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2001 - 2003 Westchester County, New York
Hardcore Band



BED OF NAILZ



Formed during the summer of 2001 in White Plains, NY, Bed Of Nailz was a hardcore band that released multiple albums between 2001 and 2003, while playing extensively across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and earning airplay on college radio.


The original lineup featured vocalist Eric Pleska, drummer Ed Massena, guitarist Carlos Torres, and bassist Dan Paprocki.





BED OF NAILZ DISCOGRAPHY




The following releases are currently available
from iTunes, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Bandcamp,
iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, and all major streaming sites.



EARLY 2000s SUBURBAN HARDCORE



Recorded in 2003 at Primetime Studios
in Yonkers, New York. Produced by Artie Dillon.

Personnel:
Eric Pleska (vocals), Dan Paprocki (guitar)
Ed Massena (drums), Mike Conklin (bass),
Tomislav (drums)

1.) Reflex To Pain

2.) Behind Your Eyes

3.) Who Won

4.) Provoking Boredom

5.) Mindfuct

6.) Keep Away

7.) Egg Raid

8.) You Know What

9.)Whatcha Thinking

10.) Breaking Up



I HAD SEX IN NEW JERSEY
THIS MORNING



The original NJ Shore punk rock opera that tells the summer story of Jackie, Emilio, Ron, and Zach.



Recorded in 2002 at Primetime Studios in Pelham New York. Produced by Artie Dillon.

Personnel: Eric Pleska (vocals), Dan Paprocki (guitar)
Mike Conklin (bass), Tomislav (drums)

1.) F. It
2.) I Had Sex in New Jersey this Morning
3.) All the Same
4.) Always Know When You Lie
5.) I Know It's Wrong
6.) Bleeding Backstab Wound
7.) Had It With Everyone
8.) At Least I've Got My Beers
9.) I Had Sex in NJ this Morning
10.) Kick it
11.) Dump
12.) Crack Ho
13.) Forget It
14.) Turn It Around

Released in 2002 as a comedic concept album, the innovative project was later enhanced with narration tracks between each song to create a complete narrative audio story experience.


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BED OF NAILZ 2001 DEMO



Recorded in 2001 at Primetime Studios in Pelham, NY.
Produced by Tarik Solangi.

The band initially pressed 200 CDs, selling them at performances and music stores in Westchester and Rockland County, NY.


Personnel:
Eric Pleska (vocals), Ed Massena (drums),
Carlos Torres (guitar), Dan Paprocki (bass)



1.) Keep Away (2001 Demo Version)
2.) Egg Raid (2001 Demo Version)
3.) You Know What (2001 Demo Version)
4.) What's the Beef (2001 Demo Version)
5.) Piece of (2001 Demo Version)
6.) Panic Attack (2001 Demo Version)
7.) Behind Your Eyes (2001 Demo Version)



SOME OLD PHOTOS



Dan + sound engineer Artie Dillon



News 12 interviewing Eric



The original Bed Of Nailz t shirt



Backside of the "Smash the Mirror" CD



Emilio at Central CD in White Plains,
the first store to sell Bed Of Nailz CD's



Dan on News 12



A limited edition CD of oddball recordings



Cover from the original 2002 "I Had Sex in New Jersey this Morning" CD



Original band logo art



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