Tragedy is a modern hardcore punk band, originally from Memphis, Tennessee, but currently residing in Portland, Oregon. The band formed in 2000 and was born from the ashes of influential modern hardcore bands His Hero is Gone and Deathreat.
From the insert to the band's first, self-titled LP on Tragedy Records (2000) Tragedy's music is characterized by its unrelenting, heavy hardcore punk sound, often punctuated by melodic interludes and downshifts in tempo. The band remains strongly aware of its roots but often takes the genre in newer, more innovative directions, pioneering a new breed of hardcore punk along with close friends and contemporaries From Ashes Rise, as well other bands residing in Portland and throughout the world.
Tragedy have stated they are influenced by early hardcore punk bands, many in the d-beat style, including Discharge as well as taking inspiration from Japanese hardcore groups such as Deathside. Their name is taken from a 1994 Disclose LP.
Tragedy's albums have met with critical acclaim within the DIY hardcore community, and have had a large positive impact on the popularity of crust punk music that shares a similar sound. The band has had a cult following and celebrity status in some hardcore circles. They give little information about themselves in promotional materials and include minimal information in album inserts.
Line-up:
Todd Burdette- Guitar/Vocals
Yannick Lorrain- Guitar
Billy Davis- Bass
Paul Burdette- Drums
Discografie:
2000 Tragedy
2001 Tragedy
2002 Can We Call This Life?
2002 Vengeance
2002 Split with Desobediencia Civil
2003 Vengeance
2003 Split 7" with Totalitär
2004 UK 2004 Tour EP
2006 Nerve Damage
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