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Quicksand
Background information
Origin	New York, NY, USA
Genre(s)	Post-hardcore Alternative metal Alternative Rock
Years active	1990–1995, 1997-1998
Label(s)	Island, Polydor, Revelation Records
Associated acts	Handsome Rival Schools Walking Concert Seaweed Gorilla Biscuits
Former members
Walter Schreifels Tom Capone Alan Cage Sergio Vega

Quicksand were one of the most influential New York post-hardcore bands of the early to mid-90's, led by Gorilla Biscuits mastermind/guitarist Walter Schreifels. Quicksand provided the blueprint for many bands to follow in their footsteps. British bands such as Hundred Reasons and Hell Is for Heroes are two such artists who take their cues from this band. Many fans have noted that popular alt-rock act Tool seem to have molded their "signature" sound after Quicksand's releases.

The band released two widely-acclaimed albums in Slip and Manic Compression before disbanding in 1995. In 1997, Quicksand reunited, and embarked on a successful tour in 1998 with The Deftones. Towards the end of the year they entered the studio to begin work on a follow-up to Manic Compression, but tensions within the band caused them to split up for good.

Contents 1 Post-Quicksand 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 EPs/singles 3 Trivia 4 External links

Since the band broke up, Walter Schreifels formed alt-rock band Rival Schools, who released one album before splitting. He currently plays in pop-rock band Walking Concert. Guitarist Tom Capone formed Handsome with members of Murphy's Law, Iceburn and Helmet, releasing a self-titled album in 1997. He currently plays guitar for Instruction. Bassist Sergio Vega has since played bass on tour for Deftones and has also released solo material; he currently DJs around New York City. Drummer Alan Cage joined alt-rock band Seaweed and later Enemy after Quicksand's split.

• Slip (1993), Polydor Records
• Manic Compression (1995), Island Records

• "Quicksand" (4-song EP) (1990), Revelation Records
• "Dine Alone" (7" single) (1992), Polydor Records
• "Fazer" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
• "Dine Alone" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
• "Omission" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
• "Freezing Process" (CD single) (1993), Polydor Records
• "Divorce" (7" single) (1994), Island Records
• "Thorn in My Side" (CD single) (1995), Island Records
• "Landmine Spring" (CD single) (1995), Island Records
• "Delusional" (CD single) (1995), Island Records

• The song "Thorn in My Side" was played in the popular film Empire Records.

• Quicksand.net
• Walter Schreifels