No Trigger
Encyclopedia
No Trigger is a melodic punk
/hardcore
band from Massachusetts
, United States
. The band formed in 2000, with a sound which takes cues from like-minded outfits such as Strike Anywhere
and None More Black
. The band self-released two demos, one of them a split with Wasteland. By this point the band had started to gain accolades from the webzine likes of Pastepunk and Punknews, the latter of which referred to No Trigger as close to being "the best unsigned band in America".
In late 2004, the band compiled these recordings and remastered the sound for their debut release, Extinction in Stereo
, released on independent record label Bigmouth Japan. Extinction received a significant amount of attention and praise from the punk rock press.
In 2005, No Trigger signed to independent record label Nitro Records
, and their debut full-length, entitled Canyoneer
, was released on March 21, 2006.
A long period of inactivity following Canyoneer lead to speculation that No Trigger had broken up. The band released an update in September 2010 which announced that the original lineup had reformed and were going to release Be Honest
, a 7" EP on December 14, 2010. The band announced that they had signed to No Sleep Records shortly after the release of the EP, and anticipate a full-length release in mid 2011. Their sophomore album, Tycoon, will be recorded with producer Jay Maas and is expected to be released in the winter of 2011. No Trigger tweeted
that they had entered the studio to begin recording on July 29th, 2011.
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...
/hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United States
United States
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. The band formed in 2000, with a sound which takes cues from like-minded outfits such as 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...
and None More Black
None More Black
None More Black is a New Jersey-based melodic punk outfit on Fat Wreck Chords, formed by lead singer / guitarist Jason Shevchuk after the demise of his previous band, Philadelphia's Kid Dynamite...
. The band self-released two demos, one of them a split with Wasteland. By this point the band had started to gain accolades from the webzine likes of Pastepunk and Punknews, the latter of which referred to No Trigger as close to being "the best unsigned band in America".
In late 2004, the band compiled these recordings and remastered the sound for their debut release, Extinction in Stereo
Extinction in Stereo
Extinction In Stereo is a compilation EP from melodic hardcore band No Trigger.-Track listing:#"What We Became" – 3:25#"North American" – 1:29#"Earthtones" – 3:51#"Map And Compass" – 2:30#"Domesticated" – 3:24#"On Fire" – 3:30#"Call It A Day" – 2:34...
, released on independent record label Bigmouth Japan. Extinction received a significant amount of attention and praise from the punk rock press.
In 2005, No Trigger signed to independent record label Nitro Records
Nitro Records
Nitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
, and their debut full-length, entitled Canyoneer
Canyoneer
Canyoneer is the first full-length album from melodic hardcore band No Trigger.-Track listing:#"The Noble Purveyors of the Third or Fourth Coming"#"Neon National Park"#"My Woods"#"Fish Eye Lens"#"Owner Operator"#"The Honshu Underground"...
, was released on March 21, 2006.
A long period of inactivity following Canyoneer lead to speculation that No Trigger had broken up. The band released an update in September 2010 which announced that the original lineup had reformed and were going to release Be Honest
Be Honest
Be Honest is an EP from melodic hardcore band No Trigger. This marks the band's first recording in four years following the release of their last full length, Canyoneer. This EP is also a reunion of the original band line-up.-Personnel:...
, a 7" EP on December 14, 2010. The band announced that they had signed to No Sleep Records shortly after the release of the EP, and anticipate a full-length release in mid 2011. Their sophomore album, Tycoon, will be recorded with producer Jay Maas and is expected to be released in the winter of 2011. No Trigger tweeted
Twitter
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that they had entered the studio to begin recording on July 29th, 2011.
Studio albums
- CanyoneerCanyoneerCanyoneer is the first full-length album from melodic hardcore band No Trigger.-Track listing:#"The Noble Purveyors of the Third or Fourth Coming"#"Neon National Park"#"My Woods"#"Fish Eye Lens"#"Owner Operator"#"The Honshu Underground"...
(Nitro Records, 2006) - Tycoon (No Sleep Records, 2011)
Singles & EPs
- The World Is Not a Stage (CD-R) (self-released, 2003)
- No Trigger / Wasteland (CD-R) (self-released, 2004)
- Extinction in StereoExtinction in StereoExtinction In Stereo is a compilation EP from melodic hardcore band No Trigger.-Track listing:#"What We Became" – 3:25#"North American" – 1:29#"Earthtones" – 3:51#"Map And Compass" – 2:30#"Domesticated" – 3:24#"On Fire" – 3:30#"Call It A Day" – 2:34...
[compilation] (Bigmouth JPN, 2005, New School Records, 2007) - Be HonestBe HonestBe Honest is an EP from melodic hardcore band No Trigger. This marks the band's first recording in four years following the release of their last full length, Canyoneer. This EP is also a reunion of the original band line-up.-Personnel:...
(Mightier Than Sword Records, 2010)
Current
- Tom Rheault – vocals
- Brad Rheault – bass
- Jon Strader – guitar
- Mike Pryzgoda – guitar
- Mike Ciprari – drums (SJC Custom Drums)
Former
- Billy Bean – guitar (Smartbomb, Outbreak)
- Erik Perkins – drums (Smartbomb, Outbreak)
- Tom Ciesluk - bass