Self-Realization: A True Lesson in Hardcore by Terror Zone [Re-release]

Terrorzone - Originators of the " Beatdown style" of New York Hardcore music, along with brother band Bulldoze, emerged as two of the most brutal hardcore bands to come out of the second wave of N.Y. Hardcore, along with the likes of "Agnostic Front", Biohazard, Murphy's Law, Madball, Merauder , Sheer Terror, and many more. Terror Zone exploded onto the club and Ballroom underground circuit, creating legendary status with a Street Gang approach mixed with fast hardcore punk beats and slow grinding ominous breakdowns, forged a tough guy image for the bands fans to identify with as part of t it's genre.

Mosh pits and Pile-on's ensuing at every show, that even the biggest followers cautiously deciding to be part of the carnage of "The Pit", Aggression and Physical confrontation being the attraction for those that dare dance. Kev-one, the lead singer of both Terrorzone and Bulldoze, was on a spiritual quest during the recording and the live performances during this time, always searching for a resolution to his spiritual inquisition.

The band had only a short period of time to record this 5 cut E.P. before Kev-One had to a bid of time for an altercation that ended in Kev-One serving 2 and a half years in a N.Y. state prison, only to be released to continue his song writing, performing and recording career, this project infusing Krishna beliefs and imagery into the jaw breaking sonic Metal/ Hardcore sound that set the standard for this sub-genre.

Playing on this groundbreaking album, original band member, legendary Metal/ Hardcore/ Punk Rock drummer, Paul Zlotucha, laying down the thunder who's heavy pounding drum technique solidified Terrorzone's iconic violent sounding, " Take it out in the Pit" aggressive approach to the music to entice even the youngest fan, willing to participate in getting out their aggressions through the bone crushing sounds that the band forged. Inner band turmoil, eventually disbanding the group only added to the groups mythical, mysterious demise. Original member, guitarist Jerry G. Oxford, bassist John Dornbush and Fat Pat on rythm guitar, completed the bands line up. Kev-one leaving his legacy through his music will always be remembered as a front runner to this unique style of Hardcore. Terrorzone, now resides in New York Hardcore infamy.....

R.I.P. Kev-One, and may legions of Fans of both bands continue to represent their love of the " Beatdown" style King and his music. A one-of-a-kind pioneer, Kev-One Cea, shall be missed, we shall meet again in Hardcore Heaven. ........

Hardcore Still Lives.