Retox (band)

Retox

Retox performing live in Chicago during their 2014 tour with The Dillinger Escape Plan
Background information
Origin San Diego, California, US
Genres Hardcore punk
Years active 2011–present
Labels Ipecac, Epitaph
Associated acts Head Wound City, Holy Molar, The Locust
Website retox.bandpage.com
Members Michael Crain
Brian Evans
Justin Pearson
Past members Gabe Serbian
Thor Dickey

Retox is an American rock band that formed in 2011. The four-piece was founded by Justin Pearson and Gabe Serbian, both of whom had previously performed together in The Locust, Head Wound City, and Holy Molar,[1] as well as numerous other bands separately. The two additional members are Thor Dickey and Michael Crain. Serbian was replaced by Brian Evans in 2013. Retox has since been signed to Ipecac Recordings and Epitaph Records and released three studio albums: Ugly Animals (2011), YPPL (2013) and Beneath California (2015).

History

Retox formed in 2011, originally out of founding members Justin Pearson's and Gabe Serbian's disappointment that their previous band Head Wound City was too short-lived and wanted to rehash that sound, though this sound evolved over time and with the addition of Thor Dickey and Michael Crain.[2] The band released a self-titled EP and their debut album Ugly Animals that year through Ipecac Recordings,[3] a California-based record label co-founded by Mike Patton and Greg Werckman. Ugly Animals was self-funded by the band members and recorded on analog tape to capture Retox's to capture the aesthetic of the band that couldn't be captured digitally, a decision made by engineer Manny Nieto.[4]

In 2013, Retox announced that they signed to Brett Gurewitz's Epitaph Records for their second studio album.[5] Pearson previously worked with Epitaph to release Heaven's Pregnant Teens in 2006 from his former band Some Girls and two releases from The Locust.[6] Retox released YPPL through the label on May 7, 2013. Prior to the release of the album, founding drummer Serbian left and was replaced by Brian Evans.[5] For YPLL, Retox focused more on simpler song structures and guitar riffs, and featured a guest appearance from Nick Zinner (Head Wound City, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) on the track "Congratulations, You Are Good Enough."[5]

The band closed out 2014 with a split EP with Narrows, which features former members of Botch, These Arms Are Snakes, and Some Girls. The EP was released through Pearson's own Three One G label[7] and featured two tracks: the exclusive song "Fascination Street" and "This Should Hurt a Little Bit," which would appear on the band's following studio album. Retox released its third studio album titled Beneath California on February 10, 2015 again through Epitaph.[8] In support of Beneath California, Retox toured North America February-March 2015 with Whores.[7][8]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and splits

Music videos

References

  1. ↑ Stamm, Chris (August 17, 2011). "Retox: Thursday, Aug. 18". Willamette Week. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  2. ↑ Horsley, Jonathan (December 5, 2011). "Interview: Retox’s Justin Pearson on punk sincerity, Ugly Animals, extremity and running for office". Decibel. Red Flag Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  3. ↑ Heaney, Gregory. "Retox – Biography". Allmusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  4. ↑ Sutherland, Sam (September 9, 2011). "Interview: Retox". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Adams, Gregory (February 27, 2013). "Retox Sign to Epitaph for 'YPLL'". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  6. ↑ Bayer, Jonah (July 3, 2013). "The PV Q&A: Retox's Justin Pearson Knows a Thing or Two About Noise". PureVolume. Spin Media. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Adams, Gregory (December 9, 2014). "Retox Announce North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Sharp, Tyler (January 6, 2015). "Retox redefine hardcore-punk on the lead single from their upcoming album, 'Beneath California'". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  9. ↑ Heisel, Scott (August 8, 2011). "Exclusive Stream: Retox's 'A Bastard On Father's Day'". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ Adams, Gregory (May 28, 2013). "Retox: 'Biological Process of Politics' (video)". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  11. ↑ Little, Mark (February 12, 2015). "Videos: Retox: 'Without Money, We'd All Be Rich'". PunkNews.org. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  12. ↑ Paul, Aubin (March 17, 2015). "Videos: Retox: 'Die In Your Own Cathedral'". Punknews.org. Retrieved March 17, 2015.

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