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Jonah Jenkins
Jonah Jay Jenkins (born Jonah Moore, October 6, 1970) is an American vocalist, known for his work with bands such as Only Living Witness, Miltown (band), Miltown, Milligram (band), Milligram, The Northern Skulls and Raw Radar War. Biography Born Jonah Moore, his sister is Kassie Carlson, the vocalist for Guerilla Toss. Jenkins formed Only Living Witness with Eric Stevenson, of Formicide in 1989. The band performed in 14 countries including Sweden, England, France, Canada, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. When Only Living Witness split up in 1995, Jenkins went on to form two bands, Miltown (band), Miltown and Milligram (band), Milligram. Miltown was signed by Larry Jacobson to Irving Azoff's Giant Records (Warner), Giant Records, aka Revolution Records. Miltown recorded several demo tapes on their own with guitarist/producer Brian McTernan and guitarist Matt Squire, releasing a CDEP (Hydra Head Records) and two 7-inch vinyl records, and one album for Revolution Records ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Litchfield, New Hampshire
Litchfield is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 8,478 at the 2020 census. History Prior to European settlement, the area was populated by the Abenaki people. They were skilled with fishing and were adept in agriculture as well. The New Hampshire Archaeological Society has located over 30 Native American sites along the shore of the Merrimack River in Litchfield, with artifacts several thousands of years old being uncovered. Most of Litchfield was part of the large town known as Dunstable, which was organized in the 1600s and included land along both sides of the disputed New Hampshire-Massachusetts boundary, and out of which were carved several towns and cities in both states. The area which became Litchfield was originally known as "Naticook". In 1656, William Brenton, colonial governor of Rhode Island, was granted land which included much of present-day Litchfield. The name was changed to "Brenton's Farm" in 1729. The town was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydra Head Records
Hydra Head Records was an independent record label that specializes in extreme metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner (the frontman of Isis) in 1993. It had another imprint, Hydra Head Noise Industries, which specialized in experimental and noise music. Turner announced he was winding the label down in 2012. In 2020, the label removed its catalog from Spotify and returned its album rights back to several artists. History Hydra Head was founded in 1993 as a distribution company while Turner was still in high school. In 1995, he moved to Boston to attend art school. In late 1995, he was handed a demo by local band Vent. That seven-inch single would be the first record released on Hydra Head. The label grew to accommodate local bands such as Roswell, Corrin, Piebald, and Converge, and after Turner graduated from college in 1999, it became a full-time endeavor. In 2011, Hydra Head relocated to Los Angeles, California, from its former home in Boston, Massachusetts. Some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Heroes
''No Heroes'' is the sixth studio album by American metalcore band Converge, released on October 24, 2006 by Epitaph Records. The album was produced by guitarist Kurt Ballou, and the artwork was created by vocalist Jacob Bannon. ''No Heroes'' reached number 151 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and also topped the Top Heatseekers chart and reached number 13 on the Independent Albums chart. Musical style and theme In early July 2006, Converge's official website announced the album's title of the album, as well as the meaning behind it: "These days, cowards outnumber the heroes, and the begging souls outweigh the calloused hands of the hardest of workers. Both in life and in art, the lack of passion is sickening, and the lust for complacency is poisonous. This album is the artistic antithesis of that sinking world; a thorn in the side of their beast. It's for those who move mountains one day at a time. It's for those who truly understand sacrifice. In our world of enemies, we will walk al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converge (band)
Converge is an American hardcore punk band formed by vocalist Jacob Bannon and guitarist Kurt Ballou in Salem, Massachusetts in 1990. During the recording of their seminal fourth album ''Jane Doe'', the group became a four-piece with the departure of guitarist Aaron Dalbec and the addition of bassist Nate Newton and drummer Ben Koller. This lineup has remained intact since. They have released nine studio albums, three live albums, and numerous EPs. The band's sound is rooted in hardcore and also features frequent influences from heavy metal. They are considered pioneers of metalcore as well as its subgenre mathcore. Converge have enjoyed a relatively high level of recognition. According to AllMusic, they are "regarded as one of the most original and innovative bands to emerge from the punk underground."Stacia ProefrockConverge Biography AllMusic Their popularity rose with the release of ''Jane Doe'', which was ranked as the best album of the decade by Sputnikmusic, the best a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rest Inside The Flames
''Rest Inside the Flames'' is the third album by American metalcore band 36 Crazyfists. It was released in Australia on June 10, 2006 and in Europe and the UK on June 12, 2006. The album was released in the US on November 7 via the band's new North American label, DRT Entertainment. Almost two months prior to the album's official release date of June 12, the album was leaked and began appearing on P2P sites. The album features guest vocals by ex-Killswitch Engage frontman Howard Jones on the track "Elysium", as well as Jonah Jenkins (vocalist of Milligram and ex-vocalist of Only Living Witness) on the track "We Cannot Deny". Crazyfists frontman Lindow was pleased with Jenkins appearance on the album and said, in an interview, "Only Living Witness was one of our favorite bands growing up, so we really wanted him to be on the record. Over the years, I made friends with him online, which is a little weird. But he lives in Boston so he came down to New Jersey when we were record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
36 Crazyfists
36 Crazyfists were an American metalcore band formed in Anchorage, Alaska in 1994. The band's name comes from the Hong Kong martial arts film ''36 Crazy Fists'' (1977) starring Jackie Chan. To date they have released eight studio albums. History Early years (1994–1999) 36 Crazyfists formed in 1994 in Anchorage, Alaska. The original members were vocalist Brock Lindow, guitarists Steve Holt and Ryan Brownell, bassist JD Stuart, and drummer Thomas Noonan. Holt is from Kenai, and Lindow spent much of his childhood there. Lindow, Brownell, Stuart, and Noonan are all from Anchorage. 36CF originated from the remains of three local bands: Grin, Hessian, and Broke. JD Stuart played in Grin, Brock Lindow in Hessian, and Steve Holt and Ryan Brownell in Broke. One of the circumstances influencing the formation of 36CF was the murder of Broke's drummer Duane Monsen. On January 28, 1994, Broke played a set at the Underground bar in Anchorage. Later that night there was an altercation betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Helicopter (band)
Black Helicopter is an American, Boston, Massachusetts-based hard rock band. Black Helicopter has performed with Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore, Mission of Burma, Killing Joke, J. Mascis, Shellac, Archers of Loaf, Kurt Vile, deerhoof, Obits, Disappears, Fucked Up, godheadSilo, Dead Meadow, Witch, Easy Action, Harvey Milk, The Shipping News, and Sunburned Hand of the Man. The group has received significant media coverage in the United States, especially after appearing at the 2007 SXSW. They embarked on a national tour of the US in March 2007. Their second album, ''Invisible Jet'', has been reviewed by a number of US press outlets.James SherryReview of ''Invisible Jet'' Crossfire. Accessed July 15, 2007. Discography *''That Specific Function'' (Traktor 7, 2004) *''Invisible Jet'' (Ecstatic Peace, 2006) *''Don't Fuck With The Apocalypse'' (Ecstatic Peace Ecstatic Peace! is a record label based in Easthampton, Massachusetts, founded in 1981 by American musician Thurston Moore o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quintaine Americana
Quintaine Americana is a hard rock band from Boston (but with deep Southern roots) that started out in 1995. History Singer/guitarist Rob Dixon and drummer Jason King both hail from the small town of Drew, Mississippi and moved to Boston in the late 1980s. Bassist Marc Schleicher grew up in Norwell, Massachusetts but family reunions brought him to Alabama on a regular basis.With band's help, Southern rock will rise again, Linda Laban, ''Boston Herald'', Nov 12, 2003, pg. 057 In 1996 they released their debut album and placed second in the WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble (''the'' Boston battle of the bands since 1979). Their second album was released on major label Roadrunner Records. They toured the US with Karma to Burn, but were most popular in New England. Their third full-length was co-produced by Andrew "Mudrock" Murdock, who came back to Boston to help out because he thought that they were "a great band" whose "recordings have everproperly captured them." In early 2001 they added ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waltham (band)
Waltham is an American rock band that formed in 1999. The band takes its name from its hometown of Waltham, Massachusetts.Leeuwis, Jermy (2005)Waltham to release Waltham, Musicremedy.com, June 23, 2005, retrieved 2010-10-02 The band is composed of Frank Pino, Jr. (lead vocals), Dave Pino (lead guitar and vocals), Tony Monaco (rhythm guitar), David "Jones" Illsley (bass and vocals) and Darryl Grant (drums and vocals). Biography 2005-2006 The band were signed by Rykodisc who issued their self-titled album in July 2005.Laban, Linda (2005) "Van go! We cruise Main Street to Moody Street with power poppers Waltham", ''Boston Herald'', July 19, 2005, p. 42 Waltham's "Cheryl (Come and Take a Ride)" has been used in promotions for the CBS reality TV series, ''The Amazing Race''. The band was also featured in the Disney film ''America's Heart and Soul''. Frank Pino, Jr. was featured on a 2006 episode of the MTV show ''Made''. On July 11, 2006, they released their first Extended Play en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5ive (American Band)
5ive (for one release known as 5ive's Continuum Research Project) are an American instrumental band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 2000 consisting of the duo of Ben Carr and Charlie Harrold.Rivadavia, Eduardo5ive Biography, Allmusic. Retrieved October 27, 2013 History In 2001, 5ive released their self-titled first studio album on Tortuga Recordings, which included Jeff Caxide (Isis) on bass. Later in the same year, they released their second studio album, ''The Telestic Disfracture'', which included vocals on the first two tracks by Jonah Jenkins (Milligram). In 2003, the band changed their name to '5ive's Continuum Research Project' and released, ''The Hemophiliac Dream'' (EP) which again included Jeff Caxide on bass. , headheritage.co.uk, Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Stone Records
::''This page is about the record label. For the Small Stone effect pedal, see Electro-Harmonix''. Small Stone Records is an American record label based in Detroit, MI. It was founded in 1995 by Scott Hamilton and is a self-dubbed "heavy rock" label. The label has released a number of stoner rock compilation albums, as well as releases by Dozer, Los Natas, Halfway To Gone, Solace, and many others in the stoner rock, indie, blues-rock, and psychedelic genres. History Small Stone Records was founded in Detroit, Michigan by Scott Hamilton in 1995, who remains owner and operator. Hamilton claims he mostly started the label to put out records by friends and his favorite bands such as Big Chief, The Laughing Hyenas, Mule, and Slot. Hamilton started the label with a $5000 loan and named it after the Small Stone effects pedal made by Electro-Harmonix. The label's first release was a single by 36-D, which had members of Big Chief, Born Without a Face, and Slot. The label's first al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
