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As part of the original Hardcore movement, Maximum Penalty has been and still is, one of the most original hybrids of the New York Hardcore sound. From the bands inception, the founding members have fused different styles such as Hardcore, Metal, Hip-Hop and melody which put MPs unique stamp on the scene. The band started out at the tail end of the first wave of the hardcore movement in the late 80's. They played the infamous hardcore matinee at the now deceased CBGB's with friends and family from the N.Y. scene. From that point the Crossover Metal scene exploded into the 90s with MP's unique brand of Hardcore, along with their peers such as Sick of it all, Killing Time & Agnostic Front.
MPs first release was their "Demo 89" along with the Blackout Records Where The Wild Things Are compilation. Soon after that they released the East Side Story e.p. and later the full lengths Independent and Superlife. In 2006 the band re-released their classic "Demo 89 / East Side Story e.p." on one disc, finally making the original demo available on CD in its entirety.
In 2008, MP went back into the studio with the intent to capture the original elements of the bands sound and identity. Produced by Dan Korneff, who has worked with artists like (Grammy Nominated) Paramore, Lamb Of God and Ill Nino, the 15 new tracks sound absolutely massive and bring the band to a whole new level.
The result is a highly praised modern day New York Hardcore record entitled, "Life & Times", available on Reaper Records.
Age
26
Hometown
New York City
Country
United States
Occupation
NYHC
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