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.
Zombie Prescription
Snapcase Lyrics
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Your prescription set to destroy
Our persistence to boycott
Silent partners you know we are not
We are the signs of the changing
Perseverance, we've come of age
Collective interests to engage
We are the signs of the changing times
These are changing
These are changing times
Your preconceptions
Condemning race
And your solutions they cramp our space
Self-sufficient
That is my goal
Recognition of some self-control
The lyrics to "Zombie Prescription" by Snapcase are a powerful critique of the pharmaceutical industry and their influence on individuals as well as society at large. The lyrics start with a denunciation of the lack of representation of the singer's voice in the industry, suggesting a disempowerment of individuals who are subject to the effects of pharmaceutical products. The prescription is described as a tool for destruction, and the persistence of those who boycott these products is highlighted as a means of resistance.
The song goes on to challenge the notion of "silent partners," suggesting that the industry's influence is pervasive but not necessarily recognized or acknowledged. The lyrics assert that the singer is part of a larger movement that is fighting for change and progress, and that this is evident in their collective interests and engagement.
There is a striking sense of urgency and defiance in the lyrics, which denounce preconceptions and condemnations of race that limit personal freedoms and space. The final lines of the song affirm the singer's self-sufficiency and the value of recognizing self-control.
Overall, "Zombie Prescription" is a potent protest song that speaks to the complexities of individual agency and the broader social and political structures that shape our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
No representation of my voice
My opinions and preferences are ignored and I feel unheard
Your prescription set to destroy
Your plans and actions are meant to harm us
Our persistence to boycott
We will continue to resist and protest against your actions
Silent partners you know we are not
We will not stay silent and passive, we are active participants in bringing about change
We are the signs of the changing
We are the evidence that changes are happening and that we are pushing for change
Perseverance, we've come of age
Our will to keep pushing and never giving up has reach an elevated level of maturity
Collective interests to engage
We act together towards a common goal of change
We are the signs of the changing times
We continue to be evidence that change is happening and that we are driving it
Cut you down to size
We will confront and diminish your power
These are changing
We are still making progress
These are changing times
The times we are living in are characterized by change
Your preconceptions
Your ideas and beliefs about us are incorrect and need to be challenged
Condemning race
You are unfairly discriminating against us based on our race
And your solutions they cramp our space
Your proposed solutions to the issue at hand limit our freedoms and opportunities
Self-sufficient
We prefer being independent and self-reliant
That is my goal
We strive towards achieving self-sufficiency
Recognition of some self-control
Acknowledging and practicing self-discipline is necessary in achieving our goals
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@Penekamp11
Love that cranked snare drum.
@headfev3r
tickles my ears
@robertevans9666
Hard as nails! Love me some 90's hardcore. I was 17 when this album came out. I was into Snapcase, Strife, Earth Crisis, Integrity etc. way before I got into Slayer and Pantera.
@MrCr00wn
this song is just too good greetings from Poland!!
@johnnyappleseed856
How is this not the Bills and Sabres scoring song? Local, passionate, great!
@captaindaddy8645
boston hardcore era muzak.so many good bands ahead of their time.converge definitely carries the torch.i used to trade 7" vinyls with my crazy friends. crank cassette tapes ...yes cassette tapes in our cars.you had to hear the entire song.
@Jasonbova
I had this cassette too!! I miss those days
@RonnieRawdawg
snapcase were a new york band
@coxxen
underrated
@robbrequiem3535
the masters :)