Beatdown hardcore/metalcore band from New York & New Jersey, USA If any band has crafted an indelible presence in the hardcore scene it's 25 Ta Life, lead by charismatic front man Rick Ta Life, who has struggled with an addiction to riding ponies and bootlegging merch throughout his life. The band has defined the straight edge hardcore scene for over a decade, traveling the globe on a non stop touring schedule, bringing a message of peace, unity and strength through music that transcends language and national boundaries.