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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Full Blown Chaos
| name = Full Blown Chaos
| image =
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[New York City]], [[United States]]
| origin = [[Floral Park, Queens]], {{nowrap|New York,}} U.S.
| genre = [[Metalcore]], [[thrash metal]], [[groove metal]]
| genre = [[Metalcore]], [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]]
| years_active = 2000-present
| years_active = 2000–present
| associated_acts = Sylar, [[Draft:Brick By Brick (band)|Brick By Brick]]
| associated_acts = [[Sylar (band)|Sylar]], [[Brick By Brick (band)|Brick By Brick]]
| label = [[Ferret Music|Ferret]] (present)<br>[[Stillborn Records|Stillborn]] (2003–2007)
| label = [[Ferret Music|Ferret]] (present)<br />[[Stillborn Records|Stillborn]] (2003–2007)
| current_members = Ray Mazzola<br>Mike Facci<br>Jeff Facci<br>Mark Gumbrecht<br>Dustin Jennings
| current_members = Ray Mazzola<br />Mike Facci<br />Jeff Facci<br />Mark Gumbrecht<br />Dustin Jennings
| past_members = Joe White<br>Chris Morgan<br>Ed Conroy<br>Paul Tavora<br>Mike "Lurk" Ruehle
| past_members = Joe White<br />Chris Morgan<br />Ed Conroy<br />Paul Tavora<br />Mike "Lurk" Ruehle
}}
}}


'''Full Blown Chaos''' is a [[metalcore]] band from [[Floral Park, Queens]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. According to the band, their whole direction "is to keep a wide range of music, not to necessarily pigeonhole ourselves into metal or hardcore".{{Citation needed|date=July 2008}} They are well respected in the New York scene, and are generally considered to be a part of the [[New York hardcore|NYHC]] movement.
'''Full Blown Chaos''' is a [[metalcore]] band from [[Floral Park, Queens]], New York. According to the band, their whole direction "is to keep a wide range of music, not to necessarily pigeonhole ourselves into metal or [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2004 |title=Full Blown Chaos On Heavyweights Of Hardcore Tour |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=10617 |access-date=November 23, 2024 |website=MetalUnderground.com}}</ref> They are well respected in the New York scene, and are generally considered to be a part of the [[New York Hardcore]] movement.


==History==
== History ==
Full Blown Chaos self-released their first EP in 2001, with the lineup of Joe White (vocals), Mike Facci (guitar), Ed Conroy (bass), and Jeff Facci (drums), on Conroy's Jailhouse Records label. It is considered one of their best releases by the underground hardcore community. With White on vocals, the EP represented the band in their prime and set the foundation for the band's style. By the time they released their second EP, ''Prophet of Hostility'', on [[Hatebreed]] frontman [[Jamey Jasta]]'s [[Stillborn Records]], White was replaced by new vocalist Ray Mazzola who was the co-vocalist for 36 Deadly Fists, a hardcore outfit out of Queens, NY.
Full Blown Chaos self-released their first EP in 2001, with the lineup of Joe White (vocals), Mike Facci (guitar), Ed Conroy (bass), and Jeff Facci (drums), on Conroy's Jailhouse Records label. It is considered one of their best releases by the underground hardcore community. With White on vocals, the EP represented the band in their prime and set the foundation for the band's style. By the time they released their second EP, ''Prophet of Hostility'', on [[Hatebreed]] frontman [[Jamey Jasta]]'s [[Stillborn Records]], White was replaced by new vocalist Ray Mazzola who was the co-vocalist for 36 Deadly Fists, a hardcore outfit out of Queens, New York.


On October 19, 2004, Full Blown Chaos released ''Wake the Demons'' and have since toured with such acts as Hatebreed,<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.thegauntlet.com/bio/1035/Full-Blown-Chaos.html The Gauntlet :: Full Blown Chaos - Heavy Metal - News - Full Blown Chaos Videos - Full Blown Chaos Ringtones - mp3s - Tabs - Wallpaper - lyrics]</ref> [[Terror (band)|Terror]], [[Sick of It All]], [[Madball]], [[Himsa]], [[Napalm Death]] and many others. ''Wake the Demons'' was described as "songs of inner-strength, backed with riffage that hug hairpin turns and a dynamite-triggering rhythm section."
On October 19, 2004, Full Blown Chaos released ''Wake the Demons'' and have since toured with such acts as Hatebreed,<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.thegauntlet.com/bio/1035/Full-Blown-Chaos.html The Gauntlet :: Full Blown Chaos Heavy Metal News Full Blown Chaos Videos Full Blown Chaos Ringtones mp3s Tabs Wallpaper lyrics]</ref> [[Terror (band)|Terror]], [[Sick of It All]], [[Madball]], [[Himsa]], [[Napalm Death]] and many others. ''Wake the Demons'' was described as "songs of inner-strength, backed with riffage that hug hairpin turns and a dynamite-triggering rhythm section."


In 2006, Full Blown Chaos released their follow up, ''Within the Grasp of Titans'' with Eric Rachel on producer/engineer duties. The theme of songs of inner-strength was present on this album as well. They also joined the [[Ozzfest]] '06 tour during the summer.
In 2006, Full Blown Chaos released their follow up, ''Within the Grasp of Titans'' with Eric Rachel on producer/engineer duties. The theme of songs of inner-strength was present on this album as well. They also joined the [[Ozzfest]] 2006 tour during the summer.


On June 8, 2007, Full Blown Chaos announced a new deal with Ferret Music, and their first offering with the label, ''Heavy Lies the Crown'', was released August 21, 2007.
On June 8, 2007, Full Blown Chaos announced a new deal with Ferret Music, and their first offering with the label, ''Heavy Lies the Crown'', was released August 21, 2007.
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Full blown Chaos has played the [[New England Metal and Hardcore Festival]] in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. They have also released several compilation albums with bands such as [[Agnostic Front]], [[Dog Eat Dog (band)|Dog Eat Dog]] and Son of Skam.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
Full blown Chaos has played the [[New England Metal and Hardcore Festival]] in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. They have also released several compilation albums with bands such as [[Agnostic Front]], [[Dog Eat Dog (band)|Dog Eat Dog]] and Son of Skam.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


==Members==
== Members ==
;Current members
;Current members
*Ray Mazzola – [[vocals]]
*Ray Mazzola – vocals
*Mike Facci – [[guitar]]
*Mike Facci – guitar
*Jeff Facci – [[drum kit|drums]]
*Jeff Facci – drums
*Dustin Jennings[[bass guitar|bass]]
*Chris "Grits" Furr – bass


;Former members
;Former members
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*Ed Conroy – bass
*Ed Conroy – bass
*Paul Tavora – guitar
*Paul Tavora – guitar
*Dustin Jennings – bass
*Mark Gumbrecht – lead guitar


;Temporary members
;Temporary members
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*Tyrus James – bass (North American tour with [[See You Next Tuesday (band)|See You Next Tuesday]])
*Tyrus James – bass (North American tour with [[See You Next Tuesday (band)|See You Next Tuesday]])
*Wayne Sassano – guitar (North American tour with [[Knights of the Abyss]] and [[The Autumn Offering]])
*Wayne Sassano – guitar (North American tour with [[Knights of the Abyss]] and [[The Autumn Offering]])
*Chris "Grits" Furr – bass (North American tour with Trapped Under Ice)
*Chris "Grits" Furr – bass (North American tour with [[Trapped Under Ice]])
*Brandon Crane – bass (European tour with [[Bury Your Dead]] and [[Emmure]])
*Brandon Crane – bass (European tour with [[Bury Your Dead]] and [[Emmure]])
*Andy Parsons – bass (European 20 Year Anniversary Tour)
*Joe Kenney - guitar ( European 20 Year Anniversary Tour)


==Discography==
== Discography ==


===Studio albums===
=== Studio albums ===
*''Wake the Demons'' (2004)
*''Wake the Demons'' (2004)
*''Within the Grasp of Titans'' (2006)
*''Within the Grasp of Titans'' (2006)
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*''Full Blown Chaos'' (2011)
*''Full Blown Chaos'' (2011)


===EPs===
=== EPs ===
*''Full Blown Chaos'' (2001)
*''Full Blown Chaos'' (2001)
*''Prophet of Hostility'' (2003)
*''Prophet of Hostility'' (2003)


===Miscellaneous===
=== Miscellaneous ===
*''Hellfest III (DVD)(CD-2) (2004)
*''Hellfest III'' (DVD)(CD-2) ''(2004)''
9. Full Blown Chaos - No Others
9. Full Blown Chaos No Others


*''Ozzfest 2006 (Sampler) (2006)
*''Ozzfest 2006'' (Sampler) (2006)
8. Full Blown Chaos - Solemn Promise
8. Full Blown Chaos Solemn Promise


*''Icepick- Violent Epiphany (Bonus Disc) Stillborn Records Hardcore Street Volume 2 (2006)
*''Icepick- Violent Epiphany'' (Bonus Disc) Stillborn Records Hardcore Street Volume 2 (2006)
6. Full Blown Chaos - Sentenced
6. Full Blown Chaos Sentenced


*''Suck City Sampler 07 (2006)
*''Suck City Sampler 07'' (2006)
30. Full Blown Chaos - Solemn Promise
30. Full Blown Chaos Solemn Promise


*''You've Been Warned Volume 1 (2006)
*''You've Been Warned'' Volume 1 (2006)
3. Full Blown Chaos - Chopping Block
3. Full Blown Chaos Chopping Block


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{allmusic}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090617201704/http://www.dailydischord.com/single.php?id=3233 Full Blown Chaos Interview with Daily Dischord]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090617201704/http://www.dailydischord.com/single.php?id=3233 Full Blown Chaos Interview with Daily Dischord]
* [http://www.stillbornrecords.com Stillborn Records]
* [http://www.stillbornrecords.com/ Stillborn Records]
* [http://www.webcds.com/bbales/fullblownchaos/fullblownchaos.asp A Biography and Interview]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050213113107/http://www.webcds.com/bbales/fullblownchaos/fullblownchaos.asp Biography and Interview]
* [http://www.myspace.com/fullblownchaos Full Blown Chaos] at [[MySpace]]


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[[Category:Metalcore musical groups from New York (state)]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2000]]
[[Category:Musical groups from New York City]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Queens, New York]]
[[Category:Hardcore punk groups from New York (state)]]
[[Category:Hardcore punk groups from New York (state)]]
[[Category:Ferret Music artists]]

Latest revision as of 23:21, 26 November 2024

Full Blown Chaos
OriginFloral Park, Queens, New York, U.S.
GenresMetalcore, hardcore
Years active2000–present
LabelsFerret (present)
Stillborn (2003–2007)
MembersRay Mazzola
Mike Facci
Jeff Facci
Mark Gumbrecht
Dustin Jennings
Past membersJoe White
Chris Morgan
Ed Conroy
Paul Tavora
Mike "Lurk" Ruehle

Full Blown Chaos is a metalcore band from Floral Park, Queens, New York. According to the band, their whole direction "is to keep a wide range of music, not to necessarily pigeonhole ourselves into metal or hardcore".[1] They are well respected in the New York scene, and are generally considered to be a part of the New York Hardcore movement.

History

[edit]

Full Blown Chaos self-released their first EP in 2001, with the lineup of Joe White (vocals), Mike Facci (guitar), Ed Conroy (bass), and Jeff Facci (drums), on Conroy's Jailhouse Records label. It is considered one of their best releases by the underground hardcore community. With White on vocals, the EP represented the band in their prime and set the foundation for the band's style. By the time they released their second EP, Prophet of Hostility, on Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta's Stillborn Records, White was replaced by new vocalist Ray Mazzola who was the co-vocalist for 36 Deadly Fists, a hardcore outfit out of Queens, New York.

On October 19, 2004, Full Blown Chaos released Wake the Demons and have since toured with such acts as Hatebreed,[2] Terror, Sick of It All, Madball, Himsa, Napalm Death and many others. Wake the Demons was described as "songs of inner-strength, backed with riffage that hug hairpin turns and a dynamite-triggering rhythm section."

In 2006, Full Blown Chaos released their follow up, Within the Grasp of Titans with Eric Rachel on producer/engineer duties. The theme of songs of inner-strength was present on this album as well. They also joined the Ozzfest 2006 tour during the summer.

On June 8, 2007, Full Blown Chaos announced a new deal with Ferret Music, and their first offering with the label, Heavy Lies the Crown, was released August 21, 2007.

Full blown Chaos has played the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. They have also released several compilation albums with bands such as Agnostic Front, Dog Eat Dog and Son of Skam.[2]

Members

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Current members
  • Ray Mazzola – vocals
  • Mike Facci – guitar
  • Jeff Facci – drums
  • Chris "Grits" Furr – bass
Former members
  • Mike "Lurk" Ruehle – bass
  • Joe White – vocals
  • Chris Morgan – vocals
  • Ed Conroy – bass
  • Paul Tavora – guitar
  • Dustin Jennings – bass
  • Mark Gumbrecht – lead guitar
Temporary members
  • Desi McKee – bass (North American tour with Shai Hulud)
  • "Farmer" Dave Stauble – guitar (North American tour with Shai Hulud)
  • Tyrus James – bass (North American tour with See You Next Tuesday)
  • Wayne Sassano – guitar (North American tour with Knights of the Abyss and The Autumn Offering)
  • Chris "Grits" Furr – bass (North American tour with Trapped Under Ice)
  • Brandon Crane – bass (European tour with Bury Your Dead and Emmure)
  • Andy Parsons – bass (European 20 Year Anniversary Tour)
  • Joe Kenney - guitar ( European 20 Year Anniversary Tour)

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

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  • Wake the Demons (2004)
  • Within the Grasp of Titans (2006)
  • Heavy Lies the Crown (2007)
  • Full Blown Chaos (2011)

EPs

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  • Full Blown Chaos (2001)
  • Prophet of Hostility (2003)

Miscellaneous

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  • Hellfest III (DVD)(CD-2) (2004)

9. Full Blown Chaos – No Others

  • Ozzfest 2006 (Sampler) (2006)

8. Full Blown Chaos – Solemn Promise

  • Icepick- Violent Epiphany (Bonus Disc) Stillborn Records Hardcore Street Volume 2 (2006)

6. Full Blown Chaos – Sentenced

  • Suck City Sampler 07 (2006)

30. Full Blown Chaos – Solemn Promise

  • You've Been Warned Volume 1 (2006)

3. Full Blown Chaos – Chopping Block

References

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  1. ^ "Full Blown Chaos On Heavyweights Of Hardcore Tour". MetalUnderground.com. November 15, 2004. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  2. ^ a b The Gauntlet :: Full Blown Chaos – Heavy Metal – News – Full Blown Chaos Videos – Full Blown Chaos Ringtones – mp3s – Tabs – Wallpaper – lyrics
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