As Friends Rust
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As Friends Rust is a punk
band from Gainesville, Florida.
to step in on vocals. After recording six songs with James Paul Wisner, and making a three track demo, the band soon disbanded, and was not picked up until 1998 when Damien revived it with new members, mostly from the breaking up band Culture
. The new line-up recorded a single new song, and used four from the demo, to come out with the debut The Fists of Time
on Good Life Recordings
. A year later, with a slightly different line-up, the Split
with Discount
came out, and they quickly went on tour.
Another major line-up change and the new EPs God Hour
and As Friends Rust
were released on Good Life Recordings Doghouse Records
, which they had just signed to. Each label now had rights to the bands recordings, which led to Doghouse to re-releasing the bands debut album The Fists of Time: An Anthology of Short Fiction and Non-Fiction in 2000, now adding two songs and a new packaging. The band went on to tour for three years with the same tracks, continuing to grow, and gain respect on the underground scene.
Having lost three members, the band was not sure whether to continue. After a short break, the new members set out to write an albums worth of material. The result: Won, in the fall of 2001. The album was well received and showcased a more mature songcraft. Another big tour, and a notable show in London at the Camden Underworld
was recorded to later come out on DVD
, along with long time touring partners, Strike Anywhere
. A compilation album titled Eleven Songs
was released that same year through Golf Records
, a British label, and contained most songs from the Good Life period.
The band went back in the studio to record A Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our Times
for long time friends at Equal Vision Records
. Damien quit the band before the release of the EP, leaving the rest of the members searching for his replacement. With the addition of Adam D'Zurilla on vocals, the band changed their name to Salem and released a single EP on Fiddler Records.
In August 2008, As Friends Rust reunited once more, playing seven shows. They played one show in their hometown Gainesville, Florida, before playing seven shows in the UK and Europe. The line-up during this tour was the same as the God Hour
/As Friends Rust
era; Damien Moyal, Kaleb Stewart, James Glayat, Joe Simmons and Timothy Kirkpatrick.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band from Gainesville, Florida.
History
In early 1996 Jeronimo, Henry, and Matt were jamming under the name Wayside. Soon after Damien was recruited from Bird of Ill OmenBird of Ill Omen (band)
For other uses see Bird of Ill Omen Bird of Ill Omen was a metalcore band from Florida. The band was only around for a few years in the late 90's.-History:...
to step in on vocals. After recording six songs with James Paul Wisner, and making a three track demo, the band soon disbanded, and was not picked up until 1998 when Damien revived it with new members, mostly from the breaking up band Culture
Culture (US band)
Culture was a Florida-based vegan/straight edge hardcore band. They formed in 1992, and lasted until 1998, when Damien Moyal merged the remaining members into the second incarnation of As Friends Rust.-History:...
. The new line-up recorded a single new song, and used four from the demo, to come out with the debut The Fists of Time
The Fists of Time
The Fists of Time was the first release from As Friends Rust. Tracks 2 through 5 were recorded with the original line-up, which disbanded in 1997, with track 1 recorded under the new line-up.Vinyl releases as followed:* Regular Edition...
on Good Life Recordings
Good Life Recordings
Good Life Recordings is a record label based in Belgium. It was founded in 1996 by Edward Verhaeghe who had been the lead vocalist in Nations On Fire. The label specializes in hardcore bands. It has released many highly significant bands of the second and third wave of hardcore, as well as the...
. A year later, with a slightly different line-up, the Split
As Friends Rust Split with Discount
As Friends Rust Split with Discount is a 1999 EP recording featuring As Friends Rust and Discount After their first recording on the Good Life Recordings label, As Friends Rust returned to the studio to record a single song for this compilation - the first track. The second and third tracks are by...
with Discount
Discount (band)
Discount was a punk rock band that formed in Vero Beach, Florida, in 1995 and disbanded in 2000. Before disbanding, the group's members relocated to Gainesville, Florida, where they performed their last show in August 2000. They released three full length albums, several EPs, and two b-side...
came out, and they quickly went on tour.
Another major line-up change and the new EPs God Hour
God Hour
God Hour is the second album by As Friends Rust. It was first released under the name God Hour as a double 7-inch record and MCD by Good Life Recordings, who mistook the album's name. The original title was to be As Friends Rust...
and As Friends Rust
As Friends Rust (album)
As Friends Rust is the second release of the album originally titled God Hour by As Friends Rust, and was released by Doghouse Records. Doghouse first announced the release as a 4 song EP due out on June 15 1999. It was delayed and released as a MCD/8" vinyl in late summer, baring one more song....
were released on Good Life Recordings Doghouse Records
Doghouse Records
Doghouse Records is a Toledo, Ohio based record label, now run out of the New York City office. Since 2004 Doghouse has been a part of the Warner Music Group....
, which they had just signed to. Each label now had rights to the bands recordings, which led to Doghouse to re-releasing the bands debut album The Fists of Time: An Anthology of Short Fiction and Non-Fiction in 2000, now adding two songs and a new packaging. The band went on to tour for three years with the same tracks, continuing to grow, and gain respect on the underground scene.
Having lost three members, the band was not sure whether to continue. After a short break, the new members set out to write an albums worth of material. The result: Won, in the fall of 2001. The album was well received and showcased a more mature songcraft. Another big tour, and a notable show in London at the Camden Underworld
Camden Underworld
The Camden Underworld is a music venue in Camden Town, London, England. The venue itself is a part of the World's End pub, being situated in the basement of the building.- History :...
was recorded to later come out on DVD
Live At Camden Underworld (2001)
Live At Camden Underworld was a compilation video by As Friends Rust and Strike Anywhere, released in 2002 by Punkervision. It took place at the Camden Underworld in London, England on November 16, 2001. The video was released in both VHS and DVD, as well as in PAL and NTSC formats.-Track...
, along with long time touring partners, Strike Anywhere
Strike Anywhere
Strike Anywhere is a punk rock/melodic hardcore band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1999 after the demise of frontman Thomas Barnett's previous band, Inquisition, they took their name from the Inquisition song "Strike Anywhere". Their music is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and...
. A compilation album titled Eleven Songs
Eleven Songs
As Friends Rust now being signed to Doghouse Records, were mostly being distributed in the USA, and the Good Life Recordings albums were starting to become harder to find. The UK fans also had to pay for import fees from the US or Belgium, and the sells were not as prominent...
was released that same year through Golf Records
Golf Records
Golf Records is an independent record label based in the UK.-Artists:*4ft Fingers*Amulet*A New Way Trust*Black Flame Dispute*The Blueprint*Boy Hits Car*Carpathian*The Chariot*Dead Poetic*The Devil Wears Prada*District*Dopamine...
, a British label, and contained most songs from the Good Life period.
The band went back in the studio to record A Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our Times
A Young Trophy Band In The Parlance Of Our Times
A Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our Times is the final ep and release from As Friends Rust. It featured the final line-up as well. Damien Moyal quit shortly after the recording of the album, leading the band to decide whether to continue...
for long time friends at 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 ....
. Damien quit the band before the release of the EP, leaving the rest of the members searching for his replacement. With the addition of Adam D'Zurilla on vocals, the band changed their name to Salem and released a single EP on Fiddler Records.
In August 2008, As Friends Rust reunited once more, playing seven shows. They played one show in their hometown Gainesville, Florida, before playing seven shows in the UK and Europe. The line-up during this tour was the same as the God Hour
God Hour
God Hour is the second album by As Friends Rust. It was first released under the name God Hour as a double 7-inch record and MCD by Good Life Recordings, who mistook the album's name. The original title was to be As Friends Rust...
/As Friends Rust
As Friends Rust (album)
As Friends Rust is the second release of the album originally titled God Hour by As Friends Rust, and was released by Doghouse Records. Doghouse first announced the release as a 4 song EP due out on June 15 1999. It was delayed and released as a MCD/8" vinyl in late summer, baring one more song....
era; Damien Moyal, Kaleb Stewart, James Glayat, Joe Simmons and Timothy Kirkpatrick.
Final line up
- Damien MoyalDamien MoyalDamien Moyal is a musician, designer and artist originally from Florida, now relocated to Michigan, mostly known within the hardcore genre, for his distinctive vocals in the influential bands Culture, Morning Again, and As Friends Rust. He has contributed to over 15 bands, though only a few have...
: Vocals (1996–2002) - Joseph Simmons: Guitar (1998–2002)
- Floyd Beckham: Guitar (2000–2002)
- Thomas RankineThomas RankineThomas Rankine is a musician from Florida, mostly known for his performance in the group As Friends Rust. However he has been in other acts renowned for affecting the Florida hardcore, and metalcore scene tremendously...
: Bass (2000–2002) - Zach SwainZach SwainZach Swain is a drummer from Orlando, Florida. He has played with many bands, including As Friends Rust and Salem , and now is drumming in "How Dare You" a punk rock band from Orlando, Florida...
: Drums (2000–2002)
Past members
- Henry Olmino: Guitar (1996–1997)
- Gordon Tarpley: Guitar (1998)
- Peter BartsocasPeter BartsocasPeter Bartsocas was born in Key West, Florida, but moved to Athens, Greece at a very early age. He moved back to South Florida around the age 11. He is mostly known for his performance in the group Bird of Ill Omen. He has worked in several projects of noisecore, which was a purpose of making the...
: Guitar (1998) - James Glayat: Guitar (1998–2000)
- Jeronimo Gomez: Bass (1996–1997)
- Kaleb Stewart: Bass (1998–2000)
- Gui AmadorGui AmadorGui Amador is a musician from Florida, best known for his time in Army of Ponch and Rehasher. Most of his bands have been fast punk music, but he has also participated in other acts that have done hardcore and screamo.-Bands:* Army of Ponch: Bass...
: Bass (2000) - Matthew Crum: Drums (1996–1997)
- Timothy Kirkpatrick: Drums (1998–2000)
- "Little" Alex: Drums (2000)
Releases
- Demo (1996)
- The Fists of TimeThe Fists of TimeThe Fists of Time was the first release from As Friends Rust. Tracks 2 through 5 were recorded with the original line-up, which disbanded in 1997, with track 1 recorded under the new line-up.Vinyl releases as followed:* Regular Edition...
(1998) - SplitAs Friends Rust Split with DiscountAs Friends Rust Split with Discount is a 1999 EP recording featuring As Friends Rust and Discount After their first recording on the Good Life Recordings label, As Friends Rust returned to the studio to record a single song for this compilation - the first track. The second and third tracks are by...
(1999) - God HourGod HourGod Hour is the second album by As Friends Rust. It was first released under the name God Hour as a double 7-inch record and MCD by Good Life Recordings, who mistook the album's name. The original title was to be As Friends Rust...
(1999) - As Friends RustAs Friends Rust (album)As Friends Rust is the second release of the album originally titled God Hour by As Friends Rust, and was released by Doghouse Records. Doghouse first announced the release as a 4 song EP due out on June 15 1999. It was delayed and released as a MCD/8" vinyl in late summer, baring one more song....
(1999) - The Fists of Time: An Anthology of Short Fiction and Non-Fiction (2000)
- Eleven SongsEleven SongsAs Friends Rust now being signed to Doghouse Records, were mostly being distributed in the USA, and the Good Life Recordings albums were starting to become harder to find. The UK fans also had to pay for import fees from the US or Belgium, and the sells were not as prominent...
(2001) - Doghouse Fan Series (2001)
- Won (2001)
- A Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our TimesA Young Trophy Band In The Parlance Of Our TimesA Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our Times is the final ep and release from As Friends Rust. It featured the final line-up as well. Damien Moyal quit shortly after the recording of the album, leading the band to decide whether to continue...
(2002) - Live At Camden Underworld (2001)Live At Camden Underworld (2001)Live At Camden Underworld was a compilation video by As Friends Rust and Strike Anywhere, released in 2002 by Punkervision. It took place at the Camden Underworld in London, England on November 16, 2001. The video was released in both VHS and DVD, as well as in PAL and NTSC formats.-Track...
(2002)
Compilation Appearances
- "Coffee Black" (3:18) - Appeared on Budget Sampler (1999)
- "Half Friend Town" (2:19) - Appeared on Doghouse Sixty (1999)
- "Half Friend Town" (2:19) - Appeared on Good Life Vol. 4 (2000)
- "Half Friend Town" (2:19) - Appeared on Another Round of Golf Vol. 3 (2001)
- "Home is Where the Heart Aches" (2:28) - Appeared on Initial Records Extreme Sampler (1998)
- "We on Some Next Level Shit" (3:34) - Appeared on All Areas Volume 22 (2001)
- "Won't be the First Time" (3:01) - Appeared on Doghouse Promo Record Sampler (2001)