400 Blows is a
Los Angeles
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-based band, formed in 1997, and is signed to
Gold Standard Laboratories
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. The group's sound incorporates elements of
hardcore punk
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and
heavy metal, and their live shows have been noted for their ferocity. After ''3.19.98'' in 1999,
[Sciaretto, Amy (1999)]
Reviews: 400 Blows - 3.19.98
, ''CMJ New Music Monthly
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'', September 6, 1999, retrieved 2010-08-28 in 2000 the band released ''Black Rainbow'', and their third LP was 2006's ''Angel's Trumpets and Devil's Trombones''. The band famously designed the iconic "Salvation" sign at
Silverlake Lounge Silverlake Lounge is a music venue in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.
Located in the heart of Los Angeles's Silver Lake neighborhood, at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Silver Lake, Silverlake Lounge is one of the most storied venues in the area. The ...
.
Members
;Current
*Skot Alexander - Vocals
*Scott Martin - Guitar
*Kevin Fitzgerald - Drums
;Former
*Christian Moreno (Wabschall) - Guitar
*Ferdinand - Drums/Guitar
*Bryce - Guitar
*Joseph - Drums
Discography
*''3.19.98'' (1999), Total Annihilation
*''Black Rainbow'' (
Rehash Records, 2003)
*''The Sore Thumb'' EP (
Gold Standard Laboratories
Gold Standard Laboratories or GSL was an independent record label which was founded in 1993 in Boulder, Colorado by Sonny Kay. In 2000, it was relocated to San Diego, California, United States, and two years later, to Los Angeles. It was headqu ...
, 2005)
*''Angel's Trumpets and Devil's Trombones'' (
Gold Standard Laboratories
Gold Standard Laboratories or GSL was an independent record label which was founded in 1993 in Boulder, Colorado by Sonny Kay. In 2000, it was relocated to San Diego, California, United States, and two years later, to Los Angeles. It was headqu ...
,
Narnack Records
Narnack Records is an independent record label founded in 2000. The label developed in New York City's underground music scene and quickly became known for its ability for developing new artists Coachwhips, OCS, Langhorne Slim, Thee Oh sees, AC ...
, 2005)
*''The Average Guy'' (
Buddyhead Records
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, 2006)
*''Sickness and Health'' (
ORG Music
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, 2011)
References
External links
400 Blows Official Facebook
Musical groups established in 1997
Musical groups from Los Angeles
Rock music groups from California
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