Pedal Faster was a short-lived but high-energy force in the Wellington hardcore scene, active from late 1999 to early 2001. Formed by vocalist Tali Williams, guitarists Mark Leong and Matt Gutteridge, bassist Mark Bennett, and drummer Ryan O\u2019Leary, the band delivered an intense blend of up-tempo hardcore, crushing breakdowns, emotional screams, and a touch of melody, a chaotic medley of melodic metalcore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Leong, Pedal Faster was a deliberate departure from the \u201cshitty harmonies and stupidity\u201d of his former pop-punk outfit, Floorpie<\/a><\/strong>, while O\u2019Leary brought experience from Hutt Valley hardcore act Diecast<\/a><\/strong> and his newly formed grindcore juggernaut, Backyard Burial<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n