Suicide City
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York , United States |
| Products | Punk rock music, EPs, albums, live DVDs |
Suicide City is a punk rock ensemble originating from Brooklyn, New York, established in 2005. The founding members consisted of lead singer Karl Bernholtz, rhythm guitarist Billy Graziadei, lead guitarist AJ Marchetta, bassist Jennifer Arroyo, and drummer Danny Lamagna.
History
The inception of the band occurred when producer and guitarist Billy Graziadei shared compositions with vocalist Karl Bernholtz following their collaboration on The Groovnicks. They subsequently recruited guitarist AJ Marchetta and drummer Danny Lamagna, with bassist Jennifer Arroyo joining to finalize the group. In 2005, Suicide City independently launched their EP Not My Year, achieving sales of 7,000 copies without label support, and also released a live performance DVD titled Live from CBGB.
Their first full-length album, Frenzy, was issued on August 4, 2009 through Brooklyn-based label The End Records. Bernholtz characterized their sound as an unfiltered reflection of life's complexities. Shortly thereafter, Graziadei departed to concentrate on his primary band Biohazard.
After a one-year break, Suicide City reassembled in 2011 as a quartet consisting of Bernholtz, Lamagna, Marchetta, and Arroyo.
Touring
Suicide City embarked on extensive tours throughout the United States with bands including Mindless Self Indulgence, Gwar, Otep, Life of Agony, Taking Back Sunday, and Glenn Danzig. Their international touring included Brazil alongside MxPx, and they co-headlined the Maquinaria Rock Fest in May 2008 with acts such as Sepultura, the Misfits, and Suicidal Tendencies. The band's live show at CBGB was documented in the Live from CBGB DVD released in November 2008.
Following their contract with The End Records in 2009, Suicide City performed their final concert before a hiatus on February 11, 2010. They reunited exactly one year later for a show at New York City's Highline Ballroom without Graziadei.
Band members
Current members
- Karl Bernholtz – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2005–present)
- AJ Marchetta – lead guitar, backing vocals (2005–present)
- Jennifer Arroyo – bass guitar (2005–present)
- Danny Lamagna – drums and percussion (2005–present)
Former members
- Billy Graziadei – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2011)
Discography
- Not My Year (EP) (2005)
- Frenzy (2009)
Videos
- Live from CBGB DVD (2008)
Other work
Suicide City participated in the "More and Faster" remix of Mindless Self Indulgence's track "Straight to Video", which appeared on their "Shut Me Up" single.