Mayhem in 1985) was an American straight edge hardcore punk band formed in Queens, New York City in 1984[1][2][3] by drummer and vocalist Tommy Carroll, guitarist Gordon Ancis and bassist Tony Marc Shimkin.

Straight Ahead were formed by former-Assault guitarist and bassist Gordon Ancis and Tony Marc Shimkin along with drummer and vocalist Tommy Carroll, who had previously played in Corrupt, in 1984,[4] the band would then change their name to "N.Y.C.

[5] Late-1985 saw the release of their debut EP "We Stand" and the band's first breakup, in which Carrol and Setari would join Youth of Today.

Mayhem reformed in 1986, back under their previous moniker "Straight Ahead", this time with Rob Echeverria on guitar, instead of Gordon Ancis.

[10] Heavy metal band Prong played their first gig on November 23, 1986, in support of Straight Ahead and Nausea.

[16] Original bass player Tony Marc Shimkin has worked with artists such as Madonna, on her 1992 album Erotica.

[25] Bassist Craig Setari has played bass for New York hardcore punk band Sick of It All since 1992,[26][27] along with drummer Armand Majidi.