Sworn Enemy

Queens, NY, metal-hardcore cross types group Sworn Foe have already been playing jointly since 1997. Vocalist Sal “Foe” LoCoco, drummer Paulie Antignani, and guitarists Lorenzo Antonucci and Mike Raffello gigged frequently in the brand new York area, ultimately attracting the eye of Hatebreed vocalist Jamie Jasta, who released the group’s debut EP, Adverse View, on his Stillborn Information label in 2001. After adding bassist Mike Couls (previously of Detroit’s Cool as Existence) the group continuing its effort ethic, clocking in over 100 displays in the next 1 / 2 of 2001. The recognition of the EP resulted in a major-label cope with Elektra and in 2003 their 1st full-length, As Actual since it Gets, premiered. Sworn Enemy after that jumped back again to the indies (Abacus to become precise) for the Oct 2005 launch of The start of the End. Immediately after, the music group underwent a extreme makeover, changing their bassist, drummer, and guitarist Mike Rafello. The brand new lineup designed for a more metallic edged sound, comparable to velocity metallic symbols Exodus and Testament, along with a fresh blueprint occur place, the music group made programs to record their sophomore recording with I Place Dying drummer Jordan Mancino completing around the skins. Maniacal premiered on Feb 12, 2008.