Crown of Thornz

In 1994 Ezec formed the critically acclaimed NYHC act Crown of Thornz along with former Breakdown guitarist Mike Dijan and Shelter bassist Franklin Rhi and drummer Dimi,Belting out emotionally charged lyrics of introspection, pain and anger. Crown Of Thornz released their debut EP “Train Yard Blues” in 1995 on Equal Vision Records, a dedication to Ezec's younger brother David whose life ended tragically the year prior. In 1995,Crown of Thornz took part in the N.Y.H.C. documentary. Their live performances were captured (including a fight breaking out during the opening song of their set) as well as an insightful interview where he speaks about the tragic suicide of his younger brother as well as the time he was stabbed by a crackhead. The following year Crown Of Thornz struck back with their 1996 underground classic “Mentally Vexed” on Another Planet Records, a juggernaut of riffs and melodies that had hardcore fans as far as Europe and Japan in a frenzy. In 1998 Crown of Thornz Offically Disbanded and went on to form other projects such as Skarhead(who just released there new cd titled Drugs,Music,and Sex. on I Scream Records) and Danny Diablo. Most Recently Crown Of Thornz Played The 2009 SuperBowl of Hardcore. Myspace.com/trainyardblues

From New York’s Hudson Valley, CAPE FADE puts its spin on early 90s-influenced New York hardcore and post-hardcore with inspiration from Stillsuit, BURN, and Shift: mid-tempo grooves that make your head rock. This four-song demo features members of Mindforce (Nick, on guitar, bass, and vocals, and Jay on drums) and focuses lyrically on finding cures for human arrogance. Demo released on NMZ in 2022.

Lavender Country was an American country music band formed in 1972 whose self-titled 1973 album is the first known gay-themed album in country music history. Based in Seattle, Washington, the band originally consisted of lead singer and guitarist Patrick Haggerty (1944–2022), keyboardist Michael Carr, singer and fiddler Eve Morris and guitarist Robert Hammerstrom. Lavender Country has released two studio albums, Lavender Country (1973) and Blackberry Rose (2019). The band had many members based in various cities with Haggerty serving as the only constant member.