Bane, a hardcore punk band, began as a side project between Aaron Dalbec (then of Converge) and Damon Bellardo. Dalbec approached Aaron Bedard (who had previously sang for the Worcester, Massachusetts hardcore band Backbone) about singing for Bane. They went into the studio in December of 1995 with a few friends and released a 5 song demo. The next year saw the release of their first EP, and many shows throughout central Massachusetts. The home crowd reactions at local venues The Space, The Espresso Bar and The Palladium were positive. Spring of 1997 saw the release of the Free To Think, Free To Be EP, where 1998 saw the release of the Holding This Moment 7" and CD collection, plus their first US Tour. Bane can be classified as a hardcore punk band from the Worcester area that is known for its energy, anthems, honesty and promotion of tolerance and unity within the hardcore scene. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 300 × 238 pixelsFull resolution (300 × 238 pixel, file size: 12 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Image of Bane taken from http://www. ...   Nickname: The Heart of the Commonwealth, The City of the Seven Hills, Wormtown Settled: 1673 â€“ Incorporated: 1684 Zip Code(s): 01608 â€“ Area Code(s): 508 / 774 Official website: http://www. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Hardcore punk (usually referred to simply as hardcore/hXc) is a subgenre of punk rock which originated in the United States of America in the late 1970s. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Equal Vision Records is an independent record label based in Albany, New York, specializing (with some exceptions) in the more hardcore or alternative-based rock genres. ... Aaron Bedard (born August 29, 1969) is the lead singer for the American hardcore punk band Bane. ... Aaron Dalbec is the guitarist in Bane and Only Crime. ... Hardcore punk (usually referred to simply as hardcore/hXc) is a subgenre of punk rock which originated in the United States of America in the late 1970s. ... Aaron Dalbec is the guitarist in Bane and Only Crime. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Aaron Bedard (born August 29, 1969) is the lead singer for the American hardcore punk band Bane. ...   Nickname: The Heart of the Commonwealth, The City of the Seven Hills, Wormtown Settled: 1673 â€“ Incorporated: 1684 Zip Code(s): 01608 â€“ Area Code(s): 508 / 774 Official website: http://www. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Holding This Moment is a collection of Banes early 7 releases with songs about Straight edge and the hardcore scene. ... Hardcore punk (usually referred to simply as hardcore/hXc) is a subgenre of punk rock which originated in the United States of America in the late 1970s. ...

Straight edge

In earlier albums Bane claimed straight edge, however it was never their main political focus. All members are currently drug free, minus the current drummer. They still perform early songs with straight edge references, such as "Count Me Out" which includes the lyric "Just like this X on the back of my hand, I'm not going nowhere". However, the lyrics to the song "Wasted On The Young", on Bane's latest album The Note can be interpreted as criticism of people who ignorantly claim straight edge too early in their life. For the drawing or cutting tool, see Straightedge. ... This article is about a punk music album. ... For the drawing or cutting tool, see Straightedge. ...

Current members

• Aaron Bedard - Vocals
• Aaron Dalbec - Guitar
• Zach Jordan - Guitar
• Pete Chilton - Bass
• Bob Mahoney - Drums

Aaron Bedard (born August 29, 1969) is the lead singer for the American hardcore punk band Bane. ... Aaron Dalbec is the guitarist in Bane and Only Crime. ...

Former Members

• Nick Brannigan - Drums (It All Comes Down to This LP, Bane/Adamantium Split 7", Give Blood LP)
• Ben Chused - Drums (Holding this Moment 7")
• Damon Bellardo - Drums (Demo, XXX 7", Free To Think 7")
• Kurt Ballou - Guitar (first few shows)

Discography

• Holding This Moment (1998) - Equal Vision Records
• It All Comes Down to This (1999) - Equal Vision Records
• Bane/Adamantium Split 7" (2001) - Indecision Records
• Give Blood (2001) - Equal Vision Records
• The Note (2005) - Equal Vision Records
• Ten Years Plus E.P. (2006) - Equal Vision Records

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Covers

Bane has covered the following songs for various compilations

• "Just How Much?" - Chain Of Strength
• "The Truth About Lars" - Lifetime
• "Eye for an Eye" - Eye for an Eye
• "We Stand Alone" - Sick Of It All on Our Impact Will Be Felt
• "Enjoy" - Björk
•  ??? - Unbroken

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External links

• Bane's official webpage
• Equal Vision Records
• Official Bane Myspace
• Live Videos of Bane on UVTV (Underground Video Television)
• Interview with Aaron Bedard
• Another interview with Aaron Bedard