Origin: New York, New York, USA  
Genres: Crossover
DISBANDED
Page online: April 21, 2006
Last update/review: August 17, 2006

Leeway

Leeway is often described as a crossover (hardcore/metal mix) band, lumped in with fellow New Yorkers such as Crumbsuckers, but based on the 1988 debut Born To Expire, this is classic late-eighties thrash, with barely any hardcore influences whatsoever. Reportedly their style broadened on the later releases (not reviewed here).

Last Lineup

Eddie Sutton

vocals RIP: April 19, 2024, cancer, age 59

A.J. Novello

guitars

Jimmy Xanthos

bass

Pokey

drums

Former Members/Guests

Michael Gibbons

guitars

Zowie

bass

Tony Fontao

drums


Discography


Born To Expire  
1988 Profile
  1. Rise & Fall/Mark of the Squealer
  2. Be Loud
  3. On the Outside
  4. Defy You
  5. Enforcer
  6. Tools for War
  7. Born to Expire
  8. Marathon
  9. Self Defense
  10. Catholic High School (Girls in Trouble)
  11. Unexpected
  • Eddie Sutton
  • A.J. Novello
  • Michael Gibbons
  • Zowie
  • Tony Fontao


Desperate Measures  
1991 Profile
  1. Make Me An Offer
  2. All About Dope
  3. Soft Way Out
  4. Stand For
  5. No Heros
  6. Kingpin
  7. Who's To Blame
  8. Ball Hugger
  9. 2-Minute Warning
  10. The Future (Ain't What It Used To Be)
  • Eddie Sutton
  • A.J. Novello
  • Michael Gibbons
  • Jimmy Xanthos
  • Pokey


Adult Crash  
1994 Bulletproof
  1. The Simple Life
  2. You
  3. Make A Move
  4. 3 Wishes
  5. Withering Heights
  6. 10 Years
  7. Silver Tongue
  8. Grip
  9. The Roulaison
  10. Clueless
  • Eddie Sutton
  • A.J. Novello
  • Jimmy Xanthos
  • Pokey


Open Mouth Kiss  
1995 Bulletproof
  • Eddie Sutton
  • A.J. Novello
  • Jimmy Xanthos
  • Pokey



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