, Gene Burnworth, Dave Felton, Aaron Melnick, Mike Jochum, Nate Jochum, Frank "3 Gun" Novinec, Frank Cavanagh, Chris Smith, Blaze Tishko, Chris Dora, Leon Melnick, Tom Front, Derrick Green, Craig Martini, Steve Rauckhorst, Richard Pflueger, Anthony Pines, Matt Brewer, Robert Orr, David Nicholi Araca, Mark Konopka, Steve Felton
- Discographie -
60 albums

Cradle To The Grave
2021 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Organized Crime Records

SDK X RFTCC
2019 - États-UnisHardcore, Metalcore
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 10 Pistes
Dark Operative Records

Split
2019 - États-UnisHardcore, Noise
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Not On Label (integrity Self-released)

I.N.T.E.G.2K.18
2018 - États-UnisHardcore, Disco
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Over & Out Recordings

Live At This Is Hardcore Fest MMXVI
2017 - États-UnisHardcore, Metalcore
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 16 Pistes
Not On Label (integrity Self-released)

Howling, For The Nightmare Shall Consume
2017 - États-UnisHardcore
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 11 Pistes
Relapse Records

Deathly Fighter
2016 - États-UnisHardcore, Heavy Metal
Flexi-disc 7" ⎯ 1 Pistes
Decibel Flexi Series

Integrity / Power Trip
2016 - États-UnisHardcore
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 5 Pistes
Magic Bullet Records

Piss Off, You Bloody Wankers
2014 - États-UnisHardcore, Punk
Flexi-disc 7" ⎯ 1 Pistes
Organized Crime Records

7th Revelation: Beyond The Realm Of The VVitch
2014 - États-UnisHardcore, Heavy Metal
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 1 Pistes
A389 Recordings

Burning Flesh Children To Mist
2013 - États-UnisField Recording, Experimental
Cassette EP ⎯ 2 Pistes
Bezerker Records

Suicide Black Snake
2013 - États-UnisHardcore, Heavy Metal, Thrash
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 10 Pistes
A389 Recordings

7.17: The Feast Of The Holy Terror Church Of Final Judgement
2010 - États-UnisHardcore, Thrash, Experimental
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Hellfish Family

Always Is Always Forever
2006 - États-UnisHardcore
DVD Album ⎯ 10 Pistes
Van Hellion International

Sliver In The Hands Of Time
2005 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 21 Pistes
Dockyard 1

Salvations Malevolence
2004 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 19 Pistes
Wd Sounds

From The Womb To The Tomb Volume 2
2003 - États-UnisHardcore, Noise
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 17 Pistes
88 Records

From The Womb To The Tomb Volume 1
2003 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 28 Pistes
88 Records

In Contrast Of Tomorrow
2001 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 30 Pistes
Victory Records

The Final Taste Of Every Sin
2000 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 25 Pistes
East Coast Empire Records

Project: Regenesis
2000 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD ⎯ 10 Pistes
East Coast Empire Records

Integrity / Serenity Of The Once Lost
1998 - États-UnisHardcore, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 3 Pistes
Victory Records

Taste Of Every Sin
1997 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 15 Pistes
Holy Terror Church Of Final Judgment

The Kids Of Widney High / Integrity
1997 - États-UnisHardcore, Vocal
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Blood Book Records

Integrity / Psywarfare
1996 - États-UnisHardcore, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Victory Records

Integrity / Hatebreed
1996 - États-UnisHardcore, Heavy Metal
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Stillborn Records

Systems Overload Testpress
1995 - États-UnisHardcore
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 12 Pistes
Victory Records

Hookedlungstolenbreathcunt
1994 - États-UnisHardcore
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 23 Pistes
Lost And Found Records

Integrity
1992 - États-UnisHardcore, Metalcore, Sludge Metal
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 3 Pistes
Not On Label (integrity Self-released)

Grace Of The Unholy
1990 - États-UnisHardcore
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 2 Pistes
Progression Records

Harder They Fall
1989 - États-UnisHardcore
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 3 Pistes
Not On Label (integrity Self-released)
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