| Uppercut started out in 1995 in Zeeland,
the Netherlands. At first the band played a slightly heavier style
of hardcore, reminiscent of old NY bands. The band released a
demo and two full length albums and played lots of shows. After
remaining without a label for several years, the band finally
gained the attention of I Scream records from
Belgium and were asked to release a number of 5 songs on an ISR
released compilation cd. After that, a full length album (A Luta
Continua) was released, also on ISR. This record marked a turning
point for Uppercut, and tons of shows were played all over Europe.
Soon after, the band decided to part ways with their old drummer
and recruited a new one. This line-up change meant a change in
musical direction too, and the band quickly started to play along
the lines of bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Bold, and newer bands
like Kill Your Idols and Carry On. A 7" ep was released on
the now defunct New Day
records from Holland.
After a short hiatus, the band recorded a new full length album
(Tables Turned) for ISR, and is planning to take the scene by
storm once again, now drawing influences from anything like the
afore mentioned bands to Bad Brains to Raw Deal, and many more.
In a time where most old school HC bands last only about a few
years, Uppercut takes pride in sticking it out and still being
around in order to do what they do best: play fast hardcore and
have fun doing it. |
