Ripface Invasion is an American hardcore punk band based out of New Jersey. The band was formed in December 2010 by Anthony "Red" Paladino, the founder of the Earache Records band I.D.K., which was a New Jersey punk band with a large fan following.[2] Red formed Ripface Invasion to pick up where I.D.K. left off, bringing in I.D.K. bass player Tom Conti. The current lineup consists of Red on vocals, Tom Conti on bass guitar and Dan "Drummer D" Lockhart (formerly of the popular hardcore band One4One who was signed to hardcore label Stillborn Records which is owned and operated by Jamey Jasta of the band Hatebreed)as well as Triple Crown Records on drums. The most recent addition to the Ripface Invasion lineup is Joe EC (Elviz Christ) who is the founder and guitarist of New Jersey thrash metal outfit Saint Avarice. The band has released a four-song EP on July 5, 2011.[2][3] They subsequently released a 3-song EP as well as a 7-inch record.[4] Past members play on the first CD / record. Past members have included various players from NJ bands such as E-town Concrete, Agents of Man and Backlash.
Ripface Invasion | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Fairview, New Jersey, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Hardcore, thrash, heavy metal, punk |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Scorpion |
| Members | Anthony "Red" Paladino Tom Conti Dan "Drummer D" Lockhart Joe EC "Elviz Christ" |
| Website | www |
The band has played locally since their start, and have released a music video for their song "The Last One On Earth" which was released independently.[5][6] The band is currently a featured artist on Seton Hall's Pirate Radio, 89.5 WSOU with a fair amount of air play and is a regular tune heard on WSIA, which can be heard on 88.9 in Staten Island. The band has also been featured in the NJ zine The Aquarian Weekly.[7]
In 2012 the band was signed to NJ hardcore / punk label Scorpion Records who has featured other artists such as 25 ta Life and released their 3-song EP "To Not Give In".
Both EPs and 7inch record have artwork designed and created by Joe Martino, New Jersey comic book artist.
The band's second music video with their current lineup for the song "To Not Give In" was released October 4, 2012.
Videography
edit- "The Last One On Earth" (2011)
- "To Not Give In" (2012)
Current members
edit- Anthony "Red" Paladino - vocals and founding member
- Joe EC - Guitar
- Tom Conti - bass
- Dan "Drummer D" Lockhart - Drums (Formerly of One4One and A Moments Peace)
Former members
edit- Rey Fonseca
- Ron Taylor
- Fabio Amato
- Mike Nappi
- Anthony "Lefty" Clemente
- Ken Pescatore[8]
Live / Touring Support
edit- Joe EC (Elviz Christ) - 2011 - Guitar (Saint Avarice)
References
edit- ^ Louie, Tim. "North Jersey Notes: Ripface Invasion, Natasha Komis, Steve Bello and More!", The Aquarian Weekly, August 15, 2012. Accessed May 11, 2016. "Ripface Invasion out of Fairview, NJ, left my face hurting because their music was raw, brutal, and almost invasive."
- ^ a b "Get Ready for Ripface Invasion's Debut EP on July 5, 2011" (Press release). June 2, 2011.
- ^ "Ripface Invasion: Ripface Invasion". Stereo Killer. 2011-12-10.
- ^ Mattern, Chris. "Mattern of Fact". Jersey Beat.
- ^ Ripface Invasion - The Last One on Earth on YouTube
- ^ Moran VI, Charles Francis (July 21, 2011). "Ripface Break". Unwinnable.
- ^ Smith, Roz (July 15, 2011). "Ripface Invasion: Ripface Invasion". The Aquarian Weekly.
- ^ "Founding Member of E-Town Concrete, Ken Pescatore, Joins Ripface Invasion". PRLog (Press release). May 30, 2012.