Subzero (band)

Subzero
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	NYHC, hardcore punk
Years active	1989–2009, 2011–present
Labels	Upstate, Demons Run Amok, Stillborn, Century Media, Inner Journey
Members	Lou di Bella Rich Kennon Larry Susi Matt Mangiaracina Rigg Ross
Past members	Javier Carpio (aka SOB) Anthony Schiavo Jim Eaton Tim o'Reilly Jason Kalfin Larry "The Hunter" Nieroda Brian "Mitts" Daniels Joe Capizzi John Bryan Mark Levy Walter "Monsta" Ryan Eddie Ortiz

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Subzero is a

band that was formed in 1989.

History

The band was created by Rich Kennon of NYHC band

and others. They have headlined every major club in Japan, played all the major festivals in Europe. They were one of the first 5 American hardcore bands to ever tour Japan to sold-out audiences. Subzero retains their underground ethics and frequently play small clubs, basements and dive bars.

On September 25, 2020, Subzero released a new digital single entitled, "House of Grief"[1] which will appear on the A side of a two-song vinyl 7" to be released on October 30 under Upstate Records (USA) Demons Run Amok (EU). A 6-song EP entitled "Beauty in Sorrow" is scheduled to be released in winter 2020 under Upstate Records/Demons Run Amok as well.^{[needs update]}

Breakup/Reformation

On Sunday February 9, 2009, the band announced that they would be breaking up after "Black n' Blue Bowl 2009". In the fall of 2011 Subzero regrouped and have played an October show with the Cro-mags as well as completing a 12 date headlining tour of Japan with Aggressive Dogs aka Uzi-one.

Critical reception

quoted (Sept 2020): "Subzero is one of the most unique, multi-dimensional, enlivening acts to ever grind its way out of the legendary New York hardcore scene, period. I don't think even longtime fans are prepared for the fury and awesomeness the band has harnessed in their recent 2020 sessions. Subzero has put the elements of its past work/evolutions together in a sharper, defter way than ever before and now returns, perhaps improbably, with some of the best material of its storied career.

Metal Maniacs magazine says of the band, "Subzero are one of the most significant forces to be reckoned with in New York hardcore...One of NY's most promising and powerful Hardcore/Metal acts...This style of hardcore sounds like no other..Punctuated by seriously metallic and almost artsy moments."

describes them as "A very powerful package of New York hardcore here but with more intelligence musically and lyrically."

Terrorizer magazine suggests, "Subzero are thoroughly distraught with genuine NYHC rage, but are quite diverse in their musical ethics".

Covers

• Subzero's original song, "Boxed In" from the album 'Happiness Without Peace' (originally from the 1990, 2 song promo) was covered by Hatebreed on their album For the Lions.
• "Boxed In" has also been covered by the band Terror on the Century Media Records's 2CD compilation "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes".

Discography

• House of Grief single – Upstate Records – 2020
• NYJP Split w/Facecarz – 2006
• The Suffering of Man – Stillborn Records – 2005
• Necropolis EP – Stillborn Records – 2004
• The Smiths Tribute album – "The World Still Won't Listen" song "What Difference Does it Make" – Too Damn Hype Records – 1996
• Happiness Without Peace LP – Too Damn Hype Records – 1996
• Happiness Without Peace
  remastered) by Tom Soares at Normandy Sound – 1997 Century Media Records
• 1993 "Giger Demo" demo -
  self released
  – 1993
• Ice Age 7" – Inner Journey Records – 1991
• 1990 2 song promo – self-released – 1990

References

External links

• Subzero's MySpace Page
• Interview with Lu Dibella
• SubZero videos
• Subzero 1990 & 1993 demos
• Subzero official Facebook page