A Complete History of Troy Mowat

Troy Mowart was born December 31 1969, and has been the drummer for a hard core punk band from Reno called “7 seconds” since the eighties. The band members include Kevin Seconds (vocals), Steve Youth (bass), and Bobby Adams (guitar). The latest album released was entitled “Take it back, Take in On, Take it over” released in 2005. The band originally formed in 1979, but Mowart didn’t join until after a couple brothers left the band to create a label of their own in 1981.

Mowart is a passionate drummer being referenced to as an over-sized version of “Animal” Read more…

To Tell the Truth: Steve Youth

Steve Youth is the bass player for the band 7 Seconds and is also one of the original members of the hardcore punk band. He played his first show with 7 Seconds on March 2, 1980. The band became well known and released many albums. Youth and the band brought something new to the punk scene and so many people love their music. Youth and his band brought the hardcore genre to the music world. They created their own type of music Read more…

Learning All About the Great Kevin Seconds

Kevin Seconds (born March 24, 1961) currently resides in Sacramento, CA with his wife, Allyson, where he was born and raised, prior to moving to Reno, Nevada as a teen.

A man of many talents, the straight edge co-founder, leader, singer, and lyricist of 7 Seconds continues to share his talents through his side projects. Apart from his affiliations with other musicians and his own solo career, Kevin has shared his artwork with the world. He also owned True Love Coffeehouse with wife, Allyson Seconds, which was Read more…

7 Seconds in Heaven: Hardcore Punk at it’s Finest

7 Seconds in Heaven: Hardcore Punk at it’s Finest

7 Seconds is one of the oldest continuously active bands in hardcore, being part of the first wave of California punk in the 80′s (although from Reno, they relocated to Sacramento). They’ve consistently been touring and recording for three decades. Although they’ve dabbled in several rock genres, they are considered to be the first, or one of the first, bands to refer to themselves as hardcore. They’re also credited for Read more…