Chain of Strength is a

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band from Southern

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that had its heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Biography

The first Chain of Strength release was a 7" EP entitled ''True Till Death'', released through Revelation Records. After parting ways with Revelation, they formed their own Foundation Records to release another 7", ''What Holds Us Apart''. Both of these records eventually fell

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, yet were still in demand. As a result,

Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Sh ...

released both EPs (plus one unreleased track) as a CD/LP called ''The One Thing That Still Holds True''.The One Thing That Still Holds True
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Both EP's were released in the UK on First Strike Records, a record label based in Wigan, run from a skate shop called Alans. From 2006-2008, Alex Barreto played bass for the band Alien Ant Farm. Currently, he is the guitarist of

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Members

*Curt Canales - Vocals *Ryan Hoffman - Guitar * Chris Bratton - Drums *Alex Barreto - Bass *Frosty Crunch (Paul Hertz) - Guitar

Discography

*''True Till Death'' 7" (

) *''What Holds Us Apart'' 7" (Foundation Records) (image shown is of First Strike European 1st pressing,2nd pressing of 1500 is on blue vinyl/blue cover) *''

The One Thing That Still Holds True ''The One Thing That Still Holds True'' is a compilation album released in 1995 by American hardcore punk band Chain of Strength on Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on ...

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References

External links

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