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Krutch
12+ albums
hardcorebeatdown hardcorehardcore punkbeatdownUKHC
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KRUTCH, the undisputed kings of Pennsylvania hardcore, got started in late ´89 the original members being Karl, Sal, Richie, Cheez, & Below. Sal would eventually join the U.S. Navy, leaving the remaining four to maintain Krutch. This original line-up never seriously recorded and it wasn't until late ´93 that their first demo Stand Strong, Stand Alone was complete. By this time Below had moved and his place was filled by Johnny Z. With Johnny came his brother Jamie to play lead guitar. In 1995 Krutch´s 2nd demo Wheruat would be released, although it had only three songs it was received very well in the hardcore scene, this release showcased the true-to-life lyrics over Krutch´s trademark sound of low tuning and intense drum work. Soon after this release Johnny and Jaime had to leave the area for personal problems. Shawn Battle came from Pittsburgh to play drums and Chris Mavromatis left his old band to join Krutch on lead guitar. With this line-up around ´96 they released their split 7" with Surrounded on Back Ta Basics Rec. This was B.T.B.' 2nd release and made both, the band and label, household names. Krutch's next release Brotherhood - Sisterhood mcd would be on the European label R.P.P. It included their second demo and their two songs off their split 7". Soon after Krutch released another split 7" on the french label Inner Rage Records and with the French band Stormcore. Through all of this Krutch always maintained the hardcore identity. By this time Krutch collaborated
