Kiss It Goodbye
| Kiss It Goodbye | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Hardcore, metalcore |
| Years active | 1996–1998, 2012[1] |
| Labels | Revelation Records |
| Associated acts | Deadguy, Rorschach, Die 116, No Escape, Ambush |
| Members |
Tim Singer Keith Huckins Thom Rusnack Andrew Gormley |
| Past members |
Demian Johnston Eric Cooper |
Kiss it Goodbye was a hardcore band from Seattle, Washington, United States that formed in 1996 and broke-up in 1998.
History
After leaving the New Jersey band Deadguy in 1996, vocalist Tim Singer and guitarist Keith Huckins moved on to form Kiss it Goodbye with bassist Thom Rusnack and drummer Andrew Gormley.[2] Huckins, Rusnack and Gormley were already familiar musically as they had all previously performed together in the New Jersey band Rorschach.
A demo tape titled Be Afraid was quickly recorded and heavily circulated around the New York City area which responded with high praise. The demo is the only recording made by the group to feature guitarist Eric Cooper. The band recorded their 1997 debut LP She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not for Revelation Records. Produced by Billy Anderson, the album had the same familiar sound that fans of Deadguy and Rorschach had come to know along with Singer's melodramatic screams and ramblings. The tracks "Preacher" and "Target Practice" which were omitted from She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not were also released this same year as a 7" EP through Revelation.[3]
In 1997, the band toured with Unsane. They also toured with death metal outfit Obituary. Shortly after the tour, Huckins decided the touring and music were no longer to his liking and was replaced by Seattle hardcore veteran and Kiss It Goodbye illustrator Demian "Headboy" Johnston.[3]
The band recorded material in 1998 for an EP that was to be released by Sub Pop Records but was never released by the label as Tim Singer soon decided to leave the band, effectively dissolving it. The tracks were eventually released by Revelation Records as the Choke CD/7" EP.
The band briefly reunited to perform a short westcoast reunion tour during 2012.[1] To celebrate, Revelation Records repressed She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not on vinyl.[4]
Band members
- Andrew Gormley – drums (1996-1998, 2012)
- Thom Rusnack – bass (1996-1998, 2012)
- Tim Singer - vocals (1996-1998, 2012)
- Keith Huckins – guitar (1996-1997, 2012)
- Demian Johnston - guitar (1997-1998)
- Eric Cooper - guitar (1996)
Discography
- Studio albums
- She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not LP/CD (1997, Revelation Records)
- Singles and EPs
- Be Afraid demo tape (1996, self-released)
- Preacher/Target Practice 7" (1997, Revelation Records)
- Choke 7"/CDEP (1999, Revelation Records)
References
- 1 2 Kraus, Brian (2012-04-21). "Kiss It Goodbye Announce Reunion and Upcoming Shows". altpress.com. Alternative Press. Retrieved 2017-03-12.
- ↑ Christopher, Roy (1997-06-27). "Kiss It Goodbye Interview". roychristopher.com. Roy Christopher. Retrieved 2017-03-12.
- 1 2 Downey, Ryan. "Kiss It Goodbye Biography". allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
- ↑ Lantinen, Christopher (2012-05-07). "Kiss It Goodbye Getting A Vinyl Reissue". modernvinyl.com. Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 2017-03-15.