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RICH CIPRIANO
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RICH CIPRIANO

Founding Member & Original Architect of SICK OF IT ALL • Queens, NYC • Since 1986

RICH CIPRIANO (Rich Cipriano (Founding Bass Guitar — 1986–1992)) is a documented founding member and original architect of SICK OF IT ALL. Emerging from the Queens, NYC scene around 1986, RICH CIPRIANO contributed to SICK OF IT ALL's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Unbroken New York Hardcore loyalty from Queens basements to global festival stages—home of the Alleyway Dragon, nonstop windmill pits, and 'Step Down'.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

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RICH CIPRIANO ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Hardcore & D-Beat • 1994
QUEENS NYHC WALL OF DEATH // 'STEP DOWN' & 'SCRATCH THE SURFACE' LIVE
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEORoseland Ballroom / NYHC Dragon Stage Reel
198 BPM03:15 PIT REEL
🎸 [SICK OF IT ALL]★ LOU KOLLER• Queens, NYC

QUEENS NYHC WALL OF DEATH // 'STEP DOWN' & 'SCRATCH THE SURFACE' LIVE

Lou and Pete Koller split the entire venue down the middle for a colossal NYHC Wall of Death before launching into the breakdown of 'Scratch the Surface'.

Track: Step DownTrack: Scratch the SurfaceTrack: Injustice System!Gear: Gibson Les Paul -> Marshall JCM800
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QUEENS NYHC WALL OF DEATH // 'STEP DOWN' & 'SCRATCH THE SURFACE' LIVE
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QUEENS NYHC WALL OF DEATH // 'STEP DOWN' & 'SCRATCH THE SURFACE' LIVE

LOU KOLLER • Roseland Ballroom / NYHC Dragon Stage Reel (1994)

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