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Dictionary: strife   (strīf) pronunciation
n.
  1. Heated, often violent dissension; bitter conflict. See synonyms at discord.
  2. A struggle, fight, or quarrel.
  3. Contention or competition between rivals.
  4. Archaic. Earnest endeavor or striving.

[Middle English strif, from Old French estrit, estrif, from Frankish *strīd.]


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Definition: struggle, battle
Antonyms: cooperation, harmony, peace, success, victory


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: A struggle or fight.

pronunciation Where there is no strife there is decay: The mixture which is not shaken decomposes. — Heraclitus (c.540-c.475 BC)

Artist: Strife
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Group Members:

Sid Niesen, Chad Peterson, Andrew Kline, Todd Turnham, Rick Rodney

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Eyelid
  • Formed: 1991
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "In This Defiance," "Truth Through Defiance," "Angermeans"

Biography

California has birthed countless hardcore bands -- it appears as though every few years, there's a band that leads a new charge. And during the early to mid ‘90s, that band was Strife. Comprised of members Rick Rodney (vocals), Andrew Kline (guitar), Chad Peterson (bass), and Aaron Rosi (drums), the quartet originally formed during 1991, in their home base of Los Angeles, California. Signing on with Caroline Records, Strife issued their debut album, One Truth, in 1994, before signing on with one of the country's leading hardcore labels, Victory. 1996 saw the release of a seven inch single, "Grey," as well as a home video, One Truth Live, which documented what it was like to a touring hardcore band in the ‘90s (warts and all). A year later, Strife issued their sophomore effort, In This Defiance, a recording on which the quartet attempted to broaden their sound, as it featured guest spots from members of such acclaimed non-hardcore acts as Fear Factory, Sepultura, and the Deftones. But just when it seemed things were gong good for the band, Strife announced their disbandment in early 1998. Sporadic reunion concerts followed (as well as a collection of odds and ends, 1999's Truth Through Defiance, and almost exactly two years later, Strife decided to reform. In 2001, Strife issued their third studio album, Angermeans, which was followed up by their first major tour in nearly four years. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
Wikipedia: Strife (band)
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Strife
Origin Los Angeles,California
Genres Hardcore punk
Metalcore
Years active 1999,
2001 - present
Labels NWK 1992,
Caroline Records 1994,
Victory Records 1995 - present
Associated acts Against The Wall,
Amendment Eighteen,
Drift Again,
Enswell,
Eyelid,
Free Will,
Outspoken,
Solitude,
The Supression Swing,
Turnedown
Members
Andrew Kline
Sidney Niesen
Chad J. Peterson
Rick Rodney
Former members
Mike Hartsfield,
Mike Machin,
Todd Turnham,
Aaron Rossi

Strife is an American hardcore punk band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1991.

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Biography

Their first LP, One Truth, was released in 1994 by Victory Records. Strife was considered one of the three "big" bands on the then-new Victory Records label, which included Earth Crisis and Snapcase.

Strife released their second album, In This Defiance in 1997. This album was also well regarded by the straight edge/hardcore community. It was also notable for the guest appearances, with Chino Moreno of Deftones, Dino Cazares of Fear Factory and Igor Cavalera of Sepultura all taking turns on the album.

Two years later, Strife broke up, citing creative differences and exhaustion. Victory Records released Truth Through Defiance, a compilation of live tracks and previously unreleased material.

In 2000, Strife reunited to play several benefit concerts, and by the following year had officially reformed and released Angermeans. No longer straight edge, this album was considered by the band to be a more mature and focused continuation of In This Defiance. The band received some criticism from former fans for no longer being straight edge.

Since 2001 not much has been heard from Strife, it is unsure if they have officially broken up or not.

On February 3rd, 2008, it was announced that Strife would play three reunion shows in Canada. As of now, only the Montreal and Toronto show have been announced.

Members

Current members

  • Andrew Kline (guitar)
  • Chad J. Peterson (bass)
  • Rick Rodney (vocals)
  • Sid Niesen (drums)
  • Todd Turnham (guitar)

Former members

  • Mike Hartsfield
  • Mike Machin (guitar)

Discography

Compilation appearances

  • Anti-Matter CD/LP/CS (1996, Another Planet Records 6006)
    • includes the song "Circuit"
  • California Takeover Live CD/LP/CS (1996, Victory Records 042)
    • includes the songs "To an End", "Lift", and "Clam the Fire"
  • Cinema Beer Nuts CD (1997, Hopeless Records 623)
    • includes the song "Blistered"
  • God Money CD/CS (1997, V2 Records 27002)
    • includes the song "Untitled"
  • It's for Life CD (1997, Victory Records)
    • includes the song "Am I the Only One?"
  • Victory Style II CD (1997, Victory Records 055)
    • includes the song "Force of Change"
  • Area 51 CD (1998, Victory Records 067)
    • includes the song "Forgotten One"
  • STV Sessions 1.0 CD (1998, 4:20 Records 4201)
    • includes the song "Circuit"
  • Victory Singles, Vol. 2 CD (1998, Victory Records 079)
    • includes the songs "To an End" and "Grey"
  • Victory Style III CD (1998, Victory Records 087)
    • includes the song "Waiting"
  • Victory Style 4 CD (2000, Victory Records 115)
    • includes the song "Untitled"
  • Decapitated CD (Oglio Records/Glue Factory Records 70004)
    • includes the song "Circuit"
  • Expose Yourself CD (Go-Kart Records 300038)
    • includes the song "Blistered"

Videography

Related bands

  • Against The Wall - Mike Hartsfield
  • Amendment Eighteen - Mike Hartsfield
  • Drift Again - Mike Hartsfield
  • Endwell - Mike Hartsfield
  • Eyelid - Mike Machin
  • Free Will - Mike Hartsfield
  • Outspoken - Mike Hartsfield
  • Solitude - Mike Hartsfield
  • The Supression Swing - Mike Hartsfield
  • Turnedown - Andrew Kline

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Translations: Strife
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - strid

Nederlands (Dutch)
conflict

Français (French)
n. - conflits au sein de, querelles

Deutsch (German)
n. - Streit

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - διαμάχη, διαπάλη, διχόνοια

Italiano (Italian)
conflitto

Português (Portuguese)
n. - conflito (m)

Русский (Russian)
борьба, спор, ссора, несогласие, конкуренция

Español (Spanish)
n. - conflicto, discordia, contienda, lucha

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - missämja, tvist, kamp, tävlan, rivalitet, stridighet

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
冲突, 倾轧, 争斗, 吵架, 不和

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 衝突, 傾軋, 爭鬥, 吵架, 不和

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 불화, 다툼, 분투

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 争い, 競争, 紛争

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) نزاع, شقاق‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮סכסוך, חיכוך, ריב, מריבה‬


 
 
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