Subzero is a New York hardcore - punk metal band that was formed in 1989. The band was created by Rich Kennon of NYHC band Breakdown and Jim Eaton of the New York-based straight edge band Up Front. After hooking up with singer Lou Di Bella and bassist Larry Susi who had played in various local bands in the New York area together, Subzero was finalized. Subzero is one of the longest active bands in the New York hardcore scene, despite a period of inactivity in the late 1990s due to singer Lou Di Bella's bout with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He claims his harrowing experiences while in the hospital and numerous brushes with death have made him into a stronger person, evidenced by the lyrics to their song "Lionhearted", as well as a tongue-in-cheek tattoo across his sternum reading "Cancer Killah". The song Lionhearted, from the 2005 Stillborn Records release, "The Suffering of Man", earned a music video which debuted on MTV's "Headbangers Ball" and drew in close to one million views on YouTube. the song has become a staple anthem in the bands live set. Subzero have toured the world many times over as headliners and as a support group under national acts as well. They've shared the stages with an array of prominent acts such as Slayer, Hatebreed, Megadeth, Motörhead, The Misfits, Sick of It All, Rancid, Cro-Mags, Killswitch Engage, Napalm Death, Iron Maiden, Cannibal Corpse, Eminem and others. They've headlined every major club in Japan, played all the major festivals in Europe. They were one of the first 5 American hardcore bands to ever tour Japan to sold out audiences. Subzero retains their underground ethics and frequently play small clubs, basements and dive bars.
On Sept 25, 2020 Subzero released a new digital single entitled, "House of Grief" which will appear on the A side of a two song vinyl 7" to be released on October 30th under Upstate Records (USA) Demons Run Amok (EU). A 6 song EP entitled "Beauty in Sorrow" is scheduled to be released in winter 2020 under Upstate Records/Demons run Amok as well.