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'''False Hope''' is an American band from Ohio
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| name        = False Hope
| image      = <!-- Add band photo file name if available -->
| origin      = Cleveland, Ohio, United States
| genre      = Thrash metal / Crossover
| years_active = 1982-1990 (approximate)
| label      = Independent
}}
 
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'''False Hope''' was an American thrash/crossover band from Cleveland, Ohio. They formed in 1982 and remained active into the early 1990s. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/False_Hope/49457 |title=False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum |publisher=Metal Archives |access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
False Hope originally started in 1982 after a lineup & name change from Chris Smith and Dana Embrose's earlier project Groin. The first lineup under the False Hope name was Chris Smith on bass, Bryan Lehr on drums, Robbie Spira on vocals, and Dana Embrose on guitar. Recorded a 4 song demo before Chris joined Smear The Queer and False Hope disbanded. False Hope then formed what would be known as thier original lineup in 1986, with Greg Cancassi on drums, Scott Eakin on guitar, Dave Evey on vocals, and Chris Smith on bass. This lineup recorded the "Cease To Exist" demo at Beat Farm Studios. In 1987 Chris Smith started playing guitar for False Hope, along with the new second guitar player Scott Silverman. At the same time Dave Araca joined as the band bass player. In 1988 Greg Cancassi left the band so Dave Araca started playing drums for the band and Sam Lopiccolo joined as the new bass player. This lineup (Evey, Smith, Lopiccolo, Araca) recorded the "Guilty of Everything" demo in 1989, and some other never-released tracks in 1990. After Dave Evey left the band in 1990, the remaining members formed the band Asphalt
False Hope originally started in 1982 after a lineup and name change from the earlier project '''Groin'''. The first incarnation under the False Hope name consisted of Chris Smith (bass), Bryan Lehr (drums), Robbie Spira (vocals), and Dana Embrose (guitar). <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oh-ms.fandom.com/wiki/False_Hope |title=False Hope |publisher=OHMS Wiki |access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>
 
After a hiatus, the band re-formed in 1986 with Greg Cancassi (drums), Scott Eakin (guitar), Dave Evey (vocals) and Chris Smith (bass), recording the demo ''Cease to Exist'' at Beat Farm Studios. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://brobtilttapes.wordpress.com/2023/06/16/false-hope-usa-cease-to-exist-tape-1987/ |title=False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987) |publisher=Brob Tilt’s Tapes Blog |access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>
 
In 1987, Chris Smith shifted to guitar and Scott Silverman joined as second guitarist; Dave Araca joined on bass. In 1988, Greg Cancassi left; Dave Araca moved to drums and Sam Lopiccolo joined on bass. This lineup (Evey, Smith, Araca, Lopiccolo) recorded the demo ''Guilty of Everything'' in 1989 along with other unreleased tracks in 1990. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://brobtilttapes.wordpress.com/2023/06/16/false-hope-usa-cease-to-exist-tape-1987/ |title=False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987)}}</ref>


False Hope also had several other songs never recorded in the studio. Some of these songs are "Time Defies", "Promises, Promises", "Dead Stop", "Try", and "Over & Over".
After vocalist Dave Evey left in 1990, the remaining members evolved into the band Asphalt. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/False_Hope/49457 |title=False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum}}</ref>


Chemically Retarded recorded 2 songs ("Agony of Defeat" and "Peer Pressure") for an obscure compilation called "Consumer Blackmail Vol. 2". One of the songs, "Agony Of Defeat", was later recorded by False Hope on the "Cease To Exist" demo (1987).
Additionally, False Hope contributed tracks to compilations: “Not Your Day” appeared on *Dark Empire Strike Back* (1992) and “Start Again” & “Layed Back” appeared on *GreenEarth Vol. 4: International Benefit Compilation Tape For Greenpeace* (1990). <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/False_Hope/49457 |title=False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==
* [[Sam Lopiccolo]]
* Chris Smith – bass (1982-86), guitar (1987-90) 
* [[Chris Smith|Hawthorne]] - Guitar
* Dana Embrose – guitar 
* [[Dana Embrose]] - Guitar
* Bryan Lehr – drums (early lineup) 
* [[Dave Araca]] - Drums
* Robbie Spira – vocals (early lineup) 
* [[Dave Evey]]
* Greg Cancassi – drums 
* [[Greg Cancassi]]
* Scott Eakin – guitar 
* Dave Evey – vocals 
* Dave Araca – bass, drums 
* Sam Lopiccolo – bass 
* Scott Silverman – guitar 


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
* [[Cease to Exist]] (1987 Cassette)
* ''Cease to Exist'' (1987 cassette) <ref>{{cite web |url=https://brobtilttapes.wordpress.com/2023/06/16/false-hope-usa-cease-to-exist-tape-1987/ |title=False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987)}}</ref> 
* [[Guilty of Everything]] (1988 Cassette)
* ''Guilty of Everything'' (1989 cassette) <ref>{{cite web |url=https://brobtilttapes.wordpress.com/2023/06/16/false-hope-usa-cease-to-exist-tape-1987/ |title=False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987)}}</ref> 
* [[False Hope Demo]] (1990 Cassette)
* Compilations: “Not Your Day” on *Dark Empire Strike Back* (1992), “Start Again” & “Layed Back” on *GreenEarth Vol. 4* (1990) <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/False_Hope/49457 |title=False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum}}</ref>
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:Thrash metal bands from Ohio]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Cleveland, Ohio]]

Revision as of 13:33, 17 November 2025

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False Hope was an American thrash/crossover band from Cleveland, Ohio. They formed in 1982 and remained active into the early 1990s. <ref> False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2025-11-17.

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History

False Hope originally started in 1982 after a lineup and name change from the earlier project Groin. The first incarnation under the False Hope name consisted of Chris Smith (bass), Bryan Lehr (drums), Robbie Spira (vocals), and Dana Embrose (guitar). <ref> False Hope. Retrieved 2025-11-17.

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After a hiatus, the band re-formed in 1986 with Greg Cancassi (drums), Scott Eakin (guitar), Dave Evey (vocals) and Chris Smith (bass), recording the demo Cease to Exist at Beat Farm Studios. <ref> False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987). Retrieved 2025-11-17.

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In 1987, Chris Smith shifted to guitar and Scott Silverman joined as second guitarist; Dave Araca joined on bass. In 1988, Greg Cancassi left; Dave Araca moved to drums and Sam Lopiccolo joined on bass. This lineup (Evey, Smith, Araca, Lopiccolo) recorded the demo Guilty of Everything in 1989 along with other unreleased tracks in 1990. <ref> False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987)

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After vocalist Dave Evey left in 1990, the remaining members evolved into the band Asphalt. <ref> False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum

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Additionally, False Hope contributed tracks to compilations: “Not Your Day” appeared on *Dark Empire Strike Back* (1992) and “Start Again” & “Layed Back” appeared on *GreenEarth Vol. 4: International Benefit Compilation Tape For Greenpeace* (1990). <ref> False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum

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Members

  • Chris Smith – bass (1982-86), guitar (1987-90)
  • Dana Embrose – guitar
  • Bryan Lehr – drums (early lineup)
  • Robbie Spira – vocals (early lineup)
  • Greg Cancassi – drums
  • Scott Eakin – guitar
  • Dave Evey – vocals
  • Dave Araca – bass, drums
  • Sam Lopiccolo – bass
  • Scott Silverman – guitar

Discography

  • Cease to Exist (1987 cassette) <ref>

False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987)

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  • Guilty of Everything (1989 cassette) <ref>

False Hope (USA) Cease To Exist; tape (1987)

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  • Compilations: “Not Your Day” on *Dark Empire Strike Back* (1992), “Start Again” & “Layed Back” on *GreenEarth Vol. 4* (1990) <ref>

False Hope – Encyclopaedia Metallum

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References

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