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Glassjaw

glassJAw is a four-piece band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by (Lead Vocalist) Daryl Palumbo & (Guitarist) Justin Beck, and has undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception. glassJAw are often cited by many other musicians as a key influence in the genre of post-hardcore.

History

Early years

The band was formed around 1994 while Beck was also playing with Jewish straight-edge band, The Sons of Abraham and Palumbo was in his own straight-edge band called XbustedX. The group's line-up changed constantly in their early years while they played in the local New York Hardcore scene. From 1994-1997 the band recorded several demo quality recordings of some songs that would eventually appear on their official releases, as well as several other compositions that would not see official release. A significant recording came in 1999 working with Don Fury, showcasing songs that would appear on their debut LP "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence". Justin Beck wore gas station T-shirts in High School.

The band recorded the 5 song Kiss Kiss Bang Bang EP in 1997 with Craig Randall at Brass Giraffe Studio in New York. The record was released independently on the label 2 Cents a Pop, then saw a re-release in 2001 without label affiliation. The Line-up on this record was Daryl Palumbo, Justin Beck, Todd Weinstock, Kris Baldwin & Ariel Telford. "Star Above My Bed", from the EP, is often still in the band's setlists' to this day.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence

In 1999, the band entered the studio at Indigo Ranch in Malibu, CA with producer Ross Robinson (At the Drive-In, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, among others) and recorded their first full-length album entitled Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence which saw release in 2000 through Roadrunner Records, the line-up on this record was Palumbo, Beck, Todd Weinstock, Manuel Carrero & Sammy Siegler(who would leave the band prior to the subsequent tour). The music was aggressive and unrelenting, but also included spacious songs like "When One Eight Becomes Two Zeros", "Her Middle Name is Boom", "Piano" and the epic "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence". The music, accompanied with Daryl's lyrics, which were often bitter and resentful towards particular characters he was discussing, and his singing style in itself, which is very powerful and aggressive, showing off his impressive range incorporated with gutteral screaming, created a very unique dynamic. Although EYEWTKAS is often cited as a milestone post-hardcore album, it saw little push from Roadrunner causing the band to garner an ill-will toward the label. Matters were somewhat worsened when Palumbo started to have bouts with his Crohn's Disease on tour as his aggressive style would sometimes trigger attacks, which have potential to be fatal. Larry Gorman officially took over drumming duties part-way through touring. Following the conclusion of tour support for the album, Manny Carrero left the band due to personal reasons.

Worship & Tribute

In 2001, the band entered the studio in secret with Ross Robinson and began recording their follow-up album Worship and Tribute, which would see release the following year. They shopped this to other labels and ended up signing a deal with Warner Brothers Records. The line-up on this record was Palumbo, Beck(who also provided bass duties), Weinstock & Shannon Larkin of Amen and later Godsmack, who provided drumming duties due to recording time constraints, as he had worked well with producer Ross Robinson in the past, although Larry Gorman was composing parts and officially the drummer of the band. It should be noted that Ross Robinson does not use a 'click track'(automated metronome) when recording drummers, as he believes it takes away from the true essence of the music. This album showcased a more melodic and mature glassJAw, as they started to further incorporate Jazz and Ambient influences, particularly in tracks like "Ape Dos Mil", "Must've Run All Day", "The Gillette Cavalcade of Sports", "Trailor Park Jesus" and "Convectuoso"(which did not appear on the official release due to a publishing dispute with Roadrunner). Lyrically, the more confrontational elements heard on 'Everything...' were reigned in, with Palumbo taking a more cerebral approach. Dave Allen joined the group as bassist following the recording of the album. The band then toured extensively throughout 2002-2003, playing all over the world, and played on festival tours such as Warped Tour, Ozzfest & Snocore. The band then decided to take a hiatus in 2004 while Palumbo was composing and performing with his new group Head Automatica. Larry Gorman also decided to follow Palumbo in joining Head Automatica.

Currently

In late 2004, Todd Weinstock, Dave Allen, and Larry Gorman all left the band due to unclear personal reasons. Todd seemed the most surprised with his departure, as he found that performances had been booked without his knowing or billing. Todd then decided to found his own band, Men, Women and Children. Allen was replaced with a returning Manuel Carrero, who had been playing with a band named The Jiant, and is also currently a member of Saves the Day. Manny rejoined after nearly 5 years away from the group. Durijah Lang, who was also a former band member from their early years, and current member of Classic Case, replaced Larry Gorman behind the kit.

glassJAw are under the wing of producer Ross Robinson and are members of Robinson's I Am record label. Robinson has produced all of glassJAw's commercial releases except the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang EP. In October 2005 the band released a B-side EP of songs not used in the band's second album Worship and Tribute, entitled El Mark. After a two year hiatus, the band played three shows in 2005, two at The Downtown in Farmingdale, New York, with proceeds going to charity, and a spot on The Used's tour at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

In the July 2006 issue of AP magazine, Palumbo stated that glassJAw was in the process of writing & recording some new material for the next album, which he hopes to release in 2007. Daryl has also hinted that there could be a unifying concept behind the album.

Moreover, GlassJAw's website (www.glassjaw.com) is yet again up and running as of early November 2006. There are now confirmed tour dates listed for December '06 as well as dates listed as "100% Maybe", suggesting dates that are TBA. Some of these dates are scheduled to be performed with Deftones, as well as a perfromance at the Stillborn Fest in New Haven, CT on New Year's Eve.

Past members

  • Dave Buchta
  • Nick Eulaco
  • Jerry Castellanos(Touring Guitar)
  • Mike Collaeo
  • David Smith (guitarist from australia)
  • Brian Meehan (guest vocal)
  • Scottie Redix
  • Stephan Linde (drums)
  • Kris Baldwin (drums)
  • Ariel Telford (bass)
  • Sammy Siegler (drums)
  • Mitchell Marlow (guitar)
  • Mat Brown
  • Todd Weinstock (guitar)
  • Larry Gorman (drums)
  • Dave Allen (bass)

Jake Gulliver(Guitar)

  • Paul Cantu(drums)

Discography

Albums

EPs/Singles

Demos

Other recorded compositions

  • Our Color Green (Live Bootlegs exist)
  • Last Kiss (Poor quality demos exist, a favourite in some circles)
  • Natural Born Farmer (One of the newest songs by the band, Live Bootlegs exist)
  • Harlem (Live Bootlegs exist)
  • Pravada (Live Bootlegs exist)
  • Star Under My Bed (Reworked track from Kiss Kiss Bang Bang)
  • Tewt (B-side from Worship sessions)
  • Grasper (B-side from Worship sessions)
  • Midwestern Stylings (B-side from Worship sessions, re-mix version also exists
  • Convectuoso (12th track from Worship, only on advance cd version)

"the number no things good could come of" (exist on B-sides of worship and tribute and also with a remix from beat scientific)

Videography

  • "Siberian Kiss" [video edit 3:51] from Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence (2000). Directed by Steve Pedulla.
  • "Pretty Lush" [video edit 3:04] from Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence (2000). Directed by Steve Pedulla.
  • "Cosmopolitan Bloodloss" [video edit 3:23] from Worship and Tribute (2002). Directed by Patrick Hoelk.
  • "Ape Dos Mil" [video edit 3:51] from Worship and Tribute (2002).


"Home video"-style music videos were shot for "Must've Run All Day" and "Ape Dos Mil" and were distributed on Worship and Tribute, in the form of interactive CDs. However neither were intended for release. Versions of the "Cosmopolitan Bloodloss" video vary (the band gets shot at the end in one version).

See also

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