Concrete Sox
Hardcore Punk Band from United Kingdom
Concrete Sox are a British crust punk band. They are largely seen as an early crossover thrash band who incorporated many thrash metal-like riffs in the style of their earlier recordings.
History
Formed in 1984 following jam sessions with Gabba (Chaos UK/F.U.K.), Kalv (Heresy/Geriatric Unit) and various friends, the band was founded by Vic Timoveric with Les Duly. Not set on a permanent name, they once gigged as "Concrete Evidence", but the name "Concrete Sox" (Timoveric's parody of a Nottingham band "Steam Roller Gloves") became the band's official name.
Their first release was the LP Your Turn Next in 1985 on COR records followed by a split LP with Heresy on Earache Records in 1986.
Concrete Sox were one of the more established of the British hardcore / crust punk influenced thrash bands during the mid- to late 1980s. They are also known as being one of the early bands who were part of the punk/metal crossover music genre (along with other bands such as Sacrilege, English Dogs, Onslaught, and Deviated Instinct).
For several years their early work was out of press, but Your Turn Next and Whoops Sorry Vicar were re-released in September 2012 on the band's own label, SoxCore Records, in association with Boss Tuneage. The vinyl versions are on coloured vinyl and the CD releases have bonus tracks personally selected by Timoveric. New T-shirts were released at the same time in Japan. Most of their recordings are also available via peer-to-peer networks and the band have made all their releases available for free through MediaFire.
Concrete Sox reformed in 2009 with a new line-up. After an unsuccessful tour in April 2010 (which was cancelled by the band after three shows), this line-up was disbanded. As of December 2012, founding member Vic Timoveric was working with a new line-up, which included the return of Pug on drums with additional members Lambert (vocals) and Brownie (bass). After 4–5 months of getting nowhere, Timoveric decided to disband the group for good.
Members
Current line-up
Vic 'Timoveric' Croll (guitar, vocals) (1984-1987, 2009-2013)
Dave 'Brownie' Brown (bass, vocals)
Joe 'Pug' Nott (drums, vocals)
Former members
Lambert (vocals)
Sean Cook (vocals; 1986–1989, 1992–1996, 1999)
Lloyd Sims (vocals; 1989–1992, 1997–1998)
John March (drums, vocals; 1984–1986; also of Heresy)
Andy Sewell (drums; 1986–1996, 1999; also of City Indians)
Les Duly (1984–1993, 1997)
Kalvin Piper (1987; also of Heresy)
Rich Lamell (bass; 1997–1999)
Rich Button (guitar; 1987–1989)
Ian Halpin (guitar; 1989–1991)
Mark Greenwell (guitar; 1991–1996, 1997–1999)
History
Formed in 1984 following jam sessions with Gabba (Chaos UK/F.U.K.), Kalv (Heresy/Geriatric Unit) and various friends, the band was founded by Vic Timoveric with Les Duly. Not set on a permanent name, they once gigged as "Concrete Evidence", but the name "Concrete Sox" (Timoveric's parody of a Nottingham band "Steam Roller Gloves") became the band's official name.
Their first release was the LP Your Turn Next in 1985 on COR records followed by a split LP with Heresy on Earache Records in 1986.
Concrete Sox were one of the more established of the British hardcore / crust punk influenced thrash bands during the mid- to late 1980s. They are also known as being one of the early bands who were part of the punk/metal crossover music genre (along with other bands such as Sacrilege, English Dogs, Onslaught, and Deviated Instinct).
For several years their early work was out of press, but Your Turn Next and Whoops Sorry Vicar were re-released in September 2012 on the band's own label, SoxCore Records, in association with Boss Tuneage. The vinyl versions are on coloured vinyl and the CD releases have bonus tracks personally selected by Timoveric. New T-shirts were released at the same time in Japan. Most of their recordings are also available via peer-to-peer networks and the band have made all their releases available for free through MediaFire.
Concrete Sox reformed in 2009 with a new line-up. After an unsuccessful tour in April 2010 (which was cancelled by the band after three shows), this line-up was disbanded. As of December 2012, founding member Vic Timoveric was working with a new line-up, which included the return of Pug on drums with additional members Lambert (vocals) and Brownie (bass). After 4–5 months of getting nowhere, Timoveric decided to disband the group for good.
Members
Current line-up
Vic 'Timoveric' Croll (guitar, vocals) (1984-1987, 2009-2013)
Dave 'Brownie' Brown (bass, vocals)
Joe 'Pug' Nott (drums, vocals)
Former members
Lambert (vocals)
Sean Cook (vocals; 1986–1989, 1992–1996, 1999)
Lloyd Sims (vocals; 1989–1992, 1997–1998)
John March (drums, vocals; 1984–1986; also of Heresy)
Andy Sewell (drums; 1986–1996, 1999; also of City Indians)
Les Duly (1984–1993, 1997)
Kalvin Piper (1987; also of Heresy)
Rich Lamell (bass; 1997–1999)
Rich Button (guitar; 1987–1989)
Ian Halpin (guitar; 1989–1991)
Mark Greenwell (guitar; 1991–1996, 1997–1999)
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17 albums
Live Udine * Italy * 30.03.1989 * C.S.A.
2010 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
CDr Album ⎯ 21 Tracks
Lazypunx Autoproduzioni
Silence
1997 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore, Thrash
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 3 Tracks
Blind Destruction Records
Live Split Benefit Tape
1994 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Cassette Album ⎯ 23 Tracks
Ripping Thrash/mut
No World Order
1993 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore, Thrash
Vinyl LP ⎯ 9 Tracks
Lost And Found Records
Live Club 007 Praha
1991 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore, Thrash
Cassette Album ⎯ 15 Tracks
Nightmare / Concrete Sox
1991 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 5 Tracks
Mcr Company
Lunched Out
1990 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 4 Tracks
Desperate Attempt Records
Live 11/26/88
1989 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore, Crust
Cassette Limited Edition ⎯ 26 Tracks
Desperate Attempt Tapes
Whoops, Sorry Vicar!
1987 - United KingdomHardcore, Thrash
Vinyl LP ⎯ 11 Tracks
Manic Ears Records
Live In Leeds
1986 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Cassette Album ⎯ 17 Tracks
Homebrew Music
Your Turn Next
1986 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl LP ⎯ 12 Tracks
Children Of The Revolution Records
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