Burn is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1989. After releasing four EPs across three decades, Burn released its first full-length album Do or Die through Deathwish Inc. in 2017.
History Burn released its first recording, self-titled EP on Revelation Records in 1990.Morgan, Bob (May 25, 2012). "Burn – Self Titled", Scene Point Blank. Retrieved July 10, 2012. In 1992, the band separated, with vocalist Chaka Malik forming Orange 9mm,Jenkins, Sacha (August 1996). "Next: Orange 9mm, Suicidal Tendencies", Vibe 4 (6): 64. guitarist Gavin Van Vlack participating in Pry, Die 116, and The Big Collapse, and drummer Alan Cage in QuicksandMcLennan, Scott (August 1, 1993). "Quicksand appearing at the Wallace Civic Center", Telegram & Gazette, p. 9. and Seaweed. The band never officially disbanded, and after a stint of live performances, Burn was restarted with the addition of guitarist Vic DiCara (from 108 and Inside Out)Jaschke, Magnus (August 2001). "Interview: Burn", Creative Eclipse. Retrieved July 9, 2012.Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books. p. 2. and bassist Manny Carrero (from Glassjaw). In late 2001, Burn released a new EP on Equal Vision Records, Cleanse. In 2002, the band released a previously unreleased recording from 1992 on Revelation Records entitled, Last Great Sea,Morgan, Bob (June 8, 2012). "Burn – Last Great Sea", Scene Point Blank. Retrieved July 9, 2012.Findlay, Prentiss (March 28, 2002). "'All Time Greatest Hits' is worth its weight in Cash", The Post and Courier, p. F24. due to fans seeking out music which had been circulating among fans from a demo.
In April 2016 the band announced their fourth release, From the Ashes.Noisey (April 11, 2016). "Burn Premiere Ferocious EP 'From the Ashes,' the Hardcore Band's First New Music Since 2001" With founding members Malik and Van Vlack, in addition to new members Tyler Krupsky and Abbas Muhammad, Burn released its first full-length album titled Do or Die on September 8, 2017, through Deathwish Inc. The album was produced by Kurt Ballou and mastered by Howie Weinberg.
Members Current Chaka Malik – vocals Gavin Van Vlack – guitar Tyler Krupsky – bass Abbas Muhammad – drums
Former Vic DiCara – guitar Manny Carrero – bass Alan Cage – drums Alex Napack – bass Durijah Lang – drums
Discography Studio albums Do or Die (2017, Deathwish)
Extended plays Burn (1990, Revelation) Cleanse (2001, Equal Vision) Last Great Sea (2002, Revelation) From the Ashes (2016, Bridge 9)
References
External links Burn at Revelation Records