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GENETIC CONTROL

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GENETIC CONTROL is a Punk Rock Hardcore band that was formed in late 1983. They immediately exploded onto the Montreal Punk scene with their unique style of Hardcore and unpredictable shows. The bands name was taken from the Aldous Huxley book..."Brave New World". Their first recording was for the 1984 compilation album..."Primitive Air Raid" which was soon followed with their classic 7 inch EP... "First impressions". After playing countless shows, and sharing the stage with tons of 70's/80's bands, Gen Con returned to the studio to record 22 more songs, but soon disbanded for a lengthy break. The band has now returned, performing several reunion shows, and has also recorded a live CD (on itunes) that was released in 2005. New recordings and shows are planned for the near future ! (2008)GENETIC CONTROL est un groupe hardcore punk rock qui a été formé à la fin de 1983. Immédiatement, le band a fait son entrée dans la scène punk de Montréal à l'aide de son unique style hardcore et ses spectacles imprévisibles. Le nom du groupe a été inspiré du livre de Aldous Huxley intitulé Brave New World. Leur premier enregistrement s'est retrouvé sur un album en 1984 intitulé Primitive Air Raid, puis bien vite s'est suivi leur classique, un 45 tour nommé First impressions. Après avoir fait une série de spectacles et en participant sur scène avec des tonnes de groupes des années 70 et 80, Gen Con est retourné au studio pour enregistrer 22 autres chansons, mais peu après s'est arrêté durant quelques années le temps d'une pause. Le groupe est maintenant de retour sur le stage performant divers shows et a même enregistré un CD en direct (sur itunes) qui est sorti en 2005. Beaucoup de nouvelles chansons et spectacles sont prévus pour un futur proche! (2008)

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Member Since: 2/3/2007
Band Members: VOCALS-Zabo

GUITAR-King Robbo

GUITAR-Kung Fu Rob

BASS GUITAR-Dougo

DRUMS-Late Lewis
Influences: Review in Maximumrocknroll 269, October 2005: Genetic Control's one and only 7" from 1984 is one of Canada's all-time hardcore gems; it's impossible to get but unlike a few of the hardcore holy grails it actually lives up to the hype. This CD is, for the most part, a live show from 1998 when the band briefly reformed. Decent, rough around the edges hardcore with all their "classics," along with a handeful of covers. What makes this CD mandatory is all the tracks from the 7" tacked on the end. More in common with US hardcore of the time (think Midwest classics ARTICLES OF FAITH or the ZERO BOYS) than many of the other Canuck bands, everytrack is a stormer. Unlike the shit bootleg of last year, this is legit and comes with the awesome 7" cover art of a bunch of mohawked marines. Worth it for the last five tracks alone.
Sounds Like:
Record Label: Sonik's Chicken Shrimp & Generic Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Gen Con in The Montreal Mirror

.. ..TR> Montreal hardcore pioneers Genetic Control still have the old punk spirit in their blood REBOOTED: Genetic Control By JOHNSON CUMMINS .. The early Montreal hardcore scene that erupted in ...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:53:00 GMT

Gen Con on Facebook !

Check out Genetic Control's 2 pages on Facebook. Look under "groups" and also "My Pages" in the music section !
Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 19:52:00 GMT

Bryan Damaged (R.I.P)

We’ve just received the sad news that on April 3,our friend Bryan Gerald O’Connor a.k.a. "Bryan Damaged" has passed away at the age of 37. Bryan was a great guy &a...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:58:00 GMT