Artist description "Hate-Core" . . . is not about senseless wanton violence or discrimination as people have misinterpreted it to be. It is about expressing true rage at the moral, social and political injustices we're forced to cope with everyday. Those who believe anger has no place in the underground, have no place being in the underground.

Music Style Hardcore Punk

Group Members Eric Britto: guitar; Bill Arbizu: bass; Raeph: drums; Brendan Rafferty: vocals

Albums The New Morality (DeMilo, 1991) So What? (Wreckage, 1992), Solace (We Bite, 1996)

Press Reviews "The New Morality" LP: NYC Hate core, the seething insanity put to music. Lots of scene oriented songs, dark observations, reactionary values mixed with progressive values. Anti-racist but seemingly anti-human as well..."-- Maximum Rockandroll; "The New Morality" LP: Excellent vengeful self proclaimed "NYC hate-core" a la Nihilistics/Sheer Terror that spits venom like a bin full of cobras. 14 ugly beatings and one pathetic phone in death threat against Brendan from some Nazi goons. Totally great stompin pissed lyrics like "You can keep your love and shove it up your ass. I'd rather stick your face with broken glass." And for the politically correct, "Shame is what I feel for being a man. Our society abuses women every subtle way it can." . . . Music for this wonderful world. Never enough hate -- glorious fucking hate! -- Pookie Musclehead, Flipside #72; "So What?" LP: This is a personal fave. Guitars, bass heavy as hell and hard as nails. Solid drumming and Brendan's vocals sound as if Satan himself is being exorcised. A good mix of styles, including a sarcastic tribute to Ska (guaranteed to be a smash at skinhead parties). . . Highly recommended.; "So What?" LP: S.F.A. are a band that seems quite happy with being full of anger, and that is their sole inspiration, with a little sarcasm thrown in on the side. Through their harsh music and incredibly bitter lyrics S.F.A. ram their point right down your throat. They also shoot down any group they see fit, which is clearly the case in "Rudeboy," where the Spirit of '69 skins are on the firing line. S.F.A. are quite vocal with their opinions, and that's what great about them -- they're not afraid to stir up controversy. We need more bands like them!; "Solace" CD: The new S.F.A. album Solace is seriously dangerous. The music is so brutal it makes ya wanna go out and torch cars, break windows, beat your head against the sidewalk. This band calls itself New York hatecore and they ain't lying. "I Killed Kurt" will either make you laugh or go out and get your own shotgun. I like this band. I'm glad they like me. Yikes.-- George Tabb, NYPressSolace CDThis has got to be one of the most underrated bands of all time to come out of NYC. From start to finish SFA blaze through hardcore/punk rock that reminds of old Black Flag mixed with Agnostic Front minus the egos. Buy this and find out what HATECORE is all about. -- Larry Kane; "Solace" CD: Once again NYC's spokesperson of Hatecore Brendan Rafferty and his henchmen return! "Solace" is a further embarkment on their journey into the darker depths of self loathing and the like. Well produced and thought out. "Solace" is quite a piece of work. Barnstorming and relentless. And if Brendan wasn't so negative, I'd tell him that with "Solace," SFA has plenty to smile about.

Additional Info Our albums can be purchased at www.cdnow.com, www.towerrecords.com, www.allmusic.com, www.virginmega.com, www.emusic.com, www.listen.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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