Formed in the late 1990s, the Chicago-based Skullkrusher (originally called Skullkrusher 666) was a band known to incorporate influences from Swedish d-beat bands such as Mob 47, Skitslickers, and Discard along with American hardcore influences such as Infest and SFA into their sound. Discharge was less of direct influence in the sound of Skullkrusher, which was must faster and sometimes incorporated SOA beat or Black Metal blur blast beats during breakdowns / hooks. Early Years: Bio The band was formed by Jason & Dan in 1995 under the name Demise/Disarm, after the breakup of their former Steetpunk / hardcore band Deadscene. Before any shows or releases occurred, they changed their name to Skullkrusher 666.Their first show was a benefit at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago. After this show, the name was changed to simply Skullkrusher due to harassment by local Christians after the flyers with "666" were found being distributed in local stores.The fi

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