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.
Guilty By Ignorance
Snapcase Lyrics
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Ignoring who you're giving money to
And you, you support the corrupt industries and companies
Who don't think to care
Guilty, guilty, guilty by ignorance
No feeling, no substance, killing
You're killing through your ignorance
So understand they kill
And you don't care to know that your life steals life
So take a look at your empty conscience
Because ignorance is not innocence
You have become, you have become the enemy to those
To those victims of greed
To those victims of greed
To those victims
The lyrics of Snapcase's "Guilty By Ignorance" call out those who turn a blind eye to the harm caused by the industries and corporations they support. The song highlights the devastating consequences of ignorance, as those who fail to educate themselves become complicit in the exploitation and destruction of innocent lives. The lyrics urge listeners to take responsibility for their actions and to recognize that ignorance is not innocence.
The song is a powerful commentary on the importance of being conscious consumers and using our purchasing power to support ethical and sustainable practices. The lyrics challenge us to consider the impact our choices have on the world around us and to make informed decisions that align with our values.
Overall, "Guilty By Ignorance" is a passionate plea for accountability and social responsibility. The song serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences and that we must be mindful of the impact we have on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The life you live ignoring who
You lead a life where you tend to overlook people who matter
Ignoring who you're giving money to
You don't care about who you are supporting financially
And you, you support the corrupt industries and companies
You extend your support to the dishonest and unethical organizations
Who don't think to care
These organizations and companies do not have the interests of the people in mind
Guilty, guilty, guilty by ignorance
You are guilty because of your ignorance
No feeling, no substance, killing
You live a hollow existence and are complicit in the destruction around you
You're killing through your ignorance
Your ignorance is contributing to the destruction
So understand they kill
You need to realize that the corrupt organizations are responsible for killing and destruction
They kill for the sake of capital gain
These organizations are driven purely by the desire to maximize their profits
And you don't care to know that your life steals life
You are oblivious to the fact that your actions are causing harm and destruction
So take a look at your empty conscience
You should examine your conscience and recognize the hollowness of your existence
Because ignorance is not innocence
You can't plead innocence if you are ignorant of the harm your actions are causing
You have become, you have become the enemy to those
You have become the enemy of those who are victimized by the corrupt organizations
To those victims of greed
The ones who are harmed by the corrupt organizations are victims of greed
To those victims of greed
The ones who are harmed by the corrupt organizations are victims of greed
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SEAWRECKS83
There Ain't No Snare So Popping.
Imbirek_
I wonder what piece of a drum kit is the sound of hitting a wooden stick on a metal trash can, is this a low pitched cowbell or a high tuned snare?
VinceVentura
It´s a very high pitched snare with steel/brass body... no damping.. played with huge rimshots..
For even more metallic ping sound You have to hit it on the outside area of the skin.
Like great John Stanier on the "Betty" recordings!