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'''Integrity''' formed in 1988 by vocalist, musician, lyricist, and visual artist, Dwid Hellion. |
'''Integrity''' is an American [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] band from [[Cleveland, Ohio]] formed in 1988 by vocalist, musician{{Why?|date=December 2020}}, lyricist, and visual artist, Dwid Hellion. |
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The band has a rich history in the underground punk, hardcore, and metal-related extreme music, appearing on nearly fifty recordings since 1988 (including 12 full-length albums and several EPs, reissues and compilation appearances); Integrity has had a strong live presence since their formation, having played hundreds of shows including numerous global festival appearances. |
The band has a rich{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} history in the underground [[Punk rock|punk]], hardcore, and [[Heavy metal music|metal]]-related extreme music, appearing on nearly fifty{{Quantify|date=December 2020}} recordings since 1988 (including 12 full-length albums and several EPs, reissues and compilation appearances); Integrity has had a strong{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} live presence since their formation, having played hundreds{{Quantify|date=December 2020}} of shows including numerous global festival appearances. |
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Their sound is known for a mix of noise, punk, blues, hardcore and heavy metal with dark religious undertones, prominent use of lead guitars and solos, harsh vocals, occasional sampling and unusual influences such as [[Industrial music|industrial]], [[Noise music|noise]] and [[Experimental music|experimental]] music. |
Their sound is known{{By whom|date=December 2020}} for a mix of [[Noise music|noise]], punk, [[blues]], hardcore and heavy metal with dark religious undertones, prominent use of lead guitars and solos, harsh{{Clarify|reason=|date=December 2020}} vocals, occasional sampling and unusual{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} influences such as [[Industrial music|industrial]], [[Noise music|noise]] and [[Experimental music|experimental]] music. |
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Lyrical themes include [[religion]], the supernatural, art, philosophy, horror, as well as [[mental illness]] and the occult. |
Lyrical themes include [[religion]], the supernatural, art, philosophy, horror, as well as [[mental illness]] and the occult.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}} |
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== Musical style and legacy == |
== Musical style and legacy == |
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Integrity is widely credited for being the pioneers of [[metalcore]] being one of the first bands to mix [[Heavy metal music|metal]] and [[hardcore punk]] in a way that would later become popular, greatly influencing bands such as [[Hatebreed]] and [[Terror (band)|Terror]]. Their music has been described as "an intense sound that melds together high-velocity hardcore punk, heavy metal, blues, thrash, and angular, noisy guitar riffs."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://label.relapse.com/artist/integrity/|title=Biography|website=Relapse Records|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> |
Integrity is widely{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} credited for being the pioneers of [[metalcore]] being one of the first bands to mix [[Heavy metal music|metal]] and [[hardcore punk]] in a way that would later become popular, greatly{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} influencing bands such as [[Hatebreed]] and [[Terror (band)|Terror]]. Their music has been described as "an intense{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} sound that melds together high-velocity{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} hardcore punk, heavy metal, blues, thrash, and angular, noisy guitar riffs."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://label.relapse.com/artist/integrity/|title=Biography|website=Relapse Records|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> |
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Albert Mudrian, editor-in-chief of the monthly metal magazine ''[[Decibel (magazine)|Decibel]]'' and author of ''Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore'', claims that "They're one of the watershed artists" for heavy music genres, explaining that "they're definitely important to all forms of extreme music. A band like Hatebreed wouldn't sound like they did without Integrity opening up that door for them."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/the-godfather-of-cleveland-hardcore/Content?oid=1490456|title=The Godfather of Cleveland Hardcore|last=Ferris|first=D. X.|website=Cleveland Scene|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> Artist [[Derek Hess]], whose art has appeared on albums and promotional materials for numerous metal, hardcore, and crossover artists ranging from [[Unearth]] to [[Converge (band)|Converge]], as well as [[MTV]]'s [[Headbangers Ball]] compilations,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/list/monocle/the_album_art_of_derek_hess/|title=The Album Art of Derek Hess|work=RateYourMusic|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> claims that "They were ahead of the curve. Integrity started incorporating art and illustrations, and I think that was a real right-on thing that broke away from the pack. When you say the name Dwid throughout the industry, they know who you're talking about. He's infamous."<ref name=":0" /> |
[[Albert Mudrian]], editor-in-chief of the monthly{{Overly detailed inline}} metal magazine ''[[Decibel (magazine)|Decibel]]'' and author of ''Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore'', claims that "They're one of the watershed artists" for heavy music genres, explaining that "they're definitely important{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} to all forms of extreme{{Clarify|reason=|date=December 2020}} music. A band like Hatebreed wouldn't sound like they did without Integrity opening up that door for them."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/the-godfather-of-cleveland-hardcore/Content?oid=1490456|title=The Godfather of Cleveland Hardcore|last=Ferris|first=D. X.|website=Cleveland Scene|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> Artist [[Derek Hess]], whose art has appeared on albums and promotional materials for numerous metal, hardcore, and crossover{{Clarify|reason=|date=December 2020}} artists ranging from [[Unearth]] to [[Converge (band)|Converge]], as well as [[MTV]]'s [[Headbangers Ball]] compilations,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/list/monocle/the_album_art_of_derek_hess/|title=The Album Art of Derek Hess|work=RateYourMusic|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=December 2020}} claims that "They were ahead of the curve.{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} Integrity started incorporating art and illustrations, and I think that was a real right-on thing that broke away from the pack. When you say the name Dwid throughout the industry, they{{According to whom|date=December 2020}} know who you're talking about. He's infamous.{{Opinion|date=December 2020}}"<ref name=":0" />{{Primary source inline|date=December 2020}} |
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Hellion has had numerous side projects, including his electronic project, Psywarfare.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/psywarfare-dwid-hellion-interview|title=Sound as a Weapon: Integrity's Dwid Hellion on Psywarfare's Legacy|website=Noisey|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> and horror-themed, Vermapyre. |
Hellion has had numerous{{Quantify|date=December 2020}} side projects, including his electronic project, Psywarfare.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/psywarfare-dwid-hellion-interview|title=Sound as a Weapon: Integrity's Dwid Hellion on Psywarfare's Legacy|website=Noisey|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> and horror-themed, Vermapyre. |
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In July 2017, Hellion was featured on the cover of [[Decibel (magazine)|''Decibel'' magazine]], no. 153. He is quoted as saying "I do not listen to much new music. When I need a new album to listen to, I make one."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2017/5/30/hardcore-legends-integrity-grace-the-cover-of-the-latest-decibel|title=Hardcore Legends Integrity Grace the Cover of the Latest Decibel|work=Decibel Magazine|access-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> Previously, in 2013, Integrity's ''Systems Overload'' (1995, Victory Records) was featured in the ''Decibel'' "Hall of Fame" in issue no. 107. In the seven-page feature which interviewed all the members who had written or played on the album (Hellion, Aaron Melnick, Lenny Melnick, Mark Konopka, Chris Smith, and Frank Novinec), the album is referred to as "the landmark work in a grand and heretical oeuvre".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://decibelmagazine.com/hall-of-fame/2015/3/12/integrity-systems-overload|title=Integrity - "Systems Overload"|work=Decibel Magazine|access-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> |
In July 2017, Hellion was featured on the cover of [[Decibel (magazine)|''Decibel'' magazine]], no. 153. He is quoted as saying "I do not listen to much new music. When I need a new album to listen to, I make one."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2017/5/30/hardcore-legends-integrity-grace-the-cover-of-the-latest-decibel|title=Hardcore Legends Integrity Grace the Cover of the Latest Decibel|work=Decibel Magazine|access-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> Previously, in 2013, Integrity's ''Systems Overload'' (1995, Victory Records) was featured in the ''Decibel'' "Hall of Fame" in issue no. 107. In the seven-page{{Overly detailed inline}} feature which interviewed all the members who had written or played on the album (Hellion, Aaron Melnick, Lenny Melnick, Mark Konopka, Chris Smith, and Frank Novinec), the album is referred to as "the landmark{{Opinion|date=December 2020}} work in a grand and heretical oeuvre".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://decibelmagazine.com/hall-of-fame/2015/3/12/integrity-systems-overload|title=Integrity - "Systems Overload"|work=Decibel Magazine|access-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> |
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Background information | |
Origin | United States |
Genres | Metalcore, hardcore punk |
Years active | 1988 | –present
Labels | Relapse Records, A389 records, Deathwish, Holy Terror, Victory, Magic Bullet Records, Organized Crime Records |
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Website | holyterror |
Integrity is an American hardcore band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1988 by vocalist, musician[why?], lyricist, and visual artist, Dwid Hellion.
The band has a rich[opinion] history in the underground punk, hardcore, and metal-related extreme music, appearing on nearly fifty[quantify] recordings since 1988 (including 12 full-length albums and several EPs, reissues and compilation appearances); Integrity has had a strong[opinion] live presence since their formation, having played hundreds[quantify] of shows including numerous global festival appearances.
Their sound is known[by whom?] for a mix of noise, punk, blues, hardcore and heavy metal with dark religious undertones, prominent use of lead guitars and solos, harsh[clarification needed] vocals, occasional sampling and unusual[opinion] influences such as industrial, noise and experimental music.
Lyrical themes include religion, the supernatural, art, philosophy, horror, as well as mental illness and the occult.[citation needed]
Musical style and legacy
Integrity is widely[opinion] credited for being the pioneers of metalcore being one of the first bands to mix metal and hardcore punk in a way that would later become popular, greatly[opinion] influencing bands such as Hatebreed and Terror. Their music has been described as "an intense[opinion] sound that melds together high-velocity[opinion] hardcore punk, heavy metal, blues, thrash, and angular, noisy guitar riffs."[1]
Albert Mudrian, editor-in-chief of the monthly[excessive detail?] metal magazine Decibel and author of Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore, claims that "They're one of the watershed artists" for heavy music genres, explaining that "they're definitely important[opinion] to all forms of extreme[clarification needed] music. A band like Hatebreed wouldn't sound like they did without Integrity opening up that door for them."[2] Artist Derek Hess, whose art has appeared on albums and promotional materials for numerous metal, hardcore, and crossover[clarification needed] artists ranging from Unearth to Converge, as well as MTV's Headbangers Ball compilations,[3][non-primary source needed] claims that "They were ahead of the curve.[opinion] Integrity started incorporating art and illustrations, and I think that was a real right-on thing that broke away from the pack. When you say the name Dwid throughout the industry, they[according to whom?] know who you're talking about. He's infamous.[opinion]"[2][non-primary source needed]
Hellion has had numerous[quantify] side projects, including his electronic project, Psywarfare.[4] and horror-themed, Vermapyre.
In July 2017, Hellion was featured on the cover of Decibel magazine, no. 153. He is quoted as saying "I do not listen to much new music. When I need a new album to listen to, I make one."[5] Previously, in 2013, Integrity's Systems Overload (1995, Victory Records) was featured in the Decibel "Hall of Fame" in issue no. 107. In the seven-page[excessive detail?] feature which interviewed all the members who had written or played on the album (Hellion, Aaron Melnick, Lenny Melnick, Mark Konopka, Chris Smith, and Frank Novinec), the album is referred to as "the landmark[opinion] work in a grand and heretical oeuvre".[6]
Members
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Timeline
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Discography
Studio albums
- Those Who Fear Tomorrow (1991, Overkill)
- Systems Overload (1995, Victory)
- Humanity is the Devil (1996, Victory)
- Seasons in the Size of Days (1997, Victory)
- Integrity 2000 (1999, Victory)
- Closure (2001, Victory)
- To Die For (2003, Deathwish)
- The Blackest Curse (2010, Deathwish)
- Suicide Black Snake (2013, A389/Magic Bullet)[7]
- Howling, For the Nightmare Shall Consume (2017, Relapse Records)
EPs and singles
- Off the Bat Demo (1987)
- Harder They Fall Demo (1989)
- In Contrast of Sin (1990, Victory)
- Grace of the Unholy (1990, Progression)
- Kingdom of Heaven (1992, Overkill)
- Integrity (1992)
- "Hooked, Lung, Stolen Breath Cunt" (1995)
- Septic Death Karaoke (1995, Blood Book)
- Project: Regenesis (2000, East Coast Empire)
- Walpürgisnacht (2008, A389)
- We Are the End (2010, Magic Bullet)
- Grace of the Unholy (2010, A389)
- Evacuate (2012, A389)
- Kingdom of Heaven (2012, A389)
- Detonate Worlds Plague (2012, Holy Terror)
- Beyond the Realm of the Witch (2014, A389)
- Deathly Fighter (A Tribute to R.U.G.) (2016, Decibel Magazine)
- All Death Is Mine (2019, Adult Swim Singles Club)
Splits
- Integrity / Mayday - Les 120 Journees De Sodome (1992, Endgame)
- Integrity / Psywarfare (1996, Victory)
- Integrity / Kids of Widney High (1996, Blood Book)
- Hatebreed / Integrity (1997, Stillborn)
- Integrity / Lockweld (1998, Victory)
- Integ2000 / Fear Tomorrow (1999, East Coast Empire)
- Integrity / AVM (2009, Holy Terror)
- Integrity / Creepout - Love Is... The Only Weapon (2009, Jukeboxxx)
- Integrity / Rot In Hell - Black Heksen Rise (2011, TDON)
- Integrity / Gehenna (2012, Holy Terror)
- Integrity / VVegas (2014, A389 Records)
- Integrity / Power Trip (2015, Magic Bullet)
- Integrity / Krieg (2018, Relapse Records)
- Integrity / Psywarfare (2019, Self Released)
Live/video albums
- Palm Sunday (2005, Aurora Borealis)
- Always Is Always Forever (2005, Van Hellion)
- Live at This Is Hardcore Fest MMXVI (2017, Self Released)
Music videos
- "Dawn of a New Apocalypse" (1992)
- "In Contrast of Sin" (1992)
- "Micha: Those Who Fear Tomorrow" (1992)
- "Eighteen" (1993)
- "Incarnate 365" (1995)
- "Judgement Day" (1995)
- "Systems Overload" (1995)
- "To Die For" (2003)
- "Black Heksen Rise" (2012)
- "I Am the Spell" (2017)
- "Hymn for the Children of the Black Flame" (2017)
- "7 Reece Mews" (2017)
- "Burning Beneath The Devil's Cross" (2017)
- "Scorched Earth" (2018)
- "Sons Of Satan" (2018)
- "Document One" (2018)
References
- ^ "Biography". Relapse Records. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ a b Ferris, D. X. "The Godfather of Cleveland Hardcore". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "The Album Art of Derek Hess". RateYourMusic. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Sound as a Weapon: Integrity's Dwid Hellion on Psywarfare's Legacy". Noisey. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Hardcore Legends Integrity Grace the Cover of the Latest Decibel". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ "Integrity - "Systems Overload"". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (March 21, 2013). "Integrity Announce 'Suicide Black Snake'". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 21, 2013.