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Crumbsuckers were an American crossover thrash band formed by bass player Gary Meskil in 1982 in Baldwin, Nassau County, New York.
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Crumbsuckers combined thrash and hardcore punk sounds and themes, making an impact on the scene with their 1986 debut album, Life of Dreams.
Though the band was supported by its fanbase and fellow artists, Crumbsuckers' second album, Beast on My Back, failed to deliver on expectations. The departure of lead vocalist Chris Notaro in 1988 started the band's gradual decline, despite the Crumbsuckers' attempts to create a new identity. Even so, the band had already cemented themselves as pioneers of the crossover thrash movement.
Crumbsuckers played its latest reunion show (with Chris Notaro on vocals) at the 2015 Black N' Blue Bowl Festival at Webster Hall (formerly the Ritz) in New York City on May 17, 2015.
Members
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Dave Brady lead vocals
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Kevin Carroll drums (drum set)
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Dave Wynn electric guitar
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Gary Meskil electric bass guitar
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Chris Notaro lead vocals
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Chuck Lenihan electric guitar
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Dan Richardson drums (drum set)
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Robbie Koebler electric guitar
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Joe Haggerty lead vocals
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Marc Piovanetti electric guitar
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Also known as
Crum suckers · Crumb suckers · Crumsuckers
Tags
- hardcore
- new york hardcore
- thrash
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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 12 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.