25 ta Life
25 ta Life is an American hardcore band from Queens, New York City, originally formed in mid-1991.
History
The band was started by Frank Smarra (bass) and Harry Minas (drums) in Astoria, Queens, New York, they were soon joined by Fred Mesk (guitar) and together wrote most of the material that would be on their early releases.
In early 1992, they recruited former Agnostic Front roadie Rick Healy (AKA Rick ta Life) who added the lyrics to all the songs. They adopted the name after it was suggested by Freddie Madball. Madball also helped the band by giving them guest appearances at the end of their sets. 25 ta Life played their first full show at Studio 1 in New Jersey on May 10, 1993 supporting Obituary. After a few failed attempts to add a second guitar player, Beto (formally of D'mize & Madball) joined the band in late 1993. In January 1994, Bassist and co-founding member Frank Smarra left the band due to family commitments and was replaced by Warren Lee. The band continued to play a large number of shows in the tri-state area and up and down the East Coast. In early 1996, 25 ta Life traveled to Europe, playing in Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium and Poland for the first time. By late 1997, co-founding member Harry Minas left the band and was replaced by Seth Meyer from One4One.
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ALBUMS
- Hellbound Misery Torment released: 2005
- Haterz Be Damned released: 2003
- Best of Friends / Enemies released: 2003
- Friendship, Loyalty, Commitment released: 1999
- Strength Through Unity: The Spirit Remains released: 1997
- Keepin It Real released: 1996
Haterz Be Damned
Released 2003- Haterz Be Damned
- Promise Keeper
- Drown in Your Own Blood
- Where It Begins
- Make It Work
- Wise to da Game
- Separate Ways
- End the Hate, Violence Fade
- Da Low Down
- Shortfuse
- Keepin' It Real
- Fight Dirty
- Lead Song
- Strength Thru Unity
- Absence of Sincerity
- Loyal ta the Grave
- Let the Past, Be the Past
- Hardcore Rules
- Bullet for Every Enemy
- Refocus
- As One
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Let The Past Be The Past
by: 25 Ta LifeLet the past be the past, Let the past be the past.
On thing we share is memories.
Cause our friendship has long since faded away.
You choose to forget I was there for you, and I know I was true.
So now I don't give a damn and I forget about you too.
Let the past be the past.
Come up to me like a friend.
But I'm wise to your game.
And to think I looked out for you.
A lesson in loyalty you need.
Seperate ways be on your way.
Don't look to me for help.
Cause when I need you.
You were no where to be found.
Seperate ways be on your way.
Don't look to me for help.
Let the past be the past.