Gravel Pit are a four-piece hardcore punk band from Wellington, New Zealand, known for their high-energy performances, furious punk intensity, and a sound that fuses 90s skate punk, crossover thrash, and raw hardcore power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The band was formed by guitarist Dave Hampton and drummer Jason Gascoigne, who initially jammed Bad Religion covers before rounding out the lineup with bassist Matt Mason (formerly of Nelson band Basura Blanca<\/a><\/strong>) and vocalist Bailey Palmer (ex-Still Nothing<\/a><\/strong>). All four brought deep roots in New Zealand\u2019s punk and hardcore scenes: Hampton had played in Brubeck<\/a><\/strong> and Gascoigne\u2019s drumming history spanned Floorpie<\/a><\/strong>, The Minimals<\/a><\/strong>, Sheriff Lobo<\/a><\/strong>, Damaged<\/a><\/strong>, Strangers<\/a><\/strong>, and The Deadline<\/a><\/strong>. Gascoigne also continues to play in the metalcore supergroup Standover<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n