Tag Archives: 1996 in Orange County

The Orange Region, CA-based punk-rap outfit Zebrahead was formed in 1996 by vocalist/guitarist Justin Mauriello, guitarist Greg Bergdorf, bassist Ben Osmundson, and drummer Ed Udhus. Influenced by serves including Fugazi as well as the Descendents, the group discovered themselves uninspired by the neighborhood development toward ska-punk and rather began incorporating …

Eighteen Visions’ organic, often off-time, blasting metallic hardcore transforms items of thrash, stomp, and acidic blackness into cohesive, pummeling compositions that occasionally breakdown and groove. All their songs include singalong-worthy bellowing from charismatic vocalist Wayne Hart, who performed live with tongue-in-cheek pomposity worth large stadiums. The band’s flashy picture, existence, …

Located in the suburbs of NY, melodic pop-punkers Chris Hughes (guitar), Phil Robinson (drums), Chris Johnson (guitar/vocals), and Rob Kucharek (bass) had been referred to as Cooter from 1996 before summer season of 2002, once the bandmembers rechristened themselves Autopilot Off. The Florida-based Fueled by Ramen Information released the band’s …

Autopilot Off can be an emo-punk four-piece from Orange Region, NY. Made up of Chris Hughes (acoustic guitar), Chris Johnson (acoustic guitar/vocals), Phil Robinson (drums), and Rob Kucharek (bass), they created in 1996 beneath the name Cooter. Creating a group of fans through its concert events, the group was discovered …