| Bayonet | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Hardcore punk |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Mightier Than Sword |
| Associated acts | The Banner, Fit for an Autopsy, Senses Fail, Suburban Scum |
Bayonet is an American hardcore punk band that formed in 2009.[1] The group features Jeremy Comitas formerly of The Banner, Paul Klein of Suburban Scum, Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail, and Will Putney of Fit for an Autopsy.[2] Putney is also an established record producer who has engineered albums for Bloodsimple, Suicide Silence and The Human Abstract among others.[3]
On July 26, 2011, Bayonet released their self-titled debut EP through Mightier Than Sword Records.[2] The EP was met with generally favorable reviews. Tim Newbound of Rock Sound gave the release an eight out of ten and commented that the EP features, "full-on, frenetic, galloping songs that deliver massive tunes through the sheer, infectious force of timeless, glorious hardcore," and that it's "more fun than should feasibly be crammed into 10 minutes."[4] Writing for Alternative Press, Jason Schreurs scored the album three out of five stars praising the record's aggression, however he also noted that the EP "gets a little awkward" when vocalist Buddy Nielsen sings with his Senses Fail-style melody, and says that he should "bury his head, let the rage consume him and try to forget about melody altogether."[5] Lyrically, the self-titled EP touches on themes of angst and religion.[6][7]