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Caustic Christ was an American crusty hardcore punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. They were on Havoc Records. The band is composed of vocalist GenEric Christ, guitarist Bill Christ, bassist Mistaken Ukla Von Upenstien, and drummer Archie Punker.
Caustic Christ disbanded following their last show, on May 5, 200
However, in 2015, the band reunited to play two shows as part of the annual Skull Fest in Pittsburgh. And in 2016, the band played a benefit in
Havoc Records
Label site.
Caustic Christ MySpace Page
{{Authority control Hardcore punk groups from Pennsylvania Musical groups from Pittsburgh American crust and d-beat groups
History
In late 2000, guitarist Bill Chamberlain (of Mankind?, The Pist, and React) quit React and moved from Connecticut to Pittsburgh to start a band with guitarist/vocalist Eric Good and bassist Corey Lyons of Aus-Rotten. Together with drummer Ron Wingrove, they began to practice in Corey, Eric, and Bill's basement; played local shows and a few weekend tours; and recorded a demo. During that time, Aus-Rotten broke up and Chamberlain also formed Behind Enemy Lines with former Aus-Rotten vocalist Dave Trenga. In the spring of 2001, Wingrove was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bike in Pittsburgh and sustained brain damage. This left him unable to play drums for some time, and the band decided to replace him. Wingrove would later return to his hometown of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where he would participate in several bands. After a hiatus, drummer Greg Mairs (Submachine
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, Short Dark Strangers) joined the band. This was supposed to be a temporary solution while the band found another, less busy, drummer, but Mairs remained and became an integral part of the band.
With Mairs, Caustic Christ recorded their first seven-inch record, which was released on Havoc Records, as were all of their subsequent releases. They toured the United States extensively with bands like Subhumans and Municipal Waste and were interviewed in Maximum RocknRoll, HeartattaCk, Suburban Voice, and numerous other punk zines. In 2006, they toured Europe. Local favorites, the band performed frequently at Mr. Roboto Project
The Mr. Roboto Project is a DIY culture, Do It Yourself (DIY) nonprofit volunteer-run cooperative venue and show space in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since the fall of 2011, it has been located at 5106 Penn Avenue. The structure of The Mr. Roboto ...
, a venue then in Wilkinsburg
Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The borough has a population of 15,930 as of the 2010 census. Wilkinsburg is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The borough was named for John Wilkins Jr., a United States Army ...
, Pennsylvania.
Caustic Christ disbanded following their last show, on May 5, 200However, in 2015, the band reunited to play two shows as part of the annual Skull Fest in Pittsburgh. And in 2016, the band played a benefit in
Richmond, Virginia
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, for the family of Brandon Ferrell alongside Municipal Waste, Career Suicide, Night Birds, Blood Pressure, and a reunited Double Negative.
Releases
*''Caustic Christ'' 7" (Havoc Records, 2001) *''Can't Relate
Caustic Christ was an American crusty hardcore punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. They were on Havoc Records. The band is composed of vocalist GenEric Christ, guitarist Bill Christ, bassist Mistaken Ukla Von Upenstien, and d ...
'' LP (Havoc Records, 2003)
*''Government Job'' 7" (Havoc Records, 2004)
*''Public Service/Jodie Foster'' limited tour single (Havoc Records, 2005)
*''Lycanthropy'' LP (Havoc Records, 2006)
Splits and compilations
*''Go Down Fighting, Come Up Smiling'' CD compilation (Hardtravelin' Records, 2001) *Split 7" with Intense Youth (Behold The Youthquake Records, 2002) *Split 7" withR.A.M.B.O.
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( Busted Heads Records, 2003)
*''Dark Thoughts'' compilation (Rabid Dogs Records, 2003)
*''Half Life - Under The Knife'' covers compilation 7" ( Moo Cow Records, 2004)
*''Revolved Back To Failure'' cassette compilation (Hardtravelin' Records, 2005)
Members
* The Mistaken Ukla Von Upenstien - Bass * GenEric Christ - Vocals * Bill Christ - Guitar * Archie Punker - DrumsReferences
External links
Havoc Records
Label site.
Caustic Christ MySpace Page
{{Authority control Hardcore punk groups from Pennsylvania Musical groups from Pittsburgh American crust and d-beat groups