Backtrack (band)
{{Short description|American hardcore punk band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2021}}
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| origin = Long Island, New York, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|Hardcore punk|tough guy hardcore{{cite web |last1=Bader |first1=David Von |title=Terror and H2O Unloaded Hard Riffs and Flailing Limbs on Churchill's Pub, February 5 |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/terror-and-h20-unloaded-hard-riffs-and-flailing-limbs-on-churchills-pub-february-5-6481537 |website=Miami New Times |access-date=9 November 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Henderson |first1=Luke |title=Backtrack Lost In Life |url=https://lambgoat.com/albums/3048/backtrack-lost-in-life/ |access-date=9 November 2024}}}}
| years_active = 2008–2019
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| current_members = *James Vitalo
- Ricky Singh
- Chris Smith
- Danny Smith
| past_members = *Nick Brianza
- David Jaycox
- Reggie McCafferty
- John T. Lopez
- Steven DiGenio
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Backtrack was an American hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, founded in 2008.
History
Backtrack began in 2008 with the release of a demo titled The '08 Demo via Flatspot Records.{{cite web|url=http://backtrack.tumblr.com/post/131103315979/the-08-demo-7-is-back-in-stock-grab-it-here |title=Backtrack, The '08 Demo 7" is back in stock. Grab it here |website=Backtrack.tumblr.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2020}} They released an EP in 2009 via 6131 Records titled Deal With The Devil.{{cite web|last1=Shultz|first1=Brian|title=Backtrack: Deal with the Devil [7 inch] (2009)|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/9192/backtrack-deal-with-the-devil-7-inch|publisher=PunkNews|accessdate=March 31, 2016}}
Backtrack released their first full-length album in 2011 titled Darker Half via Reaper Records.{{cite web|title=BACKTRACK "DARKER HALF" REVIEW|url=http://www.reaper-records.com/site/2011/11/backtrack-%E2%80%9Cdarker-half%E2%80%9D-review/|publisher=GlueHC|accessdate=March 31, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Lantinen|first1=Christopher|title=BACKTRACK'S 'DARKER HALF' GETS REPRESSED|url=http://modern-vinyl.com/2014/02/04/backtracks-darker-half-gets-repressed/|publisher=Modern Vinyl|accessdate=March 31, 2016}}
In 2013, Backtrack released a 7" via Bridge 9 Records titled Can't Escape.{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new seven-inch, 'Can't Escape'|date=December 18, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/backtrack_bridge_nine_stream_new_seven_inch_cant_escape|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=March 31, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Backtrack Streaming New Song "Stuck With A Sting"|date=December 18, 2013|url=http://www.theprp.com/2013/12/17/news/backtrack-streaming-new-song-stuck-with-a-sting/|publisher=The PRP|accessdate=March 31, 2016}}
In 2014, Backtrack released their second full-length album via Bridge 9 Records titled Lost In Life.{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Backtrack (Bridge Nine) stream new single, "Lost In Life"|date=November 9, 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/backtrack_bridge_nine_stream_new_single_lost_in_life|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=March 31, 2016}}
In 2019, the band announced it would be breaking up doing a final tour around America, Asia, and Australia which ended in Amityville, New York on November 30, 2019.{{cite web |last1=Sacher |first1=Andrew |title=Backtrack breaking up, announce final tour |url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/backtrack-breaking-up-announce-final-tour/ |website=BrooklynVegan |accessdate=January 28, 2020}}{{cite web |title=BACKTRACK |url=https://www.backtracknyhc.com/ |website=BACKTRACK |accessdate=January 28, 2020}}
Vitalo went on to form the artist management company Gold Theory Artists.
Band members
= Final Members =
- James Vitalo – vocals (2008-2019)
- Ricky Singh – guitar
- Chris Smith – guitar
- Danny Smith – bass
= Past Members =
- Nick Brienza – bass
- David Jaycox – bass
- Reggie McCafferty – bass
- John T. Lopez – drums
- Steven DiGenio – drums
- Brian Rutter – drums
Discography
Studio albums
- Darker Half (2011, Reaper)
- Lost in Life (2014, Bridge Nine)
- Bad to My World (2017, Bridge Nine)
EPs and demos
- The '08 Demo (2008, Flatspot)
- Deal with the Devil (2009, 6131)
- Can't Escape (2013, Bridge Nine)
- "Bad to My World" b/w "Breaking Loose" – Flexi/Zine (2017, Bridge Nine)