Sons of Abraham were a five piece
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straight edge
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metalcore
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band from
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,
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. They released one demo,
split EPwith
Indecision, and a CD/LP titled
Termites In His Smile'. They disbanded in 1998, as guitarists
Justin Beck
Justin Beck is an American musician and businessman. He is the guitarist and musical writer for Long Island, New York band Glassjaw. In 1999, Beck founded the merchandise company Merchdirect on the principle of artists owning the rights to merchan ...
and
Todd Weinstock
Glassjaw is an American post-hardcore band from Hempstead, New York. It was formed in 1993 by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck. The band is known for their intense live shows, as well as their frequent line-up changes. Despite ...
decided to concentrate on their other band,
Glassjaw
Glassjaw is an American post-hardcore band from Hempstead, New York. It was formed in 1993 by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck. The band is known for their intense live shows, as well as their frequent line-up changes. Despite ...
with friend
Daryl Palumbo
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. Shoni Dunn cites Sons of Abraham as a
core influence.
Members
*Neil Rubenstein – lead vocals
*
Justin Beck
Justin Beck is an American musician and businessman. He is the guitarist and musical writer for Long Island, New York band Glassjaw. In 1999, Beck founded the merchandise company Merchdirect on the principle of artists owning the rights to merchan ...
– guitars
*Todd Weinstock – guitars, backing vocals
*Mitch Skalka – bass
*Stefan Linde – drums
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Termites In His Smile'' CD/LP (1997, Exit/Choke Inc)
EPs
* ''Sons Of Abraham /
Indecision'' 7" split (1997, Exit)
Straight edge groups
Jewish heavy metal musicians
Jewish punk rock groups
Musical groups established in 1994
Musical groups disestablished in 1998
Musical groups from Long Island
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