Fury of Five

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Fury of Five
Origin Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Years active1994–2000, 2010–present
Labels
Past membersJames Ismean
Johnny Anger
Jay Fury
Chico Violencia
Mike Terror
Chris Rage
Mad Marc

Fury of Five (also commonly known as Fury of V) is an American hardcore punk band from Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Contents

History

Fury of Five formed in 1994. [4] Their early creative output limited to tracks on compilations, Fury of Five released two 7"s as well as a full-length album entitled No Reason to Smile in 1996. The band toured extensively throughout the Northeastern United States with bands such as Madball, Earth Crisis, and Fear Factory, and completed two European tours with Integrity and Pro-Pain. Two releases on Victory Records followed, which were At War with the World in 1998 and This Time It's Personal in 2000.

Discography

Singles

Demos

Studio albums

Compilations

Music videos

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