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Citizens Arrest is a cornerstone of the late-80s/early-90s New York hardcore scene. Formed in 1989 in New York City, the band helped shape a harsher, more politically charged take on hardcore punk, blending grindcore and powerviolence influences with sharp social critique. Their early releases, including the 1990 EP A Light In The Darkness and the 1991 full-length Colossus, are celebrated as essential documents of the era. After reforming in 2010, they began performing again, with 2023 shows and a 2025 reunion slate that keeps their legacy alive for new generations of fans. We’ve got you covered for securing tickets and keeping up with their activities across venues in New York, New Jersey, and beyond.

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Learn more about Citizens Arrest and connect with the band through their Bandcamp page, where you can explore albums like Colossus, A Light In The Darkness, and Soaked In Others Blood, plus updates via their Facebook presence. Whether you’re catching them at TV Eye in Ridgewood, the Knitting Factory in NYC, or Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, we’ll help you lock in seats and plan ahead for this influential act’s touring footprint. We’ve got you.

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Quick Facts About Citizens Arrest

  • Biography and career: Formed in 1989 in New York City; original lineup included Ted Leo; released Colossus (1991) as their full-length album and A Light In The Darkness (1990) as an early EP; reformed in 2010 and have since performed sporadically, including 2023 shows and 2025 reunion dates. ([citizensarrestnyhc.bigcartel.com](https://citizensarrestnyhc.bigcartel.com/biography?utm_source=openai))
  • Genre and style: Hardcore punk with grindcore and powerviolence elements; described by some critics as Progcore or as a harsh NYHC variant; themes skew toward politics and social critique. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_Arrest?utm_source=openai))
  • Major awards and achievements: Their release A Light In The Darkness is cited by Tony Rettman as one of the Fifty Essential NYHC 7" records; the band is frequently cited as influential within the late-80s/early-90s NYHC scene. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_Arrest?utm_source=openai))
  • Social media presence: Active on Bandcamp with album and EP releases (Colossus, A Light In The Darkness, Soaked In Others Blood) and maintains a Facebook page for updates. ([citizensarrest.bandcamp.com](https://citizensarrest.bandcamp.com/album/colossus?utm_source=openai))

The records

Citizens Arrest Discography

  • Colossus
    1991 · Vermiform

The hits

Top Citizens Arrest Songs

  • I Won't Allow
    1990 · Did not chart
  • Death Threat
    1990 · Did not chart

Learn more about Citizens Arrest and connect with the band through their Bandcamp page, where you can explore albums like Colossus, A Light In The Darkness, and Soaked In Others Blood, plus updates via their Facebook presence. Whether you’re catching them at TV Eye in Ridgewood, the Knitting Factory in NYC, or Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, we’ll help you lock in seats and plan ahead for this influential act’s touring footprint. We’ve got you.

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