About
"Hardcore used to be followed by the word punk and that’s what we originally wanted to create”. What emerged is a refreshing mix of punk, oi, hardcore and rock & roll with melodic yet raspy vocals and a new approach to underground music.
The Take
Famed NYHC drummer Will Shepler (formerly of Agnostic Front, Madball) and Sick Of It All bassist Craig Setari (also formerly Agnostic Front) had an idea for a hardcore power trio. Will called longtime friend, guitarist/vocalist Scott Roberts (formerly of Biohazard, The Spudmonsters, Bloodclot!) who had just left Biohazard only weeks before. It was perfect timing for Scott as he wanted to move on and create something new from the ground up with complete creative freedom and passion. Soon after, Scott and Will began working on what would become The Take’s self titled debut record. Craig was busy with Sick Of It All’s hectic touring schedule so Scott recruited friend and oi veteran Carlos Congote (45 Adapters and former Urban Noise) to complete the lineup.
The Take’s self titled debut LP (engineered, mixed and produced by Scott Roberts) was released worldwide on German label Demons Run Amok Entertainment on June 28th (Digital and Europe) and July 9th (U.S./Canada) 2019 to critical acclaim. The record debuted at #2 on Berlin's Coretex Records weekly top 20 list during preorders, before reaching #1 the week of it's release. The debut album remained on their weekly list for the rest of the year, and finished the year in Coretex's 2019 top 20 list.
Galleries – Band Pictures
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Press – Podcast Interviews
The Brooklyn Blast Furnace
Episode 96 - Scott Roberts & Will Shepler: The Take NYC
April 7, 2019
Scott Roberts and Will Shelper make up two thirds of "The Take". Former members of bands such as Biohazard, Agnostic Front and Madball, among others, these guys are veterans of the hardcore scene. We discussed their experiences in the aforementioned bands and how their new project came about. With their background, record deal, an upcoming European tour and album due out soon, these guys are already making a mark. I hope you enjoy this one!
Getting It Out
Episode 74 - Will Shepler of The Take
June 21, 2019
THE TAKE is a new band featuring a trio of members with strong resumes in the hardcore/punk/oi scene. Their drummer Will Shepler is one of those members, he played in arguably the best eras of both AGNOSTIC FRONT and MADBALL and is now proud to release his first LP in many years in a couple short weeks. Listen in as Will told me all about THE TAKE and what to expect from this exciting new band.
The Smokin Word Podcast
Will Shepler - The Take Th
August 6, 2020
This episode’s guest is Will Shepler. Listen while Will and Hoya talk about what Will Shepler has been up to, his long history in US hardcore, including his previous bands, and the origin of his new band The Take.
The Smokin Word Podcast
Scott Roberts - The Take The Take
October 7, 2021
And we are back with another episode, Hoya has Scott Robert’s of The Take join him this week. Listen in while Hoya and Scott talk about everything from old tour stories, hardcore, stage rigging, The Take, New York City, and what to look forward to in the future!
Press – Print Interviews
In Effect Hardcore
Will Shepler – The Take
June 22, 2019
Will Shepler gets interviewed by In Effect HC and talks about his previous bands, NYC, the genesis of The Take and future plans for the Band.
Handle Me Down
Scott Roberts - The Take
June 25, 2019
Scott Roberts talks about the formation of his new band The Take, his musical influences, some of his previous bands, their record label Demons Run Amok, touring and much more.
No Echo
Scott Roberts - The Take
July 23, 2019
In this interview Scott Roberts talks about his long history of playing various hardcore bands throughout the past three decades, the band’s unique mix of musical influences and the resulting freedom in creativity and song writing.