JANUARY 2008 ORIGINAL BIOHAZARD LINEUP REUNITES FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR New York, Jan. 21, 2008 -- The original lineup of the highly influential New York-based group BIOHAZARD, whose intense fusion of the aggression of hardcore, punk and thrash metal with the socio-critical commentary and authenticity of hip-hop earned the band extensive international acclaim will reunite for a series of performances in the summer of 2008 to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary. A new group photo can be viewed at www.myspace.com/biohazard. Bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, drummer Danny Schuler and guitarist Bobby Hambel have not performed together publicly since 1995, when Hambel left the group at the end of the touring cycle for BIOHAZARD's third album and major-label debut, "State of the World Address." Like its predecessor, the landmark "Urban Discipline" (1992), "State of the World Address" sold more than 1 million copies worldwide and capped the band's evolution from a Brooklyn local favorite into an international success. In recent years, Schuler kept busy by playing drums for the band Bloodclot and occasionally mixing music for other artists, frequently in collaboration with Graziadei. In addition to his success with his new band Suicide City (currently working on the second release) Graziadei also stays active producing and recording bands in his studio; Underground Sound Studios. Seinfeld, meanwhile, remained in the public eye via high-profile appearances on HBO (five seasons on the critically acclaimed prison drama "Oz") and VH1 ("SuperGroup"), as well as a column in Stuff Magazine. Additionally, he shot photos for such publications as Playboy, Penthouse and FHM and voiced characters in the video games "Manhunt," "The Warriors" and the forthcoming "Grand Theft Auto IV," and as CEO of Teravision, he currently manages the career of his wife, leading adult film star Tera Patrick, whom he has directed and performed with under the name Spyder Jonez. He also recently launched a new band, The Spyderz. Seinfeld admits that none of these extracurricular activities would have been possible without the success of BIOHAZARD, and looks forward to returning to his roots. "BIOHAZARD was the single most important chapter in our lives," he says. "Our music brought us together and helped us rise up out of the streets of Brooklyn. Our journey has been an amazing one, and for me, it's all about my brothers Billy, Bobby and Danny, and of course the fans, whose undying support has never given up on the hopes of a reunion of the original band. I'm proud to announce that the four of us have decided to bring our special brand of hardcore tribal ceremony better known as a BIOHAZARD live show to select venues across the globe. Here comes the pain, and see you in the pit, motherfuckers!" Adds Hambel, "We owe it to ourselves and to everyone who wants to see the original band reunite. We've lost a lot of great friends and musicians over the years, but we're still here -- and it's time to set the record straight!" Starting with their self-titled 1990 debut, BIOHAZARD released eight acclaimed studio albums over a 15-year period that saw the band outlast many of heavy music's passing fads (hair metal, grunge, nu-metal). During that time, the band was also featured prominently on two revered, Gold-certifide compilations: "Nativity in Black: A Tribute to Black Sabbath," to which they contributed an album- opening cover of "After Forever," and the groundbreaking soundtrack to the film "Judgment Night," to which they provided the title track (a collaboration with the rap group Onyx). The band's success can be traced back to the infectious single "Punishment" from their 1992 breakthrough "Urban Discipline," which not only became the most-played video clip ever on the original incarnation of MTV's seminal "Headbanger's Ball" program, but also provided a much-needed hit for their then-fledgling record label, Roadrunner Records. (Indeed, when the label assembled a 20th Anniversary concert in 2006 at which both past and present Roadrunner artists performed, "Punishment" was the night's opening track.) For the follow-up to "Urban Discipline," BIOHAZARD graduated to major label Warner Bros., for which the band recorded two albums: 1994's "State of the World Address" and 1996's "Mata Leao." The band then signed with Mercury Records for 1999's "New World Disorder" before aligning with SPV for their final three studio albums. Whenever the band wasn't in the studio, BIOHAZARD was almost always on the road. Some of their most notable tours included treks alongside Slayer, Pantera and the inaugural Ozzfest. By the band's count, BIOHAZARD has performed nearly 3,000 concerts in some 60 different countries around the world. As a socially conscious, anti-establishment band that successfully fused the seemingly disparate worlds of rap and heavy metal, many of BIOHAZARD's lyrics were politically aware, and although they often addressed various social injustices and portrayed vividly harsh and realistic portraits of gritty urban angst, their underlying messages were frequently positive. However, perhaps the band's most fitting lyric is from their 1994 hit "How It Is": "Sooner or later, what goes around comes around." In early January, the original BIOHAZARD members met and rehearsed together for the first time in a dozen years. "To be in the same room with old friends again fuckin' rocked," says Graziadei. "We created something unique back in the day and I'm psyched we can all hang together and recapture that vibe. It's like time stood still and we're all 19 again!" "I'm extremely happy that we're all friends again," Schuler adds. "Life is too short, and all the fights, rumors and beefs don't matter anymore. What matters is the four of us being friends and getting up on stage again together. I can't wait to do this." FEBRUARY 2007 To all our faithful, loyal and Down For Life friends out there. Billy- I'd like to apologize for not keeping in touch with you all. We all have Biohazard running through our veins each and every day, until we die and that will NEVER change. Life takes many twists and turns which bring us in different directions, sometimes good, sometimes bad, but always forward! As proud members of Biohazard; Danny, Evan and myself (Billy) are sorry to say that a long time friend and supporter of Biohazard is no longer with us. It kills me to tell you that Charyl Decicco, aka MAMMA HAZARD, has passed away. I met Mamma and her daughter, Jenna when we were first kicking up a storm in New York City during the beginning of our career. After asking me if they could help out with our fanzine, I quickly saw that I would soon become an adopted son in their family. Charyl and Jenna were at EVERY Biohazard show! Bio vest wearing, joke telling, tshirt selling, hard as nails and soft as an Angel and always smiling Mamahazard!!! Her oldest son Derrick soon joined the DFL crew and quickly joined us on stage singing every word while the youngest twins, Dana and Devin stayed on the side lines, watching and learning. The Decicco's took me in as one of their own and I'll never forget the laughs and good times we all shared. I admired how close and loving the whole family was! I've watched her children grow up and pass on the Biohazard torch from family member to family member, ending in Dana's talented hands. We even took her son Derrick to Europe with us as a technician!! Mamma's youngest son, Devin is now making his way in music as a talented bass player. Charyl was so proud of her children and spoke of them often to me, her love echoed in every word! She watched as I became a parent and moved from son to Father and has help me with that transition. Charyl was one of the most special and caring people I have ever had the pleasure of calling a friend! Always thoughtful, always giving and always there for you! I am proud to have had her in my life and I miss her dearly! Forever DFL!!! Billy Danny- " Thinking about her brings me back to the old days of the band, seeing her at the shows with her BIOHAZARD jacket on, introducing us to fans she was communicating on-line with, her loving children always at her side. She was a truly special, loving ,beautiful person. Thank you Cheryl, you will be sorely missed. Mamma Hazard worked harder supporting BIOHAZARD than even we did. And she did it all for the love of the music. They don't make people like her and her beautiful family anymore." SEPTEMBER 2006 The New Biohazard website is online. Some sections will be completed with more multimedia content & information in the upcoming weeks. Our new message board will be launched very soon too, so stay tuned! Click HERE to get the new Biohazard DVD Click HERE to buy Biohazard CDs Click HERE to visit the Biohazard Myspace page Click HERE to visit the Suicide City Myspace page Click HERE to visit the Underground Sound Studios website Click HERE to visit the Damnocracy website
MAY 2006 We finally are gaining more and more control of Biohazard. Click HERE to get our new merchandise. We have a new DVD that is also available. This DVD features one of our shows in Europe while on tour with Hatebreed, Agnostic Front along with a whole slew of other great bands! The DVD has 5 songs from each band, don't miss out on this, there are only a limited amount of DVD's available! We are also working on the final release of some classic Biohazard footage that we have been holding onto for all these years! More info very soon! |