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Innovators of the then-emerging 'sadcore' movement in indie rock in the 1990s, Chokebore are responsible for at least two indie rock masterpieces. The eclectic rock group consisted of guitarist Jonathan Kroll, drummer Christian Omar Madrigal Izzo, vocalist Troy von Balthazar and bassist James Kroll. They formed in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA in the early '90s, where they were known as Dana Lynn. In 1992 the band moved to L.A. in hopes of getting better gigs, and took on the Chokebore name. Shortly after the move, they were signed to Amphetamine Reptile Records in 1993, based on a demo tape the band...

CHERRY CHOKE Cherry Choke are an English rock band, formed in 2007. Founded by Josiah/The Kings Of Frog Island front man Mathew Bethancourt the group are rumoured to be named after a Victorian prostitute with a very unique talent. Think! Blue Cheer _fighting it out with the Black Keys as the Jimi Hendrix Experience look on from the bar. Think! Molten guitars freaked out on dirty fuzz. Think! Heavy Gibson bass grooves and a furious drum attack. The 2009 debut gritty, lo-fi self produced album ‘Cherry Choke’ (Elektrohasch 2009) featured Bethancourt (guitar and vocals), bassist Gregg Hunt and drummer Daniel...

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1. A straight edge hardcore band 2. A hip-hop project 1. Chokehold were a vegan straight edge hardcore band hailing from Hamilton, Ontario in Canada. They first formed in 1990, releasing the "More Than Ever" demo tape in 1991. This was quickly followed in 1992 by a split EP with Crisis of Faith and the Life Goes On EP that same year. The band was soon renowned as one of the heaviest in hardcore, drawing ire from some purists for incorporating metal riffage into their sound. Their rise in popularity paralleled that of other vegan straight edge bands such as...

Vocally, Choke Up is very similar to Comadre. Instrumentally, they have a "Post-Hardcore" feel. Then it feels like all the music was structured by The Lawrence Arms. Choke Up play dark and emotional melodic hardcore with several different elements at play. Choke Up’s thick brand of impassioned hardcore, and their powerful vocals that will stay with you long after, is a breath of fresh air. http://www.myspace.com/chokeupma .