Sinking Ships were an American

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band from

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, formed in 2004. In 2005, the band released their debut EP, ''Meridian'', on

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and later reissued on 6131 Records and contributed the track "Turn My Headphones Up" to the ''Generations'' compilation released on

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. Later that year, Sinking Ships signed to Revelation Records and released their album, ''Disconnecting'', in July 2006. During their existence, Sinking Ships toured with bands such as Comeback Kid, Down To Nothing, Shook Ones,

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, and Shipwreck. They also released an EP on Revelation entitled ''Ten'', as well as the tour-only single "Safe". Sinking Ships also released a split album released in Japan on the Alliance Trax label with the Japanese bands As We Let Go and My Love. In the spring and summer of 2008, Sinking Ships played the Rainfest festival. Members have gone on to play in Wait In Vain, Self Defense Family, Gone But Not Forgotten, Meltdown, and

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. In 2013, the band reunited for the Rainfest pre-show.

Members

* Danny Hesketh (vocals, 2004-2008, 2013) * Paul Betinson (guitar, 2004-2008, 2013) * Colin Horn (bass, 2004-2008, 2013) * Roger Kilburn (guitar, 2006-2008, 2013) * Nate Huddle (drums, 2008) * Andy Rice (drums, 2006-2007) * Ryan Seymour (guitar, 2004-2006)

Discography

Albums

* ''Disconnecting'' (Revelation Records, 2006)

Singles & EPs

*''Demo'' (2004, Farewell Records) *''Meridian'' (2005,

/6131 Records) *''Ten'' (2007, Revelation Records) *''Safe'' (2007, Sinking Ships Records) *Split with My Love & As We Let Go (2008, Alliance Trax) *''Out of Touch/Bee Honda'' (2008, Sinking Ships Records)

Compilation appearances

* "Turn My Headphones Up" on ''Generations: A Hardcore Compilation'' (2005,

) * "Turn My Headphones Up" on ''In-Flight: No-Slam!'' (2006, Revelation Records) * "Not Listed" on ''Death or Glory Fest 2005'' (2006, Downtown Academy Records) * "The Next Time I Go" on ''Summer Smash '06'' (2006, RevHQ) * "Shadows" on ''Louder Than Bombs Vol. 2'' (2006, Alliance Trax) * "The Sound" on ''Sound and Fury Festival 2006'' (2007, Sound and Fury) * "Irish Wristwatch" on ''Hardcore, Punk, Etc. 2008'' (2008, RevHQ)

References

External links

Sinking Ships website

Official Sinking Ships myspace

Sinking Ships interview at REDEFINE Magazine, September 2006

Sinking Ships record label
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