Bane (band)

{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2022}} {{short description|American hardcore punk band}} {{more citations needed|date=December 2010}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Bane | image = W0805-Hellfest2013 Bane AaronDalbec AaronBedard 66852.JPG | image_size = | landscape = yes | alt = | caption = Aaron Dalbec and Aaron Bedard live at Hellfest 2013 | alias = Gateway (1994) | origin = Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. | genre = Hardcore punk, melodic hardcore<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stewart |first1=Ethan |title=MELODIC HARDCORE’S STUNNING MID-2020S RESURGENCE |url=https://www.popmatters.com/melodic-hardcore-mid-2020s-resurgence |website=PopMatters |access-date=19 February 2025}}</ref> | years_active = {{Flatlist| * {{start date|1994}}–2016 * 2021 * 2023–present }} | label = Equal Vision | spinoff_of = Converge | spinoffs = Only Crime, Silent Drive | website =  | current_members = Aaron Bedard Aaron Dalbec Zach Jordan Brendan Maguire Bob Mahoney | past_members = }}

'''Bane''' is an American hardcore punk band that began in 1995 as a side project between Aaron Dalbec (then of Converge) and Damon Bellorado. Dalbec approached Matt Firestone to sing and they played under the moniker of Gateway for a few shows, before Firestone parted ways to focus on other projects. Dalbec then approached Aaron Bedard (who had previously sung for the Worcester, Massachusetts hardcore band Backbone) about singing for Bane. They went into the studio in December 1995 with a few friends and released a five-song demo. The next year saw the release of their first EP, and many shows throughout central Massachusetts. In early 1997, Bane released ''Free to Think, Free to Be'' EP, and in 1998 the band released the ''Holding This Moment'' 7" and CD collection, and embarked upon their first US tour. Like many other hardcore bands, Bane are known for their promotion of tolerance and unity within the scene.

In 2014, Bane released their final album, ''Don't Wait Up'', with the band stating that they still plan to tour.

== History == {{unreferenced section|date=August 2015}} The band was founded in 1994 under the name '''Gateway'''. It was originally intended to be only a side project to Aaron Dalbec's main band Converge. In 1995 singer Aaron Bedard was asked to take over frontman duties. They quickly recorded a first demo, which contained five songs. Pete Chilton was added as bassist while Zach Jordan joined the band as second guitarist. Damon Bellorado, also a member of Converge, took over drumming duties.

In May 1996, Bane released the EP ''Forked Tongue'' and in 1997, ''Free to Think, Free to Be'' followed. Both EPs appeared on Life Records. It was around this time that drummer Bellorado left the band in order to concentrate fully on Converge. Bellorado was briefly replaced by Ten Yard Fight drummer Ben Chused, before he was replaced in mid-1998 by the 19-year-old Nick Branigan (Close Call). A tour followed the release of Holding This Moment, which was actually a compilation of previously released EPs. In addition, the band held a US tour starting with Saves the Day.

The album ''It All Comes Down to This'' was recorded in June 1999 in Austin Enterprises in Clinton, Massachusetts. The album was released on Equal Vision Records. In 2000, a tour followed by North America with Death by Stereo and Adamantium, as well as performances in Europe. In early September 2000, the band went into the studio again, where Converge Member Kurt Ballou worked as a producer to record two songs for a split release with Adamantium, which appeared on Indecision Records. Their second album Give Blood, which was released in 2001 was recorded and produced by Brian McTernan in Beltsville, Maryland. The release was followed with a tour of the USA along with Agnostic. In 2003, drummer Branigan left the band and was replaced by Bob Mahoney. Bane followed with another tour of the USA, as well as a two-week tour of Japan in April 2004.

In 2005 the band then went into the Salad Days Studios to record their next album titled The Note with producer McTernan, which appeared on Equal Vision Records. In March 2005, the band held a US tour with Comeback Kid and With Honor. In 2014, Bane released their final album, ''Don't Wait Up'', with the band stating that they still plan to tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/bane_dont_wait_up_album_premiere |title=Bane – 'Don't Wait Up' album premiere|last1=Whitt|first1=Cassie|date=May 8, 2014|website=Alternative Press|access-date=August 12, 2014}}</ref> They played their last show on June 18, 2016, at the Worcester Palladium.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bane's final show to feature Terror, The Promise, more |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/26366/Banes-final-show-to-feature-Terror-The-Promise-more |website=Lambgoat |access-date=July 4, 2021}}</ref>

Bane reunited for a surprise appearance at a benefit show on July 2, 2021, in tribute to former band member Brendan "Stu" Maguire, who died due to pancreatic cancer on June 27, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marple |first1=Krista |title=Bane Reunite at Tribute Show to Late Bassist Brendan "Stu" Maguire Who Died From Cancer This Week |url=https://music.mxdwn.com/2021/07/02/news/bane-reunite-at-tribute-show-to-late-bassist-brendan-stu-maguire-who-died-from-cancer-this-week/ |website=mxdwn Music |date=July 2, 2021 |access-date=July 4, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kamiński |first1=Karol |title=Brendan "Stu" Maguire (BANE, REACH THE SKY) fights with cancer, needs help |url=https://idioteq.com/brendan-stu-maguire-bane-reach-the-sky-fights-with-cancer-needs-help/ |website=IDIOTEQ |date=January 12, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2021}}</ref> The band played beside fellow bands The Bouncing Souls, Sick of It All, H2O, and Rebuilder. In early February of 2023 Bane began a "countdown" on their social media with each day posting a single letter of the band's name. Speculation from fans expected various outcomes such as a full reunion, a repressing of their discography and an appearance at that year's Furnace Fest. In the early hours of February 7, 2023 Bane announced a reunion for a two night event held at Roadrunner in Boston.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bane is back! Reunion shows announced – see details here! |url=https://idioteq.com/bane-is-back-reunion-shows-announced-see-details-here/ |website=IdiotEQ |date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=February 8, 2023}}</ref>

==Influences== They have cited influences including Unbroken, YDI, Chain of Strength, Void, Hatebreed,<ref>{{cite web |title=Bane |url=https://www.punkrocktheory.com/interviews/bane |access-date=5 December 2024}}</ref> Burn,<ref>{{cite web |title=Listen to a Song from Bane’s Final Album |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/bane-all-the-way-through/ |website=Vice Media |access-date=5 December 2024}}</ref> Underdog, Youth of Today,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Scancarelli |first1=Derek |title=Final Backward Glance: An Interview with Bane’s Aaron Bedard and Aaron Dalbec |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/bane-interview-2015/ |website=Vice Media |access-date=5 December 2024}}</ref> Rites of Spring, Minor Threat, the Cro-Mags, Embrace, Walter Schreifels's work in Quicksand and Dave Smalley's work in Dag Nasty, All and Down by Law.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Van Horn |first1=Ray |title=Avoiding Pigeonholes: An Interview with Aaron Bedard of BANE |url=http://www.roughedge.com/features/bane2005.htm |access-date=5 December 2024}}</ref>

== Straight edge == In an early album Bane claimed straight edge, however it was never their main lyrical focus. The current original members are straight edge; Bob Mahoney and Stu are not. They still perform early songs with straight edge references, such as "Count Me Out" which includes the lyric "Just like this X on the back of my hand, I'm not going nowhere". However the lyrics to the song "Wasted On The Young", on Bane's album ''The Note'' can be interpreted as criticism of people who ignorantly claim straight edge too early in their life.

== Members == === Final line-up === * Aaron Bedard – vocals (1995–2016, 2021, 2023), rhythm guitar (1994–1995) * Aaron Dalbec – lead guitar (1994–2016, 2021, 2023) * Zach Jordan – rhythm guitar (1995–2016, 2021, 2023) * James Siboni – bass (2014–2016, 2021, 2023) * Bob Mahoney – drums (2003–2016, 2021, 2023)

=== Former === * Pete Chilton – bass (1994–2007, 2015) * Brendan "Stu" Maguire – bass (2008–2012; died 2021) * Chris Linkovich – bass (2012–2014) * Damon Bellorado – drums (1995–1997) * Matt Firestones – vocals (1995–1996) * Ben Chused – drums (1997–1998) * Nick Branigan – drums (1998–2003)

=== Guest musicians === * Kurt Ballou – guitar

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== Discography ==

=== Studio albums === * ''It All Comes Down to This'' (1999, Equal Vision) * ''Give Blood'' (2001, Equal Vision) * ''The Note'' (2005, Equal Vision) * ''Don't Wait Up'' (2014, Equal Vision)<ref>{{cite web| last = Crane| first = Matt| title = Bane begin recording final album| work = Alternative Press| date = December 21, 2013| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/bane_begin_recording_final_album| access-date = December 21, 2013}}</ref>

=== Compilation albums === * ''Holding This Moment'' (1998, Equal Vision)

=== Extended plays === * ''Bane/Adamantium Split 7"'' (2001, Indecision) * ''Ten Years Plus E.P.'' (2006, Equal Vision) * ''Tokyo 7:58am'' (2009, Alliance){{refn|group=fn|''Tokyo 7:58am'' was also released as ''Perth 7:58am'' and ''Curitiba 7:58pm'', and compiles the tracks found on ''Boston 6:58pm'' and ''Los Angeles 3:58pm''.}} * ''Boston 6:58pm'' (2009, Triple-B){{refn|group=fn|''Boston 6:58pm'' was released internationally as ''Dublin 11:58pm''.}} * ''Los Angeles 3:58pm'' (2009, 6131){{refn|group=fn|''Los Angeles 3:58pm'' was released internationally as ''Rome 12:58am''.}}

=== Compilation contributions === * ''They Came From Massachusetts'' (1996, Big Wheel Recreation) – Both Guns Blazing * ''All Systems Go!'' (2000, Opened Handed Records/UnderEstimated Records) – Just How Much (Chain of Strength cover) * ''Atticus: Dragging the Lake II'' (2003) – Some Came Running * ''Our Impact Will Be Felt: A Tribute to Sick of It All'' (2007, Abacus Recordings) – We Stand Alone * ''At Both Ends'' (2009, At Both Ends Hardcore Magazine)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atbothendsmagazine.com/|title=At Both Ends Hardcore Magazine official website|access-date=January 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090807071358/http://www.atbothendsmagazine.com/|archive-date=August 7, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> – 1. Non-Negotiated 2. Struck Down By Me (re-recording) * ''America's Hardcore Volume 2'' (2012, Triple-B Records) – Satan's Son

== Footnotes == {{reflist|group=fn}}

== References == {{reflist}}

== External links == {{Commons category|Bane (band)}} * [http://www.myspace.com/banecentral Bane's official MySpace page] * [http://www.equalvision.com/ Equal Vision Records] * [http://www.lambgoat.com/features/interviews/bane2.aspx Interview with Aaron Bedard] * [http://www.pastepunk.com/features.php?v=181 Another interview with Aaron Bedard] * [http://yellowisthenewpink.com/articles_detail.php?idno=37 Interview with Aaron about growing old in hardcore] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090427141205/http://hardcoretimes.net/content/view/716/63 Interview with Aaron about their 2009 Europe Tour] * [https://www.vice.com/en/article/bane-interview-2015/ Interview with the band from 2015, including discussion of unreleased songs] {{Bane}}

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