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Coming straight out of New
York's legendary hardcore scene, On The Rise has stepped out of
the shadows, and into the limelight as one of New York Hardcore's
premier bands. Gaining popularity since day one, this Long Island
based quintet have only just begun their mission: to re-write
hardcore history. Resting on the strength and integrity of their
songwriting, as well as their explosive live performances, On
The Rise has gained the support, admiration and respect of both
devout hardcore listeners, and established, touring hardcore bands.
On The Rise have been playing an energetic, in-your-face style
of hardcore since 1997. Since then, the band has been busy refining
their own brand of emotionally driven hardcore music. Here in
2002, I Scream Records offers "Burning Inside", On The
Rise's debut full length effort, a masterpiece of melodic hardcore
fury.
While the line up of hardcore devotes who perform in On The Rise
were never involved in any serious preceeding projects, a couple
have gone on to join Agnostic Front (Mike - Bass), and Maximum
Penalty (Steve - Drums). As impressive as that is, and as time
consuming as those projects may seem, they still look upon On
The Rise as their first and foremost project, in other words,
their priority. Now, with a bulletproof lineup, this band is ready
to show the world the electricity that is On The Rise.
On The Rise brings back the fast paced, melodic style of hardcore
similar to the music played by Gorilla Biscuits, Underdog, Warzone,
and many others of their time, while adding new dimensions of
melody and power, previously unheard of on any hardcore release.
Everyone in the band has believed that although the style of the
music is a critical ingredient of Hardcore, it's the lyrics that
indefinitely sets apart a "real" band from a phony.
The lyrical content differs from song to song. For example "Dawn
Of A New Millenium" is a vision of "Revalations"
focused on ignorance of American society to the threats against
national security, and the possibilty of eternal damnation of
all humanity, while "Comotion" deals with a more social
aspect of thinking, and calls attention to the "comotion"
we often encounter in Relationships. Although the band puts a
significant amount of effort into their lyrics, and the meanings
of the songs, the music itself is still the foundation for all
their tracks. One might say its half and half, but it really comes
down to what type of input each member contributes whether it
be lyrical or musical. It is this type of formula that makes On
The Rise one of today's most determined, and promising hardcore
bands, destined for success.
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