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100 Demons

100 Demons are an American metalcore band from Waterbury, Connecticut. Being fans of tattoos, the band derived their name from a book of traditional Japanese tattoo artwork by Horiyoshi III. The band usually incorporates their agnostic beliefs into their lyrics.

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100 Demons
OriginConnecticut, U.S.
GenresMetalcore, beatdown hardcore1
Years active1998–present
LabelsGoodlife, Dead Serious, Deathwish, Closed Casket Activities
MembersPete Morcey
Rich Rosa
Jeremy Braddock
Rick Brayall
Sean Martin
Past membersBruce Lepage
Tim Mead
Steve Karp
Nick August
Mike Livingston
Collin Reilly
Erik Barrett (died 2024)

100 Demons are an American metalcore band from Waterbury, Connecticut. Being fans of tattoos, the band derived their name from a book of traditional Japanese tattoo artwork by Horiyoshi III. The band usually incorporates their agnostic beliefs into their lyrics.23

After over a decade of playing in the Connecticut hardcore scene, Deathwish Inc. announced the signing of 100 Demons to a record contract in 2003. In a press release, the label was quoted as saying "Today's 100 DEMONS encapsulate a viciousness and ravenous intensity that few could achieve." The band then found themselves at Planet Z Studios with producer Zeuss recording their self-titled album.

The video for the song "Repeat Process" was featured on Headbangers Ball.

In 2019, Pete Morcey announced his new folk-influenced side project entitled Murmur.4

On August 20, 2024, Pete Morcey announced on Instagram that bassist Erik Barrett had died at the age of 48.5

On April 21, 2026 the band announced their third studio album, Embrace The Black Light, to be released on June 5 of the same year trough Closed Casket Activities.6

Members

Current

  • Pete Morcey – vocals (2001-2006, 2007-present)
  • Rich Rosa – drums (1998-present)
  • Jeremy Braddock – guitar (1998-present); bass (2024-2025)
  • Rick Brayall – guitar (1999-present); bass (2024-2025)
  • Sean Martin - bass (2025-present), guitar (1998-1999)

Former

  • Bruce LePage - vocals (1998-2001, 2006-2007)
  • Tim Mead
  • Colin Reilly
  • Jay McGuire - bass (1998-1999)
  • Steve Karp - bass (1999-2000)
  • Erik Barrett - bass (2000-2024) (died 2024)

Timeline

Discography

Album title
In the Eyes of the Lord
100 Demons
Embrace the Black Light
  • Released: June 5, 2026
  • Label(s): Closed Casket Activities

Music videos

  • "Repeat Process" (2004)
References

References

  1. Sfetcu, Nicolae. American Music. p. 354. Heavy hardcore: Throughout the following couple decades the newer style became just as predominant as its faster cousin. Prominent bands include 25 ta Life, Vision Of Disorder, 100 Demons, All Out War, Neglect, Shattered Realm, Death Threat, Next Step Up, E-Town Concrete, Hoods, Subzero, Sworn Enemy, Breakdown, Knuckledust, Mushmouth, Settle The Score, Angel Crew, and The Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza who became infamous for their unpredictable and chaotic live sets.
  2. "Lyrics to 100 Demons". Lyricsfreak.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  3. "About 100 Demons". Lyricsfreak.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  4. Thorley, Andy (January 17, 2019). "ON THE HUNT FOR A MURMUR". Maximum Volume Music.
  5. Sacher, Andrew (August 20, 2024). "100 Demons bassist Erik Barrett has died". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  6. "100 DEMONS announce first new album since 2004, drop new single "Meat for the Beast"". lambgoat.com. April 21, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
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