Burn is an American

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band formed in 1989. After releasing four EPs across three decades, Burn released its first full-length album '' Do or Die'' through

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in 2017.

History

Burn released its first recording, self-titled EP on

Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Sh ...

in 1990. In 1992, the band separated, with vocalist Chaka Malik forming

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, guitarist Gavin Van Vlack participating in Pry, Die 116, and The Big Collapse, and drummer Alan Cage in

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and

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. 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

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) and bassist Manny Carrero (from

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). In late 2001, Burn released a new EP on

Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is an independent record label based in Albany, New York. It was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo, the singer for the punk bands Youth of Today, Shelter, and Better Than a Thousand. Initially, the label existed sol ...

, ''Cleanse''. In 2002, the band released a previously unreleased recording from 1992 on Revelation Records entitled, ''Last Great Sea'', 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''. 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

The album was produced by

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and mastered by

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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

* ''

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'' (1990,

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) * ''Cleanse'' (2001,

Equal Vision Equal Vision Records is an independent record label based in Albany, New York. It was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo, the singer for the punk bands Youth of Today, Shelter, and Better Than a Thousand. Initially, the label existed so ...

) * ''Last Great Sea'' (2002, Revelation) * ''From the Ashes'' (2016, Bridge 9)

References

External links

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