Future Primitive (band)
Encyclopedia
Future Primitive is a melodic hardcore
Straight Edge
band from Southern California
. The band was established in 2005. Their first release, entitled "Expression Sessions", is a forceful seven song EP which includes a cover of an unreleased Inside Out song, featuring Vic DiCara
as a guest guitarist. Future Primitive has toured with Set It Straight and Broadway Calls
, and shared the stage with Killing the Dream, 108
, Verse, and living legends Sinking Ships
. The band is known for energetic and emotional live performances. Future Primitive is fueled by the support of a healthy underground following from all over California
.
. The goal: to establish a band of Straight Edge
musicians and play fast no school hardcore
. It was not until 2005 that Future Primitive emerged with a solid line up and EP. Since then the band's agenda has centered on extensive California touring from Redding to San Diego.
, California
by Vic DiCara
. The self-released EP features six original songs and also a cover of "Nowhere To Turn", an unreleased Inside Out song which features Vic DiCara
as a guest guitarist.
"Expression Sessions" recalls "both the early tendencies of 7 Seconds and Minor Threat but also (Straight Edge Hardcore's) modern expressions like emotion and structure." -Punknews.org
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
Straight Edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
band from Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
. The band was established in 2005. Their first release, entitled "Expression Sessions", is a forceful seven song EP which includes a cover of an unreleased Inside Out song, featuring Vic DiCara
Vic DiCara
Vic DiCara is a hardcore punk guitarist, vocalist and bassist. He played in Beyond, Inside Out, Shelter, Burn, and later the Hare Krishna band 108. As part of the band 108, DiCara was instrumental in recording three albums considered influential in the hardcore punk scene of the 1990s. DiCara is...
as a guest guitarist. Future Primitive has toured with Set It Straight and Broadway Calls
Broadway Calls
Broadway Calls is a punk rock band from Rainier, Oregon. The band has released two records and toured the United States and Canada extensively and often. More recently the band has completed tours in Europe...
, and shared the stage with Killing the Dream, 108
108 (band)
108 is an American hardcore band founded in 1991. Their music reflected the Hare Krishna faith of its members. Their name comes from the number of beads on the Japa mala, or mantra counting beads.- History :...
, Verse, and living legends Sinking Ships
Sinking Ships
Sinking Ships was a melodic hardcore band hailing from Seattle, Washington that formed in 2004. In 2005, the band released their debut EP, Meridian on Run For Cover Records and later re issued on 6131 Records and contributed the track "Turn My Headphones Up" to the Generations compilation released...
. The band is known for energetic and emotional live performances. Future Primitive is fueled by the support of a healthy underground following from all over 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...
.
Biography
Future Primitive had its origins as early as 2001, as an idea in the minds of frontman Ryan Power and guitarist Mikkei RedemptionMikkei Redemption
Mikkei Redemption is a hardcore punk guitarist. He plays in and is the primary writer for both Future Primitive and California Redemption, and was also in Mute.-Biography:...
. The goal: to establish a band of Straight Edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
musicians and play fast no school hardcore
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...
. It was not until 2005 that Future Primitive emerged with a solid line up and EP. Since then the band's agenda has centered on extensive California touring from Redding to San Diego.
Releases
"Expression Sessions" is Future Primitive's first and only release. The EP/Demo was recorded in 2005 at Static-Void in FontanaFontana, California
Fontana is a city of 196,069 residents in San Bernardino County, California. Founded in 1913, it remained essentially rural until World War II, when entrepreneur Henry J. Kaiser built a large steel mill in the area...
, 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...
by Vic DiCara
Vic DiCara
Vic DiCara is a hardcore punk guitarist, vocalist and bassist. He played in Beyond, Inside Out, Shelter, Burn, and later the Hare Krishna band 108. As part of the band 108, DiCara was instrumental in recording three albums considered influential in the hardcore punk scene of the 1990s. DiCara is...
. The self-released EP features six original songs and also a cover of "Nowhere To Turn", an unreleased Inside Out song which features Vic DiCara
Vic DiCara
Vic DiCara is a hardcore punk guitarist, vocalist and bassist. He played in Beyond, Inside Out, Shelter, Burn, and later the Hare Krishna band 108. As part of the band 108, DiCara was instrumental in recording three albums considered influential in the hardcore punk scene of the 1990s. DiCara is...
as a guest guitarist.
Reviews
"This CD pretty much rips. It reminds me of the Massachusetts scene in the mid 90's" -Howsyouredge.com"Expression Sessions" recalls "both the early tendencies of 7 Seconds and Minor Threat but also (Straight Edge Hardcore's) modern expressions like emotion and structure." -Punknews.org
Current
- Ryan Power - Vocals
- Mikkei RedemptionMikkei RedemptionMikkei Redemption is a hardcore punk guitarist. He plays in and is the primary writer for both Future Primitive and California Redemption, and was also in Mute.-Biography:...
- Guitar (California RedemptionCalifornia RedemptionCalifornia Redemption is a hardcore punk band from Thousand Oaks, California, a part of the Nardcore community, and a "major player" in the Ventura County Music scene....
, Mute) - Mark Oshiro - Guitar
- Rich Schmitt - Drums
Previous
- Taylor Young - Guitar (Fight Everyone)
- Chris Gibson - Bass (Cherish)
- Russ Mcneil - Bass