SICK OF IT ALL: Silver Anniversary

When New York Hardcore veterans Sick Of It All stepped into the game in 1986, New York City was a completely different place both socially and culturally. CBGB's was the mecca of the Hardcore and Punk Rock scenes, and the bands associated with the scene were in the rise. During the 90's many bands dissolved, and some fans started to believe that Hardcore and Punk Rock music scene was dead. Sick Of It All took note of this and decided to take matter into their own hands, and they did this wholeheartedly!

After 9 studio albums, thousands of shows, and 25 years of making sure that Hardcore music is respected worldwide. The dudes with the cool dragon logo are celebrating their 25 year anniversary this coming March at New York City's Webster Hall. Here are all the details:

- Date: March 26th, 2011
- Location: 125 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003-5301
- Lineup: Sick Of It All, Snapcase, Merauder and Razorblade Handgrenade
- Tickets: Available on Friday February 11th


2011 SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR:

3/12: Curitiba, Brazil - John Bull Music Hall - w/h COMEBACK KID
3/13: Sao Paulo, Brazil - Carioca Club - w/h COMEBACK KID
3/15: Rosario, Argentina - Galpon 11 - w/h COMEBACK KID
3/16: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Teatro Colegiales - w/h COMEBACK KID
3/17: Santiago de Chile, Chile - Teatro Novedades - w/h COMEBACK KID
3/18: Lima, Peru - Barranco Bar - w/h COMEBACK KID
3/20: Bogota, Colombia - Teatro Metro Bogota - w/h COMEBACK KID

Here is an EXCLUSIVE interview we did last year with Lou Koller from Sick Of It All at their CD Release show New York City!



Related links:
SICK OF IT ALL on MySpace
SICK OF IT ALL official site
SICK OF IT ALL on Twitter
Webster Hall

Based On A True Story

If my life would be a DVD, a Tape or a Vinyl, and I would rewind it back to 1997 when I discovered Sick Of It All. I wouldn't need to hit pause. Simply because while many of my school friends (who I used to head bang with) have given up on heavy music, I am still holding the flag way up high and planning to do so for the rest of my life. I often face the question of when I am going to grow out of this music. Grow out of it? This is my lifeline, not just a trend that I bought into when I was a teenager. People have dared to say that Heavy Music is dead! This is one of the most ignorant statements I have ever heard! Proof of that is the amazing performance that Sick Of It All displayed on their CD Release show for their latest album titled "Based On A True Story."

The Gramercy (Blender Theater) was more packed than a church on Good Friday. It was hard to move inside the venue, but I didn’t expect anything else. After all, Sick Of It All are one of New York's finest musical exports in history. During their 24 year career Sick Of It All has kept their musical integrity untouched and have never sounded dated. They are also one of the most energetic bands when it comes to their live performances.

When I met their singer Lou Koller at the Black N Blue Bowl, it also became evident that they are really good people. To the point that when he saw me at The Gramercy, he was all about having me exclusively interview him right after their epic show. Interviewing one of my favorite vocalists of all time backstage was extremely surreal. Specially, on their CD Release show, this was also their World Tour kickoff. And what better place than New York City, the city that gave birth to them and to New York Hardcore.


This piece proofs that if you fight for your dreams to come to life, they eventually will come to life. When I was 16 years old, I would have never thought that 13 years later I would be interviewing Lou Koller, one of the most charismatic and realest dudes I have ever met. So if I can inspire one thing through Horns Up Rocks, is to follow your dreams, follow your passion and don't ever stop believing in yourself. As Sick Of It All says on their song "Lifeline", which is part of Based On A True Story: "Hold on to your passion, keep it alive! It's your lifeline, never let go!"

Here is “Based On A True Story”, starring Lou Koller and Sick Of It All.



Related links:

SICK OF IT ALL on MySpace
SICK OF IT ALL official site
SICK OF IT ALL on Twitter

NEW SICK OF IT ALL album and video!

New York Hard Core legends Sick Of It all have a new record titled "Based on a True Story", which I have personally been hooked on since I first heard it. To me Sick Of It All represents what the New York Hard Core scene is all about: unity, honesty and determination. Proof of this is the amazing 25 year career that they have under their belt.

While some may say that Sick Of It All has passed their prime time or that they are too generic. I believe that not only has Sick Of It All released one of their best records to date, but they have also kept their world known sound intact. Sick Of It All has many more years of music for everyone out there, so you better be prepared for Sick Of It All! Support New York Hard Core!

Here is their brand new video, for their instant classic titled "Death or Jail":


SICK OF IT ALL - Death Or Jail (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

SICK OF IT ALL [NEW VIDEO ONLINE] | MySpace Music Videos

Related links:

SICK OF IT ALL on MySpace
SICK OF IT ALL official site
SICK OF IT ALL on Twitter