Blacklisted (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Products | Hardcore punk music |
| Website | blacklisted |
Blacklisted was a hardcore punk group originating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2003. Over their career, they produced four full-length albums and performed extensively across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
History
Formed in the early 2000s, the lineup included George Hirsch on vocals, Jon Nean handling guitar duties, Tim Smith playing bass, and Zach Trotta on drums. Their initial self-released 7-inch EP appeared in 2003, which secured them a contract with Stillborn Records and resulted in another EP titled Our Youth Is Wasted. Following the departure of Jay Pepito, who went on to create Reign Supreme, the band issued split records through Deathwish Inc., which also reissued their first two EPs collectively as We're Unstoppable. This compilation was recognized for its traditional punk and hardcore influences. Their album No One Deserves to Be Here More Than Me marked a stylistic transition toward a sound reminiscent of early 1990s grunge, emphasizing dense, repetitive rhythms rather than fast tempos.
In November 2013, George Hirsch ventured into solo work with an acoustic album named There's Honey in the Soil So We Wait for the Till, released under his pseudonym Harm Wülf.
By late 2013, Blacklisted had begun crafting their fourth studio release. The album, titled When People Grow, People Go, was produced by Will Yip and launched in February 2015 via Deathwish. It merges the experimental elements found in No One Deserves to Be Here More Than Me with the hardcore intensity characteristic of Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God.
In 2023, Blacklisted announced a reunion performance co-headlining alongside the reformed band Unbroken at Philadelphia’s First Unitarian Church. The initial show sold out within seconds, leading to the addition of a second night featuring further supporting acts.
Final members
- Shawn Foley – drums
- George Hirsch – vocals (2003–2018)
- Jon Nean – guitar (2003–2018)
- Dave Walling – bass
Former members
- Jay Pepito – guitar (2004)
- Tim Smith – bass (2003–unknown)
- Zach Trotta – drums (2003–unknown)
- Ian Vollmer – touring guitar (2006–unknown)
Discography
Studio albums
- ...The Beat Goes On (Deathwish, 2005)
- Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God (Deathwish, 2008)
- No One Deserves to Be Here More Than Me (Deathwish, 2009)
- When People Grow, People Go (Deathwish, 2015)
Compilations
- We're Unstoppable (Deathwish, 2005)
Extended plays
- Demo (Walk All Night, 2003)
- Our Youth Is Wasted (Walk All Night / Stillborn, 2003)
- The Dead Man's Hand 03 [split with First Blood] (Deathwish, 2004)
- Live from Nowhere, USA (6131 Records, 2006)
- Peace on Earth, War on Stage (Deathwish, 2007)
- Eccentrichine (Six Feet Under Records, 2010)
- So, You Are a Magician? (Six Feet Under Records, 2012)
- Live on BBC 1 (Six Feet Under Records, 2012)
- Dry Shaving b/w Please Go Away (Six Feet Under Records, 2017)
- Slow Moments b/w I Should've Been a Murderer (Six Feet Under Records, 2018)
- IV.MMXVIII (Control Records, 2018)
Music videos
- "I Am Weighing Me Down" (2008)
- "Turn in the Pike" (2015)
Compilation appearances
- Generations (Revelation Records, 2005)
External links
- Blacklisted at Bandcamp
- Deathwish, Inc. official website