Bane was an American hardcore punk band that began in 1995 as a side project between Aaron Dalbec and Damon Bellardo. Dalbec approached Matt Firestone to sing and they played under the moniker of Gateway for a few shows, before Firestone parted ways to focus on other projects. Dalbec then approached Aaron Bedard about singing for Bane. They went into the studio in December 1995 with a few friends and released a five-song demo. The next year saw the release of their first EP, and many shows throughout central Massachusetts. In early 1997, Bane released Free to Think, Free to Be EP, and in 1998 the band released the Holding This Moment 7" and CD collection, and embarked upon their first US tour. Like many other hardcore bands, Bane are known for their promotion of tolerance and unity within the scene.
The Fall of Every Man is a split EP featuring songs from hardcore punk bands Shai Hulud and Indecision, released on September 15, 1998, on the Revelation Records' subsidiary, Crisis Records, in CD and 10" clear green. It is now sold through Revelation Records. The Shai Hulud tracks were included in a remastered/remixed form in A Profound Hatred of Man (reissue).
Ensign is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, USA. It was formed in 1995 and signed to Indecision Records in 1996. They signed to the larger label "next door", Dexter Holland's Nitro Records in 1998 and finally came to rest at Blackout Records in 2003 after a brief sortie back to Indecision in 2000.
Direction of Things to Come was the debut full-length album from New Jersey, U.S. hardcore punk band Ensign. It was released on Indecision Records in November, 1997 and it followed two 7" vinyl EPs. As well as being released on CD, Indecision Records continued their tradition of making limited edition vinyl production runs and this release appeared on 3403 black, 515 grey and 400 purple discs, the latter released to coincide with a European tour, with a different cover.
Cast the First Stone was the second full-length album by New Jersey, U.S. band Ensign. It was released by Nitro Records in March, 1999 and follows the band's debut, Direction of Things to Come which came out on Indecision Records in November, 1997.
The Price of Progression is the third full-length album from New Jersey, U.S. band Ensign. It follows on from the 1999 release of Cast the First Stone and was recorded in November - December 2000 for an April 2001 release on Indecision Records.
Ensign's second 7" EP for Orange County, California record label, Indecision Records, followed their self-titled 7" debut from May, 1996. It was released in June, 1997 on 7" vinyl only. The production run was limited to 4239 on black vinyl, 600 green, 225 white, 106 orange and a further 100 on black vinyl with a different cover to coincide with a European tour. This was inline with Indecision Records tradition of putting out releases by new bands on colored and normal vinyl and was carried through to their next release, Direction of Things to Come. It was later re-released on CD as part of a retrospective compilation, Three Years Two Months Eleven Days, in April 2000 after the band had left to join Nitro Records in 1998.
For What It's Worth is an EP by New Jersey hardcore punk band, Ensign. It was released in October, 2000 by Nitro Records and was the band's second release for the label following their first full-length album after leaving Indecision Records, Cast the First Stone. It was recorded in June, 2000 in New York City and at the same time the band produced two further tracks which appeared on the Death By Stereo/Ensign Split 7" (EP) on Indecision Records in December, 2000. The track, "Cast In Shadows" was later re-recorded and appeared on their next album for Nitro Records, The Price of Progression. Another track, "Left Hand Syndrome", was destined for the same release, according to the inlay details, but eventually was omitted.
The Suicide File was an American hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts that formed in April 2001. The band wrote songs with a mostly political message, although many songs also dealt with social and personal problems. Most of the band's output was released on the Southern California-based hardcore label Indecision Records. The band reunited in June 2006 to embark on their first European Tour. Members of the bands are or have been affiliated with The Hope Conspiracy, Death By Stereo, When Tigers Fight, Adamantium, Give Up the Ghost/American Nightmare, Clouds, Panic and many more. Most of these are bands with whom Alexander has drummed for short periods of time. Dave Weinberg was also known for his frequent collaborations and duets with Julie Ecker and James "Boom Boom" Auclair. Despite their short tenure, The Suicide File continues to be revered within the hardcore punk community for their musical output and lasting impression on the flourishing Boston hardcore scene. The band since 2006 has played a small number of successfully sized reunion sets.
Permanent is the second full-length studio album from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in April, 2002 on Indecision Records. After a tour of Europe in early 2003, the band split, making this their final album. As well as being released in CD format, it was also released in limited edition colored vinyl quantities of 165 red, 349 clear, and 600 black.
110 is the debut album from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in August, 2000 on Indecision Records, following an EP released in 1999. As well as on CD format, it was also released in limited vinyl quantities of 110 clear yellow, 331 solid yellow, and 990 black – with a further 110 released to promote the 2002 tour. The album's title is a reference to the number of original copies released, but the cover indicates the album would have otherwise been eponymous.
Few and Far Between is a six track EP from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in June, 1999 on Ambassador Records and subsequently resulted in a deal with Indecision Records.
No Runners is an EP by Californian hardcore punk band, Over My Dead Body. It was released in early 2001 on Indecision Records. In addition to the CD format, it was also released in limited edition vinyl pressings of 110 red, 440 blue, 1500 black, with a further 150 re-released in 2003 to mark a summer tour.
Sink or Swim is the second full-length studio album from Californian hardcore punk band, Over My Dead Body. It was released in July 2003 on Takeover Records. Indecision Records also released it in limited edition vinyl pressings of 159 blue, 175 green, 600 turquoise, and a further 110 on black, with a novelty cover.
It's Getting Tougher to Say the Right Things is a compilation album of early material by the Californian hardcore punk band, Unbroken. All tracks were recorded between 1992 and 1995, and released on March, 2000 by Indecision Records. Love Will Tear Us Apart is a cover of the song from Joy Division. Track 11 Unheard actually finishes at 2:56, followed by five minutes of silence and 4 hidden live tracks.
Death of True Spirit is the second of two compilation albums released by Indecision Records featuring material by Californian hardcore punk band, Unbroken. It is made up of 1993's Ritual, and 1994's Life. Love. Regret. albums. Indecision released it in August 2003.
Twilight is an album from Boston, Massachusetts hardcore punk band, The Suicide File. It was released in January, 2003 on Indecision Records.
Some Mistakes You Never Stop Paying For is an album from Boston, Massachusetts, hardcore punk band, The Suicide File. It was released in February 2005 on Indecision Records. The LP is a compilation of songs from the band's demo, two EPs, and several split EPs.
Espionage Made Easy is the second full-length studio album from Californian hardcore/metalcore band, Cold War. It was released in May 2007 on the notable independent hardcore specialist label, Indecision Records.
Reach the Sky was an American hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts.
