Anthony Green (musician)
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Anthony Green is a musician from Holland, PA. He is currently the lead singer of Circa Survive
, previously in the bands Saosin
, The Sound of Animals Fighting
, Audience of One, Jeer at Rome, High and Driving
, and Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer.
rock band Saosin
in 2003 but left it in early 2004 after becoming dissatisfied with the group's musical direction. He then founded Philadelphia-based Circa Survive
, which signed with Equal Vision Records
, this new project changing his musical vision from the original Saosin "screamo" scene to indie/experimental. Within a year, they had released a limited edition tour EP, The Inuit Sessions
, and a full-length album, Juturna
. Anthony Green has since started a family but still tours with Circa Survive and continues solo work.
Circa Survive's shows included an opening slot on Thrice
and My Chemical Romance
's tour and Mae
's headlining tour. They released their second album, On Letting Go
, in May 2007. They parted with Equal Vision in August 2008. Their third album, Blue Sky Noise
, was released in April 2010. In November 2010, they released an EP, called "Appendage".
, Rx Bandits
, Days Away
and Chiodos
under the alias of The Skunk, each member of The Sound of Animals Fighting was equipped with an animal mask to hide their personas and give the band creative inspiration. His collaboration within this side project with contemporary musician Craig Owens
(alias: Ram) has led to heated comparison of the two artists amongst fans. Despite previous personal issues with Owens, the two have performed a duet together. Green and Owens shared cover stories for Alternative Press
in September 2008.
(ex Taking Back Sunday
, as The Color Fred
) including a stop in his hometown, Philadelphia, PA on December 27, 2005, which was recorded in full. The set included some Circa Survive songs and some of his own.
After announcing his first solo album called Avalon
, Green played three acoustic shows towards the end of December 2007. During the 2008 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, he played two daytime shows (including the Alternative Press party) as part of a five-date mini tour. On the Austin dates, he was accompanied by the band Good Old War.
Avalon was released in August 2008, peaking at #44 on the Billboard 200
in the United States.
In August and September 2008, he embarked on his first solo tour with high school friends Dylan Klose, Tyler Moore and Baylor Fulton in support of Avalon. Members of Good Old War again served as his backing band because of the harmony of their unique voices with Green's famous vocals, but also played their own set as openers of the tour. The main support act was Person L
, the solo project of fellow Pennsylvania native Kenny Vasoli
, singer of The Starting Line
.
Green appeared in Season 4 Episode 20 of Kat Von D
's television documentary, L.A. Ink.
Green announced on 11/15/11 that his new solo album entitled Beautiful Things has a set release date of January 17th 2012.
With Audience of One
With Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer
With Saosin
With High and Driving
With Circa Survive
With The Sound of Animals Fighting
With Jeer at Rome
List of guest appearances
Circa Survive
Circa Survive is an American alternative rock band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania suburb of Doylestown, formed in 2004. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Green, former singer of Saosin and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward....
, previously in the bands Saosin
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
, The Sound of Animals Fighting
The Sound of Animals Fighting
The Sound of Animals Fighting was an American rock supergroup founded by Rich Balling of Rx Bandits. They released a trilogy of records between 2004 and 2008, and performed only four live shows, following their second release in 2006...
, Audience of One, Jeer at Rome, High and Driving
High and Driving
High and Driving is a side project formed by Anthony Green, the current vocalist of Circa Survive, and Tim Arnold, the then-drummer of Days Away and current drummer of Good Old War. Anthony Green plays every instrument aside from drums...
, and Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer.
Circa Survive
Anthony Green joined CaliforniaCalifornia
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...
rock band Saosin
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
in 2003 but left it in early 2004 after becoming dissatisfied with the group's musical direction. He then founded Philadelphia-based Circa Survive
Circa Survive
Circa Survive is an American alternative rock band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania suburb of Doylestown, formed in 2004. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Green, former singer of Saosin and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward....
, which signed with Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
, this new project changing his musical vision from the original Saosin "screamo" scene to indie/experimental. Within a year, they had released a limited edition tour EP, The Inuit Sessions
The Inuit Sessions
The Inuit Sessions is Circa Survive's first release. It was released in 2005 through Equal Vision Records. Only 3,000 copies of it were made. The EP contains "Act Appalled" and "The Great Golden Baby", which were both released on the Juturna album....
, and a full-length album, Juturna
Juturna (album)
Juturna is the debut album by American rock band, Circa Survive. It was released on April 19, 2005 through Equal Vision Records and reached #183 on the Billboard 200 on May 7, 2005. As of July 19, 2006, it has sold 74,896 copies....
. Anthony Green has since started a family but still tours with Circa Survive and continues solo work.
Circa Survive's shows included an opening slot on Thrice
Thrice
Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 1998. The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school....
and My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
's tour and Mae
Mae
Mae was an American alternative/indie band that formed in Norfolk, Virginia in 2001. The band's name is an acronym for "Multi-sensory Aesthetic Experience," based on a course taken by drummer Jacob Marshall while a student at Old Dominion University....
's headlining tour. They released their second album, On Letting Go
On Letting Go
On Letting Go is the second album by Circa Survive. Released on May 29, 2007 by Equal Vision Records, the album debuted at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 24,000 copies in its first week...
, in May 2007. They parted with Equal Vision in August 2008. Their third album, Blue Sky Noise
Blue Sky Noise
Blue Sky Noise is the third album by Circa Survive. It was released on April 20, 2010 by Atlantic Records.Studio recording was completed at the end of October 2009, mixing was completed on the first of February 2010 by Rich Costey...
, was released in April 2010. In November 2010, they released an EP, called "Appendage".
The Sound of Animals Fighting
Green was (from between 2004–2008) part of another side project with members of FinchFinch (U.S. band)
Finch was an American rock band from Temecula, California. The band released an EP Falling Into Place and two full-length albums, What It Is to Burn and Say Hello to Sunshine before declaring a hiatus in 2006. Finch reformed in 2007, playing a reunion show on November 23 at the Glasshouse in...
, Rx Bandits
Rx Bandits
RX Bandits is a four-piece band based in Seal Beach, California. The band formed in 1995 in Orange County, California. They have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and at The Bamboozle.-Early years :Originally known as...
, Days Away
Days Away
Days Away was a five piece progressive rock band based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, formed in 1998.-Biography:Days Away formed in 1998 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. When first formed, the group consisted of Keith Goodwin , Matt Austin , Matt Haines , and Chris Frangicetto...
and Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
under the alias of The Skunk, each member of The Sound of Animals Fighting was equipped with an animal mask to hide their personas and give the band creative inspiration. His collaboration within this side project with contemporary musician Craig Owens
Craig Owens (musician)
Craigery Michael "Craig" Owens is an American musician from Davison, Michigan. He is best known as the former lead vocalist of Chiodos and has had an involvement in various side projects such as Cinematic Sunrise, and the supergroup Isles & Glaciers...
(alias: Ram) has led to heated comparison of the two artists amongst fans. Despite previous personal issues with Owens, the two have performed a duet together. Green and Owens shared cover stories for Alternative Press
Alternative Press (music magazine)
Alternative Press is an American music magazine based in Cleveland, Ohio. It generally provides readers with band interviews, photos, information on upcoming releases, and music charts. It was founded in 1985 by Mike Shea, who is the current president....
in September 2008.
Solo work
In December 2005, Green embarked on a mini solo tour, opening for Fred MascherinoFred Mascherino
Frederick Paul Mascherino is an American musician best known for his work as lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist in alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday...
(ex Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
, as The Color Fred
The Color Fred
The Color Fred is a band headed by former Taking Back Sunday guitarist and singer Fred Mascherino. The band got their name by a poll taken on the internet and The Color Fred was declared as the fans' favorite name. The band was started while he was in the band Breaking Pangaea. The Color Fred was...
) including a stop in his hometown, Philadelphia, PA on December 27, 2005, which was recorded in full. The set included some Circa Survive songs and some of his own.
After announcing his first solo album called Avalon
Avalon (Anthony Green album)
Avalon is the debut solo album by former Saosin, and current Circa Survive, vocalist Anthony Green. It was released August 5, 2008 on Photo Finish Records, with a US tour to coincide with its release. Keith Goodwin, Tim Arnold, and Dan Schwartz have guest appearances on this record. The album...
, Green played three acoustic shows towards the end of December 2007. During the 2008 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, he played two daytime shows (including the Alternative Press party) as part of a five-date mini tour. On the Austin dates, he was accompanied by the band Good Old War.
Avalon was released in August 2008, peaking at #44 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
in the United States.
In August and September 2008, he embarked on his first solo tour with high school friends Dylan Klose, Tyler Moore and Baylor Fulton in support of Avalon. Members of Good Old War again served as his backing band because of the harmony of their unique voices with Green's famous vocals, but also played their own set as openers of the tour. The main support act was Person L
Person L
Person L is an American rock band fronted by Kenny Vasoli, of the pop punk band The Starting Line. Vasoli is the band's lead singer and guitarist and formed Person L in winter 2006 as an outlet to explore other musical styles...
, the solo project of fellow Pennsylvania native Kenny Vasoli
Kenny Vasoli
Kenneth Robert "Kenny" Vasoli is the lead singer and bassist of The Starting Line, a pop punk band. Vasoli attended Hatboro-Horsham High School. At the age of 14, he was invited to join the band after Matt Watts read his AOL Instant Messenger profile. His previous bands include The Prize Fight and...
, singer of The Starting Line
The Starting Line
The Starting Line is an American pop punk band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that formed in 1999.- Formation and history :In 1999, the band that would become The Starting Line was initiated in Churchville, Pennsylvania via an e-mail from guitarist Matt Watts to vocalist/bassist Kenny Vasoli...
.
Green appeared in Season 4 Episode 20 of Kat Von D
Kat Von D
Katherine Drachenberg , known professionally as Kat Von D and who has given her name as Katherine von Drachenberg in two German interviews is an American tattoo artist and television personality...
's television documentary, L.A. Ink.
Green announced on 11/15/11 that his new solo album entitled Beautiful Things has a set release date of January 17th 2012.
Discography
Solo work- AvalonAvalon (Anthony Green album)Avalon is the debut solo album by former Saosin, and current Circa Survive, vocalist Anthony Green. It was released August 5, 2008 on Photo Finish Records, with a US tour to coincide with its release. Keith Goodwin, Tim Arnold, and Dan Schwartz have guest appearances on this record. The album...
(2008) - Beautiful Things (2012)
- Young Legs (2012)
With Audience of One
- Audience of One (Four Song Demo)
- I Remember When This All Meant Something (1999)
With Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer
- Zolof the Rock and Roll DestroyerZolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer (album)Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer is the eponymous debut album by pop rock band Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer. It was originally released by Break Even Records / Wonka Vision, but was later re-issued by Law of Inertia / Reignition Records. The songs feature Anthony Green on vocals...
(2002) - The Popsicle EPThe Popsicle EPThe Popsicle EP is the first EP and third major release by the "spunk rock" band Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer. Kenny Vasoli performs guest vocals on "Argh.....
(2004)
With Saosin
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
- Translating the NameTranslating the Name-Charts:Album Billboard- Credits :Band* Anthony Green - lead vocals, additional guitars* Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals* Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals* Zach Kennedy - bass...
(2003) - A Santa Cause: It's a Punk Rock Christmas (2003)
- "Mookie's Last ChristmasMookie's Last Christmas"Mookie's Last Christmas" is a song written by Saosin's former singer Anthony Green.The lyrics are about Saosin guitarist Justin Shekoski's father, who died in a car accident. It happened on a Christmas tour, hence the title...
"
- "Mookie's Last Christmas
- "I Can Tell There's Been an Accident Here" (Demo)
- "I've Become What I've Always Hated" (Demo)
With High and Driving
High and Driving
High and Driving is a side project formed by Anthony Green, the current vocalist of Circa Survive, and Tim Arnold, the then-drummer of Days Away and current drummer of Good Old War. Anthony Green plays every instrument aside from drums...
- High and Driving EP (2004)
With Circa Survive
Circa Survive
Circa Survive is an American alternative rock band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania suburb of Doylestown, formed in 2004. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Green, former singer of Saosin and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward....
- The Inuit SessionsThe Inuit SessionsThe Inuit Sessions is Circa Survive's first release. It was released in 2005 through Equal Vision Records. Only 3,000 copies of it were made. The EP contains "Act Appalled" and "The Great Golden Baby", which were both released on the Juturna album....
(2005) - JuturnaJuturna (album)Juturna is the debut album by American rock band, Circa Survive. It was released on April 19, 2005 through Equal Vision Records and reached #183 on the Billboard 200 on May 7, 2005. As of July 19, 2006, it has sold 74,896 copies....
(2005) - On Letting GoOn Letting GoOn Letting Go is the second album by Circa Survive. Released on May 29, 2007 by Equal Vision Records, the album debuted at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 24,000 copies in its first week...
(2007) - Blue Sky NoiseBlue Sky NoiseBlue Sky Noise is the third album by Circa Survive. It was released on April 20, 2010 by Atlantic Records.Studio recording was completed at the end of October 2009, mixing was completed on the first of February 2010 by Rich Costey...
(2010) - AppendageAppendage (EP)Appendage is Circa Survive's second EP. It was released on November 30, 2010 through Atlantic Records. It contains b-sides from the Blue Sky Noise sessions, as well as a demo of "Sleep Underground". As with Circa Survive's previous three albums and EP, Esao Andrews created the artwork.-Track...
(2010) - Untitled (2012)
With The Sound of Animals Fighting
The Sound of Animals Fighting
The Sound of Animals Fighting was an American rock supergroup founded by Rich Balling of Rx Bandits. They released a trilogy of records between 2004 and 2008, and performed only four live shows, following their second release in 2006...
- Tiger and the DukeTiger and the DukeTiger and the Duke is the debut album by the experimental rock band The Sound of Animals Fighting. Four songs from this album were released in demo form on a 2004 EP of the same title....
(2004) - Lover, the Lord Has Left Us...Lover, the Lord Has Left Us...Lover, the Lord has Left Us... is the second album by the experimental rock band The Sound of Animals Fighting. The album was released on May 30, 2006 through Equal Vision Records but will still use Rich Balling's Stars & Satellites imprint....
(2006) - The Ocean and the SunThe Ocean and the SunThe Ocean and the Sun is the third and final album by experimental rock band, The Sound of Animals Fighting. The album features only the four core members that had appeared on both the first and second albums: the Nightingale, the Walrus, the Lynx, and The Skunk.The first song, Intro, is the...
(2008)
With Jeer at Rome
- Jeer at Rome (Four Song Demo)
List of guest appearances
- A Life Once LostA Life Once LostA Life Once Lost is an American metalcore band formed in 1999 in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After releases on Robotic Empire and Deathwish Inc., A Life Once Lost released their successful album, Hunter on Ferret Music in 2005...
- A Falls River Farewell (unreleased demo version)
- All Teeth (backup vocals)
- A Trunk Full of Dead Bodies
- Hope and Lime
- Fear Before the March of Flames
- My (Fucking) Deer Hunter (backup vocals)
- Like Lions
- Sweetside (backup vocals)
- Cheap Seats (backup vocals)
- The Receiving End of SirensThe Receiving End of SirensThe Receiving End of Sirens is a rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2003.-Overview:The band played on the 2005 Warped Tour and has toured with such acts as Gatsbys American Dream, A Wilhelm Scream, 30 Seconds to Mars, Funeral for a Friend, Saves the Day, Senses Fail, Thrice, and New...
- Flee the Factory (backup vocals)
- Epilogue (backup vocals)
- Envy on the CoastEnvy On The CoastEnvy on the Coast was an alternative rock band from Long Island, New York. They released their second album Lowcountry in March 2010.-History:...
- The Gift of Paralysis (backup vocals)
- The Spill CanvasThe Spill CanvasThe Spill Canvas is an alternative rock band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.-Career:The Spill Canvas started as a side project for lead singer, Nick Thomas, who at the time, was guitarist and backup vocalist for Metalcore outfit Nodes of Ranvier ....
- Bleed, Everyone's Doing It (backup vocals)
- Say AnythingSay Anything (band)Say Anything is an American indie-punk band from Los Angeles, California, fronted by Max Bemis. The band was formed in 2000 with Bemis and four of his friends. Within two years, they self-released two EPs, Junior Varsity and In Your Dreams, and the full-length Baseball: An Album by Sayanything.In...
- Hangover Song (backup vocals)
- Good Old WarGood Old WarGood Old War is an indie band from Philadelphia, PA featuring former members of Days Away.-Biography:Good Old War is made up of Keith Goodwin, Daniel Schwartz, and Tim Arnold. The band's name comes from the last names of the three members; Goodwin for Good, Arnold for Old, and Schwartz for War...
- Weak Man
- Mindy White
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
- Psychic Babble
- Five Fold Kiss (Don't Sleep)
- Nothing Familiar