Boysetsfire
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Boysetsfire is a post-hardcore
band from Newark, Delaware
and West Chester, Pennsylvania
that formed in October 1994. Boysetsfire is composed of guitarists Chad Istvan and Josh Latshaw, drummer Matt Krupanski, and vocalist Nathan Gray. The band is currently auditioning for a new bassist.
Boysetsfire released its first demo albums in late 1994 and early 1995. In 1996 the band released its first EP
, This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born. It has released records through Magic Bullet, Conquer the World, Deathwish Inc, Initial
, Hydra Head
, Victory
, Wind-Up
, Equal Vision
and Burning Heart
. They have released split EPs with Coalesce, Shai Hulud
, and Snapcase
.
In 1997 they signed a contract with Initial Records, and recorded their first full-length album, The day the sun went out.
In 1999 the second full length album After the Eulogy was recorded, and boysetsfire went on tour with Snapcase, as well as on Vans Warped tour. Their old bassist was replaced by Rob Avery. After being signed to Victory Records, the band moved to Wind-up, an independent label distributed by Sony in the US. Tomorrow come today was then released in 2003. After a dispute with Wind-up and the following conflict, the band moved to indie label Burning Heart.
In 2005 the band signed to the independent record labels Burning Heart Records for worldwide distribution and Equal Vision Records for North American distribution. It released The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years
in March 2006.
On July 31, 2006, the band informed the fans about its retirement through their official website. http://www.boysetsfire.org/archives/2006/07/announcement.html There was a farewell European tour in late summer; however, guitarist Josh Latshaw severely injured himself prior to its start. As a result, the band played those shows with roadie Chris "The Reverend" Rakus at the guitar instead, but returned to Europe in May 2007 to give Latshaw the chance to say goodbye to the European fans.
The band's final performance took place on June 9, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
at the Trocadero Theatre
. A DVD has been released of this show in its entirety as well as parts of the final European tour.
On February 12, 2007, lead vocalist Nathan Gray announced that he was forming a new band by the name of The Casting Out. While the band includes several former members of boysetsfire, Gray informed fans that it would not be another political band.
Drummer Matt Krupanski went on to form a new band as well. The band Young Lady includes three other Delaware natives, including members from Joshua Fit for Battle, Network 34, and Dear Tonight.
One of their songs, "Handful of Redemption", is featured on the video game MVP Baseball '03 by EA Sports. Their song "Rookie" from the After the Eulogy
album was featured on the Legends of Wrestling video game. "Rookie" from After the Eulogy
and "Handful of Redemption" from the Tomorrow Come Today
album were also featured in the video game 1080° Avalanche
. Additionally, their song "High Wire Escape Artist" is featured on the soundtrack to The Daredevil motion picture. The soundtrack record, released by Wind-up Records, is the band's first and only gold record.
In November 2011, via the band's official Facebook
page, the band announced Robert Ehrenbrand had left the band
-page on October 5, 2010. Officially announced dates include: 5 December 2010 in Berlin, Germany at the Telekom Extreme Playgrounds,22–24 April 2011 at the Groezrock Festival in Meerhout, Belgium , 3 June 2011 at the Studio at Webster Hall and 13 June 2011 at the Nova Rock Festival
in Nickelsdorf, Austria; 23 June 2011 Milano, Italy. A full-scale European tour has been announced, accompanying a redesign of their official website. In August 2011 they played in the UK at the Reading & Leeds Festival.
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from Newark, Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Newark is an American city in New Castle County, Delaware, west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is the home of the University of Delaware.- History :...
and West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania
The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census.Valley Forge, the Brandywine Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, Marsh Creek State Park, and other historical attractions are near West Chester...
that formed in October 1994. Boysetsfire is composed of guitarists Chad Istvan and Josh Latshaw, drummer Matt Krupanski, and vocalist Nathan Gray. The band is currently auditioning for a new bassist.
Biography
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born. It has released records through Magic Bullet, Conquer the World, Deathwish Inc, Initial
Initial Records
Initial Records was an iconic Louisville based independent record label during the Nineties and early part of the new millennium. Initial released records from hardcore punk to indie rock over its 12-year span...
, Hydra Head
Hydra Head Records
Hydra Head Records is an independent record label which specializes in heavy metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner in 1993...
, Victory
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
, Wind-Up
Wind-Up Records
Wind-up Entertainment, Inc. is a record label based in New York City. It was formed in 1997 by Alan Meltzer, former owner of CD One Stop, following his 1996 purchase of Grass Records. Wind-up is currently the largest independently-owned record label in the world...
, Equal Vision
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 ....
and Burning Heart
Burning Heart Records
Burning Heart Records is an independent record label formed in 1993 and based in Örebro, Sweden. It has a close affiliation with Californian label Epitaph Records, who own the rights to distribute Burning Heart's output in North America...
. They have released split EPs with Coalesce, Shai Hulud
Shai Hulud (band)
Shai Hulud is an American hardcore punk band with progressive metal influences, originally formed in Pompano Beach, Florida, the band later moved up to Poughkeepsie, New York....
, and Snapcase
Snapcase
Snapcase is a hardcore punk band from Buffalo, New York. Their records have been released on the Chicago record label, Victory Records. Through the course of the band's initial run of fourteen years, they released six studio albums before disbanding in 2005....
.
In 1997 they signed a contract with Initial Records, and recorded their first full-length album, The day the sun went out.
In 1999 the second full length album After the Eulogy was recorded, and boysetsfire went on tour with Snapcase, as well as on Vans Warped tour. Their old bassist was replaced by Rob Avery. After being signed to Victory Records, the band moved to Wind-up, an independent label distributed by Sony in the US. Tomorrow come today was then released in 2003. After a dispute with Wind-up and the following conflict, the band moved to indie label Burning Heart.
In 2005 the band signed to the independent record labels Burning Heart Records for worldwide distribution and Equal Vision Records for North American distribution. It released The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years
The Misery Index: Notes From The Plague Years
The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years is an album by Delaware band Boysetsfire. It is the first album of new releases on Equal Vision Records but also the band's last album...
in March 2006.
On July 31, 2006, the band informed the fans about its retirement through their official website. http://www.boysetsfire.org/archives/2006/07/announcement.html There was a farewell European tour in late summer; however, guitarist Josh Latshaw severely injured himself prior to its start. As a result, the band played those shows with roadie Chris "The Reverend" Rakus at the guitar instead, but returned to Europe in May 2007 to give Latshaw the chance to say goodbye to the European fans.
The band's final performance took place on June 9, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
at the Trocadero Theatre
Trocadero Theatre
The Trocadero Theatre, opened as the Arch Street Opera House in 1870, is a historic theater, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the years, it has offered musical comedies, vaudeville and burlesque. Burlesque performer Mara Gaye performed at the Troc in the 1950s...
. A DVD has been released of this show in its entirety as well as parts of the final European tour.
On February 12, 2007, lead vocalist Nathan Gray announced that he was forming a new band by the name of The Casting Out. While the band includes several former members of boysetsfire, Gray informed fans that it would not be another political band.
Drummer Matt Krupanski went on to form a new band as well. The band Young Lady includes three other Delaware natives, including members from Joshua Fit for Battle, Network 34, and Dear Tonight.
One of their songs, "Handful of Redemption", is featured on the video game MVP Baseball '03 by EA Sports. Their song "Rookie" from the After the Eulogy
After the Eulogy
- Pop culture appearances :"Rookie" was featured in the video games 1080° Avalanche and Legends of Wrestling. The song was also used on the Downhill mountain biking section of the mountain bike film Roam by The Collective....
album was featured on the Legends of Wrestling video game. "Rookie" from After the Eulogy
After the Eulogy
- Pop culture appearances :"Rookie" was featured in the video games 1080° Avalanche and Legends of Wrestling. The song was also used on the Downhill mountain biking section of the mountain bike film Roam by The Collective....
and "Handful of Redemption" from the Tomorrow Come Today
Tomorrow Come Today
Tomorrow Come Today is the third full length album by Delaware band Boysetsfire, released in 2003.-Track listing:-In pop culture:The track "Handful of Redemption" was featured in the 2003 Gamecube game, 1080° Avalanche, as well in EA Sports' MVP Baseball 2003 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003.The track...
album were also featured in the video game 1080° Avalanche
1080° Avalanche
1080° Avalanche is a snowboarding game for the Nintendo GameCube, developed by Nintendo's in-house development studio, NST, and published by Nintendo. Avalanche is a sequel to 1080° Snowboarding for the Nintendo 64. The game has an emphasis on racing, rather than doing tricks, in contrast to other...
. Additionally, their song "High Wire Escape Artist" is featured on the soundtrack to The Daredevil motion picture. The soundtrack record, released by Wind-up Records, is the band's first and only gold record.
In November 2011, via the band's official Facebook
Facebook
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page, the band announced Robert Ehrenbrand had left the band
Reunion
BoySetsFire announced their reunion on their website and official FacebookFacebook
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-page on October 5, 2010. Officially announced dates include: 5 December 2010 in Berlin, Germany at the Telekom Extreme Playgrounds,22–24 April 2011 at the Groezrock Festival in Meerhout, Belgium , 3 June 2011 at the Studio at Webster Hall and 13 June 2011 at the Nova Rock Festival
Nova Rock Festival
The Nova Rock Festival, also just Nova Rock, is a music festival that has existed since 2005 and takes place each year in June. It is Austria's biggest rock music festivals, and also one of the largest in Europe. It is located in Burgenland, the easternmost federal state of Austria, near...
in Nickelsdorf, Austria; 23 June 2011 Milano, Italy. A full-scale European tour has been announced, accompanying a redesign of their official website. In August 2011 they played in the UK at the Reading & Leeds Festival.
Members
- Nathan Gray - lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Josh Latshaw - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - Chad Istvan - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Matt Krupanski - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Former members
- Rob Avery - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Darrell Hyde - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Robert Ehrenbrand - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
Studio albums
- 1997 - The Day the Sun Went OutThe Day the Sun Went OutThe Day the Sun Went Out is the debut full length release from Delaware band Boysetsfire. It was originally released in 1997 on Initial Records and was re-released in a remastered format in 2005 by Equal Vision Records.-Track listing:-Bonus Track:...
CD/LP - 2000 - After the EulogyAfter the Eulogy- Pop culture appearances :"Rookie" was featured in the video games 1080° Avalanche and Legends of Wrestling. The song was also used on the Downhill mountain biking section of the mountain bike film Roam by The Collective....
CD/CS/LP - 2003 - Tomorrow Come TodayTomorrow Come TodayTomorrow Come Today is the third full length album by Delaware band Boysetsfire, released in 2003.-Track listing:-In pop culture:The track "Handful of Redemption" was featured in the 2003 Gamecube game, 1080° Avalanche, as well in EA Sports' MVP Baseball 2003 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003.The track...
CD/DVD - 2006 - The Misery Index: Notes from the Plague YearsThe Misery Index: Notes From The Plague YearsThe Misery Index: Notes from the Plague Years is an album by Delaware band Boysetsfire. It is the first album of new releases on Equal Vision Records but also the band's last album...
CD/DVD
Other releases
- 1996 - ConsiderConsider (album)Consider is an EP by Delaware band Boysetsfire, released in 1996. It was released as a 7" vinyl....
(7") - 1996 - This Crying, This Screaming, My Voice Is Being Born (CD/LP released as a split with jazz man's needle)
- 1998 - In ChrysalisIn ChrysalisIn Chrysalis is an EP by Delaware band Boysetsfire, released in 1998.-Track listing:...
(EP) - 1998 - For the Kids (7" benefit compilation, including BSF song "With Cold Eyes". Other bands include "The Weak Link Breaks", "By the Grace of God" and "Dorian Gray" (other natives from Delaware which also included one-time BSF bassist, Rob Avery, prior to joining BSF. Released by Diffusion Records)
- 1999 - Snapcase vs. Boy Sets Fire (Split EP)
- 2000 - Crush 'Em All Vol. 1Crush 'Em All Vol. 1Crush 'Em All Vol. 1 is a split EP by hardcore punk bands Boysetsfire and Shai Hulud, released on March 24, 2000, on Undecided Records, 7" purple , grey , clear red , and Detroit Fest press black . The Shai Hulud cover song "Damage, Inc." was included in A Profound Hatred of Man...
(Boy Sets Fire / Shai HuludShai Hulud (band)Shai Hulud is an American hardcore punk band with progressive metal influences, originally formed in Pompano Beach, Florida, the band later moved up to Poughkeepsie, New York....
split 7") - 2000 - Coalesce / Boy Sets FireCoalesce / Boy Sets FireThe Coalesce / Boysetsfire Split EP was released in 2000. It featured six tracks: two covers of Boysetsfire by Coalesce, two Coalesce covers by Boysetsfire, and an original song from each band.-Track listing:-Additional information:-Bands:...
(split EP) - 2001 - Suckerpunch TrainingSuckerpunch TrainingSuckerpunch Training is an EP by Delaware band Boysetsfire, released in 2001.-Track information:Suckerpunch Training EP included a title track, written by the band, a cover of Rocket Man and a spoken word track with Nathan speaking on his politics....
(EP/ 7") - 2002 - Live for TodayLive for TodayLive for Today is an EP by Delaware band, Boysetsfire. It contains three studio recordings as well as three live recordings. The studio songs are from the sessions for the Tomorrow Come Today album, on which "Release the Dogs" and "Bathory's Sainthood" would eventually be released. "Curtain Call"...
(EP/LP) - 2003 - Daredevil: The AlbumDaredevil: The AlbumDaredevil: The Album was released in 2003 by Wind-Up Records for the movie Daredevil, starring Ben Affleck. All songs were previously unreleased, and some songs appeared on later releases...
(soundtrack to the original motion picture, LP) - 2005 - Before the EulogyBefore the EulogyBefore the Eulogy is a collection of B-sides and rarities by Delaware-based band, Boysetsfire. It includes the complete Consider 7" and In Chrysalis EP .-Track listing:#"One Subject Notebook" – 2:59#"Parasite Candy" – 3:20...
(B-sides and rarities CD) - 2009 - Farewell Show (DVD)