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Fit For Rivals
Fit For Rivals
	Fit For Rivals
Background information
Origin	Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Genres	alternative rock; pop punk; hard rock; emo;
Years active	2009-present
Labels	Freak Machine Records
Members	Renee Phoenix; Thomas Amason; Dorman Pantfoeder; Rufino Lomboy; Jordyn Zubyk
Past members	Eli Clark; John Hartman; Benjamin Nelson; Joshua Hamilton; Ronnie Winter
Website	freakmachinerecords.com/fitforrivals

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Fit for Rivals is an American rock band that originated in Jacksonville, Florida. The band's core members are songwriter/vocalist Renée Phoenix and songwriter/guitarist Thomas Amason. The band released their debut album Steady Damage on July 9, 2009, and the follow-up, Freak Machine was released on September 2, 2016.

History

Fit for Rivals formed in 2009^[1] when Reneé Phoenix met Thomas Amason^[2] while looking for a new guitarist for her band The Explicits.^[3] The album Steady Damage by Fit For Rivals features excerpts of Phoenix's songs from her first album, The Explicits.

Steady Damage (2009)

In 2009, Fit for Rivals released their debut EP Was That Our Youth?. Later in the year, the band began recording their debut studio album, Steady Damage, which was self-released^[4] on July 18, 2009. It spawned the singles "Crash" and "Damage" and music videos were recorded for both. The track "Crash" has notably been used as a theme song for WWE's Over the Limit pay-per-view and was featured in multiple films and television programs, including Legendary.

Freak Machine (2015-2016)

The band released their second EP Sugar on July 17, 2015 and consists of 4 tracks: "Special Kind of Crazy", "Light that Shines", "Freak Machine" and "Hit Me". A music video for "Hit Me" was released on August 27, 2014.^[5] A fan music video for "Freak Machine" was posted on their YouTube channel on November 11, 2014.^[6]

After the release of Sugar, Fit for Rivals began working on their second studio album entitled Freak Machine.^[4]^[7] Freak Machine was released on September 2, 2016 and was produced by Thomas Amason.

Freak Machine Records (2020)

In 2020, Renee Phoenix and Thomas Amason started Freak Machine Records, a rock label that's dedicated to supporting and promoting the best in underground and alternative music. Freak Machine Records offers a unique perspective on the music business, putting artists first and prioritizing creative freedom, collaboration, and experimentation.

B-Sides and Oddities (2020)

Through the year 2020, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "No Way In Hell", "Fake", "Tight Rope" and "Window" as part of their B Sides & Oddities EP.

"Wake The Dead" and "Secret" (2022)

In 2022, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "Wake The Dead" and "Secret".

Musical style

Fit for Rivals has been described as rock, punk rock and pop punk. Reneé Phoenix's "raspy" and "gritty" vocal style is compared to that of Joan Jett,^[2]^[3] whom she says she admires,^[8] and Brody Dalle.^[3] Their EP Sugar has a bit of a throwback sound, as described in New Noise Magazine.^[4]

Members

Current members^[3]^[1]

Reneé Phoenix – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–present)
Thomas Amason – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (2009–present)
Dorman Pantfoeder – drums (2009–present)
Rufino Lomboy – lead guitar (2015–present)

Former members

Eli Clark – bass, backing vocals
John Hartman – drums
Benjamin Nelson – drums
Joshua Hamilton – bass
Ronnie Winter – bass

Associated acts

Reneé Phoenix
The Explicits
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Love Arcade

Discography

Albums

Steady Damage (2009)
Freak Machine (2016)

EPs

Was That Our Youth? (2009)
Sugar (2015)^[4]
B Sides and Oddities (2020)

Singles

Wake The Dead (2022)
Secret (2022)

Music videos

Year	Name
2009	"Crash"^[9]
2009	"Damage"^[10]
2014	"Hit Me"^[11]
2016	"Novocain"^[12]
2022	"Damage" 4k, SFW Version
2022	"Wake The Dead"

References

^ ^a ^b Crane, Matt (2015-05-27). "Hear Fit For Rivals' Jagged New Song, "Light that Shines" (Exclusive)". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
^ ^a ^b Childers, Chad (2016-10-21). "Fit For Rivals 'Novocain' Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. Archived from the original on 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Reid, Ed (2015-06-21). "They Are Fit For Rivals". Florida Music Letter. Ejeff Media. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2021-06-12 – via Blogger.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Shrum, Tony (2015-10-23). "Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on 2015-10-24. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
^ Freak Machine Records (2014-08-27). "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube (Video). Archived from the original on 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
^ Freak Machine Records (2014-11-11). "Fit For Rivals - Freak Machine (Fan Version)". YouTube (Video). Archived from the original on 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
^ "Fit For Rivals – 'Freak Machine' – Album Review". The Fuze Magazine. November 22, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ Lovejoy, Heather (2010-03-26). "Fit for Rivals kicks off Saturday benefit concert for Somer Thompson Foundation". Jacksonville. The Florida Times Union. Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
^ "Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD". YouTube. 2 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
^ "Fit For Rivals – "Damage"". YouTube. 2009-11-10. Archived from the original on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
^ "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2015-09-01.
^ "Fit For Rivals - "Novocain"". YouTube. 2016-10-21. Archived from the original on 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2016-12-22.

External links

Official website

[:0-1] Crane, Matt (2015-05-27). "Hear Fit For Rivals' Jagged New Song, "Light that Shines" (Exclusive)". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-06-12.

[:1-2] Childers, Chad (2016-10-21). "Fit For Rivals 'Novocain' Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire. Archived from the original on 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-06-12.

[:2-3] Reid, Ed (2015-06-21). "They Are Fit For Rivals". Florida Music Letter. Ejeff Media. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2021-06-12 – via Blogger.

[:3-4] Shrum, Tony (2015-10-23). "Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on 2015-10-24. Retrieved 2015-10-12.

[5] Freak Machine Records (2014-08-27). "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube (Video). Archived from the original on 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2021-06-12.

[6] Freak Machine Records (2014-11-11). "Fit For Rivals - Freak Machine (Fan Version)". YouTube (Video). Archived from the original on 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2021-06-12.

[7] "Fit For Rivals – 'Freak Machine' – Album Review". The Fuze Magazine. November 22, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[8] Lovejoy, Heather (2010-03-26). "Fit for Rivals kicks off Saturday benefit concert for Somer Thompson Foundation". Jacksonville. The Florida Times Union. Archived from the original on 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-12.

[9] "Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD". YouTube. 2 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2012-10-28.

[10] "Fit For Rivals – "Damage"". YouTube. 2009-11-10. Archived from the original on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2012-10-28.

[11] "Fit For Rivals - Hit Me". YouTube. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2015-09-01.

[12] "Fit For Rivals - "Novocain"". YouTube. 2016-10-21. Archived from the original on 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2016-12-22.

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 {{Infobox musical artist
 | name              = Fit For Rivals
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 | associated_acts   = The Explicits <br> Renee Phoenix <br> Love Arcade <br> The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
 | website           = {{url|freakmachinerecords.com/fitforrivals}}
-| current_members   = Renee Phoenix<br />Thomas Amason<br />Dorman Pantfoeder<br />Rufino Lomboy
+| current_members   = Renee Phoenix<br />Thomas Amason<br />Dorman Pantfoeder<br />Rufino Lomboy<br />Jordyn Zubyk
 | label             = Freak Machine Records
 | past_members      = Eli Clark<br /> John Hartman<br /> Benjamin Nelson<br /> Joshua Hamilton<br /> Ronnie Winter
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 ==History==
-'''Fit for Rivals''' formed in 2009<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Crane|first=Matt|date=2015-05-27|title=Hear Fit For Rivals' Jagged New Song, "Light that Shines" (Exclusive)|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/hear_fit_for_rivals_jagged_new_song_light_that_shines_exclusive/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|archive-date=2021-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414114421/https://www.altpress.com/features/hear_fit_for_rivals_jagged_new_song_light_that_shines_exclusive/}}</ref> when Reneé Phoenix met Thomas Amason<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=2016-10-21|title=Fit For Rivals 'Novocain' Exclusive Video Premiere|url=https://loudwire.com/fit-for-rivals-novocain-exclusive-video-premiere/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[Loudwire]]|archive-date=2021-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612200421/https://loudwire.com/fit-for-rivals-novocain-exclusive-video-premiere/}}</ref> while looking for a new guitarist for her band The Explicits.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Reid|first=Ed|date=2015-06-21|title=They Are Fit For Rivals|url=https://www.floridamusicletter.com/2015/06/they-are-fit-for-rivals.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Florida Music Letter|publisher=Ejeff Media|via=Blogger|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511203035/https://www.floridamusicletter.com/2015/06/they-are-fit-for-rivals.html}}</ref> The album ''[[Steady Damage]]'' by Fit For Rivals features excerpts of Phoenix's songs from her first album, The Explicits.
+'''Fit for Rivals''' formed in 2009<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Crane|first=Matt|date=2015-05-27|title=Hear Fit For Rivals' Jagged New Song, "Light that Shines" (Exclusive)|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/hear_fit_for_rivals_jagged_new_song_light_that_shines_exclusive/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|archive-date=2021-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414114421/https://www.altpress.com/features/hear_fit_for_rivals_jagged_new_song_light_that_shines_exclusive/}}</ref> when Reneé Phoenix met Thomas Amason<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=2016-10-21|title=Fit For Rivals 'Novocain' Exclusive Video Premiere|url=https://loudwire.com/fit-for-rivals-novocain-exclusive-video-premiere/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[Loudwire]]|archive-date=2021-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612200421/https://loudwire.com/fit-for-rivals-novocain-exclusive-video-premiere/}}</ref> while looking for a new guitarist for her band The Explicits.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Reid|first=Ed|date=2015-06-21|title=They Are Fit For Rivals|url=https://www.floridamusicletter.com/2015/06/they-are-fit-for-rivals.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Florida Music Letter|publisher=Ejeff Media|via=Blogger|archive-date=2021-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511203035/https://www.floridamusicletter.com/2015/06/they-are-fit-for-rivals.html}}</ref> The album ''[[Steady Damage]]'' by Fit For Rivals features excerpts of Phoenix's songs from her first album, ''The Explicits''.
-===Steady Damage (2009)===
+===''Steady Damage'' (2009)===
-In 2009, Fit for Rivals released their debut EP ''Was That Our Youth?''. Later in the year, the band began recording their debut studio album, ''[[Steady Damage]]'', which was self-released<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Shrum |first=Tony |date=2015-10-23 |title=Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP |url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-fit-for-rivals-sugar-ep/ |url-status=live |access-date=2015-10-12 |website=New Noise Magazine |archive-date=2015-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024000757/http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-fit-for-rivals-sugar-ep/ }}</ref> on July 18, 2009. It spawned the singles "Crash" and "Damage" and music videos were recorded for both. The track "Crash" has notably been used as a theme song for [[WWE]]'s [[Over the Limit (2010)|Over the Limit]] pay-per-view and was featured in multiple films and television programs, including [[Legendary (film)|Legendary]].
+In 2009, Fit for Rivals released their debut EP ''Was That Our Youth?''. Later in the year, the band began recording their debut studio album, ''[[Steady Damage]]'', which was self-released<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Shrum |first=Tony |date=2015-10-23 |title=Album Review: Fit For Rivals – 'Sugar' EP |url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-fit-for-rivals-sugar-ep/ |url-status=live |access-date=2015-10-12 |website=New Noise Magazine |archive-date=2015-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024000757/http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-fit-for-rivals-sugar-ep/ }}</ref> on July 18, 2009. It spawned the singles "Crash" and "Damage" and music videos were recorded for both. The track "Crash" has notably been used as a theme song for [[WWE]]'s [[Over the Limit (2010)|Over the Limit]] pay-per-view and was featured in multiple films and television programs, including [[Legendary (2010 film)|Legendary]].
-===Freak Machine (2015-2016)===
+===''Freak Machine'' (2015-2016)===
 The band released their second EP ''Sugar'' on July 17, 2015 and consists of 4 tracks: "Special Kind of Crazy", "Light that Shines", "Freak Machine" and "Hit Me". A music video for "Hit Me" was released on August 27, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Freak Machine Records|date=2014-08-27|title=Fit For Rivals - Hit Me|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[YouTube]]|type=Video|archive-date=2020-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217063947/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs}}</ref> A fan music video for "Freak Machine" was posted on their YouTube channel on November 11, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Freak Machine Records|date=2014-11-11|title=Fit For Rivals - Freak Machine (Fan Version)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_HDeR8jn8|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-12|website=[[YouTube]]|type=Video|archive-date=2021-12-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230080905/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w_HDeR8jn8}}</ref>
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 In 2020, Renee Phoenix and Thomas Amason started Freak Machine Records, a rock label that's dedicated to supporting and promoting the best in underground and alternative music. Freak Machine Records offers a unique perspective on the music business, putting artists first and prioritizing creative freedom, collaboration, and experimentation.
-===B-Sides and Oddities (2020)===
+===''B-Sides and Oddities'' (2020)===
 Through the year 2020, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "No Way In Hell", "Fake", "Tight Rope" and "Window" as part of their ''B Sides & Oddities'' EP.
-===Wake The Dead, Secret (2022)===
+==="Wake The Dead" and "Secret" (2022)===
 In 2022, Fit For Rivals released the singles, "Wake The Dead" and "Secret".
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 ==Members==
-'''Current Members'''<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" />
+'''Current members'''<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" />
-*Reneé Phoenix – Vocals, composer, guitar (2009-present)
+*Reneé Phoenix – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–present)
-*Thomas Amason – Guitar, composer, keys, backing vocals (2009-present)
+*Thomas Amason – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (2009–present)
-*Dorman Pantfoeder - [[Drums]] (2009-present)
+*Dorman Pantfoeder – drums (2009–present)
-*Rufino Lomboy - Lead guitar (2015-present)
+*Rufino Lomboy – lead guitar (2015–present)
-'''Former Members'''
+'''Former members'''
-*Eli Clark - [[Bass guitar]], backing vocals
+*Eli Clark – bass, backing vocals
-*John Hartman - [[Drums]]
+*John Hartman – drums
-*Benjamin Nelson - [[Drums]]
+*Benjamin Nelson – drums
-*Joshua Hamilton - [[Bass guitar]]
+*Joshua Hamilton – bass
-*Ronnie Winter - [[Bass guitar]]
+*Ronnie Winter – bass
 ==Associated acts==
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 ! Year !! Name
 |-
-| 2009 || "Crash"<ref>{{cite web |last= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-b-t6RCvc |title=Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD |publisher=YouTube |date= |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2012-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321102317/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-b-t6RCvc |url-status=live }}</ref>
+| 2009 || "Crash"<ref>{{cite web |last= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-b-t6RCvc |title=Fit For Rivals – "Crash" HD |publisher=YouTube |date= 2 March 2010|access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2012-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321102317/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc-b-t6RCvc |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
 | 2009 || "Damage"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusC01JShvU |title=Fit For Rivals – "Damage" |publisher=YouTube |date=2009-11-10 |access-date=2012-10-28 |archive-date=2012-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914092414/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xusC01JShvU |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-| 2014 || "Hit Me"<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Fit For Rivals - Hit Me|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901061035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|archive-date=2015-09-01|access-date=|website=YouTube}}</ref>
+| 2014 || "Hit Me"<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=27 August 2014|title=Fit For Rivals - Hit Me|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901061035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBGNI8NDs|archive-date=2015-09-01|access-date=|website=YouTube}}</ref>
 |-
 | 2016 || "Novocain"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgW-jMK5_M |title=Fit For Rivals - "Novocain" |publisher=YouTube |date=2016-10-21 |access-date=2016-12-22 |archive-date=2016-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021154730/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgW-jMK5_M&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
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+[[Category:Musical quintets from Florida]]
+[[Category:Female-fronted musical groups]]

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