Hogan's Heroes (band)

Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes performing in the U.S. in 1990
Background information
Origin	New Jersey, United States
Genres	Hardcore punk, skate punk, metalcore
Years active	1984–1993
Labels	Straight-On, New Red Archives
Past members	George Barberio John Cuccinello Skip Hoefling Tony Scandiffio

Hogan's Heroes was an American hardcore punk band formed in New Jersey in 1984. During their time they recorded three full lengths for California label New Red Archives. They have been considered a classic hardcore band, as well as "thrash,"skate punk and metal band. The band broke up in 1993.

Hogan's Heroes was formed in the shore area of South Central, New Jersey in 1984 by George Barberio (lead guitar), John Cuccinello (bass), Matt Gunvordahl (drums), and Scott Cassidy (vocals). After a short stint as Impossible Task, the band disbanded and re-grouped with new member Cuccinello who wanted to call the band Hogan's Heroes. In 1985 the band released their first demoHogan's Heroes, which was co produced with local N.J. producer Merlin. In August 1985 Cuccinello (bass) left the group and moved to California. Hogan's Heroes continued to play gigs and recorded a new demo with bass player Gerry Daseking in December 1985, Bomb Guy Demo, which was again co produced with local N.J. producer Merlin. The underground tape trading wave of the early 1980s led to extensive distribution of the demos, bringing the band wider attention. Paul Decolator of Maximumrocknroll said in 1986 that Hogan's Heroes were "the new thrash kids on the block. They're probably the best thrash band in South Jersey and hopefully they'll widen their style. If they do – watch out, they could be big."

In July 1986, Cuccinello (bass) had rejoined and Gunvodahl and Cassidy had left the group. In November 1986 Barberio and Cuccinello made a new 13 song recording with new members Tony Scandiffio (drums) and Skip Hoefling (vocals). This was recorded at Merlin Studios and Produced by Hogan's Heroes and Merlin. Through some extensive trading the band found its way on the thanks list of 7 Seconds 1987 release Live! One Plus One.

Hogan's Heroes continued to play club gigs, writing songs and refining their stage show. In 1987, the band produced and recorded songs for Built To Last at Waterfront Studios (Lenny Kravitz, B.B. King, Madonna, Slash) with Rae Dileo engineering. The album mixes hardcore with elements of hard rock, thrash, and metal.