25 ta Life
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| 25 ta Life | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | New York City, New York, USA  |
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| Genre(s) | Hardcore Punk Metal Posicore |
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| Years active | 1992–present | |
| Label(s) | Triple Crown Records (1994-1999) Back ta Basics (2000-present) |
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| Members | ||
| Rick Healey Changing Line-ups |
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25 ta Life, formed in late 1992, is a New York hardcore band with metal influence. The band was started by Rick Healey, better known as Ricktalife, an active member of the straight edge community who strongly supports a positive lifestyle.[1]
Generally, as exclaimed by many hardcore fans, "if you live anywhere near NY, and you're into Hardcore, you have seen 25 ta Life play at one time or another."[2] 25 ta Life play shows almost every day and it's because of them that many other smaller or local bands get recognition.
At each hardcore show, Rick has a huge table filled with 25 ta Life merchandise as well as tapes, demos, and CD's from other bands. Pile-on's and sing-alongs are a trade mark event at all 25 ta Life shows. The pile-ons, sing-alongs, merchandise table, tattoos and unique vocal stylings were all on display in the 1999 documentary, N.Y.H.C.. Two in-depth interviews were conducted with Rick in his parents' New Jersey house as well as a band performance at the now defunct Newark "Pipeline". The interview footage included footage of Rick's bedroom and his large collection of collectable action figures and horror movie memorabilia.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 1993 | NYHC Demo | (no label) |
| 1994 | 25 ta Life (s/t 7") | SFT Records |
| 1996 | Keepin' It Real | We Bite Records |
| 1997 | Strength Through Unity: The Spirit Remains | Triple Crown Records |
| 1999 | Friendship Loyalty Commitment | Triple Crown Records |
| 2003 | Best Of Friends And Enemies | Back Ta Basics |
| 2004 | Live at Few Da Real | Back Ta Basics |
| 2004 | Haterz Be Damned | Back Ta Basics |
| 2005 | Hellbound Misery Torment | Back Ta Basics |
| 2006 | Fallen Angel | Superhero |
| 2006 | Early Dayz | Back Ta Basics |
[edit] Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 1996 | N.Y.H.C. Documentary Soundtrack | SFT Records |
[edit] Notes
- ^ RicktaLife at Myspace.com;retrieved on January 9, 2007
- ^ East Coast Hardcore at HardcoreWebsite.com;retrieved on January 9, 2007
