Bane

Bane, a hardcore punk band, began as a side project between Aaron Dalbec (then of Converge) and Damon Bellardo. Aaron approached Matt Firestone to sing and they played under the moniker of Gateway for a few shows. Before Firestone departed ways to focus on other projects. Dalbec then approached Aaron Bedard (who had previously sang for the Worcester, Massachusetts hardcore band Backbone) about singing for Bane. They went into the studio in December of 1995 with a few friends and released a 5 song demo. The next year saw the release of their first EP, and many shows throughout central Massachusetts. The home crowd reactions at local venues The Space, The Espresso Bar and The Palladium were positive. Spring of 1997 saw the release of the Free To Think, Free To Be EP, where 1998 saw the release of the Holding This Moment 7" and CD collection, plus their first US Tour. Bane can be classified as a hardcore punk band from the Worcester area that is known for its energy, anthems, honesty and promotion of tolerance and unity within the hardcore scene.

Straight edge

In earlier albums Bane claimed straight edge, however it was never their main political focus. All members are currently drug free, minus the current drummer, Tubsters Mahoney. They still perform early songs with straight edge references, such as "Count Me Out" which includes the lyric "Just like this X on the back of my hand, I'm not going nowhere". However, the lyrics to the song "Wasted On The Young", on Bane's latest album The Note can be interpreted as criticism of people who ignorantly claim straight edge too early in their life.

Current members

• Aaron Bedard - Vocals
• Aaron Dalbec - Guitar
• Zach Jordan - Guitar
• Pete Chilton - Bass
• Bob Mahoney - Drums

Former Members

• Matthew Firestone - Vocals (Gateway)
• Nick Brannigan - Drums (It All Comes Down to This LP, Bane/Adamantium Split 7", Give Blood LP)
• Ben Chused - Drums (Holding this Moment 7")
• Damon Bellardo - Drums (Demo, XXX 7", Free To Think 7")
• Kurt Ballou - Guitar (first few shows)

Discography

• Holding This Moment (1998) - Equal Vision Records
• It All Comes Down to This (1999) - Equal Vision Records
• Bane/Adamantium Split 7" (2001) - Indecision Records
• Give Blood (2001) - Equal Vision Records
• The Note (2005) - Equal Vision Records
• Ten Years Plus E.P. (2006) - Equal Vision Records

Covers

Bane has covered the following songs for various compilations

• "Just How Much?" - Chain of Strength
• "The Truth About Lars" - Lifetime
• "Eye for an Eye" - Eye for an Eye on Indecision Records Split Series
• "We Stand Alone" - Sick Of It All on Our Impact Will Be Felt
• "Enjoy" - Björk on Ten Years Plus E.P.
•  ??? - Unbroken

External links

• Bane's official webpage
• Equal Vision Records
• Official Bane Myspace
• Interview with Aaron Bedard
• Another interview with Aaron Bedard

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