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Integrity was formed in Cleveland in 1989 chiefly as a vehicle for the philosophical and spiritual musings of vocalist Dwid, the one constant in the band's membership, who also handles sampling and electronics (as he also does in his hardcore techno-influenced side project Psywarfare). Integrity's sound is intense and difficult to classify, a melding of high-velocity hardcore punk, heavy thrash metal, an industrial/techno tint courtesy of Dwid's sampling experiments, and the sort of angular, noisy guitar riffs commonly found on the heavier side of alternative rock or alternative metal. Line-up changes accompanied virtually every Integrity album, but one original member -- guitarist Aaron Melnick -- stuck it out with Dwid for the vast majority of the band's existence under the name Integrity.

The group issued its debut album, 'Those Who Fear Tomorrow', in 1991, and for a time recorded mostly for singles and compilations. They finally returned in 1995 with 'Systems Overload', recorded for the Victory label, which would release most (but not all) of the band's recordings through the remainder of the '90s. Releases such as 1996's 'Humanity Is the Devil' and 1997's 'Seasons in the Size of Days' found Dwid's religious obsessions taking center stage in almost concept-album form; the records also helped broaden Integrity's audience beyond the hardcore faithful into heavy metal circles. 'Humanity' became one of the keywords for amalgamating music-style heavy metal and hardcore with lyrics that will scare your little sister out of the room.

In 1997, the band issued the rarities collection 'Taste of Every Sin' on its own Holy Terror (formerly Dark Empire) label. In 1999, following Melnick's departure, Dwid re-christened the group Integrity 2000 and teamed up with guitarist Dave Felton to co-write most of the material on the "new" band's eponymous album, which featured vocal contributions from In Cold Blood's Jason Popson. 'Closure' and 'In Contrast of Tomorrow' got back to basics in 2001. Followed by the successful release in 2003 'Bringing It Back' on Deathwish Inc.

Now in 2005 'Sliver in the Hands of Time' takes us back to the early years, for most fans, the most exciting and legendary years. A compilation of 21 tracks, coming from 7"s and other rare recordings, this release is a must for every Integrity fan, to complete their collection of songs by their favourite band. But there is way more to offer with this: Dwid personally wrote 'his memoirs' from the early Integrity years, from the first shows until the first tours and releases.

This is a collector's item that cannot be missed by any Integrity fan ....

Discography:
2005 - Silver in the Hands of Time
2003 - To Die For MCD enhanced/EP
2003 - Bringing It Back
2001 - In Contrast of Tomorrow
2001 – Closure
1999 - Integrity 2000
1997 - Taste of Every Sin CD/LP
1997 - Seasons in the Size of Days CD/LP
1995 - Humanity Is The Devil CD/12"
1994 - Systems Overload
1993 - Den of Iniquity
1991 - Those Who Fear Tomorrow

Line Up
Dwid Hellion - Vocals
Mike Jochum - Guitar
Blaze Tishko - Guitar
Steve Rockhurst - Bass
Nate Jochum - Drums