Burnthe8track is a punk

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from

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That is currently on hiatus. Band members have included singer Derek Kun, guitarist Jason Kun, drummer Sam Osland and bassists Mike Goreski, Ethan Osland. Buck Garringer and Kevin Feeleus.

History

Burnthe8track was formed in 2001 by Derek Kun, Jason Kun, Sam Osland and Kevin Feeleus. Kevin Feeleus left the band after the independent release of the Division E.P in 2002. Buck Garringer of the Harlots joined the band briefly and was eventually replaced by Mike Goreski. That year the band performed at Winnipeg's Grand Beach Music Fest. Their debut album, ''The Ocean'', was released in 2004 to positive reviews through Century Media/Abacus/Alveran. Some of the earlier tracks were re-released in 2005 on an EP, ''Division'', through the Coretex label. ''Division'' was released as a full album in 2008. In support of these recordings, burnthe8track toured and performed extensively from 2002 through 2009, including participation in the 2005 Van

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and opening for several more established bands."Music to Eat Lunch To"
, ''The Voice'', Volume 15, Issue 43, November 16, 2007. Mandy Gardner The band then signed with Curve/Universal and, in late 2007, released another album, ''Fear of Falling Skies''. After the recording of Fear of Falling Skies, Mike Goreski left the band to pursue outside interests. He was replaced by Ethan Osland. In support of their recordings, in 2008 the band toured and performed in

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with Ignite, Terror, Strung Out, Death Before Dishonor, and The Misfits. They have also performed with Ignite, Death By Stereo, and Bad Religion. Throughout 2001 to 2008 Burnthe8track toured extensively in over 30 countries, and was featured on ''

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, in a story about their quest to get their

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"Buried Beneath Us" shot and played on

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. Three of their songs were featured in

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. Their music has been used in several TV shows throughout the years and the band also released three videos which have aired on MTV2, MTV Europe, VIVA, and Much Music. Derek Kun is currently an actor. Jason Kun is an architect. Since 2011, Ethan Osland has been an instrument technician for

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and

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; Sam Osland has been the stage manager for

Discography

*''The Ocean'' (June 1, 2004) *''Division'' (EP) (2003, released in Europe 2008) *''Fear of Falling Skies'' (May 29, 2007)

References

External links

Burnthe8track
Official site
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at Myspace
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at CBC Radio 3 {{DEFAULTSORT:Burnthe8track Musical groups established in 2001 Musical groups from Winnipeg Canadian punk rock groups 2001 establishments in Manitoba