Phobia (band)
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Phobia is a grindcore band from Orange County, California formed in 1990. The band has had a revolving lineup throughout its career. The band has toured with acts such as Exhumed, Cattle Decapitation, Deicide, Neurosis, Eyehategod, Impaled, Municipal Waste, Negative Approach, Lack Of Interest and Despise You.
History
[edit]Phobia formed in 1990.[1] Means of Existence was recorded in late 1997 in Orange County, California at For the Record. It was released on September 4, 1998.[2]
Musical style and influences
[edit]The band's style has been categorized as grindcore, crust punk, and punk rock.[1] Alex Distefano of OC Weekly characterized the band as having a "fast punk inspired raw death metal sound." Lyrical themes explored by the band include left-wing politics and anarchism.[3][4] According to Ian Chainey of Invisible Oranges: "Their grind is the same as it ever was: part punk, part metal, all pushed to the extreme."[5] The musical style on Means of Existence has been categorized as death metal. Mike DaRonco of AllMusic said: "With songs that deal with government corruption, mankind's darkside and how evil corporations can be, Phobia want to be the ones to provide a big wake up for the masses and demand a overhaul within the system."[6]
Discography
[edit]Band members
[edit]Original lineup
[edit]- Shane McLachlan – vocals
- Bruce Reeves – guitar
- Zach Southall – guitar
- Marco Soriano – drums
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Phobia Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | Al..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Means of Existence - Phobia | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2025-07-27
- ^ "Top 10 Grindcore Bands – OC Weekly". 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Staff, Invisible Oranges. "Debut: Phobia - Grindcore". Invisible Oranges - The Metal Blog. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Staff, Invisible Oranges. "Debut: Phobia - Grindcore". Invisible Oranges - The Metal Blog. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Means of Existence - Phobia | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2025-07-27
- ^ Means of Existence - Phobia | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2025-07-27
- ^ Kelly, Kim (2017-03-09). "Phobia Aim to Grind Your Face In with New Song "Damaged"". VICE. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Kelly, Kim (2017-03-09). "Phobia Aim to Grind Your Face In with New Song "Damaged"". VICE. Retrieved 2025-07-27.