Leathermouth
| Leathermouth | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Jersey, United States |
| Years active | 2007–2010 |
| Labels | Epitaph Records |
| Associated acts | My Chemical Romance, Reggie and the Full Effect, Coalesce |
| Website | leathermouth.com |
| Members | |
| Frank Iero Rob Hughes John McGuire James Dewees Ed Auletta |
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Leathermouth (often typeset as LeATHERMØUTH[1]) is the hardcore[2][3] side project led by My Chemical Romance's rhythm guitarist Frank Iero. The band formed in 2007, and in January 2009 released their first album XO.[4]
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[edit] History
Leathermouth was formed in 2005 by some friends of My Chemical Romance's rhythm guitarist Frank Iero.[1] Iero heard a few demo tracks from the band, and wanted to sign the band to his own independent label, Skeleton Crew. It was not until the previous lead singer had failed to write any lyrics that Iero became a member.[5] As a member of Leathermouth, this is the first project where he contributes lyrics and lead vocals since Pencey Prep (who broke up before My Chemical Romance was formed)[5]. Iero uses the project as a way to vent about the way he sees the world[1] and also to let out his personal struggles with depression and anxiety.[6] Leathermouth played their first shows in the summer of 2008 alongside Warship for the Fall 2008 Reggie and the Full Effect "Farewell Tour".[7] Iero hopes to tour with Leathermouth when he is not working with My Chemical Romance.[8]
In October 2008, Leathermouth signed to Epitaph Records[9] as opposed to Frank Iero's label as originally planned. Iero thought that it would be difficult to promote the album himself, if released through his own label, with his current obligations to My Chemical Romance and the other bands signed to his label. Epitaph Records president, Brett Gurewitz, was impressed with the band's "intensity and songwriting of the music."[10] Leathermouth released their first studio album on January 27, 2009 through Epitaph entitled XO.[4] Although the album did not chart on the Billboard 200, it did reach #21 on the Top Heatseekers chart.[11]
[edit] Members
- Frank Iero – lead vocals
- Rob Hughes – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Ed Auletta – rhythm guitar
- John McGuire – bass, backing vocals
- James Dewees – drums, percussion
Past Members
- Andrew Escobar (Bass)
- Vincent Averelli (Guitar)
- Steve Oyola (Drums)
[edit] Discography
- XØ (2009)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Artist Info - LeATHERMOUTH Epitaph.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- ^ WOW - Tu Portal de Música - La otra banda de Frank Iero: Leathermouth, una banda post-hardcore (a post-hardcore band)
- ^ Kill Your Stereo - Reviews: LeATHERMOUTH - XO:
- ^ a b Shultz, Brian. "Epitaph Details Leathermouth (My Chemical Romance) Debut" Alternative Press. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- ^ a b Harris, Chris. "Frank Iero Says My Chemical Romance Fans Will Be 'Bummed Out' By Leathermouth" MTV.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- ^ Manley, Brandan (2009). "In-Store Session with Vocalist Frank Iero". Alternative Press. 247, 104.
- ^ Shultz, Brian. "Reggie and the Full Effect Announce Final Tour; Leathermouth (My Chemical Romance) and Warship (ex-From Autumn to Ashes) Supporting" Alternative Press. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- ^ "Leathermouth Debut XO in January" Epitaph.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- ^ Karan, Tim. "Leathermouth Sign to Epitaph" Alternative Press. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- ^ "Epitaph to Release Leathermouth Debut Album 26th January 2009" Altsounds. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
- ^ "Artist Chart History - Leathermouth - Albums" Billboard.com. Retrieved on February 5, 2009.
