HAMARTIA

Hamartia were a metallic hardcore band from Connecticut, USA. Hamartia were formed by guitarists Jeff and Jay in January of 2000. The two teamed up with close friend and bassist Brad Amorosino and were joined by drummer Mark Castillo, formerly of Massachusetts-based band Piecemeal. Complimented by vocalist Vin Tiu, who had formerly worked with the guitarists, Hamartia immediately set to work on a host of new songs, utilizing the various elements of metal and hardcore to create their sound. After numerous shows in the local area, Hamartia recorded a three song demo in August of that year. Brad left to pursue his original interest as a guitarist, and the band was then completed by Brendan MacDonnald, former guitarist of the Western Massachusetts band Ehnare.

The band recorded one full-length, 'To Play the Part', before disbanding.

Members went on to start With Honor and Bury Your Dead.

Hamartia was originally formed under a different name in the fall of 1999. Initially, the band formed with the dual purpose of expressing themselves through aggressive music and conveying strong moral beliefs they felt important to the hardcore music community. However, after a string of personal differences threatened to the end of the group, they realized that perhaps the same beliefs that unified their moral standpoint as a band, did not necessarily unify them as individuals. Armed with this knowledge, guitarists Jeff an Jay went on to recruit new members. In january of 2000, the two teamed up with close friend and bassist Brad Amorosino. Soon after, they were joined by drummer Mark Castillo, formerly of Massachusetts-based band Piecemeal, which had recently dissolved. Complimented by vocalist Vin Tiu, who had formerly worked with the guitarists, Hamartia set forth in a new direction, aiming towards diversity and open-mindedness rather than the closed set of beliefs they had previously embodied. Immediately the band set to work on a host of new songs, utilizing the various elements of metal and hardcore to create their own unique sound. After numerous shows in the local area, Hamartia recorded a three song Demo in august of that year. In the meantime, Brad left to pursue his original interest as a guitarist, and the band was then completed by Brendan MacDonnald, former guitarist of the Western Massachusetts band Ehnare.

Release

Demo #1 ' EP 2000
To Play The Part ' Full-length 2003