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American hardcore band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gel is an American hardcore punk band from New Jersey. Formed in 2018 as a side project of powerviolence band Sick Shit, Gel has released one full-length album, two EPs, one demo, and one split mini album. An article by NME credited them for "shaping the sound of hardcore in 2023".[1]
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Origin | New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Hardcore punk |
Years active | 2018–present |
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Spinoff of | Sick Shit |
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Gel has its origins in New Jersey powerviolence band Sick Shit, which was founded by guitarist Bobko and drummer Zach Miller. Sami Kaiser joined soon after. When Sick Shit's bassist departed from the group, the role was filled by Anthony Webster, who soon after switched to guitar. This lineup of Sick Shit began Gel in 2018 as a side project in order to pursue a more traditional hardcore punk style.[2][3] Gel released their debut self-titled EP in 2019.[4] That same year, the band released a tape called HC For The Freaks.[4] The band released their second EP in 2021 titled Violent Closure.[4] Gel also released a standalone single in 2021 called "Mental Static".[5] In 2022, Gel released a split, Shock Therapy, with the band Cold Brats.[6] The band's debut album, Only Constant, was released on March 31, 2023.[7][8] The album received positive reviews.[9][10].
On August 16, 2024, Gel released a 5-song EP titled "Persona" on new record label Blue Grape Music.[11] The EP's themes were inspired by the works of Carl Jung, particularly his concept of the shadow self.[11] "Persona" has been well-received by critics, with praise for its sonic evolution that incorporates a bolder production style while maintaining the band's aggressive hardcore sound.[12]
Gel play a style of traditional, fast hardcore punk.[1][13] Their music sometimes makes use of elements of post-punk[14] and D-beat.[13] Unlike the predominant style in hardcore during the 2010s and 2020s, Gel's music leans heavily on the genre's punk rock roots.[10] Revolver magazine called their "fast, noisy and uncompromisingly energetic" style as "filling the void that's been empty in the broader hardcore landscape since the early days of Trash Talk".[15]
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