Graven Image

**Graven Image** was a fiery Boston hardcore punk band that carved out a raw, confrontational sound in the early 1980s. Active from 1982 to 1985, the group—featuring Jim Quilty (vocals), Steve Williams (guitar), Mike Gitter (bass), and Chris LaSalle (drums)—blended breakneck rhythms with politically charged lyrics, embodying the DIY ethos of the era. Their discography includes cult-classic releases like the *Bent on Revenge* EP (1983) and the gnashing *Studio Sessions: 82-83* collection, which captures their unpolished intensity. Tracks like "People in Hell Want Ice Water" became underground anthems, reflecting their bleak humor and anti-establishment edge. Though short-lived, Graven Image’s music remains a time capsule of Boston’s gritty hardcore scene, influencing later generations of punk acts.

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