Madball
NYHC royalty: Freddy Cricien's bark over the crossover riffing that defined the Lower East Side sound, with hardcore lineage in the literal family sense.
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About Madball
Madball is a NYHC band from New York, NY, formed in 1988.
Madball's origins trace to Freddy Cricien performing with Agnostic Front as a child, picking up the nickname "Agnostic Fred" and later "Madball" from guitarist Vinnie Stigma. The band's first show, in 1988 in New Rochelle, was originally booked as an Agnostic Front gig before circumstances turned it into Madball's own debut, with Cricien, half-brother of Agnostic Front's Roger Miret, still in his early teens.
Madball released its first EP, Ball of Destruction, in 1989, followed by Droppin' Many Suckers. When Agnostic Front went on hiatus in 1992, Madball became the members' main project, and bassist Hoya Roc, previously of the band Dmize, joined the following year. Signed to Roadrunner Records, the group released its debut full-length, Set It Off, in 1994.
Their sound leans on short, mid-paced songs, chugging metallic riffs and gang vocals, a template that helped shape beatdown hardcore and left a mark on metalcore.
Records such as Set It Off, Demonstrating My Style and Look My Way remain touchstones. The band briefly disbanded in 2001 before reconvening the next year, and has since built a catalogue of nine studio albums and four EPs, touring more or less continuously across Europe and the United States.
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Questions about Madball
What festivals is Madball playing in 2026 and 2027?
Madball is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Warped Tour Orlando 2026, Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Madball on tour?
Yes. Madball has 8 shows listed, from Atlanta, GA on Nov 13, 2026 to Albany, NY on Mar 27, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Madball playing Warped Tour Orlando 2026?
Yes, Madball is on the Warped Tour Orlando 2026 lineup, November 14–15, 2026 at Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FL. They play Sunday, November 15.
Is Madball playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Madball is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Saturday, May 15.
Where is Madball from?
Madball is from New York, NY.
Who is in Madball?
Madball is Freddy Cricien, Mitts, Brendan Porray, Hoya Roc, Rigg Ross and Walter Ryan (drums). Former members include Roger Miret, Vinnie Stigma, John Lafata and Jay Weinberg.
When did Madball form?
Madball formed in New York in 1988.
What was Madball's first album?
Madball's first album was Set It Off (1994). The latest is Not Your Kingdom (2026).
What kind of music does Madball play?
Madball plays NYHC and hardcore.
What festivals has Madball played before?
Madball has played Louder Than Life 2026.