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Background

The InCiders are a hardcore punk

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...

/metal

Heavy metal music

Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...

band, based in Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...

, UK. The band formed in 2003 and are well known locally for their lively stage shows (referred to as 'parties'), catchy punk rock rants and drunken party mascot, "Ciderman".

Although still relatively unknown on the national punk scene they have a strong local following and a hard-working reputation.

Musical Style

The band mixes fast punk chords, metal riffs and political lyrics, often centered on the theme of war. The band have however admitted trying to digress from war and self-confessed "pseudo-politics", preferring now discuss themes closer to the bands heart, such as the Vulcan Bomber, drinking to excess, Godzilla

Godzilla

is a daikaijū, a Japanese movie monster, first appearing in Ishirō Honda's 1954 film Godzilla. Since then, Godzilla has gone on to become a worldwide pop culture icon starring in 28 films produced by Toho Co., Ltd. The monster has appeared in numerous other media incarnations including video games,...

, their favourite comic book TV character Frank Gorshin

Frank Gorshin

Frank John Gorshin, Jr. was an American actor and comedian. He was perhaps best known as an impressionist, with many guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show...

and 'scene elitism', which they claim nearly caused the demise of the local scene and subsequently the band itself.

The band claim to take inspiration from an array of musical styles. More apparent influences include the likes of Sick Of It All

Sick of It All

Sick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...

, Good Riddance

Good Riddance

Good Riddance was a punk rock band from Santa Cruz, California. They released seven full-length studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords, and their final album was a live recording of their farewell concert in 2007. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin, the band's longtime lineup included guitarist Luke Pabich,...

, Anti-Flag

Anti-Flag

Anti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...

, Death By Stereo

Death by Stereo

Death by Stereo is a hardcore punk band formed in Orange County, California circa 1996 by frontman Efrem Schulz. They are well known for their energetic performances and intricate guitar work...

, Municipal Waste and F-Minus

F-Minus

F-Minus was a hardcore punk band formed in 1995 in Huntington Beach, California. Started by Jen Johnson and Brad Logan. F-Minus was known for their dueling male and female vocals in songs that were sometimes as short as 12 seconds . One of their noted primary influences is Nausea, where the vocal...

Ciderman

Since the band’s third ever gig in 2003, “Ciderman” has been a regular feature of the band’s live performance. Tasked with energising the crowd into a frenzy and having the ability to engage an audience in all manner phsychotic stage front behaviour, Ciderman has become an icon of the band and a local legend.

Antics that can be expected at an outing by The InCiders

The inciders

-Background:The InCiders , are a hardcore punk/metal band, based in Bournemouth, UK. The band formed in 2003 and are well known locally for their lively stage shows , catchy punk rock rants and drunken party mascot, "Ciderman".Although still relatively unknown on the national punk scene they have...

would typically include Ciderman rushing on stage at the start of the band’s set before jumping head-first into the crowd, windmilling, assisiting backing vocals, crowd surfing and heavy drinking.

The infamous Ciderman suit still donned today is reported to be the original, from 2003. Legend has it the costume has been washed just once, despite its many appearances, which was supposedly in error. Ciderman is said to give off a repugnant odour, like that of a dead breast, which would seem to support the rumours about the costume.

As regards the true identity of the faceless hero, it has never been confirmed by the band who the man (or indeed woman) behind the pouring cider can is. However, speculation has many believe the caped maniac is the band’s friend and regular show attendee Tom Earwicker. One reveller at 2005’s ‘Jamfest’ commented that he had never seen Tom Earwicker and Ciderman in the same place at the same time.

Rumours of late have suggested that Ciderman might be hanging up his cape. Gig-goers are however assured by the band that, as long as there is The InCiders

The inciders

, as long as there is cider, they can expect to encounter Ciderman!

History

Early Years (2003 - 2006)
From 2003 - 2006, the band were frequently seen smashing up smaller venues on the south coast of England, with the occasional adventure in other UK cities, including Wolverhampton in 2003.

Since the band's inception they have shared stages with US Bombs, Ignite, The Business

The Business (band)

The Business are an English Oi!/punk rock band formed in 1979 in Lewisham, South London. Their album Suburban Rebels became influential in the Oi! movement...

, Five Knuckle

Five Knuckle

-History:Five Knuckle from Bristol, England formed in 1998, playing punk & hardcore influenced by Minor Threat, Refused, Anti-Flag, At the Drive-In and Choking Victim amongst others...

and Crack Rocky Steady Seven (members of Leftover Crack

Leftöver Crack

Leftöver Crack is an American punk rock band formed in 1998, following the breakup of the ska punk band Choking Victim. Primarily playing an amalgam of ska and hardcore punk, they classify themselves as "crack-rocksteady". The band is currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords for CD releases, and...

).

Remembered during the era for their drunken stage antics, some members of the band occasionally found the balance of consuming a sufficient level of alcohol to fuel their show and not over-indulging, so as to not to adversely affect their performance, a challenge. In a couple of instances, this resulted in their sound being cut mid-set, seemingly to their amusement.

In 2003 and 2004, the band put on their own events under the name 'Fernstock' to sell-out crowds of 250+. Festival appearances include ‘Jamfest’ ('03, '05, '06) and the first Endorse It In Dorset festival in 2004.

Split

(2006 - 2010)

Despite being ready to record their first full-length album, the band stopped playing together in 2006. The reason for the split was never officially confirmed, however rumours quickly spread regarding guitarist Kevin Goodwin's affirmation under the Jewish faith, resulting in a conflict of religious beliefs and band ethics. The split was however probably more likely the outcome of the closure of many small south coastal music venues (including Bournemouth's infamous "Mr Smith's"), together with the troubles of an ever-changing drumming line-up.

Reformation

(2010 - Present)

The band reformed in early 2010 with new drum machine and long time friend, Chris Mackonochie (of "None The Wiser" and "Henry's Phonograph" fame) and a reborn enthusiasm. The band showcased their comeback gig on 05 June 2010 in their hometown Bournemouth to a packed venue of swinging fists, reminiscent of the ugly brutality of an underground U.S. west coast hardcore show circa 1981.

The band’s latest release, playfully entitled "MegaKill v.2 Turbo”, was released on 14 May 2011 with downloadable versions made available on Bandcamp and via the band’s new webiste launched the same day. The band hosted a celebratory release party at which they performed their new material, together with classics from their back-catalogue. “MegaKill v.2 Turbo” has got the masses talking and received warm acclaim from fans and critics alike.

Unfortunately, the excitement of the new release was somewhat dampened by the unwelcome distraction of an arduous ongoing legal battle with a group of kids from north UK who have tried to plagiarise the band's well-established name. The band’s legal representatives are said to asked the northerners to cease and desist.

The Future

In an interview with online magazine Volume Distortion (29 May 2011), the band pomised of "plenty more of the ruccus and drunken stage shenanigans" to come and have said they are "already working on new material."

The InCiders

The inciders

machine is certainly snowballing towards stardom and it doesn’t seem anyone can slow them down.

The band’s next appearance will be at Champions, Bournemouth

Bournemouth

with NYC punk legends The Casualties

The Casualties

The Casualties are an American street punk band from New York City, New York, formed in 1990.-Biography:The Casualties members aimed to return to what they viewed as the "golden era" of street punk, embodied by bands such as The Exploited, Charged GBH , which they believed had disappeared by...

on Tuesday 26 July 2011.

Band Members

(Current)

Matt Fox: Vocals
Kevin Goodwin: Guitar
Alf Young: Guitar
Nick Spencer: Bass
Chris Mackonochie: Drums
Ciderman

(Former)

Luke Arnold: Drums
Mike Osment: Drums (Life in Film)
Matt Dixon: Drums (Chaos Bomb)
John Townes: Drums

Discography

"The Demo EP" (2003) [EP]
"Operation: Mayhem!" (2004) [EP]
"MegaKill v.2 Turbo!" (2011) [LP]

External Links

Official Website
The InCiders at SoundCloud
The InCiders at MySpace

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