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New York, United States (1987 – 1991, 1997 – present, 2005 – present, 2006 – present)

Gorilla Biscuits is a New York straight edge hardcore punk band on Revelation Records. They formed in 1987. They picked the name under pressure to have a name when Token Entry got them a stage appearance unexpectedly. Ironically (due to their straight edge status), the name came from a big quaalude known as a “gorilla biscuit” which was popular in their neighborhood. The intent was to change the name later, but it stuck. However the name was used effectively in one of their early songs which is titled Biscuit Power with the lyrics “Gorilla Biscuits in your fucking head, one more time and you’ll be dead…”

Guitarist Walter Schreifels’ later musical endeavors include Quicksand, Rival Schools, and Walking Concert. Frontman Civ became the singer for eponymic hardcore punk group CIV and is currently the owner of a New York City tattoo studio called Lotus Tattoos.

Gorilla Biscuits disbanded around 1991. They reformed for a benefit show at CBGB’s, New York, in 1997 and August 14, 2005.

They did a nationwide reunion tour in 2006, playing almost every song they wrote at every show. In 2007 they did a month-long European tour.

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gabcastel wrote:
Tuesday evening

Don't fool yourself cause you don't fool me.

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xtrinidadx wrote:
last month

Walter sings the hits is fucking awesome. the guitar tone is better than it is on Start Today

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smallpoxchamp36 wrote:
last month

Straight Edge hardcore has only gotten worse since Start Today

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kriiistina wrote:
last month

I'm so glad I got to see them yesterday. BEST SHOW OUTSIDE EVAR. RAIN AND MUD.

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andrewkingpdx wrote:
last month

it's funny how many bands since Gorilla Biscuits have tried this style of Melodic Hardcore, yet no one can do it as well

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XbloddybearX wrote:
last month

I Can't believe the things we say...

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bajspunkalex wrote:
October 2009

Start Today is probably second best punkrock record efter Fugazi'z Repeter

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Xx_Matti_xX wrote:
October 2009

Biscuit Power - 0:43 is so amazing.

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xSTEx wrote:
October 2009

http://www.last.fm/group/Straight+Edge+Pride

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bumbisats wrote:
September 2009

gayrilla biscuits are better hihi

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CourtTv wrote:
September 2009

it takes a strong fucking person to hold your ground!

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orchidenver wrote:
September 2009

GOOD INTENTIONS!

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nitesblog wrote:
August 2009

Just announced: Gorilla Biscuits is playing this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX. Check it out: http://www.nitesblog.com/2009/08/fun-fun-fun-fest-complete-2009-lineup.html

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PierceandPierce wrote:
August 2009

Start Today is one of the best albums ever made.

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ICANTSlowDown wrote:
August 2009

HATRED

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danifigueroa wrote:
August 2009

DUN DUN DUN. DUN DUN DUN. DUN DUN DUN. SITTING 'ROUND AT HOOOME.

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Ralmeida1 wrote:
July 2009

funnnn

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deadsongs wrote:
July 2009

...not quite....on another note, i think i've decided that degradation is my favorite hardcore song. ever.

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deadsongs wrote:
June 2009

the best of the schriefel bands. dude shoulda stuck to youth crew

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taitibob wrote:
June 2009

FRENCH STRAIGH EDGE FORUM http://straightedge.bbactif.com

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