| Begining in 1992, HONKEYBALL was at the forefront
of innovative, cutting edge heavy music.
One would be hard pressed to actually describe
the band as hardcore; their sound had truly
developed beyond that typical tough-guy generic
style that seemed to pour from the city of
Boston. Instead, the band focused on musicianship,
unique sounds, vocal stylings and lyrics
that set them apart, but worked well with,
the rest of the Boston scene. Their appeal
ranged from the hardest hardcore fan to the
casual music listener who appreciated something
unique in heavy music. The band broke up
in 1999 and singer/guitartist George "Chopper"
Tsiaras and bass player Claude Yama now play
in GIVE. Click here to check out the official Honkeyball web site!
HONKEYBALL - "Honkeyball" - 1994 Produced and Engineered by Ken Cmar. They ain't metal. They ain't hardcore. But they sure do pound out a mean tune. These three gun-slinging, rodeo-riding hombres have created a heavy sound all their own. Pummeling grooves and sick breakdowns will launch you out of your seat, kick your ass and leave you begging for more. Seven songs, and not a bad one in the bunch - featuring the ever-popular 'Kemosabi.' NEW FOR '98!! Remastered, new art, and 3 additional unreleased tracks added! "What's the end result when you combine hardcore, punk and metal? In this case, it's the distinct new sound of the Boston trio Honkeyball, which has filled a void in the Boston punk/metal scene. Actually, Honkeyball's sound could more accurately be described as ear-smashin', psycho, post-punk, metal, kick-ass rock. After recording a four-song demo in fall of '94 with producer Ken Cmar (Stompbox, 6L6, Otis), the band secured an opening slot on the Stompbox/Tree U.S. tour at the end of last year. With the help of Cmar once again, the band has further developed its fist-in-your-cheek style of music and improved its song-writing on its debut release. Armed with its first record deal and a distinct sound, Honkeyball is begging for a permanent spot in the CD changer." - CMJ
HONKEYBALL - "Onetime" - 1996 Produced and Engineered by Ken Cmar. Teetering on the brink of insanity, Honkeyball return with the follow -up to their self-titled debut. This puppy is a keeper for sure, featuring twice as many songs as the first record, including such relentlessly infectious tunage as "El Diablo," "So Called Friends," and a re-recorded version of the now classic crowd-favorite, "Bruce Lee." This record is so good, you barely even deserve to listen to it. "Honkeyball are not just another brazen act from the thrash scene. They are adventurous hardcore entrepreneurs who side-step hardcore's pitfall of repetition. Rather than limiting its music to quick-time thrash guitars layered with angst-filled vocals, the group expands its hardcore repertoire to include horrific low-end guitars, charismatic melodies, frequent time changes, and complex arrangements of lush rhythms. Honkeyball's latest effort features 15 tracks, several tunes are leagues above your average hardcore band. Whether it's the creeping bass lines and haunting hooks of "Hank's Been Drinking" or the neck-breaking licks of "Bruce Lee", Honkeyball delivers the abrasiveness of hardcore and the precision of a well-tuned symphony." -Gavin
HONKEYBALL "Down By Three" - 1998 Produced and Engineered by Mudrock. The Latest disc from Honkeyball picks up where "Onetime" left off. 13 new blasts of heaviness from one of the most original bands in the Boston scene. From full on pounders like "Alone and Broken" to super-mellow cries of desperation in "Last Time", this album showcases the incredible dynamics in sound and lyrical visualization that have made Honkeyball THE band to see in Boston. Cover art by juno. |
| GEORGE TSIARAS - guitar, vocals CLAUDE YAMA - bass ERIC O'BRIEN - drums. |
