Integrity is a Hardcore Band from Cleveland, Ohio that formed in 1989.

Combining a blend of classic horror, apocalyptic visions and religious dementia with a metallic hardcore backbone that was not particularly common in the late 1980s early 90's hardcore punk movement.

Prior to officially forming, Integrity were a fictional band with shirts and stickers but no lineup and no music.

Officially forming in late summer of 1989 the band consisted of Vocalist Dwid, Guitarist Aaron Melnick, Bassist Tom Brose and drummer Tony Pines.

They had once played together (minus Tom) in an earlier band called Die Hard but do to multiple reasons Dwid quit / was kicked out of the band and was replaced by "stork" Schlacter.

Following Dwid leaving Die Hard he was shortly there after contacted by Tony Brummel who was just forming Victory records and on a recommendation from Walter of the Guerilla Biscuits, Dwid agreed to release a 7'' on Victory.

Dwid then recruited Aaron, Tony and Tom and they wrote and recorded the 7" titled "In Contrast of Sin" in late November and early December of 1989. At this point Die Hard were still together but since Aaron and Tony were putting half there effort into Integrity the band broke up. Shortly after recording "ICOS" Tom left and Aaron's younger brother Lenny took over on Bass. "ICOS" was released in February of 1990 as Victory's 3rd release.

In the months following the band added Frank Cavanaugh as second guitarist and they recorded 3 new songs in the summer of 1990, with the song titled "Darkness" being released on Victory's "Only the Strong" 7" record. "Darkness" along with "March of the damned" were released as a cassette single titled "Grace of the Unholy" which was released on Progression Records. "Dawn of a new apocalypse " was also recorded but the master of that song was accidentally lost. Bill Mckinney replaced Frank Cavanaugh shortly after these recordings.

Integrity had planned to release their debut full length on Progression records titled "Den of Iniquity" but Progression went out of business before this happened.

Integrity buy this point had quite a reputation eventhough they had been together for less than a year, thanks in there part to bad mouthing many other bands. In addition to this due to some problems between the band / Dwid and Tony Brummel they left / got kicked off Victory Records.

In 1991 the band, (with Chris Hawthorne Smith now on second guitar) signed to Overkill Records and recorded there debut full length that September. "Those who fear tomorrow" would be released in the first months of 1992 on CD and cassette only. Dave Nicholi Araca replaced Tony on drums after "TWFT" was recorded and Integrity recorded 3 new songs in February of 1992. In late 1992 Integrity toured Europe for the first time along with Neurosis and Into Another. Mark Konopka would play drums during this tour.

In 1993 numerous drummers would be part of the line up including Mark Konopka, Bill Gill, Chuck Uhler and Dave Araca. Integrity also recorded a Negative Approach cover and a new track titled "Jimson Isolation both with Dave Araca on drums. They would also tour Europe for a 2nd time with Mark Konopka on drums.

In 1994 Victory records and Integrity had made amends and Integrity signed to Victory once again. Integrity's original drummer Tony Pines would rejoin the band for a short while and Frank "3gun" Novinec went on to replace Chris Hawthorne on 2nd Guitar. In November Integrity entered the studio and started recording songs for their upcoming LP titled Systems Overload. Mark konopka played drums during these recordings.

By February of 1995 Integrity finished recording for the new LP which was released on May 1st. Once again original drummer Tony Pines returned for a very short while but was replaced by Bob Zeiger who in turn was very quickly replaced by Chris Dora. Integrity entered the studio that October and recorded "Humanity is the Devil" which would not be released for sometime. That November they toured Europe for a third time along with Ringworm.

March of 1996 saw Integrity entering the studio and recording three new songs, one of which would be released on their split 7" with Psywarfare, Dwids side project. Humanity is the Devil would finally be released later that year.

1997 saw Integrity entering the studio that march to record songs for their next album titled "Seasons in the size of days". Immediately after these recording sessions Integrity left to tour Europe along with Fury of five. That September Integrity would tour the US to promote the new album.

By 1998 Internal friction had come to it's boiling point and the band decided to call it quits, with there last show scheduled for October in Chicago, Illinois. Integrity never got to play as Dwid got into an altercation with members of security at the club. In late 1998 dwid resurrected the band with members of Mushroomhead calling themselves Integrity 2000. They entered the studio that January and In April of 1999 they released a self titled full length on Victory Records.

After this release the line up was again changed and the band was then known as integ2000. They released a split cd with the Connecticut band Fear Tomorrow and also released a full length that included cover songs of Slayer and Billy Idol. They would do a very short Europe tour that November.

In 2001 after another round of line up change's, the band released a full length titled "closure" which was to be Integrity's final release as Dwid briefly changed the band's name to Angela Delamorte after closure was released. Angela Delamorte even recorded several songs, one song appeared on a Victory records "sampler" CD but they broke up shortly thereafter

Dwid brought Integrity out of hibernation for various reunion shows between 2001-2002. In early 2003 Integrity returned with a vengeance and members Included Blaze Tishko, Tony Pines, Steve Rauckhurst and John Comprix who was later replaced by Mike Jochum. The band played countless shows during 2003 and released an EP on Deathwish records.

In December 2003 the band broke up and Dwid moved to Belgium. In 2004 Dwid recruited members from a couple different European bands for a Integrity Japan tour.

On 26 March 2005, Integrity returned and played a show at Peabody's which included members Mike and Steve from the "To Die For" lineup along with new guitarist Matt Brewer and new drummer Nate Jochum.

In October 2005 they performed a 10 day east coast tour known as the "Blackest Curse tour".

The band came out of hibernation in the summer of 2008 and performed in Belgium for the North sea fest and a complete European tour which lasted almost 6 weeks playing alongside Converge and Coliseum.

To finish out 2008 they played the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Texas on November 8th which was the last show with Guitarist Matt Brewer.

On January 12th 2009 the band played a highly anticipated show in Baltimore, MD with new Guitarist Rob Orr.

Prior to this show they released a 2 song 7" titled "Walpurgisnacht and have written various other songs for there return LP titled "The Blackest Curse" as well as scheduled split 7" with Vegas.

Integrity Websites:
www.DwidHellion.com
www.TheBlackestCurse.com
www.HolyTerror.com

Band members have also been in, or are involved in, the following bands: Integrity 2000, Keelhaul, Terror, Ringworm, Confront, One Life Crew, Pitboss 2000, Die Hard, Psywarfare, Roses Never Fade, Sepultura, Hatebreed, In Cold Blood, Outface, Filter and Inmates.