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Donovan Melero
Hail the Sun is an American post-hardcore band from Chico, California. Formed in 2009, the band currently consists of lead vocalist and drummer Donovan Melero, guitarist Shane Gann, guitarist Aric Garcia, bass guitarist John Stirrat, and touring and studio drummer Allen Casillas. They are known for their eclectic progressive rock and math rock style, along with traditional elements of screamo and post-hardcore. They released their debut studio album, ''POW! Right In the Kisser!'' (2010), and EP, ''Elephantitis'' (2012), independently before signing to Blue Swan Records the following year. The group released their sophomore studio album, ''Wake'', in 2014. In 2016, the band departed from the label, signing to Equal Vision Records and released their third studio album, ''Culture Scars'' on June 17, 2016, which charted at number 38 on the ''Billboard'' Top Rock Albums chart. In 2017, the band released their second EP, ''Secret Wars'', which was met with critical acclaim and was no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chico, California
Chico ( ; Spanish language, Spanish for "little") is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. Located in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California, the city had a population of 101,475 in the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, an increase from 86,187 in the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. Chico is the cultural and economic center of the northern Sacramento Valley, as well as the most populous city in California north of the capital city of Sacramento, California, Sacramento. The city is known as a college town, as the home of California State University, Chico, and for Bidwell Park, one of the List of urban parks by size, largest urban parks in the world. History The first known inhabitants of the area now known as Chico—a Spanish word meaning "little" — were the Mechoopda Maidu Native Americans. Within the boundaries of modern day Chico, there existed a Maidu village, whose name was recorded as Bah-hahp'-ke, meaning "str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Cross
Hot Cross was a post-hardcore band from Philadelphia. They were signed to Hope Division Records and Equal Vision Records. The band was composed of former members of such bands as Saetia (vocalist Billy Werner and drummer Greg Drudy, who was also a founding member and the original drummer of post-punkers Interpol), Off Minor (bassist/guitarist Matt Smith), You and I (guitarist Casey Boland), Neil Perry, The Now and Joshua fit for Battle (bassist/guitarist Josh Jakubowski). Style Their songs are composed of intricate (and in the beginning of their career, dueling) guitars heavily influenced by Drive Like Jehu. They initially signed with Level Plane in 2003. History Hot Cross formed in 2000. They released their debut EP ''A New Set of Lungs'' in 2001. They released their debut album ''Cryonics'' in 2003. They released their second full-length album ''Risk Revival'' in 2007. They released their second EP ''Fair Trades & Farewells'' in 2004. On May 2, 2006, Hot Cross announced that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saosin
Saosin ( or ) is an American rock band formed in 2003 in Orange County, California. The group originally consisted of Beau Burchell, Justin Shekoski, Zach Kennedy and Anthony Green. They released their debut EP, '' Translating the Name'', in 2003. The following year, Green departed from the band and Cove Reber joined as vocalist. The band released their self-titled debut album in 2006 under Capitol Records. Their second studio album, '' In Search of Solid Ground'' (2009), released under Virgin Records, featured re-recorded tracks from their previous EP, ''The Grey EP''. Reber left the band in 2010, prompting a hiatus. Saosin reunited in 2013 with all original members except Kennedy, and began touring again. In 2016, they released their third studio album, '' Along the Shadow'', marking the return of Green to the lineup. The album was released through Epitaph Records. Saosin's musical style is often associated with emo and post-hardcore music, and the band is known for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beau Burchell
Beau Burchell (born December 17, 1978) is an American musician, record producer, and audio engineer from Orange County, California. As a performer, he is best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist in Saosin. He is one of Saosin's founders, and the band's only remaining member who has played with the band through its entire existence. He has previously been a member of Kosmos Express and Open Hand. Burchell also has a prolific reputation as a record producer. He has been credited on over thirty albums of various types of punk rock. He also owns the record label Death Do Us Part. Gear On stage, Burchell has been seen playing a Gibson Les Paul Custom, a Gibson SG Standard, a Burny Les Paul Custom, a Fender Jaguar, and a Balaguer Guitars Thicket BB. He plays a Hughes & Kettner Triamp MKII amp through both a Hughes & Kettner 4x12 cabinet with Vintage 30 speakers and a 2x12 cabinet with Greenback speakers. He has also stated that onstage he uses a Bob Bradshaw Custom Aud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vans Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring rock music festival that toured the United States and Canada each summer from 1995 until 2019, and returned in 2025 for its 30th anniversary. By 2015, Warped was the largest traveling music festival in the United States and the longest-running touring music festival in North America. Internationally, the festival stopped in Australia from 1998–2002 and again in 2013, as well as the United Kingdom in 2012 and 2015. Following the first Warped Tour, the skateboard shoe manufacturer Vans became the festival's title sponsor, when it then became known as the Vans Warped Tour. Warped Tour was conceived by Kevin Lyman as an electric alternative rock festival, but later began focusing on punk rock music. Although it was primarily a punk rock festival, it covered diverse genres over the years. Lyman said that the 2018 Vans Warped Tour would be the final, full cross-country run. On December 18, 2018, Lyman revealed details for the tour's 25th anniversary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palisades (band)
Palisades was an American rock music, rock band from Iselin, New Jersey. Formed in 2008 as Marilyn Is Dead, they changed their name to Palisades in August 2011 and signed to Rise Records. Palisades has released five studio albums; ''Outcasts'' in 2013, ''Mind Games (Palisades album), Mind Games'' in 2015, a Palisades (album), self-titled album in 2017, ''Erase the Pain'' in 2018, and their most recent ''Reaching Hypercritical'' on 22 July 2022. They also have one self-released album under their previous name. History The band formed in January 2008 as Marilyn Is Dead and self-released one album, ''Appearance Disappear'', in 2009. Subsequently, the band saw two lineup changes, with bassist Chris Aleixo being replaced by Brandon Sidney in 2010 and vocalist Alex Farkas being replaced by Louis Miceli in 2011. This change in vocalist also came with a change of the band name to Palisades in August that year, and the self-release of their first extended play, EP, ''The Rise''. The EP an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Last Night
Our Last Night is an American post-hardcore band formed in 2004, consisting of brothers Trevor (vocals) and Matthew (guitar, vocals) Wentworth and Timothy Molloy (drums). The band is known for its post-hardcore and alternative metal renditions of popular pop songs. History Early years (2004–2011) The band was formed in early 2004 by the brothers Trevor and Matthew Wentworth, Tim and Matthew Valich, and Alex "Woody" Woodrow. They released their first EP, ''We've Been Holding Back''. On October 17, 2005, the group released their first album, ''Building Cities from Scratch''. After a few lineup changes, the group was complete in 2006 with Trevor Wentworth (vocals), Matt Wentworth (guitar and vocals), Colin Perry (guitar), Alex "Woody" Woodrow (bass guitar) and Tim Molloy (drums). In early 2007, the group signed with Epitaph Records. The day before they embarked on their first tour, Trevor Wentworth was only 13 years old. In August 2007, after having spent some time on the loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polyphia
Polyphia is a primarily instrumental progressive rock band based in Plano, Texas, formed in 2010. The group consists of guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober, and drummer Clay Aeschliman. Initially rooted in a metal-focused sound in their early releases, the band's music evolved into a more progressive rock style in their later productions, combining electronic music and hip hop. Polyphia has released four studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and numerous singles. Their third album, ''New Levels New Devils'', was their first to chart, reaching 61 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Their fourth album, '' Remember That You Will Die'', released in October 2022, debuted at number 33. History Polyphia formed in 2010 and first achieved mainstream success after the guitar play-through of "Impassion", from their EP ''Inspire'', went viral on YouTube. Since then, the band's popularity has grown and they have shared the stage with progressive metalcore artists such as P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stolas (band)
Stolas (Sail the ocean, live at sea) is an American post-hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada formed in 2011. The band consisted of Carlo Marquez (lead vocals, drums, bass), and Sergio Medina (guitar, backing vocals). The band was signed as the first band on Blue Swan Records in 2013, a record label launched by Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance. They have released one EP, ''Losing Wings'' (2012) and three studio albums, ''Living Creatures'' (2013), ''Allomaternal'' (2014), and ''Stolas'' (2017). The group signed to Equal Vision Records in 2016. Stolas are prominently known for combining progressive elements with post-hardcore music. History Formation and "Losing Wings" EP (2011–2012) Guitarist and vocalist Jason Weiche and drummer Carlo Marquez grew up in Kingman, Arizona and began playing music together in middle school. They worked together on many musical endeavors, and both moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. For two years Marquez and Weiche played in a local Las Vegas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ongoing Concept
The Ongoing Concept is a metal band from Rathdrum, Idaho, formed in 2009. They have released two independent EPs and four studio albums. The band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist Dawson Scholz, vocalist Kyle Scholz, drummer Parker Scholz, bassist/vocalist TJ Nichols and vocalist/guitarist Andy Crateau. History The Ongoing Concept was formed in 2009 by brothers Kyle, Dawson, and Parker Scholz, and childhood friend TJ Nichols, while they were still in high school. The band recorded an EP titled ''What Is My Destiny'', which was released independently on April 23, 2010. The EP displayed a stylistic dichotomy between acoustic rock and metalcore. The band followed up with another EP in 2011, titled ''Arrows Before Bullets'', which took a heavier approach, following an electronicore style. Once the EP was released, Darrington departed from the band, with them continuing on as a four-piece. On June 20, 2013, the band announced their signing to Solid State Records. Along with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Lot Like Birds
A Lot Like Birds (often abbreviated as ALLB) are an American post-hardcore band formed in 2009 in Sacramento, California. Before their breakup in 2018, ALLB had released four albums: an independent debut ''Plan B'' (2009), and three LPs under Equal Vision Records - ''Conversation Piece'' (2011), ''No Place'' (2014) and ''DIVISI'' (2017). ALLB reunited in early 2024 and has continued to play numerous live shows since. History Formation and ''Plan B'' (2009–2010) The band formed in Sacramento when guitarist/vocalist Michael Franzino invited local musicians to collaborate on an album. The result was A Lot Like Birds's debut album ''Plan B''. Released in 2009, the album was largely instrumental and experimental, featuring horns, strings, and guest vocals in addition to screamed vocals and post-hardcore arrangements. It has been widely distributed for free online by the band. Following the album's release, A Lot Like Birds formed a core around five of the musicians involved: Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Close To Touch
Too Close to Touch were an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky, formed in 2013. They swiftly emerged onto the post-hardcore scene. Led by the frontman Keaton Pierce, the band garnered widespread acclaim for their adept musicianship and intricate arrangements, showcasing the technical prowess of each member. Their debut EP, "Too Close to Touch," and subsequent full-length album, "Nerve Endings," released through Epitaph Records, propelled them into the spotlight, earning them a dedicated fanbase and receiving positive reviews from critics within the alternative music scene. The band encountered a significant setback following the death of Pierce in 2022. However, in an effort to preserve Pierce's musical legacy, the band proceeded to release their final album titled "For Keeps," on March 8, 2024, through Epitaph Records. History Formation and ''Too Close to Touch'' (2012–2014) Guitarist Mason Marble and drummer Kenny Downey began playing music together in 2008. In an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
