Forfeit is a band birthed by the inspiration that its members drew from the legacy of their local scene. Having all been in previous hardcore outfits, Steve Hornyak, Ben Shaw, and TomDom felt a strong pull towards the roots of Syracuse hardcore.

In 2007 the group started writing and playing songs in that vein together as Forfeit. That same year they recorded a demo at More Sound Studio. The following year brought the addition of both Brian McGee and Pat Benson to fill out the lineup and the sonic void. In 2008, Forfeit released their first EP, "Visions" on Reaper Records. Touring to support the release with bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Death Before Dishonor, Terror, Blacklisted, Cro-Mags, Have Heart and Down to Nothing. Bringing the music to new fans of the band as much as they can and developing a great following in a short time.



Their latest LP "The Lower Depths" was released this fall on Reaper Records. The band has supported that release with tours across the United States with Trapped Under Ice, Cruel Hand, Outbreak and many more. They don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Catch them on tour.

Remaining Tour Dates with Outbreak



02/08 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction w/ This Is Hell
02/09 Tempe, AZ @ Slurp (no Outbreak)
02/10 Alburquerque, NM @ Gold Manor
02/11 Oklahoma City, OK @ McSalty's Pizza
02/12 Mountain Home, AR @ The Warehouse
02/13 Birmingham, AL @ The Firehouse
02/14 Talahassee, FL @ The AF House
02/15 Pembroke Pines, FL @ The Talent Farm
02/16 Orlando, FL @ Will's Pub
02/17 Mooresville, NC @ Hartbeat Gallery
02/18 Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz
02/19 Washington, DC @ St. Stephens Church
02/20 Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary
02/21 Amityville, NY @ Broadway


Forfeit - Rosswein 17.07.2009

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