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Judiciary (band)

Judiciary is an American hardcore punk band formed in 2013 from Lubbock, Texas.[1][2][3]

Judiciary
OriginLubbock, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–present
LabelsClosed Casket Activities
MembersAustin Scott-Looney
Israel Garza
Jake Collinson
Jimmy LaDue
Juan Vazquez
Past membersKyle Calfin
Jerel Ramirez
Websitejudiciarytx.com

History

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Judiciary were formed in Lubbock, Texas in 2013. In 2014, they recorded and released a demo, named Demo '14. Their first EP, The Axis of Equality, was released in 2016,[4] and in 2017 they released a split EP with the Canadian hardcore punk band Mortality Rate.[3][4][5]

In 2018, they signed with Closed Casket Activities, and released the single "Temple" from their upcoming album on the label.[6] The following year, they released Surface Noise, their first studio album.[7] Surface Noise was produced and engineered by Taylor Young. Surface Noise was mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk, who previously worked with the American thrash metal band Power Trip.[8] According to the band, the name of the album is a reference to a lyric from the song "It's a Mistake" by Men At Work.[6]

They announced the follow up to Surface Noise in 2023, named Flesh + Blood, and released the single "Engulfed".[9][10] The album was released through Closed Casket Activities on March 10 that year.[11][3][12][13] Flesh + Blood was produced and engineered by Arthur Rizk, and was mixed and mastered by Will Putney.[13]

Musical style

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Judiciary have been described as hardcore punk,[14] metalcore,[15] crossover thrash,[1][16] and thrash metal.[14]

Band members

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Current

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  • Jake Collinson – vocals (2013–present)
  • Israel Garza – rhythm guitar (2013–present)
  • Austin Scott-Looney – drums (2013–present)
  • Jimmy LaDue – lead guitar (2020–present)
  • Juan Vazquez – bass (2023–present)

Discography

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Studio albums

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EPs

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  • The Axis of Equality (2016)
  • Split (2017, split with Mortality Rate)

Singles

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  • "Temple" (2019)
  • "Social Crusade" (2019)
  • "War (Time is Nigh)" (2019)
  • "Engulfed" (2023)
  • "Paradigm Piercer" (2023)
  • "Knife in the Dirt" (2023)

Demos

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  • Demo '14 (2014)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Judiciary". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  2. ^ "Judiciary Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  3. ^ a b c Mclennan, Sean (2023-02-01). "News: Judiciary Announces New Full-Length 'Flesh + Blood'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  4. ^ a b Punknews.org (2017-08-24). "Judiciary - The Axis of Equality". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  5. ^ "Stream Judiciary & Mortality Rate's Split EP". Stereogum. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  6. ^ a b "Exclusive Premiere: Judiciary Are Merciless On New Track, Temple". Kerrang!. 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  7. ^ "Album Of The Week: Judiciary 'Surface Noise'". Stereogum. 2019-01-22. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  8. ^ Punknews.org. "Judiciary". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  9. ^ Sacher, Andrew (2023-01-19). "Judiciary announce new album 'Flesh + Blood,' share "Engulfed"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  10. ^ Shadows, Em (2023-01-19). "Judiciary Announce New Album Flesh + Blood, Stream Thrashy First Single". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  11. ^ "Judiciary - Flesh + Blood". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  12. ^ Rodriguez, David (2023-04-05). "Judiciary - "Flesh + Blood"". Everything Is Noise. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  13. ^ a b "Judiciary Release Ridiculously Heavy New Album 'Flesh + Blood': Stream". Stereogum. 2023-03-10. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  14. ^ a b "Texan Hardcore Thrashers Judiciary Announce Debut Album 'Surface Noise'; Hear "Temple"". Stereogum. 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  15. ^ Mclennan, Sean (2023-02-01). "News: Judiciary Announces New Full-Length 'Flesh + Blood'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  16. ^ "Judiciary reviews, music, news - sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
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