American Me (band)

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Me American
Origin Portland, Oregon, USA
Genres Hardcore punk, metalcore
Years active 2006 (2006)–present
Labels Rise Records
Associated acts It Prevails, The Acacia Strain
Website www.facebook.com/americanme503
Members Tony Tataje
Cameron Bledsoe
Brian Blade
Duncan Allen
Past members Aaron Marsh
Doug Furry
Nate Dorval

American Me is a hardcore punk band from Portland, Oregon. The band was formed in 2006 and signed with Rise Records.[1] The band's music is often described as 'brutal hardcore' and is known for its fast pace and heavy sound.[2]

The band's first studio album, Heat, was released in 2008. The album was greeted with positive reactions from hardcore punk fans, as well as fans of other genres such as heavy metal. They received praise and many reviews from critics for exhibiting a unique, heavier genre of hardcore punk, while incorporating elements of conventional hardcore punk.[3][4]

History

Formation

American Me was formed in Portland, Oregon in 2006 by Tony Tataje and Brian Blade. Originally, the band was a side-project for It Prevails,[5] although it soon became a full-time band in its own right, distinguished by a far heavier sound.

Burglary and hiatus (2009 - 2010)

After the release of their second studio album, the band's tour bus was burglarized which prompted the band's year-long hiatus from the music scene.

Reformation and third studio album

After Nate Dorval, Aaron Marsh, and Doug Furry left the band, it was reformed with new members. The new band released their third studio album, III, on August 14, 2012.

Band members

Current members
  • Tony Tataje – lead vocals (2006–present)
  • Cameron Bledsoe – guitar (2006–present)
  • Brian Blade – guitar, backing vocals (2006–2010, 2013–present) bass (2010–2013)
  • Duncan Allen – drums, vocals (2011–present)
Touring members
  • Tony Cornella – bass, vocals (2013–present)
  • Jerry Roush – vocals
Former members
  • Aaron Marsh – drums (2006-2009)
  • Doug Furry – bass, vocals (2006-2009)
  • Nate Dorval – bass, vocals (2009)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums[5]
  • Heat (2008)
  • Siberian Nightmare Machine (2009)
  • III (2012)

Videography

Tours

  • "Japan Tour" (2006)

References

  1. ↑ "Rise Records Press Assets". Rise Records. 
  2. ↑ "American Me – III Review". rocknreelreviews. Retrieved 5 October 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Heat Review". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 6 October 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Heat Album Review". Sputnik Music. Retrieved 6 October 2013. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "American Me, Biography". Retrieved 6 October 2013. 

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