Gorilla Biscuits

Gorilla Biscuits are an American hardcore punk band from New York City, New York, United States, formed in 1986. The band currently consists of Anthony "Civ" Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios and Luke Abbey, and is signed to Revelation Records. Gorilla Biscuits are part of the New York hardcore scene.

Gorilla Biscuits
Gorilla Biscuits performing live in 2006
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk
Years active
  • 1986–1991
  • 1997
  • 2005–present
LabelsRevelation
MembersAnthony Civarelli
Walter Schreifels
Arthur Meow Smilios
Luke Abbey
Charlie Garriga
Past membersSammy Siegler
Mark Hayworth
John Porcelly
Alex Brown

Gorilla Biscuits was formed by Smilios and Civ after meeting in high school in Long Island, New York. The band released their self-titled debut album as a 7" in 1988. Gorilla Biscuits released their second album Start Today in 1989. Start Today gave Gorilla Biscuits underground popularity. They are considered one of the most seminal youth crew bands.

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