36 Crazyfists
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| 36 Crazyfists | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin |  Anchorage, Alaska |
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| Genre(s) | Post-hardcore Metalcore |
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| Years active | 1994–present | |
| Label(s) | Roadrunner Records (International) DRT Entertainment (North America) |
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| Website | 36crazyfists.com | |
| Members | ||
| Brock Lindow Steve Holt Mick Whitney Thomas Noonan |
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| Former members | ||
| JD Stuart Ryan Brownell |
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36 Crazyfists are a four-piece post-hardcore/metalcore music group originating from Anchorage, Alaska. They are now based out of Portland, Oregon.
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[edit] History
Formed in December 1994, 36 Crazyfists originate from Anchorage, Alaska. The band's original line-up consisted of vocalist Brock Lindow, guitarist Steve Holt, bassist JD Stuart and drummer Thomas Noonan. The band independently released two EPs and one LP before being signed. Their first EP Boss Buckle was released in 1995, followed by Suffer Tree in 1997 and finally their LP In the Skin which was also released in 1997. A demo disc was also recorded in 1999.
In order to break into the industry, the band moved from Alaska to Portland, Oregon. From here, they opened for such acts System of a Down, Primus, Blink-182 and NOFX.
Signed by Roadrunner Records, the band recorded their major debut album Bitterness the Star which was released on April 4, 2002. In support of its release, the band toured with such heavy weight acts as Candiria, God Forbid, Chimaira, Diecast and Hotwire. After touring the United States, they headed off to Europe to begin the the European Road Rage Tour with Killswitch Engage and Five Pointe O.
The band reemerged two years later with their sophomore effort A Snow Capped Romance which was released on March 16, 2004.
Their third album Rest Inside the Flames was released across Europe on June 12, 2006. Ultimately, Roadrunner decided not to release the album in North America. A deal with DRT Entertainment was later struck, and the album received a belated release on November 7, 2006.
The album was a success in the UK, with Rest Inside the Flames debuting at #71 on the UK album charts, and reaching #2 in the BBC's Rock Album charts. However, the album only sold 1,858 copies in the US during its first week of release.[1]
The band will be starting an extensive UK tour on April 1, 2007, where they will play at 26 venues across the country.
The band hopes to record a new album some time in 2007, for release in fall 2007 or early 2008
[edit] Members
- Brock Lindow – Vocals
- Steve Holt – Guitar
- Mick Whitney – Bass
- Thomas Noonan – Drums
[edit] Former
- JD Stuart – Bass (died in a car accident in July 1996)
- Ryan Brownell – second guitar (1994-1996)[citation needed]
[edit] Discography
- Bitterness the Star (Apr 4, 2002)
- A Snow Capped Romance (Mar 16, 2004)
- Rest Inside the Flames (Jun 12, 2006), (Nov 7, 2006)
[edit] Other releases
- 2003 – "At the End of August" – featured in MTV2 Headbangers Ball
- 2004 – "Bloodwork" – featured in Resident Evil: Apocalypse Soundtrack
- 2004 – "Workhorse" – featured in Jäger Music Rarities Promotional Giveaway
- 2005 – "Destroy the Map" – released in connection with their 2005 April tour in the UK and Europe. Also includes "Workhorse" and "Sad Lisa" covers
- 2006 – "I'll Go Until My Heart Stops" – featured in MTV2 Headbanger's Ball: The Revenge
- 2006 – "Digging the Grave" (Faith No More cover) – featured in Kerrang! High Voltage
[edit] Videography
- "Slit Wrist Theory" – Bitterness the Star
- "At the End of August" – A Snow Capped Romance
- "Bloodwork" – A Snow Capped Romance
- "I'll Go Until My Heart Stops" – Rest Inside the Flames
- "Midnight Swim" – Rest Inside the Flames (to be shot soon)
[edit] External links
- Official site
- 36 Crazyfists at MySpace
- 36 Crazyfists at All Music Guide
- Live Videos & Music Videos on UVTV
[edit] References
- ^ IndieHQ, "Indepedent Sales Chart 11-15-06", Posted November 15, 2006.
