Originally formed in 1996 by Tim McMahon (vocals) and Ed McKirdy (bass) after the disbanding of New Jersey hardcore legends Mouthpiece, Hands Tied delivered classic, in-your-face straight edge hardcore that echoed the spirit and delivery of pioneers such as DYS, Uniform Choice and Youth Of Today. With a seven inch EP released on Equal Vision Records, the band played up and down the East Coast and toured Europe before abruptly ending their run - just as they were getting into high gear. Over a decade later, Hands Tied has returned with a "right-where-they-left-off" two-song EP of anthemic blasts that will have you stage diving and moshing in no time - proving that the flame still burns.