Harkonen began around 1997 originally as a five-piece that played noisy hardcore similar to artists such as Deadguy and Kiss It Goodbye. Their formative years were tumultuous and keeping a steady line-up proved difficult. After recording their self-titled single in 1997, the band were reduced to a four-piece following the departure of guitarist Chris Vancourt and vocalist Mike Jones, and it marked the addition of vocalist Aaron Connell (formerly of Grip and Christ and later went on to found Himsa and Iamthethorn). Shortly after releasing their single "Hung to Dry", vocalist Aaron Connell and short-lived guitarist Niehl Brady departed, leaving the band a three-piece, with Ben and Bill taking on the vocal role. Some time after, guitarist Bill Quinby also left and was replaced by Casey Hardy. This lineup of Verellen, Howard and Hardy would prove to be the band's most enduring line-up.[2]
After constantly changing labels and slowly changing their overall sound into a more noise rock outfit (points of reference include Scratch Acid and Nirvana), Harkonen landed on national label Hydra Head Records where they released the Grizz record as well as Shake Harder Boy and their collaboration with These Arms Are Snakes (with whom Verellen lent his guitar skills), Like a Virgin.[3][1] This gave them more exposure and allowed them to embark on national tours with Isis and other Hydra Head Records bands.
Harkonen also began to lose inspiration around the recording of their final EP, Dancing and the band called it a day sometime in 2005. They recorded several more records prior to their breaking up which were released right around and just after the band disbanded. The band's last show was at the Seattle music festival Bumbershoot in 2005.
Ben Verellen has confirmed in interviews that the band's name was taken from that of the fictitious House Harkonnen from Frank Herbert's Dune series.[4]
Harkonen CD (Wreck-Age, 1999) – the first full-length album by Harkonen. It is the first recording by the band as a three piece, the configuration that the band would keep for the remainder of its existence.
harkonen, band, harkonen, american, post, hardcore, band, from, tacoma, washington, most, active, between, 1997, 2005, harkonenbackground, informationorigintacoma, washington, genrespost, hardcoreyears, active1997, 2005labelshydra, headpast, membersben, verell. Harkonen was an American post hardcore band from Tacoma Washington most active between 1997 and 2005 1 HarkonenBackground informationOriginTacoma Washington U S GenresPost hardcoreYears active1997 2005LabelsHydra HeadPast membersBen VerellenMatt HowardCasey HardyAaron ConnellBill QuinbyChris VancourtMike Jones Contents 1 History 2 Members 2 1 Final line up 2 2 Former members 3 Discography 4 Related bands 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditHarkonen began around 1997 originally as a five piece that played noisy hardcore similar to artists such as Deadguy and Kiss It Goodbye Their formative years were tumultuous and keeping a steady line up proved difficult After recording their self titled single in 1997 the band were reduced to a four piece following the departure of guitarist Chris Vancourt and vocalist Mike Jones and it marked the addition of vocalist Aaron Connell formerly of Grip and Christ and later went on to found Himsa and Iamthethorn Shortly after releasing their single Hung to Dry vocalist Aaron Connell and short lived guitarist Niehl Brady departed leaving the band a three piece with Ben and Bill taking on the vocal role Some time after guitarist Bill Quinby also left and was replaced by Casey Hardy This lineup of Verellen Howard and Hardy would prove to be the band s most enduring line up 2 After constantly changing labels and slowly changing their overall sound into a more noise rock outfit points of reference include Scratch Acid and Nirvana Harkonen landed on national label Hydra Head Records where they released the Grizz record as well as Shake Harder Boy and their collaboration with These Arms Are Snakes with whom Verellen lent his guitar skills Like a Virgin 3 1 This gave them more exposure and allowed them to embark on national tours with Isis and other Hydra Head Records bands Harkonen also began to lose inspiration around the recording of their final EP Dancing and the band called it a day sometime in 2005 They recorded several more records prior to their breaking up which were released right around and just after the band disbanded The band s last show was at the Seattle music festival Bumbershoot in 2005 Ben Verellen has confirmed in interviews that the band s name was taken from that of the fictitious House Harkonnen from Frank Herbert s Dune series 4 Members EditFinal line up Edit Ben Verellen bass and vocals Casey Hardy guitar and vocals Matt Howard drumsFormer members Edit Aaron Edge Connell vocals 1997 c 1999 Neihl Brady guitar 1998 c 1999 Bill Quinby guitar c 1999 Chris Vancourt guitar 1997 Mike Jones vocals 1997 Discography EditHarkonen 7 Unjust 1997 Hung to Dry 7 Excursion 1998 Limited to 1000 copies Demo CD 1998 Harkonen CD Wreck Age 1999 the first full length album by Harkonen It is the first recording by the band as a three piece the configuration that the band would keep for the remainder of its existence Charge CD Ataque Sonoro 2000 Grizz CD 7 Hydra Head Records 2001 Shake Harder Boy CD Hydra Head Records 2002 Dancing CD Initial Records 2003 Split w Breather Resist 7 Happy Couples Never Last 2004 Like a Virgin CD split EP with These Arms Are Snakes Hydra Head Records 2005 Related bands EditHelms Alee Ben Verellen Roy Ben Verellen Grip Aaron Edge Connell Himsa Aaron Edge ConnellReferences Edit a b Pratt Greg Schreurs Jason February 9 2011 Top 5 Underrated Metalcore Bands Exclaim Retrieved November 21 2020 Cook Brian May 22 2008 The Business of Booming The Stranger Retrieved November 21 2020 Mccaighy Kevin March 10 2014 Helms Alee Sleepwalking Sailors The Quietus Retrieved November 21 2020 Young Simon June 9 2020 The 21 Best U S Metalcore Albums of All Time Kerrang Retrieved November 21 2020 External links EditHarkonen s Myspace page Harkonen at AllMusic Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Harkonen band amp oldid 1099246616, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
