The third ep from THE GREAT LIE, recorded with legend Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Unsane), embodies the band's raw intensity and aggressive precision. DEFYING EXTINCTION is the sound of five Long Island hardcore/metal veterans who reject the premise that punk is strictly a youth culture.
"Memorable and energetic. Hardcore Punk at it’s best." Metalnoise.net
"Fast-paced heaven. . . a veritable riff-filled utopia of rage." Wicked Metal Review
"Fast-charging NYHC to earth-rumbling doom riffs to post-hardcore transitions and gear changes." Thrash Naked
“Pummeling old school hardcore meets punk straight from the roll in your ears with the force of tank treads.” teethofthedivine.net
Gerry Giacalone- guitar
John LaFata -drums
Scott Martin- bass
Kerry Merkle- vocals
Mike Scarola- guitar/vocals
https://thegreatlie.bandcamp.com/album/defying-extinction
"Memorable and energetic. Hardcore Punk at it’s best." Metalnoise.net
"Fast-paced heaven. . . a veritable riff-filled utopia of rage." Wicked Metal Review
"Fast-charging NYHC to earth-rumbling doom riffs to post-hardcore transitions and gear changes." Thrash Naked
“Pummeling old school hardcore meets punk straight from the roll in your ears with the force of tank treads.” teethofthedivine.net
Gerry Giacalone- guitar
John LaFata -drums
Scott Martin- bass
Kerry Merkle- vocals
Mike Scarola- guitar/vocals
https://thegreatlie.bandcamp.com/album/defying-extinction
