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Biography

Break it down were formed in August 2008 by Paul Vari and Stuart Woodward who are ex members of John Peel favourites Older than Dirt. They quickly recruited original Older than Dirt singer Mike Fox as well as legendary Cerebros Exprimidos vocalist Jaime Cerebros, Toni Maltraste from notorious Spanish anarco punk band Bad Taste and drummer Pablo X.

Their sound is influenced by bands such as the Dead Kennedys, Suicidal Tendencies and Good Riddance.

Their first release was a critically acclaimed three song CD EP, released in June 2010. It has received extensive radio airplay in Spain and the USA and is available as a free download from the bands MySpace page.They are widely believed to have created a new genre in independent music; Anglo Hispanic Hardcore Punk.

They are currently working on their debut CD/LP expected to be released early 2011.

Stuart Woodward is also the singer/guitarist for the Southampton hardcore band Hummune.

Toni Maltraste still plays guitar for Bad Taste and is also the singer/guitarist for Punk rock and Roll band Midnight Trainer.

General Info

  • Genre: Hardcore / Post punk / Punk

    Location South, Un

    Profile Views: 19771

    Last Login: 10/9/2012

    Member Since 5/6/2009

    Website myspace.com/breakitdownhardcore

    Record Label Unsigned

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. ..What people have to say about the debut 'Break it down' three song EP: .. .. "Powerful,hard-hitting Punk Rock",  "Up beat and punishing from start to finish". Suspect Device: .. .. "Fast with plenty of passion". Issue Fanzine .. .. Ultra slick modern hardcore" . Maximum Rock 'n' Roll .. .. "Enthusiastic,well played old-school hardcore punk". Scanner Zine .. .. "A treat for the ears". Ugly Inside zine .. .. "Refreshingly honest". Collective zine .. .. "Fantastic work". Ciudad Podrida Radio Show: .. .. ..3 tracks of chunky hardcore from ..Break it Down.., a new band (to me) from along the coast in Southampton, that includes seasoned veterans from the likes of Older than Dirt and Parade of Enemies. Those familiar with Older Than Dirt (from the early Nineties) will definitely hear some continuity in the Break It Down sound. Funnily enough, opening number “Get Up and Go” reminded me a of a slightly more metallic version of Brighton’s own Sleep, whilst the menacing “Heard it All Before” had me thinking Suicidal Tendencies - to the point I could visualise the singer stomping around the stage with a bandana tied tight around his head and steam pouring out of his ears! The lyrical sentiments of “Corporate Nightmare” lay in to those poor(!!) suckers that seek sanctuary in cash machines to feed a habit of blinkered consumerism. Again, the music is very tight and solid. All adds up to a most satisfactory debut!....Zonked Fanzine, pete.zonked@btinternet.com.... ........ ...... ..Biography:...... Break it Down (UK/ES) feature former members of Southampton Hardcore Punk band Older than Dirt, Spanish Hardcore legends Cerebros Exprimidos, Parade of Enemies, Bad Taste and others. If you like it, turn it up, If you don't, turn it off! .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    Break it Down (UK/ES) are:....Paul V..: Bass and Guitar....Stu..: Guitar....Jaime Cerebros..: Vocals....Toni Maltraste..: Vocals....Mike Fox..: Vocals......Andy Morris..: Drums .. .. Some lovely EP reviews: .. .. "I have to say that for someone like me who is a big admirer of the punk genre, although not so enamoured of hardcore, its a treat for the ears" .. ..The Ugly Inside.. .. .. "Don’t reckon I’ve come across something this refreshingly honest for a while. Break it down pounce in, take a few wildly sweeping hooks left and right, and are gone before you know it. Damn" .. ..www.collective-zine.co.uk.. .. .. "Fantastic cd, extraordinary voice, fantastic work'" .. ..Cuitat Podrida radio show.. .. .. "to the point I could visualise the singer stomping around the stage with a bandana tied tight around his head and steam pouring out of his ears! Again, the music is very tight and solid. All adds up to a most satisfactory debut!" .. ..Zonked Fanzine.. .. .. "I’m pretty sure Break It Down are the only band I’ve ever seen class themselves as ‘Anglo Hispanic Hardcore Punk’, so congratulations for coining an entire new genre, guys! Anyway, unusual tags aside, this lot offer three tracks of enthusiastic, well-played old-school hardcore punk that has hints of Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies and Bad Religion" .. ..a short fanzine about rocking.. .. ..

  • Influences

    The Ruts, Strike Anywhere, BoysetsFire, New Model Army, Killing Joke, Poison Idea, The Clash, The Damned, Pennywise, Social Distortion, DOA, MC4, Only Crime, Subhumans , Propagandhi, UK Subs, No Means No, Toxic Reasons, the Ramones, Dead Kennedys.

  • Sounds Like

    Punk, Post Punk, Hardcore and other stuff.

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Break it Down (UK/ES) are:


Paul V: Bass and Guitar
Stu: Guitar
Jaime Cerebros: Vocals
Toni Maltraste: Vocals
Mike Fox: Vocals
Andy Morris: Drums

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Some lovely EP reviews:

Break It Down feature a couple of members of Older Than Dirt and a couple of Spaniards from Malaga, and the result is powerful, hard hitting punk rock with some rock influences. “Corporate Nightmare” is the best track for me, it’s up beat and punishing from start to finish with some good lyrics. “Get Up And Go” starts pretty well and it’s nice to hear Paul’s familiar bass sound, but it suffers from a slightly clumsy second half which takes the edge off it for me. I like the lyrics to “Heard It All Before” and it does have some Older Than Dirt like bits, which are good to hear, but being the most rock of the three it’s the one I found harder to get into. However, this is a totally DIY punk band, this is all their own work and you can get it for the price of postage, or you can download it free, and that makes this better than most things I get sent for review. Check it out.
Suspect Device Zine

"I have to say that for someone like me who is a big admirer of the punk genre, although not so enamoured of hardcore, its a treat for the ears"
The Ugly Inside

"Don’t reckon I’ve come across something this refreshingly honest for a while. Break it down pounce in, take a few wildly sweeping hooks left and right, and are gone before you know it. Damn"
www.collective-zine.co.uk

"Fantastic cd, extraordinary voice, fantastic work'"
Cuitat Podrida radio show

"to the point I could visualise the singer stomping around the stage with a bandana tied tight around his head and steam pouring out of his ears! Again, the music is very tight and solid. All adds up to a most satisfactory debut!"
Zonked Fanzine

"I’m pretty sure Break It Down are the only band I’ve ever seen class themselves as ‘Anglo Hispanic Hardcore Punk’, so congratulations for coining an entire new genre, guys! Anyway, unusual tags aside, this lot offer three tracks of enthusiastic, well-played old-school hardcore punk that has hints of Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies and Bad Religion"
a short fanzine about rocking

3 songs of get the fuck out of my face hardcore punk!not to keen on vocal arrangements here although the vocals could be compared to joe doherty from jughead's revenge which isn't a bad thing since they're one of my favorite bands.it's not as bold as i'd like my hardcore to sound like gorilla biscuits or agnostic front but it is something i could definatley find myself listening to again.for fans of jughead's revenge and possibly the dead kennedys. Beth
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