98 Mute
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98 Mute was a hardcore punk
band from Hermosa Beach, California
. They were formed in 1993, and signed to Theologian Records in 1995. Their first, self-titled album was released in 1996, and the band was featured on several skate videos and compilations of Californian punk. In 1997, the group toured with Blink-182
and Pennywise
. A second album on Theologian followed in 1998 before the group was picked up by Epitaph Records
. They released two albums on Epitaph before breaking up in September 2002, shortly after the release of their fourth full-length, After the Fall.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Hermosa Beach, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. They were formed in 1993, and signed to Theologian Records in 1995. Their first, self-titled album was released in 1996, and the band was featured on several skate videos and compilations of Californian punk. In 1997, the group toured with Blink-182
Blink-182
Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 27 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992...
and Pennywise
Pennywise (band)
Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title....
. A second album on Theologian followed in 1998 before the group was picked up by Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
. They released two albums on Epitaph before breaking up in September 2002, shortly after the release of their fourth full-length, After the Fall.
Band members
- Pat Ivie – vocals
- Jason Page – guitar
- Doug Weems – bass
- Justin Thirsk – drums
Discography
- 98 Mute98 Mute (album)-98 Mute:* Pat Ivie – vocals* Jason Page – guitar* Doug Weems – bass* Justin Thirsk – drums-Recording:* Recorded and mixed at Total Access, Redondo Beach, California, USA* Produced and mixed by Fletcher Dragge and Eddie Ashworth...
(1996) Theologian Records - Class of 98Class Of 98Class of 98 is the second album by American hardcore punk band, 98 Mute. It was released on June 2, 1998 on Theologian Records. Like its predecessor, the self-titled debut, it was produced by Fletcher Dragge of the band, Pennywise and one of the tracks, "Picture This", was featured on Epitaph...
(1998) Theologian Records - Slow Motion RiotSlow Motion RiotSlow Motion Riot is the third album by American hardcore punk band, 98 Mute. It was released on Epitaph Records on June 6, 2000. It followed their 1998 album, Class Of 98, and in 2002, After the Fall marked their swansong as they split up shortly afterwards.-Overview:The band's musical development...
(2000) Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... - After the FallAfter the Fall (98 Mute album)After the Fall is the fourth, and final, album from American hardcore punk band, 98 Mute. It was released on April 9, 2002 by Epitaph Records. All of their albums were co-produced by Fletcher Dragge of the band, Pennywise...
(2002) Epitaph RecordsEpitaph RecordsEpitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...