Snapcase is a Metalcore / Post-Hardcore band from Buffalo, New York. Their … Read Full Bio ↴Snapcase is a Metalcore / Post-Hardcore band from Buffalo, New York. Their records were released on the Chicago record label, Victory Records.

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.

Vent
Snapcase Lyrics

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So it's been a bad day
Everything seems grey
My upstairs is out of place
I need to be by myself
Rely on no one else
Only I can erase the slate
All of the walls I've built to protect me seem to fall
Down

All around and I see things so differently
Down is the taste of the day
But things will change
I can be strong and keep my head up
Time
All I need is some time by myself
I need to go where there is no one to come and try to find me
My feelings must open up and vent
Breathe
All of the walls I've built to protect me seem to fall
Down
All around and I see things so differently
Down is the taste of the day
But things will change
I can be strong
Beat frustration
Keep my head up
And accept my feelings now
So there will be better days
Sacred getaways are the means of my escape

Then I will collect my thoughts or lose them if I choose
I control this game

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snapcase's song Vent seem to describe a person who is undergoing a difficult time in their life. They feel as though everything seems grey and their thoughts are scrambled. The singer feels as though they need to be alone in order to clear their mind and find some peace. This is reflected in the lyrics "I need to be by myself, rely on no one else, only I can erase the slate." The person has built up walls to protect themself, but they seem to be crumbling down and the singer sees things differently.

Despite feeling overwhelmed, the singer assures themselves that things will change, and they can be strong enough to get through it. They need time alone to process their emotions and let them out in a healthy way. This is reflected in the lyrics "My feelings must open up and vent, breathe." They recognize that they must accept their feelings and not run away from them. The person knows that they control their own life and they can choose to collect their thoughts and move forward.

Overall, Vent is an introspective song that encourages listeners to confront their emotions head-on and not be afraid to take time for themselves. It promotes the idea that change is possible, and that one can find the strength to overcome their struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

So it's been a bad day
Today has not gone well

Everything seems grey
My world is colorless and dull

My upstairs is out of place
My mind is disorganized

I need to be by myself
I require solitude

Rely on no one else
I cannot depend on others

Only I can erase the slate
I alone have the power to start over

All of the walls I've built to protect me seem to fall Down
My defenses are crumbling

All around and I see things so differently
My perspective has shifted

Down is the taste of the day
My mood is low

But things will change
I have hope for the future

I can be strong and keep my head up
I can stay resilient