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{{Short description|American powerviolence band}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
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| name = Despise You
| name = Despise You
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| image = Despise You - Live at SF&L Ten Year Anniversary Show - 1-21-2011.jpg
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| alias = DxYx
| alias = DxYx
| origin = [[Inglewood, California]]
| origin = [[Inglewood, California]]
| genre = [[Powerviolence]], [[hardcore punk]]
| genre = [[Powerviolence]], [[hardcore punk]]
| years_active = 1994-1996, 2007-present
| years_active = 1994&ndash;1996, 2007&ndash;present
| label = Pessimiser Records, [[Relapse Records|Relapse]], [[Slap-a-Ham Records|Slap-a-Ham]], Theologian Records
| label = Pessimiser Records, [[Relapse Records|Relapse]], [[Slap-a-Ham Records|Slap-a-Ham]], Theologian Records
| associated_acts = [[Spazz (band)|Spazz]], Crom, Acxdc, Lack of Interest, To The Point
| associated_acts = [[Spazz (band)|Spazz]], Crom, [[ACxDC]], Lack of Interest, To the Point
| website =
| website =
| current_members = Chris Elders<br/>Cynthia Nishi<br/>Phil Vera<br/>Andrew Solis<br/>
| current_members = Chris Elder<br/>Cynthia Nishi<br/>Phil Vera<br/>Andrew Solis<br/>Andrew Morgan
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| past_members = Lulu Hernandez<br/>Frankie Knucks<br/>Jerry Flores<br/>Chris Dodge<br/>Jorge "Snacks" Herrera
Jorge Herrera<br/>
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| past_members = Lulu Hernandez<br/>Frankie Knucks<br/>Jerry Flores<br/>Chris Dodge
}}
}}
'''Despise You''' are an American [[powerviolence]] band from [[Inglewood, California]], formed in 1994. The group is noted for helping influencing the powerviolence movement and for their bleak lyrics about topics such as gang violence, misanthropy, and self-hate.<ref name="BR">{{cite web|last1=Kitteringham (2013-02-04)|first1=Sarah|title=Despise You (AB Version)|url=http://beatroute.ca/2013/02/04/despise-you-ab-version/|website=beatroute.ca|publisher=Beat Route|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref><ref name="LAW">{{cite web|last1=Pell (2012-03-29)|first1=Nicholas|title=Despise You Are More Hardcore Than Hardcore|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/despise-you-are-more-hardcore-than-hardcore-2174446|website=laweekly.com|publisher=LA Weekly|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref> The band was known for being mysterious during their initial run; they often used pseudonyms in their liner notes and they never played live show until their reformation in 2007.<ref name="LAW"/><ref name="vice">{{cite web|last1=n/a (2014-04-07)|title=Stagediving To Inner City Crime: Despise You And Magrudergrind Live|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/despise-you-live-in-brooklyn-ny-photos-video|website=vice.com|publisher=Vice|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref> They've been described as "the angriest band in the world" by some.<ref name="terror">{{cite web|last1=Whelan (2013-07-13)|first1=Ken|title=Despise You At The New Cross Inn: Live Review|url=http://www.terrorizer.com/news/live-reviews/despise-you-at-the-new-cross-inn-london/|website=terrorizer.com|publisher=Terrorizer|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref>
'''Despise You''' are an American [[powerviolence]] band from [[Inglewood, California]], formed in 1994. The group is noted for helping influencing the powerviolence movement and for their bleak lyrics about topics such as gang violence, misanthropy, and self-hate.<ref name="BR">{{cite web|last1=Kitteringham (2013-02-04)|first1=Sarah|title=Despise You (AB Version)|url=http://beatroute.ca/2013/02/04/despise-you-ab-version/|website=beatroute.ca|publisher=Beat Route|accessdate=2017-04-30|archive-date=2017-08-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819060838/http://beatroute.ca/2013/02/04/despise-you-ab-version/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="LAW">{{cite web|last1=Pell (2012-03-29)|first1=Nicholas|title=Despise You Are More Hardcore Than Hardcore|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/despise-you-are-more-hardcore-than-hardcore-2174446|website=laweekly.com|publisher=LA Weekly|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref> The band was known for being mysterious during their initial run; they often used pseudonyms in their liner notes and they never played live shows until their reformation in 2007.<ref name="LAW"/><ref name="vice">{{cite web|last1=n/a (2014-04-07)|title=Stagediving To Inner City Crime: Despise You And Magrudergrind Live|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/despise-you-live-in-brooklyn-ny-photos-video|website=vice.com|publisher=Vice|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref> They have been described as "the angriest band in the world" by some.<ref name="terror">{{cite web|last1=Whelan (2013-07-13)|first1=Ken|title=Despise You At The New Cross Inn: Live Review|url=http://www.terrorizer.com/news/live-reviews/despise-you-at-the-new-cross-inn-london/|website=terrorizer.com|publisher=Terrorizer|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Guitarist Phil Vera first met vocalist/guitarist Chris Elders back when they hosted a [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]-themed radio show on [[KXLU]] in the mid-early 1990s. The duo would then recruit bassist and vocalist Lulu Hernandez as well as drummer Rob Alaniz. Hernandez was only 16 when she joined the band.<ref name="LAW"/> From 1995 to 1996, the group issued a few split 7" and compilation tracks through labels such as Thelogian, Pessimiser (which Elders owned and operated), and [[Slap-a-Ham Records|Slap-a-Ham]] before quietly breaking up in 1996. During their initial run, the group had a revolving door of members that included guitarist Jerry Flores and bassist Frankie Knucks.
Guitarist Phil Vera first met vocalist/guitarist Chris Elder back when they hosted an underground [[death metal]]/[[black metal]]-themed radio show called "Hour of the Goat" on [[KXLU]] from 1992-1994. The duo would then recruit bassist and vocalist Lulu Hernandez as well as drummer Rob Alaniz. Hernandez was only 16 when she joined the band.<ref name="LAW"/> From 1995 to 1996, the group issued a few split 7-inch and compilation tracks through labels such as Pessimiser (which Elder owned and operated) and [[Slap-a-Ham Records|Slap-a-Ham]] before quietly breaking up in 1996. During their initial run, the group had a revolving door of members that included guitarist Jerry Flores from Excruciating Terror, drummer Martin Alvarado, and bassist Frankie Knuckles from Stapled Shut and Nausea (Los Angeles).


In 2007, the band reunited to perform their first ever live show.<ref name="vice"/> Hernandez did not join for the reunion, so to fill in her place the band recruited vocalist Cynthia Nishi and bassist Chris Dodge, operator of Slap-a-Ham and former member of [[Spazz (band)|Spazz]]. In 2011, the group issued the split album ''[[And On And On...]]'' with [[Agoraphobic Nosebleed]], which was issued through [[Relapse Records]]. The split included the first material written by the band since their reformation.<ref name="BTS">{{cite web|last1=n/a (2011-04-28)|title=Despise You And Agoraphobic Nosebleed Interview|url=http://blowthescene.com/interviews/despise-you-agoraphobic-nosebleed-interview.html|website=belowthescene.com|publisher=Blow The Scene|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref> In 2014, Dodge left the group to focus more on his family.<ref name="TBFH">{{cite web|last1=n/a (2014-03-14)|title=Interview: Chris Dodge of Spazz/Slap-A-Ham Records|url=http://toxicbreedsfunhouse.blogspot.com/2014/03/interview-chris-dodge-of-spazz-slap-ham.html|website=toxicbreedsfunhouse.blogspot.com|publisher=Blogspot|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref>
In 2007, the band reunited to perform their first ever live show.<ref name="vice"/> Hernandez did not join for the reunion, so to fill in her place the band recruited vocalist Cynthia Nishi and bassist Chris Dodge, operator of Slap-a-Ham and former member of [[Spazz (band)|Spazz]]. In 2011, the group released the split album ''[[And on and On...]]'' with [[Agoraphobic Nosebleed]], which was issued through [[Relapse Records]]. The split included the first material written by the band since their reformation.<ref name="BTS">{{cite web|last1=n/a (2011-04-28)|title=Despise You And Agoraphobic Nosebleed Interview|url=http://blowthescene.com/interviews/despise-you-agoraphobic-nosebleed-interview.html|website=belowthescene.com|publisher=Blow The Scene|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref> In 2014, Dodge left the group to focus more on his family.<ref name="TBFH">{{cite web|last1=n/a (2014-03-14)|title=Interview: Chris Dodge of Spazz/Slap-A-Ham Records|url=http://toxicbreedsfunhouse.blogspot.com/2014/03/interview-chris-dodge-of-spazz-slap-ham.html|website=toxicbreedsfunhouse.blogspot.com|publisher=Blogspot|accessdate=2017-04-30}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
===Current members===
===Current members===
*Phil Vera - guitar
*Phil Vera – guitar
*Chris Elders - guitar, vocals <small>(1994-1996)</small> vocals <small>(2007-present)</small>
*Chris Elder – guitar, vocals <small>(1994–1996)</small> vocals <small>(2007–present)</small>
*Cynthia Nishi - vocals
*Cynthia Nishi – vocals
*Andrew Solis-Bass
*Andrew Solis – bass
*Jorge Herrera-Drums
*Jorge Herrera – drums


===Former members===
===Former members===
*Lulu Hernandez - bass, vocals
*Lulu Hernandez – bass, vocals
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*Jerry Flores – guitar
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*Frankie Knucks – bass
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*Martin Alvarado – drums
*Chris Dodge – bass
⚫
*Rob Alaniz – drums


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==Discography==
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*Jerry Flores - guitar
===Studio albums===
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*''[[And on and On...]]'' split CD/LP with [[Agoraphobic Nosebleed]] (2011, [[Relapse Records|Relapse]])


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*Frankie Knucks - bass

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*Martin Alvarado - Drums

*Chris Dodge- Bass

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*Rob Alaniz- Drums

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==Discography==
===EPs===
===EPs===
*''Despise You'' 7" (1996, Theologian/Pessimiser)
*''Despise You'' 7-inch (1996, Theologian/Pessimiser)
*''All Your Majestic Bullshit'' 7" (2015, Pessimiser)
*''All Your Majestic Bullshit'' 7-inch (2015, Pessimiser)


===Splits===
===Splits===
*''...To Show How Much You Meant/Mechanized Flesh'' split 7" with Suppression (1995, [[Slap-a-Ham Records|Slap-a-Ham]])
*''...To Show How Much You Meant/Mechanized Flesh'' split 7-inch with Suppression (1995, [[Slap-a-Ham Records|Slap-a-Ham]])
*Split 7" with Crom (1995, Theologian/Pessimiser)
*split 7-inch with Crom (1995, Theologian/Pessimiser)
*Split 7" with Stapled Shut (1996, Theologian/Pessimiser)
*split 7-inch with Stapled Shut (1996, Theologian/Pessimiser)
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*split 7-inch with Coke Bust (2017, To Live A Lie)
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*''[[And On And On...]]'' split CD/LP with [[Agoraphobic Nosebleed]] (2011, [[Relapse Records|Relapse]])
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*Split 7" with Coke Bust (2017, To Live A Lie)


===Compilation albums===
===Compilation albums===

Latest revision as of 22:37, 28 January 2024

Despise You
Background information
Also known asDxYx
OriginInglewood, California
GenresPowerviolence, hardcore punk
Years active1994–1996, 2007–present
LabelsPessimiser Records, Relapse, Slap-a-Ham, Theologian Records
MembersChris Elder
Cynthia Nishi
Phil Vera
Andrew Solis
Andrew Morgan
Past membersLulu Hernandez
Frankie Knucks
Jerry Flores
Chris Dodge
Jorge "Snacks" Herrera

Despise You are an American powerviolence band from Inglewood, California, formed in 1994. The group is noted for helping influencing the powerviolence movement and for their bleak lyrics about topics such as gang violence, misanthropy, and self-hate.[1][2] The band was known for being mysterious during their initial run; they often used pseudonyms in their liner notes and they never played live shows until their reformation in 2007.[2][3] They have been described as "the angriest band in the world" by some.[4]

Biography[edit]

Guitarist Phil Vera first met vocalist/guitarist Chris Elder back when they hosted an underground death metal/black metal-themed radio show called "Hour of the Goat" on KXLU from 1992-1994. The duo would then recruit bassist and vocalist Lulu Hernandez as well as drummer Rob Alaniz. Hernandez was only 16 when she joined the band.[2] From 1995 to 1996, the group issued a few split 7-inch and compilation tracks through labels such as Pessimiser (which Elder owned and operated) and Slap-a-Ham before quietly breaking up in 1996. During their initial run, the group had a revolving door of members that included guitarist Jerry Flores from Excruciating Terror, drummer Martin Alvarado, and bassist Frankie Knuckles from Stapled Shut and Nausea (Los Angeles).

In 2007, the band reunited to perform their first ever live show.[3] Hernandez did not join for the reunion, so to fill in her place the band recruited vocalist Cynthia Nishi and bassist Chris Dodge, operator of Slap-a-Ham and former member of Spazz. In 2011, the group released the split album And on and On... with Agoraphobic Nosebleed, which was issued through Relapse Records. The split included the first material written by the band since their reformation.[5] In 2014, Dodge left the group to focus more on his family.[6]

Members[edit]

Current members[edit]

  • Phil Vera – guitar
  • Chris Elder – guitar, vocals (1994–1996) vocals (2007–present)
  • Cynthia Nishi – vocals
  • Andrew Solis – bass
  • Jorge Herrera – drums

Former members[edit]

  • Lulu Hernandez – bass, vocals
  • Jerry Flores – guitar
  • Frankie Knucks – bass
  • Martin Alvarado – drums
  • Chris Dodge – bass
  • Rob Alaniz – drums

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

EPs[edit]

  • Despise You 7-inch (1996, Theologian/Pessimiser)
  • All Your Majestic Bullshit 7-inch (2015, Pessimiser)

Splits[edit]

  • ...To Show How Much You Meant/Mechanized Flesh split 7-inch with Suppression (1995, Slap-a-Ham)
  • split 7-inch with Crom (1995, Theologian/Pessimiser)
  • split 7-inch with Stapled Shut (1996, Theologian/Pessimiser)
  • split 7-inch with Coke Bust (2017, To Live A Lie)

Compilation albums[edit]

  • West Side Horizons (1999, Pessimiser)

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Kitteringham (2013-02-04), Sarah. "Despise You (AB Version)". beatroute.ca. Beat Route. Archived from the original on 2017-08-19. Retrieved 2017-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b c Pell (2012-03-29), Nicholas. "Despise You Are More Hardcore Than Hardcore". laweekly.com. LA Weekly. Retrieved 2017-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b n/a (2014-04-07). "Stagediving To Inner City Crime: Despise You And Magrudergrind Live". vice.com. Vice. Retrieved 2017-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Whelan (2013-07-13), Ken. "Despise You At The New Cross Inn: Live Review". terrorizer.com. Terrorizer. Retrieved 2017-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ n/a (2011-04-28). "Despise You And Agoraphobic Nosebleed Interview". belowthescene.com. Blow The Scene. Retrieved 2017-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ n/a (2014-03-14). "Interview: Chris Dodge of Spazz/Slap-A-Ham Records". toxicbreedsfunhouse.blogspot.com. Blogspot. Retrieved 2017-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

External links[edit]

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