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Reach 454
12+ albums
Nu Metalalternative metalalternative rockhard rockpost-hardcore
about
Reach NYC (formerly Reach 454) is an alternative metal band from New York City, active from 1996 until 2006, before reuniting in 2019. During the hiatus, the band members also performed as Fight Of Your Life and Static Summer. The band's lineup consisted of ex- Sick of It All bassist Richie Cipriano, who switched to guitar for the new project, vocalist Rene Mata, bassist Dan Martinez, guitarist Nick Cavagnaro, and drummer Dante Renzi (later replaced by ex-Day in the Life drummer John Kamoosi). The band was active on the New York scene, gigging frequently with future heavy rock notables like Papa Roach and System of a Down and playing festivals like the Warped Tour. Reach 454 finally caught a break when Lava/Atlantic president Jason Flom signed them after a strong performance at a label showcase. The band entered the studio in 2002 with producer Jay Baumgardner, and emerged in summer 2003 with their self-titled debut. The album showcased Reach 454's dynamic melodic shifts and hard-hitting guitars, and was possessed of the stylized, radio-ready burnish favored in the existing nü metal scene of the early 21st century. Throughout the years, Chester Bennington from Linkin Park, one of Rene Mata’s closest friends, expressed to Rene how important it was for him to keep playing music. The last time Rene and Chester were together in New York city, they hosted a dinner party with Jacoby, Tobin, and Tony from Papa Roach, Matt Sorum from Guns n Roses, Marcos of P.O.D., and Rob fro
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