Neon Christ
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Randy DuTeau, William DuVall, Danny Lankford, Jimmy Demer |
| Defunct | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Hardcore punk music, EPs: Parental Suppression, The Knife That Cuts So Deep |
Neon Christ was a hardcore punk group originating from Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.
History
The band formed in 1983 with members Randy DuTeau on vocals, William DuVall playing guitar, Danny Lankford handling bass, and Jimmy Demer on drums. In 1985, they briefly incorporated a second guitarist, Shawn Devine. Their discography includes two EPs: Parental Suppression and The Knife That Cuts So Deep. The latter was released in 1990 as part of a double 7" set, four years after the group had dissolved. Their song "Ashes to Ashes" was featured on the 1984 International P.E.A.C.E. Benefit Compilation, which showcased 55 hardcore punk bands from around the globe. Neon Christ performed extensively in the Atlanta region, sharing stages with bands such as Corrosion of Conformity and Dead Kennedys. The band played their concluding concert in February 1986 before entering an extended period of inactivity.
In January 2006, Neon Christ reunited for two performances at Atlanta venues Eyedrum and Star Bar. They returned to the stage once more on February 2, 2008, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This event led to a partnership with filmmaker Edgar Johnson for the documentary All Alone Together: Neon Christ and Atlanta Hardcore.
William DuVall shared his thoughts regarding this documentary project:
Discography
- Studio EPs
- Neon Christ 7" (1984)
- Neon Christ 2x7" (1990)
- Compilations
- 1984 (2021)
Videography
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | All Alone Together: Neon Christ and Atlanta Hardcore | Social Crisis Films |