Backtrack (band)

Backtrack
Backtrack in 2017
Background information
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.[3] They released an EP in 2009 via 6131 Records titled Deal With The Devil.[4]

Backtrack released their first full-length album in 2011 titled Darker Half via Reaper Records.[5][6]

In 2013, Backtrack released a 7" via Bridge 9 Records titled Can't Escape.[7][8]

In 2014, Backtrack released their second full-length album via Bridge 9 Records titled Lost In Life.[9]

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.[10][11]

Vitalo went on to form the artist management company Gold Theory Artists.

Band members

Final Members

  • James Vitalo – vocals (2008-2019)
  • Ricky Singh – guitar
  • Chris Smith – guitar
  • Danny Smith – bass

Past Members

  • Nick Brienza – bass
  • David Jaycox – bass
  • Reggie McCafferty – bass
  • John T. Lopez – drums
  • Steven DiGenio – drums
  • Brian Rutter – 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. ^ Bader, David Von. "Terror and H2O Unloaded Hard Riffs and Flailing Limbs on Churchill's Pub, February 5". Miami New Times. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Henderson, Luke. "Backtrack Lost In Life". Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Backtrack, The '08 Demo 7" is back in stock. Grab it here". Backtrack.tumblr.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Shultz, Brian. "Backtrack: Deal with the Devil [7 inch] (2009)". PunkNews. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  5. ^ "BACKTRACK "DARKER HALF" REVIEW". GlueHC. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  6. ^ Lantinen, Christopher. "BACKTRACK'S 'DARKER HALF' GETS REPRESSED". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  7. ^ Kraus, Brian (December 18, 2013). "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new seven-inch, 'Can't Escape'". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  8. ^ "Backtrack Streaming New Song "Stuck With A Sting"". The PRP. December 18, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  9. ^ Kraus, Brian (November 9, 2013). "Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new single, "Lost In Life"". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  10. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Backtrack breaking up, announce final tour". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "BACKTRACK". BACKTRACK. Retrieved January 28, 2020.