If you like your hardcore real, you can't go wrong with Setback. This infamous NY band started out in the early nineties, and now they're back! I had the chance to see them play at the Superbowl, and it was great! Word's on the street Setback will release a new album December 2008! Here's a talk with Pete, who plays bass and is an OG Setback member. Be sure to check them out!
Tell me about Setback?
Setback was formed in 1991 in Queens NY. Setback is G on guitar, Bundy on vocals, Pete on bass and the incredible Harry Minas on the drums, formerly of Ocean Of Mercy and 25 ta Life.
We play hard and heavy hardcore with alot of good dance parts. We are influenced by old school hardcore and metal, I think we have a really good style.
Setback was formed in 1991 in Queens NY. Setback is G on guitar, Bundy on vocals, Pete on bass and the incredible Harry Minas on the drums, formerly of Ocean Of Mercy and 25 ta Life.
We play hard and heavy hardcore with alot of good dance parts. We are influenced by old school hardcore and metal, I think we have a really good style.
When did you break up and when did you get back together?
We broke up around 1998, because some of us were having kids and some of us were just going through some really tough times and we could not focus on the band the way we wanted to.
Ten years laters we are back together, just because we want to have fun and play our music. We also plan to put out a new cd sometime in 2008. We already have a few new songs, I think they sound really good and are hard for sure. I think we still have OUR style in the new songs, we will be playing new stuff at the Super Bowl!!
We broke up around 1998, because some of us were having kids and some of us were just going through some really tough times and we could not focus on the band the way we wanted to.
Ten years laters we are back together, just because we want to have fun and play our music. We also plan to put out a new cd sometime in 2008. We already have a few new songs, I think they sound really good and are hard for sure. I think we still have OUR style in the new songs, we will be playing new stuff at the Super Bowl!!
Is it the original line-up coming back together now?
No the original lineup is not coming back. The lineup from the No Hope CD is coming back except for a change on the drums. This is our best lineup. Myself and G are the only original members still in the band.
No the original lineup is not coming back. The lineup from the No Hope CD is coming back except for a change on the drums. This is our best lineup. Myself and G are the only original members still in the band.
You formed in 91, it took quite some time before you released the 'No Hope' cd, why did it take such a long time?
It took so long to release the No Hope CD because we had made some changes to the band and waited until we had the right lineup to record the No Hope CD.
It took so long to release the No Hope CD because we had made some changes to the band and waited until we had the right lineup to record the No Hope CD.
How did you hook up with Time Served records?
Kev from Bulldoze is a friend of ours and when he started Time Served Records he asked us to do a CD for his label, so we just did it, yeah we are happy with the way the CD came out, big up to our boy Kev!!!
Kev from Bulldoze is a friend of ours and when he started Time Served Records he asked us to do a CD for his label, so we just did it, yeah we are happy with the way the CD came out, big up to our boy Kev!!!
Am I mistaken or did you have at one point Rob from Everybody Gets Hurt in the band?
Yes at one time he was our singer. But I don't really wanna dwell on the past but rather look towards the future, let's just say things between us did not work out and we both went our seperate ways many years ago. We have our best lineup ever rite now for sure!!
Yes at one time he was our singer. But I don't really wanna dwell on the past but rather look towards the future, let's just say things between us did not work out and we both went our seperate ways many years ago. We have our best lineup ever rite now for sure!!
Setback never was a big band, but always stayed underground, were you happy with this?
We are a hardcore band and have no problem being underground.
What's up with other bands calling themselves SETBACK. did you had the deal with shit like this before?
Lately we have noticed that there are a few bands using our name, we are the only SetBack that matters and have had the name since at least 1990. We have put the word out that using our bands name is dangerous to your health!! We have already been contacted by several of these bands and they have already changed their names!!To any other bands still using our name, change it now and avoid a situation!!
I also heard some faggots talking shit about the band...
There are a few haters talking shit online, cowards that do not have the guts to say something to us face to face, just a few assholes. We will not let it get to us. We will take care of these assholes when we catch them for sure!!
There are a few haters talking shit online, cowards that do not have the guts to say something to us face to face, just a few assholes. We will not let it get to us. We will take care of these assholes when we catch them for sure!!
Now you're back together, which bands do you still wanna play with?
We still want to play with our boys AF, MB, Cold As life and many others. In 2008 we will be playing with alot of different bands.
What's up with NYHC these days, the Superbowl is back, but there's more reunion bands than new bands. How is the NY scene these days?
The NY scene is good AF and MadBall are still playing killer shows there are also alot of other bands playing good shows.
I think its cool that alot of old bands are coming back, many of them are good and it brings back alot of memories.
The NY scene is good AF and MadBall are still playing killer shows there are also alot of other bands playing good shows.
I think its cool that alot of old bands are coming back, many of them are good and it brings back alot of memories.
How was it to play shows back in the early 90s?
It was cool to play shows in the early 90's, there were alot of good shows and always a good crowd. We usually played with MadBall, AF, Cold As Life, Fury of Five, Next Step Up and many more.
Do you think it's a big difference to play shows in 2OO8 to back then?
I think its still kinda the same, all of our boys are still around and many bands we used to play with are still around as well. I think the crowd got a little younger, but we all got a little older at the same time.The scene is still going strong here in NYC.
I think its still kinda the same, all of our boys are still around and many bands we used to play with are still around as well. I think the crowd got a little younger, but we all got a little older at the same time.The scene is still going strong here in NYC.
Any last word?
We would like to thank everyone around the world for the continued support!! Hit up our myspace page at : myspace. com/setbackdms357 and check out our website at www.setbacknyhc.com to see pix, get news on the band and get merch that will be available very soon!! Peace out.
We would like to thank everyone around the world for the continued support!! Hit up our myspace page at : myspace. com/setbackdms357 and check out our website at www.setbacknyhc.com to see pix, get news on the band and get merch that will be available very soon!! Peace out.
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