Backtrack (band)

Backtrack was an American hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, founded in 2008.

Backtrack
Backtrack in 2017
Background information
Origin	Long Island, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hardcore punk tough guy hardcore[1][2]
Years active	2008–2019
Members	James Vitalo Ricky Singh Chris Smith Danny Smith
Past members	Nick Brianza David Jaycox Reggie McCafferty John T. Lopez Steven DiGenio

History

Backtrack began in 2008 with the release of a demo titled The '08 Demo via Flatspot Records.^[3] They released an EP in 2009 via 6131 Records titled Deal With The Devil.^[4]

Backtrack released their first full-length album in 2011 titled Darker Half via Reaper Records.^[5][6]

In 2013, Backtrack released a 7" via Bridge 9 Records titled Can't Escape.^[7][8]

In 2014, Backtrack released their second full-length album via Bridge 9 Records titled Lost In Life.^[9]

In 2019, the band announced it would be breaking up doing a final tour around America, Asia, and Australia which ended in Amityville, New York on November 30, 2019.^[10][11]

Vitalo went on to form the artist management company Gold Theory Artists.

Band members

Final Members

• James Vitalo – vocals (2008-2019)
• Ricky Singh – guitar
• Chris Smith – guitar
• Danny Smith – bass

Past Members

• Nick Brienza – bass
• David Jaycox – bass
• Reggie McCafferty – bass
• John T. Lopez – drums
• Steven DiGenio – drums
• Brian Rutter – drums

Discography

Studio albums

• Darker Half (2011, Reaper)
• Lost in Life (2014, Bridge Nine)
• Bad to My World (2017, Bridge Nine)

EPs and demos

• The '08 Demo (2008, Flatspot)
• Deal with the Devil (2009, 6131)
• Can't Escape (2013, Bridge Nine)
• "Bad to My World" b/w "Breaking Loose" – Flexi/Zine (2017, Bridge Nine)