Backtrack was an American hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, founded in 2008.
History Backtrack began in 2008 with the release of a demo titled The '08 Demo via Flatspot Records. They released an EP in 2009 via 6131 Records titled Deal With The Devil.
Backtrack released their first full-length album in 2011 titled Darker Half via Reaper Records.
In 2013, Backtrack released a 7" via Bridge 9 Records titled Can't Escape.
In 2014, Backtrack released their second full-length album via Bridge 9 Records titled Lost In Life.
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.
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 Tone Corallo – 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)
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