The Menzingers
| The Menzingers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Genres | Punk rock folk punk |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Epitaph Records Red Scare Industries Go-Kart Records |
| Website | link |
| Members | |
| Joe Godino Greg Barnett Tom May Eric Keen |
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The Menzingers are a punk rock band from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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[edit] Biography
The Menzingers formed in the wake of Scranton ska-punk bands "Bob and the Sagets" (featuring Tom May, Joe Godino, Eric Keen, and non-Menzinger member Curtis Ayers) and Kos Mos (featuring Greg Barnett, Adam Mcilwee of Tigers Jaw, and Leo Vergnetti of Captain, We're Sinking!). Their first release was a self-titled demo tape made in 2006, which made its way onto many top ten lists of that year.[1]
Their debut full length, "A Lesson In The Abuse Of Information Technology" (released on Go-Kart Records), was produced by Jesse Cannon. According to Cannon, "I record bands every day and almost all of them are missing something. The Menzingers have it all — the songs, the aggression, the heart, and the passion that most only dream of."
In 2009, the band released a 4-song EP titled "Hold On Dodge" through Red Scare Industries, their first vinyl release (including a 600-run olive edition.)[2] A bonus track for the EP titled "Kentucky Gentleman" is available through iTunes.
Early in 2010, the band did a brief stint with Anti-Flag. April 13 saw the release of their second full length, "Chamberlain Waits," through Red Scare Records. In March and April they also toured in support of Against Me!.
On May 17, 2011 they announced that they had signed to Epitaph Records. Brett Gurewitz, founder of Epitaph Records and guitarist of Bad Religion said this about the signing of the band:
"These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with. They are seriously talented songwriters and I'm happy to welcome them to the Epitaph family. I think the band is a great fit here."[3]
The band Is currently on tour with A Day To Remember and Rise Against.
[edit] Members
- Joe Godino - Drums
- Greg Barnett - Guitar/Vocals
- Tom May - Guitar/Vocals
- Eric Keen - Bass
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- A Lesson in the Abuse of Information Technology (2007)
- Chamberlain Waits (2010)
- On The Impossible Past (2012)
[edit] EPs and singles
- Hold on, Dodge! (2009)
- "I Was Born" (2010)
- "The Obituaries" (2011)
[edit] References
- ^ "About the Menzingers". 2009-05-16. http://www.punknews.org/bands/themenzingers. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ "The Menzingers: Episode 1". 2009-03-16. http://notpopular.com/2009/03/16/the-menzingers-episode-1/. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/42660
