Monoxide - Piermony, N.Y. (1988-1991)

I would describe Monoxide as a Death/Thrash band. Again, I remember seeing them live back in the day, but the only thing I remember about the band is that Tito Puente Jr. (Decomposed) was their drummer at some point.

I know from the bands bio and my own terrible memory that Monoxide were originally called Dregs of Society, and I believe Tito played drums in Monoxide prior to playing with Decomposed. Anyway, the music is solid, well recorded and well performed, and definitely worthy of a listen if you are a fan of obscure 80's- 90's metal.

Unfortunately, I do not have either of the bands demo tapes...demo #1 from 1988 or Live To DAT from 1991, however you can stream the bands music on their Myspace page...so do it!

Dave G.
02/02/2012

Monoxide Myspace

Out of Darkness - Congers N.Y. (1990? - ?)

Out of Darkness Formed out of the ashes of Rockland County Thrash pioneers Sadistik Ritual. Out of Darkness continued in a similar vein as Sadistik Ritual, however to my ears they added a bit more melody and commercial appeal to there power/thrash metal approach. At times the music brings Testament to mind, but the vocals really remind me of John Bush (Armored Saint / Anthrax).

I was trying to find some additional information about Out of Darkness to fill in the blanks spots in my memory and all I could find was this video clip from a local cable access TV show recorded around 1990.



In closing I have to say that the music produced by Out of Darkness some 20+ years ago holds up really well today. Give these sample tracks a listen especially if you are a fan of 90's thrash with some modern metal touches. Really top musicianship all the way around.

Dave G.
02/01/2012

Songs:

Unknown #1
Unknown #2
Unknown #3

Mutilation - New City, N.Y. (1988-1993)

My memory of Mutilation is very foggy. I know I saw them live on a number of occasions, but I really can't bring back to many specifics . Therefore, I am relying on the bands Myspace bio to fill in the blanks on this post.

Mutilation was formed in early 1988 by Randell Salmon (Decomposed) with the late Jeff Reimer (Decomposed, Morpheus Descends) on vocals. This incarnation of the band did not last long, and Mutilation was reformed in late 1988 by Ron Colandra with Randell Salmon, adding Jason Trenczer, Lou Lehman and Dante Sciosia.

Shortly after reforming the band recorded and released their first demo tape "Seasons of Death", and following the success of this first demo tape , which firmly planted the band in the NY Death Metal scene Mutilation returned to the studio and recorded and released their second demo tape "Dead By Dawn" in 1989. In 1990 Randell Salmon left the band to reconnect with Jeff Reimer in Decomposed and Mutilation brought in Rob Moschetti to replace him.

It appears that a third demo tape "In The Flesh" was released in 1992, prior to the band signing to JL America and releasing their excellent self titled full length Lp. Unfortunately, Mutilation broke up in 1993 shortly after the albums release.

Dave G.
02/01/2012


Line up:

Dante Scioscia-VOCALS-1988-1991
Randell Salmon-BASS-1988-1990 (ex-Decomposed)
Ron Colandria-DRUMS-1988-1992 (ex-Undivided)
Lou Lehman -GUITAR AND VOCALS 1988 TO 1992 (Generation Kill)
Jason trenczer -GUITAR-1988 TO 1992 ( Generation Kill. ex-Undivided)
Rob MOSCHETTI - BASS AND VOCALS-1990 TO 1992.. ( Generation Kill , ex-Full Scale Riot, ex-Hollow, ex-Pro-Pain, ex-Undivided, ex-M.O.D.)




Dead By Dawn
Last Second of Pain
No Choice


Mutilation Myspace



You may have noticed that 3 members of Mutilation are currently in Generation Kill, which is a currently active Rockland metal band featuring Rob Dukes of Exodus on vocals, yes Rob is a Rockland County guy as well. Check out Generation Kill here