IRATE (NYC): New York Metal

Irate (NYC)

New York Metal

© 2005 Irate NYC (676695016727)

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War Metal

tracks

1 The Human Condition
2 NY Metal
3 Fallen
4 Shattered Dreams
5 Depression
6 Coward
7 NYC March 11, 2002
8 Blasphemy
9 Robert Johnson
10 I Remember
11 Vendetta

notes

In 1995, five young aspiring musicians gathered together in the Bronx, NY. They were drawn to each other for two reasons: a love of heavy music and the disillusionment created by urban adolescence. Nick (guitar), UV (drums), Nando (guitar), Phil (vocals) and Jayson (bass) became known as Irate and established themselves as one of New York City's most brutal metal bands. Their music exemplified through sound and lyrics the harsh realities of growing up in a city (as well as a world) of apathy and indifference, a place where you had to scream to be heard.

Irate's first two releases, the EP "Burden of a Crumbling Society" and the full length "11:34" (recorded with current bassist Curtis Reis), quickly solidified them as a powerful metal act. The first chance for the band to prove their ability in a live setting came at Castle Heights in Queens, NY. The shows at this venue established a loyal fan base and garnered the attention of other
promoters and bands on the scene. As a result, Irate has also played the stages of CBGB's, LimeLight, Lamour's, The Downtown, Albany's Valentines and many more. The band has had the pleasure of supporting national acts such as Deicide, Overkill, Napalm Death, Death Angel, Hatebreed, Candiria and Nuclear Assault.

In late 2001, Irate embarked on their first overseas tour, headlining shows in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in Japan. A year later the band found themselves on the road again, this time on a five country tour of Europe with stops in Belgium, Holland, England, France and Germany. Spring of 2004 saw the band as part of a package tour of Puerto Rico supporting Sworn Enemy with Billy Club Sandwich and EGH.

For the summer of 2004 the band has hit the studio to record their sophomore full length album. Those that have heard the new material have described it as intensely heartfelt and reminiscent of the myriad of influences on the band. The album will hopefully be released before the close of 2005.

reviews

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  • Yeah, good album baby!
    author: pressmasterflex

    I always loved the song vendetta, but was suprised by the rest of the album. Its not really hardcore, definitely new york metal! reminds me of testament for some reason, but it grew on me! Great riffs, arrangements etc there are some really catchy tunes on here, very musically accomplished too!

  • author: Cassondra Hayden

    This CD is awesome! Loooove it. Haven't stopped listening to it since I got it...I really like the intro to The Human Condition.

  • wouuuaaa
    author: malicious-clown

    this is a fuck songs, it's great

  • HENCH!
    author: Jordan

    Loved every minute of this album, one of my best metal CD buys yet. Amazing, tight band, with such awesome musicianship, brutal as a baby in a blender, yet deep in such songs as I Remember and Depression. Just fuckin fantastic, much love from the UK - hardcore, say no more. Thanks to CD Baby for pushin' this shit too. PEACE!

  • Why the Split?
    author: Justin

    Absolutley brutal-from burden of a crumbling society to NY metal,Irate has never ceased to crush the genre!

  • the best never dies
    author: jd bdc 4ever

    i miss watching these guys do there thing and listining to this album still brings me back to demo 96 it makes me want to mosh it up good luck in the years to come one love jd bdc ids till death

  • still on top
    author: jd aka j castolano

    i know these guys since 4 ever i been missing alot maybe you guys are mad at me because of romers but the love will always be there i love you guys to death hope to see you soon you mother fucers still kick ass the best thing to happinto nyc is still doing ther thing love always JD BDC IDS FOR EVER

  • damn
    author: Dick

    Yeah We are NY metal reinventing thrash at a whole new level!!!!!

  • Perfection from Irate...again.
    author: FatBradEOH

    What else do you expect from Irate but absolute perfection? There is nothing bad about this cd at all. These guys are the definition of brutality.

  • bronx kings are back!
    author: catalyst666.com

    The REAL IRATE are back! Beware of sucker impersonators! This ain't mall metal, so don't go looking for this cd at hot topic! Step on up you cowards, and get some of this southern fried s*#t!

  • fuckin ace, no holds barred in new york
    author: noremorsenoregrets

    this album is great, depression and coward are jus awesome in a melower way (mellow by these boys standards is still fuck off heavy) n vendetta is mosh till you drop. the first half off this album is great, then jus when you think thats it, the 2nd half is even better :o) thanx lads, cant wait for the next album, keep it heavy :oD

  • The music is hard&the lyrics are understandable. I fing love it!

    The music reminds me of old school hardcore (inside out, insted, uppercut, killing time, dys, release(NJ)) I love that the fact that they can play hardcore like a motherfu#$er and play metal like it should be played. HOLLA!!

  • Irate just keeps getting better!
    author: Chad

    I've been a long-time Irate fan (since seeing them at the 180 club in MD). They just keep getting better and better with each cd!

  • BEST CD of the Year!!
    author: Spence

    This record called New York Metal,but you better trust me it will be World Wide Metal....amazingly endless sounds with strong vocal. looking for real sounds? this is it!

  • Best record of 2005
    author: MORSEY

    This CD kills from start to finish. A lot of time and effort went in to writing and recording this CD and it shows! It has been well worth the wait. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!

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