Arguably the first ever band to self-identify as hardcore punk, 7 Seconds, despite their changing lineup, has proved a lasting presence in the genre since their formation in 1980 – hailing from Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Originally comprised of a couple pairs of brothers; the Marvelli brothers, a.k.a. Kevin Seconds and Steve Youth; and the Borghino brothers, a.k.a. Tom Munist and Dim Menace, 7 Seconds origiantes from Reno, Nevada, U.S. The lineup didn’t last long however with Munist and Menace departing in 1981 to form Section 8, in which time the remaining members released a series of cassette tapes including “Drastic Measures”, “Socially Fucked Up”, and “Three Chord Politics”. The EP “Skins, Brains and Guts” appeared in 1982 on Alternative Tentacles, followed in 1983 with “Committed for Life”, both of which found their way onto the 1985 compilation “Cleanse the Bacteria”.
Subsequent compilation releases “Something to Believe In”, “Party or Go Home”, and “Nuke Your Dink”, did wonders for the band’s profile and raised anticipation for a studio debut. Released in 1984, 7 Seconds’ debut full-length, “The Crew”, was a highly influential album that paved the way for more audible records “New Wind” and “Walk Together Rock Together EP”. After signing with Restless Records towards the tail-end of the 1980s, 7 Seconds issued the albums “Revolution” and “Ourselves”, before signing with Headhunter.
7 Seconds released three albums with Headhunterl “Old School” in 1991, “Out the Shizzy” in 1993, and “alt.music.hardcore” in 1995, before signing their first major-label deal with Epic. The band’s debut on Epic arrived in 1995 as “The Music, the Message” after which 7 Seconds returned to the independent label lifestyle, releasing “Good to Go” in 1999, and “Scream Real Loud…Live!” in 2000. The EP “Split with Kill Your Idols appeared in 2004, followed by the full-length “Take It Back, Take It On, Take It Over!” in 2005, and “Leave a Light On” in 2014.
Dante Elephante
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