Backtrack (band)
# Backtrack (band)

Backtrack was an American hardcore punk band from Long Island, New York, founded in 2008.

## History

Backtrack began in 2008 with the release of a demo titled The '08 Demo via Flatspot Records. They released an EP in 2009 via 6131 Records titled Deal With The Devil.

Backtrack released their first full-length album in 2011 titled Darker Half via Reaper Records.

In 2013, Backtrack released a 7" via Bridge 9 Records titled Can't Escape.

In 2014, Backtrack released their second full-length album via Bridge 9 Records titled Lost In Life.

In 2019, the band announced it would be breaking up doing a final tour around America, Asia, and Australia which ended in Amityville, New York on November 30, 2019.

Vitalo went on to form the artist management company Gold Theory Artists.

## Band members

### Final Members

* James Vitalo – vocals (2008-2019)
* Ricky Singh – guitar
* Chris Smith – guitar
* Danny Smith – bass

### Past Members

* Nick Brienza – bass
* David Jaycox – bass
* Reggie McCafferty – bass
* John T. Lopez – drums
* Steven DiGenio – drums
* Brian Rutter – drums

## Discography

Studio albums

* Darker Half (2011, Reaper)
* Lost in Life (2014, Bridge Nine)
* Bad to My World (2017, Bridge Nine)

EPs and demos

* The '08 Demo (2008, Flatspot)
* Deal with the Devil (2009, 6131)
* Can't Escape (2013, Bridge Nine)
* "Bad to My World" b/w "Breaking Loose" – Flexi/Zine (2017, Bridge Nine)
