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Quicksand was a post-hardcore band from New York City, and retrospectively one of the most influential rock acts of that era, led by former Gorilla Biscuits guitarist Walter Schreifels. The creative blueprint that Quicksand provided can still be heard in current hard rock trends. British bands such as Hundred Reasons and Hell Is for Heroes are two such groups who take their cues from this band.

The band released two widely-acclaimed albums in Slip and Manic Compression before disbanding in 1995. In 1997, Quicksand reunited, and embarked on a successful tour in 1998 with Deftones. Towards the end of the year they entered the studio to begin work on a follow-up to Manic Compression, but tensions within the band caused them to split up for good.

Pre-Quicksand

Frontman/guitarist Walter Schreifels, coming from a New York Hardcore background (having been the main creative force behind the Gorilla Biscuits, as well as playing bass in Youth of Today), recruited some of the scene's more prominent musicians to complete the Quicksand line-up: Tom Capone had previously played in a later line-up of Bold, writing their more rock oriented "Looking Back" album. Alan Cage had been in Burn and Absolution, two experimental hardcore bands in their own right. Sergio Vega came from Absolution as well.

Post-Quicksand

Since the band broke up, Walter Schreifels formed alt-rock band Rival Schools, who released one album before splitting. He currently plays in pop-rock band Walking Concert. Guitarist Tom Capone formed Handsome with members of Murphy's Law, Iceburn and Helmet, releasing a self-titled album in 1997. He currently plays guitar for Instruction. Bassist Sergio Vega has since played bass on tour for Deftones and has also released solo material; he currently DJs around New York City. Drummer Alan Cage joined alt-rock band Seaweed and later Enemy after Quicksand's split.

Discography

Albums

Slip (1993), Polydor Records
Manic Compression (1995), Island Records

EPs/singles

"Quicksand" (4-song EP) (1990), Revelation Records
"Dine Alone" (7" single) (1992), Polydor Records
"Fazer" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
"Dine Alone" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
"Omission" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
"Freezing Process" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
"Divorce" (7" single) (1994), Island Records
"Thorn in My Side" (CD single) (1995), Island Records
"Landmine Spring" (CD single) (1995), Island Records
"Delusional" (CD single) (1995), Island Records

Trivia

The song "Thorn in My Side" was played in the popular film Empire Records.

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-'''Quicksand''' was one of the most influential [[New York]] [[post-hardcore]] bands of the early to mid-[[1990|90]]'s, led by [[Gorilla Biscuits]] guitarist [[Walter Schreifels]]. Quicksand provided the blueprint for many bands to follow in their footsteps. British bands such as [[Hundred Reasons]] and [[Hell Is for Heroes (band)|Hell Is for Heroes]] are two such groups who take their cues from this band.
+'''Quicksand''' was a [[post-hardcore]] band from New York City, and retrospectively one of the most influential rock acts of that era, led by former [[Gorilla Biscuits]] guitarist [[Walter Schreifels]]. The creative blueprint that Quicksand provided can still be heard in current hard rock trends. British bands such as [[Hundred Reasons]] and [[Hell Is for Heroes (band)|Hell Is for Heroes]] are two such groups who take their cues from this band.
 The band released two widely-acclaimed albums in ''[[Slip (album)|Slip]]'' and ''[[Manic Compression (album)|Manic Compression]]'' before disbanding in 1995. In 1997, Quicksand reunited, and embarked on a successful tour in 1998 with [[Deftones]]. Towards the end of the year they entered the studio to begin work on a follow-up to ''[[Manic Compression (album)|Manic Compression]]'', but tensions within the band caused them to split up for good.