Triple Threat

Triple Threat

Triple Threat is a hardcore band from the United States associated with straight edge hardcore. Tim McMahon fronts the group, with Ed McKirdy on guitar, Jason Jammer on drums, Aaron Chrietzberg on second guitar and Tim Kriependorf on bass. Aaron Chrietzberg leaves the band before the recording of the full-length album.

Formation and style

The band forms in 2004 around McMahon and McKirdy after discussions about starting a new hardcore project. Their sound is rooted in the message and energy of Minor Threat and Youth Of Today, while also drawing on the influence of bands such as Black Flag, SSD, The Germs, Motörhead, Corrosion of Conformity, Circle Jerks, Bl'ast! and Danzig.

Recordings and activity

Triple Threat records the A New Chapter EP in August 2004. It is released on Livewire Records in vinyl and enhanced CD formats in the early fall. The band also releases a full-length LP on Bridge 9 Records. From the start, the group follows a straightforward approach to touring and playing shows, performing with many hardcore bands including Charge, Verse, Have Heart, Kill Your Idols, Vision, Ensign, The First Step, BOLD, Mental, Paint It Black, The Cryptkeeper Five and Underdog.

Name use in other contexts

The name Triple Threat is also used by other acts, including a separate turntablist trio of Shortkut, Apollo and Vinroc, and a different alias used by ManVsMachine Inc. members The One, MBZ and N8 when they record together.