Punkreas
| Punkreas | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Genres |
Ska punk Nu metal Punk rock |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Associated acts | Derozer, L'Invasione degli Omini Verdi |
| Website | Punkreas.net |
| Members | Cippa Flaco Paletta Noise Gagno |
| Past members | Mastino |
Punkreas is one of the most famous punk bands in Italy. They were founded in Parabiago, Milan, in 1989.
In more than twenty years of activity (with a lot of live) Punkreas had only one lineup change, while recording an album each two years. The current band members are Cippa (voice), Flaco (electric guitar), Paletta (electric bass), Noyse (electric guitar), who substituted Claudio since the demo tape Isterico and Gagno (drums), who substituted Mastino since the record Falso.
Musically, the sound of the band is raw and strong; the technique had constantly improved in time as the creativity especially in the lyrics. Especially in the last years the commixtion with ska has grown stronger and the overall sound has become more complex.
In December 1990, Punkreas released the demo Isterico, their self-made debut record, containing the single "Il vicino", that quickly became a success and the flagship song of Italian ska core. Lots of live shows followed Isterico and in 1992 United Rumors of Punkreas was published, excellent forebear of Paranoia e Potere, maybe the band's best record.
Paranoia e Potere gave Punkreas celebrity, putting them among the most well-known Italian punk bands. The analog recording, easily noticeable listening to their songs, made their music more aggressive and homogeneous; songs well recognized even today, such as "Acà Toro," "La Canzone del Bosco" and "Tutti in Pista" are part of this record.
1997 was a busy year for Punkreas: the growing interest towards the band, due to the huge number of lives, lead to the new publication of Isterico and United Rumors of Punkreas under the best of 90–93, while the publication of the new album Elettrodomestico was taken up. That last record was produced under the newborn Atomo Dischi, the new Punkreas record company. The exhibitions at the Festival Teste Vuote Ossa Rotte – which later would become Independent Day – and Vans Warped Tour confirmed the newly acquired success (as well as the status) gained by the band.
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