Hogan's Heroes was formed in the shore area of South Central, New Jersey in 1984 by George Barberio (lead guitar), Matt Gunvordahl (drums), and Scott Cassidy (vocals).
In November 1986 Barberio and Cuccinello made a new 13 song recording with new members Tony Scandiffio (drums) and Skip Hoefling (vocals).
Hogan's Heroes (Barberio, Scandiffio, Hoefling) produced the Import/Caroline/Rough Trade distributed release with Ryk Oakley (Kraut, UK Subs),[3] where it was recorded in 1989.
[5] Produced by George Barberio, and recorded at Ocean Gate Studios[6] the album showcased the band's hardcore and hard rock style, with elements of punk, thrash and metal.
[1] Their music is described by Razorcake in April 2006 as "fast 'n' furious, pissed off, ...holds up consistently well, managing to get the blood pumping just as well as it did a decade and a half ago".