Veterans of New York's hardcore scene have come together to form Smoke AxD, spearheaded by former Madball bassist Hoya Roc. The lineup reads like a who's who of hardcore royalty, featuring vocalist Danny Diablo (Crown Of Thornz, Skarhead), guitarist Sean Martin (Twitching Tongues, ex-Hatebreed), and drummer Diomidis Douvas (Crown Of Thornz, Stillsuit).
Hoya Roc, after departing from Madball following an illustrious 30-year stint, helmed the songwriting for the band's debut material, enlisting this formidable lineup to bring his vision to life. Recorded under the watchful eye of producer Zeuss (known for his work with Hatebreed and Rob Zombie), the band is gearing up to unleash their fierce sound.
Their debut single, "Smoke All Day," delivers the unapologetic, hard-hitting hardcore you'd expect from a lineup boasting members of Madball, Crown Of Thornz, and Hatebreed. Hoya Roc expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I never thought 30 years later I would write some of the best music I ever done with my brothers, and we’re only getting started."
The track sets the stage for the band's upcoming EP, slated for a spring 2024 release. While details on the EP remain under wraps, anticipation is high for a collection that promises to embody the raw energy and relentless attitude of the New York hardcore scene.
Between you and me, I don't know how anyone can be this high and this angry, but I'm here for it.
The band's musical collaboration, set against the backdrop of their impressive lineage within the genre, serves as a rallying cry for hardcore enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the arrival of Smoke AxD. Get ready for a fierce ride through the streets of hardcore while high AF! Presave their album here.