Kyle Eaddy

Karnage shares his memories of his years playing shows and recording with Xiakuan, especially after the band was able to plug into the Bronx scene of the second half of the 1990s, which included bands like Rights Reserved, Proof of Purchase, Goatamentise, and others. Karnage then shares his memories of his next musical venture, as guitarist for a live hip hop group, BR and Timebomb, and what it was like for him to tour across the U.S. with the group, while further honing his chops as a guitarist and rapper. After 5 years with the group, it broke up, and Karnage was looking for his next musical venture. Although Xiakuan briefly reformed, it was not long before he met Creature of Rebelmatic, through an event organized by Peter Forrest (P. Fluid) of 24-7 Spyz. Karnage became bassist for Rebelmatic shortly afterwards, and he recalls some of the highlights of playing many, many shows and being on multiple EPs and one full-length to date with the band. Karnage closes by reflecting on the individuality at the core of Bronx heavy music. LINK TO VIDEO RECORDING: http://cdm17265.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/baahp/id/125