Leathermouth (often typeset as LeATHERMØUTH
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''Epitaph.com''. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.) was an American
hardcore punk
Hardcore punk (also known as simply hardcore) is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk ...
band led by
Frank Iero
Frank Anthony Iero, Jr. (, born October 31, 1981) is an American musician who is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of the rock band My Chemical Romance and post-hardcore band Leathermouth. He is also the guitarist in the metal band L.S ...
. The band formed in 2007, and in January 2009 released their first album ''
XO''.
[Shultz, Brian]
"Epitaph Details Leathermouth (My Chemical Romance) Debut"
''Alternative Press
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* ''Alternative Press'' (magazine), an American music magazine
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''. Retrieved on January 20, 2009.
History
Leathermouth was formed in 2007 by some friends of
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance (commonly abbreviated to MCR or My Chem) is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero, and bassist Mi ...
's rhythm guitarist
Frank Iero
Frank Anthony Iero, Jr. (, born October 31, 1981) is an American musician who is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of the rock band My Chemical Romance and post-hardcore band Leathermouth. He is also the guitarist in the metal band L.S ...
.
Iero had heard a few demo tracks from the band, and wanted to sign the band to his own independent label, Skeleton Crew. It was not until the previous lead singer had failed to write any lyrics that Iero became a member.
He uses the band as a way to vent the frustrations he has with the current political and social climate; he has additionally stated that writing the lyrics was a way for him to cope with anxiety and depression he had felt during his life, with some of the songs written before the band had even formed.
[Harris, Chris]
"Frank Iero Says My Chemical Romance Fans Will Be Bummed Out By Leathermouth"
''MTV.com''. Retrieved on January 20, 2009. As a member of Leathermouth, this is the first project where he contributes lyrics and lead vocals since Pencey Prep (who broke up shortly after My Chemical Romance was formed).
Leathermouth played their first shows in the summer of 2008 alongside
Warship
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for the late 2008
Reggie and the Full Effect
Reggie and the Full Effect is an American rock band, the solo project of James Dewees, the former keyboardist for The Get Up Kids. It has released seven full-length albums, the latest in 2018, and has toured with various associated acts in their pr ...
"Farewell Tour". Iero hoped to tour with Leathermouth when he was not working with My Chemical Romance.
In October 2008, Leathermouth signed to
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and emo bands ...
, as opposed to Frank Iero's label as originally planned. Iero thought that it would be difficult to promote the album himself, if released through his own label, with his current obligations to My Chemical Romance and the other bands signed to his label. Epitaph Records president,
Brett Gurewitz
Brett W. Gurewitz (born May 12, 1962), nicknamed Mr. Brett, is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of Bad Religion. He is also the owner of the music label Epitaph Records and a number of sister labels. He has produced albums f ...
, was impressed with the band's "intensity and songwriting of the music." Leathermouth released their first studio album on January 27, 2009, through Epitaph entitled ''
XO''.
Although the album did not chart on the
''Billboard'' 200, it did reach No. 21 on the
Top Heatseekers
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chart.
In a 2012 interview with Iero, he revealed that many of the other band members turned to religion and decided not to be a part of Leathermouth anymore. Iero also stated he would like to continue Leathermouth, but is unsure if it will actually happen. He said, "There's still part of me that would hate not doing that band again. There's something brewing, but I don't know what it is. I really wanted that band to go on longer, but Jesus had other plans."
On May 19, 2013, Leathermouth performed at New Jersey's Skate and Surf Festival along with
Glassjaw
Glassjaw is an American post-hardcore band from Hempstead, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and was a major part of the Long Island music scene in the early 2000s. The band has been influential i ...
,
Rx Bandits
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,
A Day to Remember
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and others.
On September 13, 2018 Frank Iero announced the band would finally be releasing their debut album on vinyl via
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and emo bands ...
on November 9, 2018.
Band members
Final Line-Up
*
Frank Iero
Frank Anthony Iero, Jr. (, born October 31, 1981) is an American musician who is the rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist of the rock band My Chemical Romance and post-hardcore band Leathermouth. He is also the guitarist in the metal band L.S ...
– lead vocals
(2007–2010, 2013)
* Rob Hughes – lead guitar, backing vocals
(2007–2010, 2013)
* Ed Auletta – rhythm guitar
(2008–2010, 2013)
* John McGuire – bass, backing vocals
(2008–2010, 2013)
*
James Dewees
James Matthew Dewees (born March 13, 1976) is an American musician best known for his work with The Get Up Kids, Reggie and the Full Effect and My Chemical Romance. He has also been involved in other musical projects including New Found Glory, Co ...
– drums, percussion
(2008–2010, 2013)
Former members
* Andrew Escobar – bass, backing vocals
(2007)
* Vincent Averelli – rhythm guitar
(2007)
* Steve Oyola – drums, percussion
(2007)
Timeline
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Discography
Studio albums
*''
XØ'' (2009)
Videography
* "Bodysnatchers 4 Ever" (2008)
References
External links
*
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Epitaph Records artists
Musical groups reestablished in 2013
Hardcore punk groups from New Jersey