Tripface
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Long Island , United States |
| Products | Hardcore punk music |
Tripface was a hardcore punk group originating from Long Island, New York, active between 1993 and 1997. Several of its members went on to join bands such as Glassjaw and In This Moment.
History
In 1992, Jeff Fabb (drums), Brian Langan (guitar), and Brian Green (bass) established a punk/metal ensemble on eastern Long Island, later adding vocalist Scott Jarzombek. Due to their isolated location, they were considered outsiders within both the Long Island and New York City music scenes. Their initial performances were casual affairs, often shared with friends from Grid and other side projects.
The group experienced multiple lineup shifts and stylistic changes, briefly adopting the name Offsides with Ross Milligan as vocalist. Eventually, Ross helped cement the band's identity as Tripface. Their earliest recorded lineup, still performing as Offsides, featured Austin Macdonald on bass and Rory on guitar; this formation released a split cassette with Grid that garnered regional praise.
Following various personnel changes and unsuccessful demo attempts, Jay May joined as guitarist alongside Scott and Austin to reestablish the band.
Some Part Sorrow lineup
The final roster incorporated bassist Dave Allen and drummer Pete Ruland, blending the 1990s metalcore sound with influences from New York hardcore (NYHC). This combination helped them build a following across Long Island and the broader East Coast.
They produced the Closed In demo containing tracks like "Brotherhood" and "I’ve Lost," performed again on WUSB radio, and issued another split cassette with Grid. Austin left the band due to creative disagreements.
This particular lineup marked Tripface’s most active period, playing notable venues such as CBGBs and Wetlands. They shared stages with prominent acts including Warzone, Sheer Terror, Agnostic Front, Hatebreed, and Outburst. Their touring included a single run with NYHC veterans Indecision as well as frequent weekend tours alongside Marauder, Blood for Blood, and Earth Crisis.
In 1994, Exit Records—a branch of Wreckage Records—released their This Foundation EP. During their peak years, Tyler King of King-sized booking handled their management. Exit Records also issued their 1996 album Some Part Sorrow, which was featured on compilations by Eyeball Records, Wreckage Records, and Victory Records.
In 1997, vocalist Scott Jarzombek was succeeded by Tommy Corrigan from Silent Majority, leading to the brief formation of Advent. Although Tripface disbanded shortly after, their work received critical acclaim: Some Part Sorrow was honored as NYHC Album of the Year by In Effect Fanzine and included in Alternative Press' list of “Essential but Obscure Long Island Records.”
Motherbox Records subsequently compiled the band's recordings into the release titled Some Part Hope.
Discography
ST Demo (Self Released) 1993
Split Live Cassette with Grid (Riptide Recordings) 1993
Closed in Demo (Self Release) 1994
Split Live Cassette with Grid (Riptide Recordings) 1994
This Foundation E.P. (Exit Records) 1995
Some Part Sorrow CD (Exit Records) 1996
Some Part Hope: Discography (Motherbox Records) 2009
Members
(1994-1997)
Bass: Dave Allen
Guitar: Jason May
Drums: Pete Ruland
Vocals: Scott Jarzombek
(1994)
Bass: Dave Allen
Guitar: Austin Macdonald
Guitar: Jason May
Drums: Pete Ruland
Vocals: Scott Jarzombek
(1993)
Guitar: Rory
Bass: Austin Macdonald
Drums: Jeff Fabb
Vocals: Scott Jarzombek