TRC (band)
TRC is a hardcore punk and rap infused band from London, UK. In total, they have released three albums and five EPs.
They have played UK festivals such as Sonisphere Download Festival. Hevy Fest and Ghostfest as well as Xtreme Fest in France, Bergenfest in Norway, as well as tours across Germany.
They have played alongside artists such as I Killed The Prom Queen, Hacktivist, Dog Eat Dog, Devil Sold His Soul, Your Demise, The Acacia Strain, The Ghost Inside, and Loathe.
They have been on rotation on mainstream radio stations such as BBC Radio 1 on multiple occasions through Zane Lowe's show, Daniel P Carter's Rock show and also on Mike Davies's Punk show. with an in-session performance at Maida Vale Studios.
TRC were nominated in 2012 as 'Best UK Band' in the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.
History
Formation, first EP, ''North West Kings'' and ''Destroy and Rebuild'' (2003 - 2007)
Formed in 2003, they self-released their first EP titled New London Hardcore 2003 alongside fellow hardcore band Prowler. This earned them a record deal with underground label Rucktion Records. Their next EP called North West Kings released in 2004.Their first album Destroy and Rebuild came a few years later in 2007 and featured a more traditional hardcore sound compared to North West Kings.
''The Revolution Continues'' and ''Bright Lights'' (2007 - 2011)
In 2009, the band was signed to Thirty Days of Night Records which has hardcore and metalcore bands on their roster including Gallows, Bring Me The Horizon, Your Demise and Architects. They released another EP called The Revolution Continues in 2009 and released music videos for Bastard and London's Greatest Love Story. The latter of which remains the TRC's most popular song on YouTube.A single called Go Hard or Go Home was released in 2010 an accompanying music video. This would be TRC's last release under Thirty Days of Night Records.
In 2011, TRC were signed to Siege of Amida records and released their second album Bright Lights, with music videos released for H.A.T.E.R.S and Temptation.
Signing to No Sleep Records, ''We Bring War'' and ''Nation'' (2011 - 2016)
TRC signed to No Sleep Records on May 17th 2012 and released the single We Bring War along with a music video.TRC re-released their 2009 EP The Revolution Continues as The Story So Far under this new label and added two new tracks - #TEAMUK and Heartless. These two tracks were released as singles, both receiving music videos.
During this time, TRC were nominated as "Best British Band" at the 2012 Metal Hammer Awards. This was the first award nomination for the band.
TRC's third album Nation released 20th September 2013. This album again featured a mixture of hardcore and hip-hop.
''EP (Part 1)'' and ''Lifestyle'' EP (2016 - Present)
In 2016, TRC released The EP a three track EP. Music videos for Take It and Same. But Better.Charlie Wilson and Laselle Lewis left TRC to form another band called Counting Days alongside Bring Me The Horizon's Curtis Ward. After finding replacements, TRC released a new EP called Lifestyle in 2018.
Musical style and influences
TRC draw influences from hip-hop and grime as well as hardcore to create their own sound. They often mix harsh screamed vocals with rap.Awards
;Metal Hammer Golden Gods AwardsDiscography
Studio Albums| Year | Name | Label |
| 2007 | "Destroy and Rebuild" | Rucktion Records
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| 2011 | "Bright Lights" | Siege of Amida |
| 2013 | "Nation" | No Sleep Records |
| Year | Name | Label |
| 2003 | "TRC vs Prowler" | Self-release
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| 2004 | "North West Kings" | Rucktion Records |
| 2009 | "The Revolution Continues" | Thirty Days Of Night Records |
| 2013 | "The Story So Far" | No Sleep Records |
| 2016 | "The EP " | Self-Release |
| 2018 | "Lifestyle" | Self-Release |
| Year | Name | Album |
| 2010 | "Go Hard or Go Home" | Bright Lights |
| 2012 | "Heartless" | The Story So Far |
| 2012 | "#TeamUK" | Nation |
| 2013 | "We Bring War" | Nation |
| 2018 | "Moaner" | Lifestyle |
Music videos
| Year | Name |
| 2008 | "Define Cocky" |
| 2009 | "London's Greatest Love Story" |
| 2010 | "Bastard" |
| 2011 | "Go Hard or Go Home" |
| 2011 | "H.A.T.E.R.S" |
| 2012 | "Temptation" |
| 2012 | "#TeamUK" |
| 2013 | "Heartless" |
| 2013 | "We Bring War" |
| 2013 | "10'000 Hours" |
| 2018 | "Moaner" |
| 2018 | "London's Greatest Love Story " |
| 2018 | "Lifestyle" |