Breather Resist was an American

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band from

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, formed in 2002 and dissolved in 2006. They take their name from the song “Breather Resist” by Hoover.

History

Breather Resist formed in 2002 and recorded 8 songs, 4 of which were on handmade demos. These 8 songs became their first EP, "Only in the Morning", released on

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Their first LP, ''Charmer'', was released on

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in October 2004, having been produced by

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. In December 2005, lead singer Steve Sidoni left the group; guitarist Evan Patterson and bassist Nick Thieneman assumed the vocal duties. They entered the studio in early 2006 but found their sound had changed significantly, thus, changed the name from Breather Resist to

Young Widows Young Widows is an American band from Louisville, Kentucky. They have released four full-length albums and seven split EPs. History Young Widows formed in 2006 from the ashes of mathcore group Breather Resist. In December 2005, lead singer Ste ...

Breather Resist Breather Resist was an American hardcore punk band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 2002 and dissolved in 2006. They take their name from the song “Breather Resist” by Hoover. History Breather Resist formed in 2002 and recorded 8 songs, ...

at Allmusic.com

Members

*Evan Patterson - Guitar (Young Widows, Black Cross,

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) *Nick Thieneman - Bass (Young Widows, Brain Banger, Black Cross, Black God) *Geoff Paton - Drums (Young Widows, Trophy Wives) *Steve Sindoni - Vocals (Pusher, Shadow Snakes)

Discography

*'' Only in the Morning'' (EP) (

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, 2003) *''The Second Half 7"'' (Initial Records, 2003) *''Patent Cruciform Casket 6” Shaped Picture Disc'' ( King Of The Monsters Records, 2003) *''Charmer'' (

, 2004) *''Breather Resist / Suicide Note (12” Split with

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)'' ( Hawthorne St. Records, 2004) *''Breather Resist / Harkonen (Split 7” with Harkonen)'' (Happy Couples Never Last, 2004) *''Split Session (CD EP)'' (Nova Recordings, 2004) *''Full Of Tongues 7"'' ( Auxiliary Records, 2005)

References

External links

Breather Resist at MySpace

Breather Resist Pressing Information on Dead Format
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