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TALK-SICK deliver an energetic and aggressive punk assault
with 3 lead singers who each have their own distinctive ranges, creating a
completely unique vocal style. Originally formed in Halifax in 2006 and now
being a part of Montreal music scene, these bastards combine the frenzied,
anarchic pace of punk with the technical proficiency of metal.
Bio
Montreal's TALK-SICK occupy a weird space within punk's vast
sub-genre landscape. Formed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2006, the four-piece's
blend of street punk speed and fury with 90's skate punk melodic sensibility
allows TALK-SICK to feel equally at home at Montreal's infamous Deathouse
whipping the crusties into a bloody frenzy and at larger mainstream venues
sharing the stage with the likes of SNFU, THE FLATLINERS, and THE DAYGLO
ABORTIONS.
Already mainstays of the Halifax punk scene only after a
year of playing gigs, TALK-SICK released Waste, their first full length
recording, in 2007. The band relocated from Halifax to Montreal in 2008 in
order to have a home base better positioned for touring. Original drummer Ron
Haigh made the difficult decision to remain in the east coast, so the guys hit
La Belle Province in search of a replacement. After a series of auditions,
TALK-SICK invited maritime ex-pat Jesse Gainer to handle TALK-SICK's percussive
duties.
With a new drummer in place, TALK-SICK began the task of
making a name for themselves in Montreal. The band played as many shows as
possible across the city, quickly endearing themselves to fans with their mix
of fury and harmony, breakneck pace, and a unique take on vocals that sees
guitarists Dorian Fitchko and Travis Davis, along with bassist Stephen Pike,
frequently trade off lead vocal duties during their songs. After two years of
constant gigs and writing new material, the band traveled to B Town Sound
studios in Burlington, Ontario to record 2010's We Wish You Were Beer. The EP
showcased TALK-SICK's progression as songwriters and musicians and was warmly
received by fans and critics alike. Maximum Rock'n'Roll hated it (entirely
because of the cover art). The band takes this as a badge of honor.
The band continued to play in Montreal as well as embark on
a series of East Coast tours, all the while writing new material that would
become 2012's ,Genetics, TALK-SICK's second full length record. Released in
March of that year, Genetics received high praise from The Mirror's Jon Cummins
who gave the album a 7.5/10 and likened it to early Propaghandi. In June of
2012 ,Genetics charted in the national college and community radio top ten for
the "Loud" category, sharing the list with bands such as WHITE LUNG,
CATTLE DECAPITATION, and CANCER BATS.
TALK-SICK continues to play shows, write music, drink classy
beer, and complain about being old men. A new 5-song EP is due out in late
2015.
TALK-SICK is:
Dorian Fitchko - Guitar/Vocals
Travis Davis - Guitar/Vocals
Stephen Pike - Bass/Vocals
Jesse Gainer - Drums
Discography
| Release date | Release name | Media |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Genetics | |
| 2012 | Aceh Revolution | CD |
| 2010 | We Wish You Were Beer | EP |
| 2007 | Waste |