Alright, like it or not (and I know a lot of you won't), here's the ultra rare debut 7" from New Jersey's hardest: Fury of Five, "Convicted and Condemned". The songs were recorded in 1994 and originally appeared on one of the band's early demos, and this EP was released in 1996 by Just in Case Records. I'm not sure how many copies were pressed but I got this fucker on eBay five or six years ago for like $12 or something, so I was psyched since neither of these songs were ever re-recorded. Say what you will, but despite their rough patches there's something about this band that you just can't deny. Call it a guilty pleasure, call it an affinity for hardasses with bad attitudes who can back up every word, or call it a love for the brutal mosh part... I don't care, I definitely miss this band.
Speaking of which, what the hell are these cats up to now? I haven't kept up, but I assume Chris Rage is still in Shattered Realm? And what about Boxcutter? Are they still doing anything? If not, is Ismean doing something else? So where the hell did Jay Fury disappear to? If anyone knows the answer to any of these questions let me fucking know, I'd appreciate it.
There are a couple of annoying pops and clicks throughout these songs but I didn't have time to clean up but so much of the stuff, so I only clipped out a few that were really intrusive to the listening experience. That's life, kids. Anyway, dig in...
1. "Rising"
2. "A Life for a Life"
Comments
FURY OF FIVE have always been a favorite of mine. my old band played with them in 95 and they did a Genesis cover. A few years later I saw them in Buffalo and moshed my ass off. that doesnt happen much for me. those were good times for sure.
5.12.2005 | By EMS / SA MOB
Dude… fucking Genesis!? I love it! Ha, ha… I don’t think it could get any better! What song was it!? I never got to see them live, I wish I had.
5.12.2005 | By Andrew Aversionline
One of the Hardest bands on the planet.
PS. I got the rest of the furys demos and shit if you want it
all 4 songs from Telling it like it is! 7 inch
The 1 song from the harder they fall comp
The 2 songs from a call for unity comp
all 3 songs from the high cost of dying demo
all 3 songs from the relections of reality demo
PPS. the quality on this is really GOOD… if you have these ripped at 192 kbps, Let me know
5.12.2005 | By xJBx
Hell yes! I have some of that stuff but I would love to get the demos and the “Call for Unity” tracks! I just sent you a private message on the S.A. Mob forum, so get in touch if you can. Thanks!
5.13.2005 | By Andrew Aversionline
i also think when i saw them in buffalo they did a SOD song and also a nirvana intro or something. my memory is a little hazey. i wouldnt know the genesis song title unless i heard it!
5.13.2005 | By EMS / SA MOB
AV had the pleasure of touring with them in 1998 while they were doing a KoRn cover in their set. Good times!
5.15.2005 | By Buske DNA