American Me (band)

American Me
Origin Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres Hardcore punk, metalcore
Years active 2006–2014
Labels Rise
Associated acts It Prevails, The Acacia Strain
Website www.facebook.com/americanme503
Past members Joeseph Manning
Duncan Allen
Tony Cornella
Tony Tataje
Aaron Marsh
Scott Walker
Brian Blade
Cameron Bledsoe
Ian Fike

American Me was a hardcore punk band from Portland, Oregon whose music also featured elements of various genres of heavy metal and hip hop. The band was formed in 2006 and signed with Rise Records in late 2007.[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 received praise from reviewers for exhibiting a unique, heavier style of hardcore punk, combining hardcore punk and heavy metal with a slight hip hop edge.[3][4]

History

Formation

American Me was formed in Portland, Oregon in 2006 by high school friends, Tony Tataje and Brian Blade after gaining inspiration from the 1990 film of the same name. Originally, the band was a side-project of melodic hardcore band, 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)

In November, 2009 while touring after the release of their second studio album, Siberian Nightmare Machine, the band's tour trailer was burglarized in Antelope, California causing the loss of their equipment and merchandise which prompted the band's year-long hiatus from the music scene.

Reformation and third studio album

After recovering from their robbery and parting ways with hired touring members, the core members re-formed with new drummer, Duncan Allen and released their third studio album, III on August 14, 2012. Later that fall, the band embarked on a month-long tour of Europe.[6] In August, 2013 the band was added to the "No Way Out Tour" in support of label mates, The Acacia Strain.[7]

Band members

Final lineup
  • Duncan Allen – drums (2011–2014)
  • Tony Cornella – live bass, vocals (2013–2014)
  • Joseph Manning – live guitar (2013–2014)
Touring/former members
  • Tony Tataje – lead vocals (2006–2013)
  • Aaron Marsh – drums (2006–2008, 2009–2010)
  • Cameron Bledsoe – guitar (2006–2007, 2009–2014)
  • Phillip Ralston – live guitar (2008–2009)
  • Scott Walker – drums (2008, 2011)
  • Charles Nikolet – live drums (2008–2009)
  • Adam Levesque – live drums (2010–2011)
  • Jerry Roush – live lead vocals (Japan Tour, 2011)
  • Steve Tinnon – live lead vocals (2010)
  • Ian Fike – live bass, vocals (2006–2008)
  • Jake Harris – live bass (2006–2008)
  • Doug Funny – live bass, vocals (2008)
  • Nate Dorval – live bass, vocals (2008–2009)
  • Michael Nordeen – live bass (2009–2010)
  • Pig Tooth – live bass (2010–2011)
  • Jason Clifford – live bass (2011–2012)
  • Brian Blade – lead vocals (2014), guitar, bass (2006–2013)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums[5]

Videography

Tours

References

  1. ↑ "Rise Records Press Assets". Rise Records.
  2. ↑ Dave. "American Me – III Review". Rock n Reel Reviews. 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.
  6. ↑ http://lambgoat.com/news/20429/American-Me-It-Prevails-tour-Europe
  7. ↑ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_acacia_strain_announce_headlining_tour_with_xibalba_fit_for_an_autopsy

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