108 (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, live albums, compilations |
| Website | www |
108 is a hardcore band from the United States, established in 1991, distinguished by their incorporation of the Hare Krishna philosophy into their musical expression.
History
Guitarist and Hare Krishna follower Vraja Kishor das (Vic DiCara) founded 108 in 1991 after leaving the band Inside Out, which featured Zack De La Rocha. The band's lineup solidified with the addition of vocalist Rob Fish (Rasaraja dasa) during the production of their first EP. Drawing inspiration from earlier groups such as the Cro-Mags and Antidote, 108 prominently infused their devotion to Krishna Consciousness throughout their work.
Their initial offerings, Holyname and Songs of Separation, were released through Equal Vision Records. The group also appeared in the films 108: The Final Tour and N.Y.H.C..
After a break during which DiCara embraced monastic life in India, 108 intended to reunite at Hellfest in 2005. When the festival was canceled due to legal complications, they instead performed select shows in Philadelphia. Prior to releasing "A New Beat From a Dead Heart" on Deathwish Inc., they independently issued demos and b-sides.
On March 23, 2010, ahead of the release of 18.61, Rob Fish departed from the band due to conflicting views on evolving their spiritual connection. By this period, both Rob and Vic had distanced themselves from ISKCON. The remaining members announced plans to continue with a revised artistic direction while supporting the 18.61 album.
Rob Fish rejoined the band in September 2010.
In May 2016, 108 commenced reunion performances beginning May 21 in Flemington, New Jersey, marking the return of Kate "Kate-08" Reddy after a twenty-year absence.
Studio albums
- Holyname (1993, released through Equal Vision Records)
- Songs of Separation (1994, under Equal Vision Records)
- Threefold Misery (1996, issued by Lost & Found Records)
- A New Beat from a Dead Heart (2007, distributed by Deathwish Inc.)
- 18.61 (2010, released via Deathwish Inc.)
EPs
- Curse of Instinct (1996, Lost & Found Records)
- Serve & Defy (1997, Lost & Found Records)
- Oneoeight (2006, independently released)
Live albums
- "One Path for Me Through Destiny" (1997, Lost & Found Records)
Compilations
- Creation. Sustenance. Destruction. (2006, Equal Vision Records)
Compilation appearances
- You Deserve Even Worse (1994, Lost & Found Records)
- "Chord Magazine CD Sampler#10" (1995, Chord Recordings)
- "Punk Rock Megaexplosion" (1995, Comforte)
- N.Y.H.C. Documentary Soundtrack (1996, SFT Records)
- Anti-Matter (1996, Another Planet Records)
- Violent World: A Tribute to the Misfits (1997, Caroline Records)
- "MMIX" (2009, Deathwish Inc.)
- "MMX" (2010, Deathwish Inc.)
Videos
- Curse of Instinct: 108's Final Tour (2000, Reflections Records)
Other releases
- "Spoken Words" (1991, self-issued)
- "Demo 1992" (1992, self-issued)
External links
- Articles with short description
- International Society for Krishna Consciousness bands
- Hardcore punk groups from New York (state)
- Musical groups established in 1991
- Musical groups disestablished in 1996
- Musical groups reestablished in 2005
- Musical quartets from New York (state)
- Deathwish Inc. artists
- Equal Vision Records artists
- 1991 establishments in New York City
- Metalcore musical groups from New York (state)