Counterparts (band)

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Counterparts
Origin Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres Melodic hardcore, metalcore
Years active 2007 (2007) – present
Labels Victory, Verona
Associated acts Carrion, Snakecharmer
Website counterpartshc.com
Members Brendan Murphy
Jesse Doreen
Eric Bazinet
Kelly Bilan
Adrian Lee
Past members Curtis Washik
Chris Needham
Ryan Juntilla
Alex Re

Counterparts (formed 2007 Hamilton, Ontario) are a Canadian melodic hardcore/metalcore band. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Brendan Murphy, guitarist Jesse Doreen, bass guitarist Eric Bazinet and drummer Kelly Bilan. The band's latest two albums has received critical acclaim from magazines Rock Sound and Exclaim!. They were released through Victory Records.

History

Origin

Counterparts formed in Hamilton, Ontario[1] in 2007,[2] under the name "Brigade", later "Sharia" before settling on Counterparts. Counterparts consisted of vocalist Brendan Murphy, guitarist Jesse Doreen, guitarist Curtis Washik, bassist Eric Bazinet, and drummer Ryan Juntilla. In mid-2009, Washik departed from the band, and Alex Re joined the band temporarily as their guitarist before becoming their permanent guitarist.[3][4] In March 2009 Counterparts toured Canada.[2] In 2010 Shane Told, from the band Silverstein, signed them to his Verona Records label.

Lead vocalist Brendan Murphy was featured on the song "The Artist" on Silverstein's fifth album, Rescue.[5] He also appeared in their music video.

Prophets (2007−10)

The band's debut album Prophets was released 23 February 2010 on label Verona Records. In 2010, Juntilla left the band, and was replaced by Chris Needham.[6] A split EP, featuring Needham on drums was released 21 November 2010 with Hardcore punk band Exalt.[2] The band toured North America in support of the album.[2][7]

The Current Will Carry Us (2011−12)

In spring of 2011, the band was signed to Victory Records. The band continued to tour until the summer of 2011, when they announced that they were recording a new album.[8] During this time, Needham left the band to see a speech therapist.[9] A search for their next drummer was started, but ultimately, Juntilla rejoined the band, just in time to start recording for their second album, The Current Will Carry Us. The Current Will Carry Us was released October 24, 2011 on Victory.[10] A music video was released for the song "Jumping Ship".[11][12]

Music critic Andrew Kelham, of Rock Sound magazine, gave a rating of 8 to the album. He called it "brilliant" and stated that The Current Will Carry Us "is a great first impression for the many who are yet to become acquainted with the Canadian melodic-yet-frenetic hardcore quintet." [13] Kiel Hume of Exclaim! magazine writes that Counterparts have the energy, talent, and attitude to wake up the genre. He states: "The Current Will Carry Us basically does that to a genre many people thought was on its last breath."[14]

Kyle Brownlee, formerly of Canadian deathcore band Majesty, filled in for Juntilla for the entirety of the band's Canadian headliner tour, later on in summer of 2012, it was announced that Juntilla departed from Counterparts because he no longer wanted to be a part of the band. In the same announcement, the band appointed Kelly Bilan, formerly of I Am Committing a Sin and Dead and Divine, to be his replacement. [15] Days after the announcement, bassist Eric Bazinet commented on his Tumblr page that Juntilla had left the band in February and most of the members have not spoken to him since then. He had left to pursue interests in a band he was in during Counterparts.[16] Bazinet added that on their last tour with Juntilla, "he was especially uninterested."[17]

The Difference Between Hell and Home and Re's departure (2013−present)

The bands latest album, entitled The Difference Between Hell and Home was released on July 24, 2013 to positive critical reception. A music video for the track "Witness" was posted ten days prior to the release of the album.

In the Fall of 2013, guitarist Alex Re posted on his personal Facebook page that he had left Counterparts and will be playing his last show with the band at their hometown show in December.[18] In the meantime, the band was able to get Adrian Lee to fill-in for Re on their last few tours of 2013. It is unknown if Lee is a permanent replacement for Re.

Band members

  • Brendan Murphy - lead vocals (2007–present)
  • Jesse Doreen - guitar (2007–present)
  • Eric Bazinet - bass (2007–present)
  • Kelly Bilan - drums, percussion (2012–present)
  • Adrian Lee - guitar (2013–present)
Former members
  • Curtis Washik - guitar (2007–2009)
  • Chris Needham - drums, percussion (2010–2011)
  • Ryan Juntilla - drums, percussion (2007–2010; 2011–2012)
  • Alex Re - guitar, backing vocals (2009–2013)
Touring members
  • Kyle Brownlee - drums, percussion (2012)
  • Adrian Lee - guitar (2013–present)

Discography

Counterparts discography
Releases
↙Studio albums 3
↙EPs 1
↙Singles 2
↙Music videos 3

Studio albums

EPs

  • Split EP with Exalt (2010)

Videography

  • "Jumping Ship" (2011)
  • "The Disconnect" (2012)
  • "Witness" (2013)

See also

References

Citations
  1. ↑ "Counterparts Artist Page". radio3.cbc.ca. CBC Radio 3. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Bands » Counterparts » About". www.punknews.org. Punknews.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011. 
  3. ↑ "Counterparts". victoryrecords.com. Victory Records. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  4. ↑ "Counterparts » The Current Will Carry Us » Credits". allmusic.com. All music. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  5. ↑ Harper, Kate (June 2, 2011). "Music Review » Silverstein — Rescue". Exclaim! (Toronto: Chart Communications). chartattack.com. ISSN 1198-7235. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  6. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=457575089999
  7. ↑ "Artists » Article » Counterparts » Bands & Artists - Counterparts". Rock Sound (London: Freeway Press). www.rocksound.tv. ISSN 1465-0185. OCLC 63197250. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  8. ↑ aubin (31 August 2011). "Counterparts to release 'The Current Will Carry Us'". www.punknews.org. Punknews.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011. 
  9. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150238330055000
  10. ↑ "The Current Will Carry Us", worldcat.org (WorldCat), OCLC 754758595, retrieved 19 January 2012 
  11. ↑ Smith, Roz (1 December 2011). "Albums » Counterparts » The Current Will Carry Us". The Aquarian Weekly (New Jersey: Diane Casazza; Chris Farinas). aquarian.com. ISSN 1067-5108. OCLC 27253154. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  12. ↑ aubin (13 October 2011). "Videos: Counterparts: "Jumping Ship"". www.punknews.org. Punknews.org. Retrieved 19 January 2011. 
  13. ↑ Kelham, Andrew (6 December 2011). "Album Reviews » Counterparts » The Current Will Carry Us". Rock Sound (London: Freeway Press). www.rocksound.tv. ISSN 1465-0185. OCLC 63197250. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  14. ↑ Hume, Kiel (24 October 2011). "METAL REVIEWS: » Counterparts The Current Will Carry Us". Exclaim! (Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc). www.exclaim.ca. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 19 January 2012. 
  15. ↑ Counterparts (23 July 2012). "Facebook - COUNTERPARTS.". {{URL|example.com|optional display text}}. Facebook. Retrieved 23 July 2012. 
  16. ↑ http://aloneinopenroading.tumblr.com/post/27906747162/counterparts-part-ways-with-drummer-ryan-juntilla
  17. ↑ http://aloneinopenroading.tumblr.com/post/28052442269/before-he-did-leave-did-you-guys-have-an-inkling-that
  18. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/alexxre/posts/10153461789695145
  19. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/5638729/counterparts/chart?f=326&sort=timeon

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