Backtrack was an American hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, founded in 2008.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2008–2019 |
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History edit
Backtrack began in 2008 with the release of a demo titled The '08 Demo via Flatspot Records.[1] They released an EP in 2009 via 6131 Records titled Deal With The Devil.[2]
Backtrack released their first full-length album in 2011 titled Darker Half via Reaper Records.[3][4]
In 2013, Backtrack released a 7" via Bridge 9 Records titled Can't Escape.[5][6]
In 2014, Backtrack released their second full-length album via Bridge 9 Records titled Lost In Life.[7]
In 2019, the band announced it would be breaking up doing a final tour around America, Asia, and Australia which ended in Amityville, New York on November 30, 2019.[8][9]
Vitalo went on to form the artist management company Gold Theory Artists.
Band members edit
Final Members edit
- James Vitalo – vocals (2008-2019)
- Ricky Singh – guitar
- Chris Smith – guitar
- Danny Smith – bass
Past Members edit
- Nick Brienza – bass
- David Jaycox – bass
- Reggie McCafferty – bass
- John T. Lopez – drums
- Steven DiGenio – drums
- Brian Rutter – drums
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Darker Half (2011, Reaper)
- Lost in Life (2014, Bridge Nine)
- Bad to My World (2017, Bridge Nine)
EPs and demos
- The '08 Demo (2008, Flatspot)
- Deal with the Devil (2009, 6131)
- Can't Escape (2013, Bridge Nine)
- "Bad to My World" b/w "Breaking Loose" – Flexi/Zine (2017, Bridge Nine)
References edit
- ^ "Backtrack, The '08 Demo 7" is back in stock. Grab it here". Backtrack.tumblr.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Shultz, Brian. "Backtrack: Deal with the Devil [7 inch] (2009)". PunkNews. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "BACKTRACK "DARKER HALF" REVIEW". GlueHC. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Lantinen, Christopher. "BACKTRACK'S 'DARKER HALF' GETS REPRESSED". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Kraus, Brian (December 18, 2013). "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new seven-inch, 'Can't Escape'". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Backtrack Streaming New Song "Stuck With A Sting"". The PRP. December 18, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Kraus, Brian (November 9, 2013). "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new single, "Lost In Life"". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Backtrack breaking up, announce final tour". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "BACKTRACK". BACKTRACK. Retrieved January 28, 2020.