Born Against

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Born Against
Origin New York City, New York, U.S.
Genre(s) Hardcore punk
Years active 1989–1993
Label(s) Vermiform Records
Associated acts Breathing Walker
The Butchies
Life's Blood
Men's Recovery Project
Moss Icon
Team Dresch
Universal Order of Armageddon
Vitapup
Wrangler Brutes
Young Pioneers
Former members
Sam McPheeters
Adam Nathanson
Neil Burke
Tonie Joy
Melissa York

Born Against was a critically acclaimed left wing, hardcore punk band from New York.

The band performed together in the four years between 1989 and 1993. Vocal duties were handled by Sam McPheeters, and Adam Nathanson (from Life's Blood) was the key guitarist. The rhythm section frequently changed in its line-up, but some prominent temporary members of the band included Neil Burke (Life's Blood) and Tonie Joy (from Universal Order of Armageddon and Moss Icon) on bass guitar, Melissa York (later in Team Dresch, The Butchies and now Ex-Members) and Brooks Headley (also from Universal Order of Armageddon) on drums. After Born Against disbanded, McPheeters formed Men's Recovery Project with Burke, while Nathanson formed Young Pioneers with Headley. Later, McPheeters and Headley reunited in Wrangler Brutes.

Born Against released several records on the independent label Vermiform Records [1]. Albums included Nine Patriotic Hymns For Children and Battle Hymns Of The Race War. Of particular note is the Eulogy 7" that was dedicated to Steve Reddy of Equal Vision Records.

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[edit] Members

[edit] Guitar

  • Adam Nathanson (1989-1993) (Life's Blood, Young Pioneers, Adam Woodrow, Men's Recovery Project [as guest].))

[edit] Vocals

[edit] Bass

[edit] Drums

[edit] Discography

[edit] Compilation appearances

  • Murders Among Us (1990, Combined Effort Records/Vermiform Records)
  • Forever (Irate)
  • Bllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh! (Slap-a-Ham)
  • Our Voice, Pro Choice (Hands On)
  • Give Me Back (1991, Ebullition Records)
  • The Dignity of Human Being Is Vulnerable (1993, Anti War Action Records/De Konkurrent Records)
  • God's Chosen People (Old Glory}

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