Catharsis
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1994 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
- Died: 2002 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
- Active: 1994 - 2002
Biography
Catharsis was a Greensboro, North Carolina hardcore band formed in 1994 around Brian Dingledine and the *CrimethInc*. collective. Their albums 'Samsara' and 'Passion' fused metallic hardcore with anarchist politics and long-form dynamics, influencing a generation of political punk. The band split in 2002 and have reunited only for occasional performances.
Genres
Catharsis Discography
- Samsara (1997) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Passion (1999) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Hope Against Hope (2025) - Album - rated 3.69/5
Members
- Brian Dingledine - vocals, guitar (1994–2002)
- Matt Davis - guitar (1994–2002)
- Ernie Hayes - bass (1996–2002)
- Alexei Rodriguez - drums (1998–2002)