Agnostic Front is an American hardcore punk band from New York City. Founded in 1980, the band is considered an important influence on the New York hardcore scene, as well as a pioneer of the crossover thrash genre.
History
First era (1980–1992)
Formed in 1980 with Vincent "Vinnie Stigma" Capuccio (formerly of the Eliminators) on lead guitar, with Diego on bass, Rob Krekus (aka Robby Crypt Crash) on drums and John Watson on vocals. Despite being billed at their first concert as the Zoo Crew, Stigma introduced them as Agnostic Front, saying that the poster had been made prior to deciding on the name. They soon added Ray Barbieri, aka Raybeez, on drums and Adam Mucci on bass. After Watson was arrested, the band hired James Kontra as their vocalist, who eventually quit before a performance at Great Gildersleeves after a disagreement with Capuccio about how to hand out stickers. Although never having spoken to him before, Stigma told some of his friends to ask Roger Miret (former bass player of the Psychos) if he wanted to be the vocalist of Agnostic Front, because he liked his style of slam dancing. In 1983, this lineup recorded their debut EP United Blood. The EP was officially...
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Concerts
Members
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- 1980–1981Rob Krekus — drums (drum set), original
- 1980–1982Diego — bass guitar, original
- 1980–1982John Watson — lead vocals, original
- 1980–Vinnie Stigma — guitar, original
- 1981–1983Ray Barbieri — drums (drum set)
- 1981–1983Adam Mucci — bass guitar
- 1982–Roger Miret — lead vocals
- 1983–1983Todd Youth — guitar
- 1983–1985Dave Jones — drums (drum set)
- 1983–1987Rob Kabula — bass guitar
- 1986–1986Louie Beato — drums (drum set)
- 1986–1987Gordon Ancis — guitar
- 1986–1987Joe “Fish” Montanaro — drums (drum set)
- 1987–1990Steve Martin — guitar
- 1987–1990Alan Peters — bass guitar
- 1987–1993Will Shepler — drums (drum set)
- 1990–1993Matt Henderson — background vocals
- 1990–1993Matt Henderson — guitar
- 1990–1993Craig Setari — bass guitar
- 1997–2000Rob Kabula — bass guitar
- 1997–2004Jimmy Colletti — drums (drum set)
- 2000–Mike Gallo — background vocals
- 2000–Mike Gallo — bass guitar
- 2004–2009Steve Gallo — drums (drum set)
- 2007–2014Joseph James — background vocals
- 2007–2014Joseph James — guitar
- 2009–Pokey Mo — drums (drum set)
- 2014–Craig Silverman — background vocals
- 2014–Craig Silverman — guitar
- —Danny Lamagna
Discography
34 releases from MusicBrainz
Albums (14)
- 1984Victim in Pain
- 1986Cause for Alarm
- 1987Liberty and Justice For…
- 1992One Voice
- 1998Something’s Gotta Give
- 1999Riot, Riot, Upstart
- 2001Dead Yuppies
- 2004Another Voice
- 2007Warriors
- 2011My Life My Way
- 2015The American Dream Died
- 2019Get Loud!
- 2023United Blood l.p.
- 2025Echoes In Eternity
EPs (6)
- 1983United Blood EP
- 1997Por Vida
- 1998Puro Des Madre
- 1999Unity
- 2003Believe
- 2011That’s Life
Singles (5)
- 2007For My Family
- 2015Police Violence
- 2020The Eliminator
- 2025Matter of Life & Death
- 2025Way of War
More: singles, compilations, live & other releases
Lives (5)
- 1989Live at CBGB
- 1993Last Warning
- 2002Working Class Heroes
- 2006Live at CBGB
- 2019Live at SO36
Compilations (4)
- 1986Cause for Alarm / Victim in Pain
- 1991Cause for Alarm / Liberty and Justice For…
- 1995Raw Unleashed
- 2007To Be Continued