INFECTION (1985-1989, reunion gig 1990)
Infection were one of Delaware's first hardcore bands. Hailing from Wilmington, Delaware, the lineup featured Sean Pierce (guitar), Victor George (vocals), Steve “Slammo” McCaughan (bass), and Chuck Mikity (drums)--all between 14 and 16 years old at the time. The band's early inspirations included G.B.H., Agnostic Front, the Ramones, and D.R.I.
Everything changed for the band in June, 1987 after seeing the Cro-Mags just over the state line in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. According to guitar player Sean, watching the set "nudged Infection and our whole crew into a dark and violent chapter in the scene." Infection put out a few demo tapes and self-released the Our Pledge 7" and Legal Limit LP. Their recordings were produced by Wayne Romanowski of All The Rage skate zine.
Band address: 2105 Prior Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
Final lineup: Sean Pierce, Steve McCaughan, Scott Malone, Dennis Schofield, Rob Grodzicki
Past members: Chuck Mikity
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Releases
List of releases: Discogs
- Cause Dark Reality demo cassette (1987)
- Trapped demo cassette (1988)
- Our Pledge 7” (self-released 1988)
- Legal Limit LP (self-released 1988)
- Appearance on Delaware Hardcore comp cassette (1988)
Photos
Videos
Media mentions
Maximum Rocknroll 049 (1987 June)
Big Shout Vol 1 Issue 4 (1989)
ADS
Maximum Rocknroll 063 (1988 Aug)
Flyers and Posters
Infection shows on Delaware Music History Archive map
Non-Delaware gigs
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Delaware gigs
Misc
courtesy of Andy Duvall
Sticker
Sticker by Steve Galeto
Infection Cake