Biography
Born into the Crossover movement of the late 80s, NYC, CBGB, and Lamours scene. Dept. C with its metal riffs, hardcore edge and pounding drums. Lured fan base of skinheads, metal heads, skaters and punk rockers with socially conscious songs about war, homelessness, healthcare and mental illness.
DEPARTMENT OF COREUPTION aka DEPT. C
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The late 1980s into the early 1990 s, the scene was New York City CBGB, Lamours, and the East Coast.Dept C influenced by all styles of music and the urban environment they lived in. A band that was hard to categorize with its metal riffs , hardcore edge and pounding drums, managed to lure a fan base mix of skinheads, metal heads, skaters and punk rockers. Social Conscious songs about war, homelessness, healthcare and mental illness, Dept. C found themselves in the middle of the crossover movement, a scene that is still alive today and growing larger then life.
Bands they have played with include the Cro Mags, Destruction, Prong, Biohazard, Whiplash, Maximum Penalty, Sheer Terror, Adrenalin O.D.,Caligula, Bloodfeast, Mucky Pup, and many others.
Poverty Stricken represents the bands’ new sound and direction. The band has progressed in their songwriting and arranging capabilities while retaining their “crunch”. “Runaround” and “Conscience Captured” are the newest material and represent the bands’ musical leanings. They remain steadfast in their commitment to constantly improve and are certain that the future holds no boundaries as to what they can accomplish.
Dept.C is available for bookings. Please See our latest Concert Listings or email us for more info.
Current Line up
Ray Cola -Vocals
Joe Rad -Bass
Todd Starita -Drums
Adam Tranquilli -Guitars (Without End/Bloodfeast)
Discography
Hanging Material EP Released 1988
4 Tracks
"2 To 3"
"Freewill Freehell"
"Search for Myself"
"Death Reflect"
Hanging Material Re-Release 2010 on iTunes, Amazon mp3
5th Track added- "My World” Previously never released.
Press:
"Department of Coreuption has a demo called Hanging Material which is a socially conscious, almost vicious attempt at thrashcore. With the death metal vocals of desperation, it works. You may never mock NJ again!" --Metal Maniacs Magazine 1990--
Poverty Stricken EP Released 1990
6 Tracks
"Runaround"
"Stupid Dumb"
"Conscience Captured"
"For The Homeless"
"What's Up Doc?"
"What I Like" (Cover)
Poverty Stricken Re-Release 2010 on iTunes, Amazon mp3
Streaming on the Internet:
Jango, Last.FM, iLike, Reverbnation, Hardcoremix.com, myspace facebook and Tunecore
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.