Quicksand

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The alternative metal band Quicksand emerged from the New York City hardcore scene of the late '80s; before coming together in 1990, singer/guitarist Walter Schreifels, guitarist Tom Capone, bassist Sergio Vega, and drummer Alan Cage all honed their chops in a series of local acts, including Youth of Today, the Gorilla Biscuits, and Bold and Beyond. A self-titled EP soon followed, and in 1992, Quicksand issued their Polygram debut, Slip, earning airplay with the single "Dine Alone." After touring in support of their sophomore effort, 1995's Manic Compression, the group disbanded, only to attempt an unfruitful reunion two years later before going their separate ways once more. Quicksand's former members have since cropped up in other outfits (Capone in Handsome, Schreifels in Rival Schools, etc.), and although they never broke out of cult status over the course of their two-album-long career, Quicksand's influence can still be felt, especially on such bands as Grade, Absolve, Thursday, and At the Drive-In, among others. ~ Jason Ankeny & Greg Prato, Rovi

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  • Dine Alone
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    Dine Alone
  • Thorn In My Side
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    Thorn In My Side
  • Fazer
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    Fazer
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    • Head To Wall
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    • Baphomet
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    • Lie And Wait
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    • Dine Alone
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    • Freezing Process
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    Watch Quicksand Reunite At Revelation Records 25th Anniversary
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    After Gorilla Biscuits broke up and before he formed Rival Schools, Walter Schreifels led the great New York post-hardcore band Quicksand. Quicksand m...
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    Quicksand, Title Fight @ Fonda Theatre, Hollywood 1/22/13
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    25 Photos » After a surprise set last year at the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary show and a blistering set at FYF Festival, Quicksand continued t...
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    Kylesa - "Quicksand"
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    The great Savannah, Georgia metal maulers Kylesa -- easily my favorite metal band in the world over the last few years -- have a new album called Ultr...
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    Kylesa - "Quicksand"
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    The great Savannah, Georgia metal maulers Kylesa -- easily my favorite metal band in the world over the last few years -- have a new album called Ultr...
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  • Aug 15 Thursday
    Kiewit-Hasselt, Belgium Unknown venue
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  • Aug 23 Friday
    Leeds, UK Leeds Festival, Bramham Park
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  • Aug 23 Friday
    Reading, UK Richfield Avenue
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  • Sep 13 Friday
    Chicago, IL, US Humboldt Park
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Discography

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  • Manic Compression (1995)
    Quicksand
    Manic Compression (1995)
    Island Records
  • Slip (1993)
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    Slip (1993)
    Polydor
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