Point of Recognition
Encyclopedia
Point of Recognition was a Christian hardcore
band from Southern California. They take their influences from bands such as All Out War
, Buried Alive
, No Innocent Victim
, and Hatebreed
.
in 1999. Four of their songs were also included on a 3-way split CD, titled Now the Tables Have Turned, on Facedown Records
(along with Torn In Two and Cast In Stone). The band toured constantly before releasing their second album Refresh, Renew on Facedown Records.
With the heavier sound from the Refresh, Renew album, the band toured with the likes of H20, All Out War
, Throwdown, No Innocent Victim
(Southern California neighbors with whom they perform often), among many others, quickly gaining fan support. However there were soon lineup changes. With No Innocent Victim and former Dodgin' Bullets guitarist Tim Mason joining the group in 2002, the band would release their final album Day Of Defeat in June of that year.
Day of Defeat was praised by fans and critics alike. The band called it quits in October 2002 in order for the members to pursue other interests, musical and/or family.
In January 2007, it was announced that Point Of Recognition would reunite for Facedown Fest 2007 on March 24 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65039, much to the delight of the fans.
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 Southern California. They take their influences from bands such as All Out War
All Out War (band)
All Out War is an American hardcore metal band from Newburgh, New York. Formed in 1991, they have released five full-length albums between 1997 and 2010.-Career:...
, Buried Alive
Buried Alive (band)
Buried Alive was a hardcore metal band from Buffalo, New York that existed in the late 90's and were signed to Victory Records. The band featured the now current singer of Terror, Scott Vogel....
, No Innocent Victim
No Innocent Victim
No Innocent Victim, or N.I.V., is a christian hardcore punk band on Facedown Records. The band was created in 1992 in San Diego, California. They produced two successful albums on the market, and then toured with Agnostic Front. In 1998 they signed to Victory Records and recorded Flesh and Blood...
, and Hatebreed
Hatebreed
- History :Hatebreed was formed in 1994 in Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven. They began by recording a three song demo and selling it to locals. Those three songs would eventually be released on a split seven inch with New York's Neglect in 1995...
.
History
Point Of Recognition had been playing for about a year before releasing their debut album Admiration of a Son on Rescue RecordsRescue Records
-Artists:*P.O.D.*Dogwood*N.I.V.*Tonéx*Dirt*Fros'T*Unity Klan*E-Roc* FASEDOWN*Sackcloth Fashion*Nailed Promise*Point Of Recognition*Ancient of Days* Skratchline*BLAH...
in 1999. Four of their songs were also included on a 3-way split CD, titled Now the Tables Have Turned, on Facedown Records
Facedown Records
Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born...
(along with Torn In Two and Cast In Stone). The band toured constantly before releasing their second album Refresh, Renew on Facedown Records.
With the heavier sound from the Refresh, Renew album, the band toured with the likes of H20, All Out War
All Out War (band)
All Out War is an American hardcore metal band from Newburgh, New York. Formed in 1991, they have released five full-length albums between 1997 and 2010.-Career:...
, Throwdown, No Innocent Victim
No Innocent Victim
No Innocent Victim, or N.I.V., is a christian hardcore punk band on Facedown Records. The band was created in 1992 in San Diego, California. They produced two successful albums on the market, and then toured with Agnostic Front. In 1998 they signed to Victory Records and recorded Flesh and Blood...
(Southern California neighbors with whom they perform often), among many others, quickly gaining fan support. However there were soon lineup changes. With No Innocent Victim and former Dodgin' Bullets guitarist Tim Mason joining the group in 2002, the band would release their final album Day Of Defeat in June of that year.
Day of Defeat was praised by fans and critics alike. The band called it quits in October 2002 in order for the members to pursue other interests, musical and/or family.
In January 2007, it was announced that Point Of Recognition would reunite for Facedown Fest 2007 on March 24 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65039, much to the delight of the fans.
Members
- Aaron Irizary-vocals
- Tim Lambesis-guitar
- Mike Kelly-drums
- Isaac Morton-bass
- Jesse Covington-guitar
- Tim Cordova-guitar
- Ryan Mobray-bass
- Tim Mason-guitar
- John Tole-bass
- Leighton Cressman-drums
- Jason Barbato-vocals
- Jason Applegate-vocals
Albums
- Admiration of a Son (1999)
- Refresh, Renew (2000)
- Day of Defeat (2002)