Rorschach is an American

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band from

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that existed from 1989 to 1993 and again from 2009 to 2012. Their typical blend of hardcore with dissonant

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elements provided an inspiration to many later metalcore and

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bands. The first release by the band, ''Remain Sedate'', shows the band's sound at a stage when they played fast, heavy hardcore with a metal slant and raspy hardcore vocals. At this time they also drew heavy comparisons to Die Kreuzen for their bizarre

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s and Charles Maggio's unearthly howl."Powerviolence: The Dysfunctional Family of Bllleeeeaaauuurrrgghhh!!". ''Terrorizer'' no. 172. July 2008. pp. 36–37. However, as the band progressed, they developed a slower, more sinister, sludge sound that was influenced by New York band Swans. Additionally, the vocals developed into high-pitched, tortured screaming rather than shouting, due in part to voice problems Maggio was experiencing at the time. This change in sound can be heard primarily on their second full-length release, ''

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''. Shortly after issuing this album, the group disbanded, some members eventually joining

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and

Kiss It Goodbye Kiss it Goodbye was an American hardcore punk band from Seattle that formed in 1996 and broke-up in 1998. History After leaving the New Jersey band Deadguy in 1996, vocalist Tim Singer and guitarist Keith Huckins moved on to form Kiss it Goodby ...

. Rorschach has performed occasional reunion shows from 2009 through 2012. ''Decibel'' magazine inducted ''Protestant'' into their Hall of Fame. In the 2012 film ''

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,'' the Rorschach song "Pavlov's Dogs" is used to torture suspected terrorists.

Members

;Final line-up *Charles Maggio – vocals (1989–1993, 2009–2012) *Keith Huckins – guitar (1989–1993, 2009–2012) *Nick Forté – guitar (1989–1993, 2009–2012) * Andrew Gormley – drums (1989–1993, 2009–2012) *Tom Rusnak – bass (1991–1993, 2009–2012) ;Previous members *Chris Laucella – bass (1989–1991)

Discography

Compilation appearances

*''God's Chosen People'' (1993, Old Glory) *''Fear of Smell'' 12" (1993, Vermiform) *''Look At All The Children Now'' (1990, Evacuate) *''Forever'' 7" (1990)

Related bands

* Computer Cougar - Charles Maggio, Nick Forte *

- Keith Huckins * Die 116 - Andrew Gormley *

- Andrew Gormley, Keith Huckins, Thom Rusnak * Playing Enemy - Andrew Gormley, Thom Rusnak * Shai Hulud - Andrew Gormley * Radio To Saturn - Nick Forte * Bone of Contention - Keith Huckins, Charles Maggio

References

External links

*
Gern Blandsten Records
- Charles Maggio's record label, including a short biography of Rorschach
Another site on RorschachRorschach - BandToBand.com
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