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Posted in music | tour dates on June 11, 2009
Rorschach playing reunion shows soon ++ Van Pelt Saturday
by Black Bubblegum
"I would imagine the RORSCHACH reunion shows also deserve a mention" - [BV commenter frosty]
Charles Maggio of Rorschach circa early 1990s
Rorschach was a New Jersey-based band that existed from 1989 to 1993. The group often blended hardcore punk and dissonant elements of metal providing the inspiration to a number of hardcore and post hardcore bands thereafter.As rumored and discussed, Rorschach WILL reunite. According to the frosty-linked post in the livewire message board, the shows will take place September 23 - 27 in "Boston, NY, NJ, D.C. and Philly". Guitarist Nick Forte confirms to Lambgoat that "all original members will be involved". The message board also says "all original roadies". Stay tuned for more details.The first release by the band, Remain Sedate, shows the band's sound at a stage when they played fast, heavy hardcore with a metal slant and raspy hardcore vocals. At this time they also drew heavy comparisons to Die Kreuzen for their bizarre chord progressions and Charles Maggio's unearthly howl. However, as the band progressed, they developed a slower, more sinister, sludge sound that was influenced by fellow New York band the Swans. Additionally, the vocals developed into high-pitched, tortured screaming rather than shouting, due in part to voice problems Maggio was experiencing at the time. This change in sound can be heard primarily on their second full-length release, Protestant. Shortly after issuing this album, the group disbanded, some members eventually joining Deadguy. - [Wiki]
Also of note, Charles Maggio went on to found Gern Blandsten Records, one time home to Chisel, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, The Van Pelt, Dalek, Garden Variety, Radio 4, and many others.
The Van Pelt reunited for a show at SXSW, AND for one happening this Saturday in Brooklyn as part of the Northside Festival. The Brooklyn show, that the band curated, is at Coco66 and also includes Ghost Gamblers, The Holy Childhood, and Beats Antique on the bill. The entire Northside Fest kicks off today (6/11).
Other recently announced reunions: 1.6 Band and Errortype:11.
Rorschach videos below...
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Posted on June 11, 2009 1:02 PM
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Comments (7)
Charles Maggio looks like he puts a lot of intensity and passion into his performance :)
Posted by Anonymous | June 11, 2009 1:09 PM
All these screaming insane metal riffing hardcore bands ala converge etc.you can thank Deadguy and
Rorschach.Deadguy were one of the most intense bands
Posted by Anonymous | June 11, 2009 2:42 PM
Amazing. Now lets pray for a Deadguy reunion, or even Kiss It Goodbye.
Posted by b | June 11, 2009 3:45 PM
Kiss It Goodbye >
Posted by JT | June 11, 2009 3:49 PM
i wish shotmaker or iconoclast would do a reunion!
Posted by Anonymous | June 11, 2009 4:34 PM
yay Rorschach! yay Nick Forte!
Posted by Bryan | June 11, 2009 5:03 PM
Submit to your higher power, bitches!!!!
lets just say that will be a goddamn good wknd for heavy music.
Posted by pdiddy | June 11, 2009 6:41 PM