25 Ta Life

New York Hardcore band from Astoria, Queens, formed in 1991 by Frank Smarra and Harry Minas, who later recruited Fred Mesk and Rick Ta Life.

The band split up in late 2000. In 2002 Rick Ta Life reformed the band with all new members. They released several albums and EPs with different lineups over the next few years. The band eventually stopped releasing new albums and playing shows as rumors of Ricks mental illness began to spread.
In 2017, Fred Mesk, Seth Meyer, Beto and Mike 141 reformed the band with Stikman of Fury Of Five on vocals. They performed at This Is Hardcore fest in Philadelphia on July 29, 2017. In March 2018, they released three new songs "Hunting Season EP" online.They also went on a short European tour which included headlining the sold out Superbowl of Hardcore in Rennes (France).
In February 2024, they announced via Instagram a new lineup, consisting in former drummer Harry Minas, Warren Lee, Fred Mesk and Rob Rosario. Later it was announced that Jay Way, from New Jersey hardcore band Bayway and Shattered Realm will take the vocal duties. New music is on the way and is expected in 2025.

Regardless, there is another version of 25 ta Life with Rick on vocals around and performing sporadically.