Adam Stanger
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Adam Stanger is an American musician best known as the bassist for the bands Comes with the Fall
. He has also played in the band Big Hate alongside his brother, singer-guitarist Brian Stanger, and Melt, later renamed The Young Royals, with singer-guitarist Eric Bradley
.
to Georgia
, they were joined by second guitarist Rusty Cobb. The band recorded two albums, Big Hate and You're Soaking in It, released through Flip Records
in 1995 and 1998.
, guitarist Nico Constantine
, and drummer Bevan Davies
in Atlanta, Georgia
. Before Stanger's arrival, this band had gone by the moniker Madfly with a different bass player named Jeffrey Blount and already recorded two albums Get the Silver and White Hot in the Black. Comes with the Fall recorded their self-titled album
in Atlanta, a year later, before relocating to Los Angeles
, California
. Their self-titled album was released the same year through DuVall's DVL Records.
In 2001, Comes with the Fall were announced as the main support, along with Swarm
, for Jerry Cantrell's solo tour. When Cantrell's then solo band mates, bassist Robert Trujillo
and drummer Mike Bordin
, were unavailable for shows, he enlisted Stranger and Davies to perform as his backing band. They toured with Cantrell throughout 2001.
The Year is One
, the band's second album, was released later in the year to positive reviews. The following year, Comes with the Fall were announced to be Cantrell's opening and backing band for his tour in support of Degradation Trip
, Cantrell's second solo album. Comes with the Fall toured with Cantrell throughout 2002, while they released a live album, titled Live 2002
, the same year. A live DVD Live Underground 2002 towards the end of the 2003 and they planned to record and release a new album by 2004.
In February 2007, the band announced their first tour dates in three-and-a-half years, performing material from their EP, The Reckoning
as well as their unreleased album. They released the album, Beyond the Last Light
, the same year.
and drummer Josh Howser. With the addition of second guitarist Jason Saracco, they formed the band Melt and release a five-track CD in 2005 called Color the Sky. In 2007, the band changed their name to The Young Royals and released their full-length debut album Day of Truths.
Comes With The Fall
Comes with the Fall is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. Since 2001, the line-up has been composed of William DuVall , Adam Stanger and Bevan Davies . Nico Constantine was the band's second guitarist before departing in 2001...
. He has also played in the band Big Hate alongside his brother, singer-guitarist Brian Stanger, and Melt, later renamed The Young Royals, with singer-guitarist Eric Bradley
Eric Bradley (musician)
Eric Bradley is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He currently serves as the guitarist and backup vocalist for the band Levinhurst and lead vocalist and guitarist in the band The Young Royals...
.
Big Hate
In the 1990s, Stanger formed the band Big Hate along with singer-guitarist Brian Stanger, also his brother, and drummer Stephen Panas. Upon relocating from New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, they were joined by second guitarist Rusty Cobb. The band recorded two albums, Big Hate and You're Soaking in It, released through Flip Records
Flip Records (1994)
Flip Records is a Californian record label, started by Jordan Schur in 1994. Flip had distribution deals with other labels including Epic, Elektra and A&M until Schur was named president of Geffen and issued through Geffen/Interscope...
in 1995 and 1998.
Comes with the Fall
In 1999, Stanger formed the band Comes with the Fall along with singer-guitarist William DuVallWilliam DuVall
thumb|200px|right|William DuVall performing with [[Alice In Chains]] at Roskilde Festival 2010William DuVall is an American musician, best known as current lead singer for Alice In Chains, following the death of the band's original lead singer Layne Staley.DuVall is also co-founder, lead singer,...
, guitarist Nico Constantine
Nico Constantine
Nico Constantine is an American musician best known for playing guitar with the bands Madfly, Comes with the Fall, and Program the Dead.-Madfly and Comes with the Fall:...
, and drummer Bevan Davies
Bevan Davies
Bevan Davies is an American musician best known as the drummer for the groups Still Rain, Madfly, Comes with the Fall and Danzig while he is currently a member of MonstrO, a group he formed with former members of Bloodsimple and Torche...
in Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. Before Stanger's arrival, this band had gone by the moniker Madfly with a different bass player named Jeffrey Blount and already recorded two albums Get the Silver and White Hot in the Black. Comes with the Fall recorded their self-titled album
Comes with the Fall (album)
-Personnel:*Nico Constantine — guitar*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitar...
in Atlanta, a year later, before relocating to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Their self-titled album was released the same year through DuVall's DVL Records.
In 2001, Comes with the Fall were announced as the main support, along with Swarm
Swarm (band)
Swarm , formed after the demise of Death Angel in 1997 by former members Rob Cavestany, Andy Galeon and Mark Osegueda, who were joined by Michael Isaiah...
, for Jerry Cantrell's solo tour. When Cantrell's then solo band mates, bassist Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo is an American bassist who currently plays bass in Metallica. He has also played in Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Black Label Society, and with Jerry Cantrell and Ozzy Osbourne.-Career:...
and drummer Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left...
, were unavailable for shows, he enlisted Stranger and Davies to perform as his backing band. They toured with Cantrell throughout 2001.
The Year is One
The Year is One
-Personnel:Comes with the Fall*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitarProduction*Produced by William DuVall*Engineered by Dave Dunn and Russell Fowler, assisted by Howard Karp*Mixed by Russell Fowler...
, the band's second album, was released later in the year to positive reviews. The following year, Comes with the Fall were announced to be Cantrell's opening and backing band for his tour in support of Degradation Trip
Degradation Trip
Degradation Trip is the second solo album by Alice in Chains guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell, released on June 18, 2002. It marks his difficult transition from Columbia Records to Roadrunner and was dedicated to Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley, who died two months before the album's...
, Cantrell's second solo album. Comes with the Fall toured with Cantrell throughout 2002, while they released a live album, titled Live 2002
Live 2002 (Comes with the Fall album)
-Personnel:Comes with the Fall*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitarProduction* Christopher Horvath - engineering* Russ Fowler - mixing* Alex Lowe - mastering* Josh Paul - live sound engineering...
, the same year. A live DVD Live Underground 2002 towards the end of the 2003 and they planned to record and release a new album by 2004.
In February 2007, the band announced their first tour dates in three-and-a-half years, performing material from their EP, The Reckoning
The Reckoning (EP)
-Personnel:Comes with the Fall*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitarProduction*Produced by William DuVall*Engineered by Jeff Bakos...
as well as their unreleased album. They released the album, Beyond the Last Light
Beyond the Last Light
- Personnel :Comes with the Fall* Bevan Davies — drums* William DuVall — vocals, guitar* Adam Stanger — bass guitarAdditional performers* Matthew Cowley - percussion* Noah Pine - pianoProduction*Produced by William DuVall*Engineered by Jeff Bakos...
, the same year.
Melt and The Young Royals
While touring with Jerry Cantrell and Comes with the Fall in 2002, Stanger met singer-guitarist Eric BradleyEric Bradley (musician)
Eric Bradley is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He currently serves as the guitarist and backup vocalist for the band Levinhurst and lead vocalist and guitarist in the band The Young Royals...
and drummer Josh Howser. With the addition of second guitarist Jason Saracco, they formed the band Melt and release a five-track CD in 2005 called Color the Sky. In 2007, the band changed their name to The Young Royals and released their full-length debut album Day of Truths.
Discography
| Title | Release | Label | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hate | 1995 1995 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1995.- January–February :*January 18 – Jerry Garcia crashes his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California, USA, but is not injured in the accident.... |
FlipRecords Flip Records (1994) Flip Records is a Californian record label, started by Jordan Schur in 1994. Flip had distribution deals with other labels including Epic, Elektra and A&M until Schur was named president of Geffen and issued through Geffen/Interscope... |
Big Hate |
| You're Soaking in It | 1998 1998 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia... |
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| Comes with the Fall Comes with the Fall (album) -Personnel:*Nico Constantine — guitar*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitar... |
2000 2000 in music See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List.... |
DVL | Comes with the Fall Comes With The Fall Comes with the Fall is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. Since 2001, the line-up has been composed of William DuVall , Adam Stanger and Bevan Davies . Nico Constantine was the band's second guitarist before departing in 2001... |
| The Year is One The Year is One -Personnel:Comes with the Fall*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitarProduction*Produced by William DuVall*Engineered by Dave Dunn and Russell Fowler, assisted by Howard Karp*Mixed by Russell Fowler... |
2001 2001 in music See also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band.... |
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| Live 2002 Live 2002 (Comes with the Fall album) -Personnel:Comes with the Fall*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitarProduction* Christopher Horvath - engineering* Russ Fowler - mixing* Alex Lowe - mastering* Josh Paul - live sound engineering... |
2002 2002 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI... |
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| Color the Sky | 2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
Motor Avenue Records | Melt |
| The Reckoning The Reckoning (EP) -Personnel:Comes with the Fall*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitarProduction*Produced by William DuVall*Engineered by Jeff Bakos... |
2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
DVL | Comes with the Fall |
| Beyond the Last Light Beyond the Last Light - Personnel :Comes with the Fall* Bevan Davies — drums* William DuVall — vocals, guitar* Adam Stanger — bass guitarAdditional performers* Matthew Cowley - percussion* Noah Pine - pianoProduction*Produced by William DuVall*Engineered by Jeff Bakos... |
2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
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| Day of Truths | Motor Avenue Records | The Young Royals |
Videography
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Live Underground 2002 Live Underground 2002 -Personnel:Comes with the Fall*Bevan Davies — drums*William DuVall — vocals, guitar*Adam Stanger — bass guitarProduction* Christopher Horvath - engineering* Russ Fowler - mixing* Alex Lowe - mastering* Josh Paul - live sound engineering... |
DVL |