I.D.K. is an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1991 in Fairview, New Jersey. The band's lineup consists of founding member Anthony Paladino on lead vocals, Tom Conti on bass guitar, Fabio Amato on drums, and Mike Nappi and Adrian Spoleti on the guitars. After numerous self-releases along with a release on local NJ label Bushleague records, I.D.K. signed with extreme metal powerhouse Earache for the release of their EP “Taking on The Monster“ Earache catalog #MOSH172. Following the completion of their first U.S. tour, they then moved to label The Music Cartel before recording 1998's Til Death Do Us Part full-length. After years of a break from the action, I.D.K. released an ep entitled “To Do What Must Be Done” on their own label. I.D.K. is currently playing shows in the NJ/NY metro area and are working on new music that will be released in 2025.

Welcome to Digital Surgery Studios!

 My name is Tom Baratta and I am a Drummer/Songwriter/Producer/Engineer that  got back into recording music in mid 2013 after an 11 year hiatus. I left the business as a professional touring musician in 2002, but my passion for creating new music has never died...the latest tracks are the result of my love for writing/arranging/producing ORIGINAL music.  Everything on my site(here) is ALL original....from various points in my life starting in 1984-present. You will find songs from several of my bands including: Solitaire, Masquerade, Seventh Heaven, In Your Face! Skyclad,Truthcircle ,13 Truths, Destroyed In Seconds and Mind Altercation.

My most recent project is a full-on reboot of Masquerade....Dean Bartone and I are tracking all of the original tunes with a modern take and it is already sounding MASSIVE, so please check it out as I post up the tracks.

Dec 2022 is here and There is a LOT of new music in pre-production at the moment....stay tuned for a ton of new music in the coming weeks and months.


 I welcome all comments, so please feel free to speak your mind!

 Long Live ORIGINAL Rock & Roll.......

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