Another Victim

Emerging as a leading force in the vegan straight-edge metalcore scene that took shape in the final years of the 1990s, Another Victim originated from Syracuse, NY—the same city that produced Earth Crisis, who served as both peers and backers within the genre. Their lyrics assaulted drug and animal abuse, pornography, and racism with the same ferocity that their punishing blend of hardcore and metal delivered to audiences. Formed in 1997, the lineup featured Anderson Bradshaw handling vocals, Jonathan Dennison on guitar, Jamie Coyle behind the drums, and Ted Alexander on bass. That year they issued the EP Portrayal of Vengeance via Stillborn Records. After its release Jonathan Buske came aboard as a second guitarist while Mike Riccardi—formerly of Path of Resistance and Earth Crisis—took over on drums in place of Coyle. Jason DeRose, previously of Beta Minus Mechanic, next stepped in on bass to fill the vacancy left by Alexander. The group had already completed an East Coast tour just prior to this adjustment and soon afterward inked a deal with Equal Vision. Their 1998 EP Apocalypse Now earned widespread acclaim from metal publications across the United States and overseas for its faintly Sepultura-infused character. Following Riccardi’s departure, Tony Tornabene of Beta Minus Mechanic assumed the drum chair. The first two tracks composed with Tornabene appeared on the Watermark Records compilation Syracuse Hardcore 1998-1999. Subsequent tours alongside Earth Crisis, Vision of Disorder, One King Down, Turmoil, and additional acts ensued, after which Mike Lazore came aboard as a “permanent” bassist. In March 1999 Another Victim put out the split EP A Whole New Level of Sickness with Shai Hulud on Trustkill. The band opted to dissolve shortly thereafter, designating Hellfest 1999 as their “final” appearance. They reconvened in October 2000, bringing in Derrick VanWie—formerly of One King Down—on drums and shifting Buske to bass. As a quartet they tracked the demo For the Liars and the Cheaters before breaking up once more after a handful of performances; Hellfest 2001 marked their last show. Several members later joined Deathwish, Inc. recording artists the Promise and Eulogy recording artists Sante Sangre.