The band was conceived in 1991, and was originally named Solid State. Orignal line up consisted of Chris Galas (vocals), Scott Dressler (guitar), Joe Smith (guitar), Daryl Taberski (bass), and Mike Kimaid (drums). After the release of their first 7 inch "Comatose", Galas was replaced on vocals by Taberski, Jon Salemi joined and replaced Joe Smith. and Bob Whiteside took over on bass. In 1993, Kimaid left the band and was replaced on drums by Tim Redmond. Their first full length "Lookinglassself" was released in 1993. In 1995, the band released the "Steps" EP. This was the last recording to feature Scott Dressler, who left the band in the fall of 1995. He was replaced by Frank Vicario. In the summer of 1996, "The California Takeover" was released which featured live recordings from Snapcase, Earth Crisis, and Strife.
April 1997 saw the release of "Progression Through Unlearning". The band set out on a summer tour, and featured performances on the Vans Warped Tour. In the fall of 1997, the band took some time off so that members could pursue education. In 1998, the band resumed touring, and was the opening band on the fall tour of the Deftones. A split EP was released in the summer of 1999 with Boy Sets Fire. These were the last recordings with bassist Bob Whiteside. He was replaced by Dustin Perry, formerly of the Minnesota band Threadbare. They headlined Hellfest that summer in Syracuse, NY.
"Designs For Automation" was released in January 2000. They spent most of 2000 on tour, and performed on the Deconstruction tour in Europe with NOFX, played the main stage of the Vans Warped Tour in the summer. Ben Lythberg began playing drums for the band during the fall, winter and spring while Redmond finished his masters degree.
In September 2002, "End Transmission" was released. Redmond left the band and was replaced by Lythberg. They toured that fall with Boy Sets Fire and Atreyu. The final European tour was in early 2003. They opened for Bad Religion and Finch in the spring of 2003. "Bright Flashes" was released in November 2003. This featured songs that were recorded for End Transmission, along with covers of songs by Helmet, Devo, and Jane's Addiction along with 3 remixes of songs from End Transmission. One of the album's songs, Skeptic, was featured on the game Need for Speed Underground 2 as in-game music. The band announced in the fall of 2004 that they would be disbanding, and would play their final show in January 2005 in Buffalo, NY. The final show featured appearances by almost of every member who had ever played in the band. Redmond, Dressler, and Whiteside joined Salemi and Taberski for a performance of the song 'Lookinglasself", and orignal vocalist Chris Galas joined them for the song "Comatose".
The band claimed to have been on "a mission to combine intellectual theory with aggressive music". The members of the band are all straight edge, but according to Frank Vicario, they're "not really singing about it or promoting it".
After Snapcase dissolved, Vicario, Perry and Lythberg formed the band Attractive, with Josh English from the band Sixgoingonseven.
Tim Redmond now teaches AP government at Williamsville East High school.
A retrospective DVD is set for release in 2007, and will feature footage filmed at their final performance in January 2005.
In early 2010, Snapcase confirmed to play a series of shows in Europe including a performance at the 2010 Groezrock Festival in Belgium and also confirmed a reunion show with Sick of It All in Buffalo, N.Y., for May 8, 2010.
Believe Revolt
Snapcase Lyrics
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We've got the escape plan blueprint
It's not for those who don't believe
It's not for the self-indulgent
It's not for the ordinary
It's not for complacency
There's hope for a revolution
Get off of the assembly line
We've got the power right now
We've got the plan
How about a new domain?
It's not for those who don't believe
With no time for imagination
No desire for taking charge
No care or motivation
Revolt for evolution
Get off of this planet now
We've got the escape plan blueprint
Get off this planet now
There's hope for a revolution
Revolt
The lyrics for Snapcase's song "Believe Revolt" describe a plan for a revolution, a call to action for those who believe in the possibility of change. The escape plan blueprint is touted as a tool for those who possess conviction, power and credentials, and are motivated to rebel against the current state of affairs. The song asserts that the plan is not for the ordinary or self-indulgent, but for those who are willing to revolt against complacency and lack of imagination. The lyrics make it clear that the call to action is urgent, and that it is necessary to revolt for evolution and get off the planet in order to realize hope for a revolution.
The themes present in "Believe Revolt" are reflective of a general sense of dissatisfaction with the status quo that is often present in punk rock and hardcore music. The song is a protest against societal norms and systems, calling for a complete overhaul of the existing order. It is a reminder that significant change requires both a blueprint for action and a passionate, motivated community.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got the plan
We have a well-executed, detailed plan
We've got the escape plan blueprint
We have a detailed, fool-proof plan for escaping the current system
It's not for those who don't believe
This plan is only for those who believe in change and are willing to take action towards it
It's not for the self-indulgent
This plan is not for people who are only concerned with their own well-being and don't care about creating a better world for everyone
It's not for the ordinary
This plan is not for people who are content with the status quo and don't strive for something greater
It's not for complacency
This plan is not for people who are satisfied with the way things are and don't see a need for change
There's hope for a revolution
Through this plan, there is a chance for a complete change in the current system
Get off of the assembly line
Stop blindly following the same routine as everyone else and take a different, more meaningful path
We've got credentials right here
We have the experience and qualifications necessary to lead this revolution
We've got the power right now
We have the ability to take control and make a change right now
How about a new domain?
Why not create a completely different system, one that is better and more just for all people?
It's not for those who don't believe
This new domain is only for those who believe in change and are willing to work towards it
With no time for imagination
People are too busy with mundane tasks to even consider a different way of living
No desire for taking charge
People are content with letting someone else make the decisions for them, and don't want to take responsibility for creating change
No care or motivation
People lack any sense of urgency or concern for the issues and injustices in the world
Revolt for evolution
Take a stand against the current system and work towards creating a more just and equitable society
Get off of this planet now
The current system and planet are no longer suitable or sustainable, and it's time to move on to something better
We've got the escape plan blueprint
We have a detailed, fool-proof plan for escaping the current system and creating something better
Get off this planet now
It's time to leave the current system behind and start fresh with a new, more equitable society
There's hope for a revolution
Through this plan, there is still a chance for creating a complete overhaul of the current system
Revolt
Take a stand against the current system and work towards creating something better
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