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Demolition 23 (stylized Demolition 23.) is a rock band formed in 1993 in New York by former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe and former Hanoi Rocks bassist Sami Yaffa following the ending of Monroe's Jerusalem Slim project with Steve Stevens and Sami Yaffa.

History

After the breakup of Jerusalem Slim in 1992, Monroe decided to form a new band with Yaffa, Jimmy Clark and ex Star Star Guitarist Jay Hening.

Initially, Demolition 23. was a cover band, playing live shows in New York. Their shows were notable for guest appearances by music industry friends such as Ian Hunter, Joey Ramone, Sebastian Bach, and Kory Clarke. They would go on to tour in Japan and Europe successfully also.

Demolition 23.'s eponymous first album, Demolition 23., was recorded at Power Station Studios in New York City and produced and largely penned by Little Steven. Monroe's former Hanoi Rocks bandmate Sami Yaffa played bass guitar on the album. The music was a return to Monroe and Yaffa's punk roots with tracks such as "Same Shit Different Day", "Hammersmith Palais" and covers of songs by Johnny Thunders, UK Subs and The Dead Boys. The album was dedicated to the memory of Stiv Bators and released on the Music for Nations label in 1994.

Hening announced his departure in 1994 and was replaced by former Hanoi rhythm guitarist Nasty Suicide. In March 1995, Suicide announced his departure from the band much to the surprise of Michael Monroe who then decided to end the band.

On October 14, 2022, the album was reissued on Bandcamp with three bonus tracks: demos of "Hammersmith Palais", "Dysfunctional", and "The Scum Lives On".

The band reunited at the Helsinki Ice Hall with the final lineup, with the exception of Clark who was replaced by Danzig drummer Karl Rockfist. They went on to a small tour of Finland and have remained active, planning to tour Japan, Europe and America.

Band members

Current members

• Michael Monroe – lead vocals, saxophone, harmonica (1993-1995, 2023-Present)
• Nasty Suicide – lead guitar, backing vocals (1994–1995, 2023-Present)
• Sami Yaffa – bass guitar, backing vocals (1993-1995, 2023-Present)
• Karl Rockfist – drums (2023-Present)

Former members

• Jay Hening – lead guitar (1993)
• Jimmy Clark – drums (1993-1995)

Discography

Albums

• Demolition 23. (1994) – Music for Nations CDMFN 176

References

1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 100. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.

External links

• Demolition 23. on Little Steven's official website
• Demolition 23 on Bandcamp

• Hanoi Rocks
• Punk rock groups from New York (state)
• Finnish punk rock groups