New Mexican Disaster Squad

ByLets Go Punk
New Mexican Disaster Squad originated in Orlando

New Mexican Disaster Squad originated in Orlando, Florida, in 1999 and remained active until their last performance at the Fest 7 on November 1, 2008. Following a brief reunion for Radfest in North Carolina in May 2010, the band’s journey took various paths.

Musical Style

According to the band’s MySpace page, their musical style is described as a nod to the heydays of American hardcore, drawing influences from both the east and west coasts.

Discography

The band produced four full-length albums, with their final release titled Don’t Believe in 2006 under Jade Tree Records. The diverse discography includes:

  • Weapons and Equipment of Counter Terrorism 7″ (1999)
  • New Mexican Disaster Squad/Destination: Daybreak Split CD (2000) (Breaker Breaker Records)
  • Abrasive Repulsive Disorder CD (2002) (Breaker Breaker Records)
  • New Mexican Disaster Squad CD (2003) (A-F Records)
  • New Mexican Disaster Squad / Western Addiction Split LP/CD (2004) (No Idea Records)
  • Don’t Believe CD (2006) (Jade Tree Records)
  • Don’t Believe LP (2006) (No Idea Records)
  • Peace With Nothing EP Digital Download (2007) (Jade Tree Records)
  • Peace With Nothing EP 7″ USA (2007) (Kiss Of Death Records)
  • Peace With Nothing EP 7″ Europe (2007) (Rat Patrol Records)

Post-Band Ventures

After the dissolution of New Mexican Disaster Squad, former members pursued new musical endeavors. On December 28, 2008, a MySpace post revealed that Goldfarb, Minino, and Johnson joined forces with Tony Foresta, the vocalist from Municipal Waste, to form a band called No Friends.

Eight years later, Goldfarb, alongside Chris Pfister, Chris Kretzer, and Zach Anderson, founded a new punk-pop band in Orlando named Debt Neglector. Their debut album, Atomicland, was released in August 2018 under SmartPunk Records.

Members

  • Brian Wayne Etherington – Guitar
  • Sam Johnson – Vocals, guitar
  • Richard Minino – Drums
  • Alex Goldfarb – Bass guitar, vocals
  • Matt Whitman – Bass guitar

Other Appearances

Apart from their albums, New Mexican Disaster Squad contributed to the compilation You’re Incorrect on Take Action! Vol 4 in 2004.

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