Beartooth (band)

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Beartooth
OriginColumbus, Ohio, United States
GenresHardcore punk,[1] metalcore
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsRed Bull Records
MembersCaleb Shomo
Taylor Lumley
Brandon Mullins
Kamron Bradbury
Oshie Bichar
Past membersNick Reed

Beartooth is an American hardcore punk band from Columbus, Ohio, formed in 2012 by Caleb Shomo after he left Attack Attack!. The band is signed to Red Bull Records and is managed by The Artery Foundation since 2013 along with Shomo's electronic act, CLASS. Shomo sung, produced, and played all instruments on their first release, recruiting the other members of the band later. The band's debut album Disgusting was released on June 10, 2014.

History

2012-14: Formation, Red Bull Records and Sick

Main article: Sick (EP)
Beartooth's official logo used since their formation.

Caleb Shomo began writing Beartooth songs while he was still in Attack Attack! as "a different musical outlet" and stated that the band originally "started as a joke band" with members of My Ticket Home. The band was originally called 'Noise', but was switched to Beartooth upon realization the name was already taken.[2]

Beartooth's first songs “I Have a Problem”, "Set Me On Fire", and "Pick Your Poison" were released online in January 2013.[3] After uploading a live music video for “I Have a Problem,”[4] Beartooth announced a string of one-off dates that brought them right into fans living rooms, mostly in the Midwest, following the buzz surrounding the band's live performance in the "I Have a Problem" live video.[5] They played a date on the 2013 Van's Warped Tour,[5] and featured on the entire 2014 tour.[6]

On June 7, 2013, Shomo announced that Beartooth was now signed to Red Bull Records.[7] They released their debut EP Sick for free on their website on July 26, 2013, featuring the songs "I Have a Problem", "Go Be the Voice", "Pick Your Poison", and "Set Me On Fire".[8] On August 17, 2013, the band released a video for "I Have a Problem", not to be confused with the earlier live version.[9] On December 18, 2013 the band were confirmed for the Warped Tour 2014.[10] On November 14, the band released a music video for the song "Go Be The Voice".[11]

2014-present: Disgusting and Nick Reeds departure

Main article: Disgusting (album)

On January 6, 2014, Beartooth welcomed Kamron Bradbury as an official new member of the band.[12] In early 2014, Nick Reed stopped touring with Beartooth and left on good terms and was replaced with Oshie Bichar, formerly of City Lights and started touring with Beartooth as their new bassist during their tour with Memphis May Fire throughout February and March across the US.[13]

On April 29, 2014 the band released a live music video for their new song, "Dead" set to appear on their forthcoming album, Disgusting.[14] On May 13, 2014 the band's Facebook page announced the release date for their debut album, Disgusting, as June 10, 2014, along with its track listing.[15] The band released their first single of the album on the same day, titled 'Beaten In Lips', along with its music video.[16] The album was available to stream online a day before its release.[17]

The band participated in the Warped Tour 2014 throughout July to early August in order to promote their debut album.[18] In Europe they embarked on their first headlining tour while it was also announced that they would tour as support to Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens.[19][20] In August it was announced that they would also be headlining in their first ever North America tour throughout October with support acts Vanna, Sirens & Sailors, Sylar and Alive Like Me.[21]

Musical style

The band have been labeled as a hardcore punk band across both their albums (Sick EP & Disgusting) but have also been said to carry influences of metalcore, possibly derived from Shomo's previous band Attack Attack!, renowned for their metalcore theme although Shomo decided to abandon the electronic elements.[22][23][24][25] The band is also known for their pop influences as noted by critics.[24][26] Caleb Shomo himself was named one of Altpress magazine's 15 best screamers in metalcore as of February 2014, of which he stated that the band's motive was "...to make fun, punk-rock, hardcore, wild music, play crazy shows and have a good time without any pressure from anything."[3]

Band members

Discography

Beartooth discography
Studio albums1
Music videos6
EPs1
Singles1

Albums

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US[27] US
Hard Rock[28] 		US
Indie[29] 		US
Rock[30] 		UK
Rock[31]
Disgusting 48 6 13 19 20

EPs

Title Album details
Sick
  • Released: July 26, 2013
  • Label: Red Bull Records
  • Formats: CD, Music download

Singles

Year Title Album
2014 "Beaten In Lips" Disgusting

Music Videos

Year Title Director
2013 "I Have a Problem" Mark C. Eshleman
"Pick Your Poison" DJay Brawner
"Go Be The Voice" Unknown
2014 "Dead" (live video) Johnny Hochstetler
"Beaten In Lips" Drew Russ
"The Lines"

References

  1. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/disgusting-mw0002666289
  2. ^ Pettigrew, Jason. "A different plan of attack Caleb Shomo shows his beartooth". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  3. ^ a b Pettigrew, Jason. "Interview: A Different Plan Of Attack: Caleb Shomo Shows His Beartooth". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2014. Cite error: The named reference "ap beartooth" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Beartooth (Caleb Shomo, ex-Attack Attack!) release "I Have A Problem" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  5. ^ a b Cayem, Timothy. "Beartooth Interview". Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  6. ^ "Van's Warped Tour 2014". Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  7. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Exclusive: Beartooth sign to Red Bull Records". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  8. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Beartooth offering free 'Sick' EP download". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  9. ^ Kraus, Brian (17 August 2013). "Beartooth release new "I Have A Problem" music video". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  10. ^ "The Ghost Inside, Beartooth, Saves The Day, more announced for Warped Tour 2014 - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2013-12-18. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  11. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Video Premiere: Beartooth, "Go Be The Voice"". AltPress.com. AltPress. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  12. ^ Stagg, David. "Beartooth adds new guitarist". HM Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  13. ^ Departure of Nick Reed and Introduction of Oshie Bichar.
  14. ^ "Beartooth post live video for 'Dead'". Rocksound.com. Rocksound. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  15. ^ Crane, Matt. "Beartooth announce debut album, release new music video". AltPress.com. AltPress. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  16. ^ Bowar, Chad. "Beartooth To Unleash Debut Album 'Disgusting' in June, Reveal Video for 'Beaten in Lips'". Loudwire.com. Loudwire. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  17. ^ Crane, Matt. "Beartooth, 'Disgusting' album premiere". AltPress.com. AltPress. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  18. ^ Sharp, Tyler. "Watch Beartooth cover the Ramones". AltPress.com. AltPress. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  19. ^ Carter, Emily. "Beartooth announce UK and European tour dates". Kerrang.com. Kerrang!. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  20. ^ Sharp, Tyler. "Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens announce US co-headlining tour with Beartooth, This Wild Life". Altpress.com. Altpress. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  21. ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Beartooth - "The Lines" video premiere and first headlining tour announcement". Altpress.com. Altpress. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
  22. ^ Childers, Chad. "Beartooth, 'Ignorance Is Bliss' – Exclusive Song Premiere". Loudwire.com. Loudwire. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  23. ^ Grow, Kory. "10 New Artists You Need to Know: June 2014". Rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  24. ^ a b "Stream Beartooth's 'Body Bag' with Rocksound". Rocksound.com. Rocksound. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  25. ^ Mendez, Sam. "Disgusting Review". Ultimate-guitar.com. Ultimate Guitar Archive. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  26. ^ Mabee, Justin. "Beartooth Disgusting". Hmmagazine.com. HM Magazine. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  27. ^ "Beartooth Billboard 200 positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  28. ^ "Beartooth Hard Rock Albums positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  29. ^ "Beartooth Independent Albums positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  30. ^ "Beartooth Rock Albums positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  31. ^ "2014 Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive 21st June 2014". Officialcharts.com. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 August 2014.

External links

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