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Backtrack
OriginLong Island, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active2008—2019
Members
  • James Vitalo
  • Ricky Singh
  • Chris Smith
  • Danny Smith
Past members
  • Nick Brianza
  • David Jaycox
  • Reggie McCafferty
  • John T. Lopez
  • Steven DiGenio

Backtrack was an American hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, founded in 2008.

History

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]

Band members

  • James Vitalo - Vocals
  • Ricky Singh - Guitar
  • Chris Smith - Guitar
  • Danny Smith - Bass
  • Nick Brienza : Bass
  • David Jaycox : Bass
  • Reggie McCafferty : Bass
  • John T. Lopez : Drums
  • Steven DiGenio - Drums

Discography

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

  1. ^ "Backtrack, The '08 Demo 7" is back in stock. Grab it here:". Backtrack.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  2. ^ Shultz, Brian. "Backtrack: Deal with the Devil [7 inch] (2009)". PunkNews. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. ^ "BACKTRACK "DARKER HALF" REVIEW". GlueHC. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  4. ^ Lantinen, Christopher. "BACKTRACK'S 'DARKER HALF' GETS REPRESSED". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  5. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new seven-inch, 'Can't Escape'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Backtrack Streaming New Song "Stuck With A Sting"". The PRP. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  7. ^ Kraus, Brian. "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new single, "Lost In Life"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  8. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Backtrack breaking up, announce final tour". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  9. ^ "BACKTRACK". BACKTRACK. Retrieved 28 January 2020.