Paint It Black (band)
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Paint It Black is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
-based modern hardcore punk
band. Their music is often described as melodic hardcore
, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing. They have released three full-length albums, CVA
, Paradise, and New Lexicon
, all of which have been on Jade Tree Records
.
The band features Dan Yemin
as the group's vocalist and lyricist. Yemin is most known as the guitarist for New Jersey's Lifetime
and was also the guitarist of another Philadelphia-based punk/hardcore act, Kid Dynamite. Former drummer David Wagenshutz has also been a member of Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, California's Good Riddance
and None More Black
, the latter whom is fronted by former Kid Dynamite vocalist Jason Shevchuk
. The other two members, bassist Andy Nelson and guitarist Josh Agran, both also currently play in Affirmative Action Jackson, a hardcore punk band based in Philadelphia. Wagenschutz left in July 2006 to pursue his family and new band Higher Giant
, and has since been replaced by Jared Shavelson of The Hope Conspiracy
and None More Black
.
In 2009, instead of a recording a proper album, they released nine new songs over two 7" EPs released by two different labels. The first one, Amnesia
, was released on June 16, 2009 on Bridge Nine Records. The second one, Surrender
, was released in August 2009 on Fat Wreck Chords
.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
-based modern hardcore punk
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. Their music is often described as melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing. They have released three full-length albums, CVA
CVA (album)
CVA is the debut full-length album from Philadelphia, PA's Paint It Black. It features much shorter and arguably more aggressive songs than their follow-up album, Paradise, two and a half minutes shorter despite sporting three more tracks...
, Paradise, and New Lexicon
New Lexicon
New Lexicon is the third full-length album from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released on Jade Tree Records on February 19, 2008...
, all of which have been on Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
.
The band features Dan Yemin
Dan Yemin
Daniel Yemin, Ph.D is a vocalist and musician in the melodic hardcore punk scene.-Music and career:He played guitar in the early 1990s with the band Lifetime, and in the late 1990s with Kid Dynamite. Yemin also played in Ressurection...
as the group's vocalist and lyricist. Yemin is most known as the guitarist for New Jersey's Lifetime
Lifetime (band)
Lifetime is an American melodic hardcore/emo band from New Jersey. Lifetime was formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997. In late 2005, they announced their reunion.-History:...
and was also the guitarist of another Philadelphia-based punk/hardcore act, Kid Dynamite. Former drummer David Wagenshutz has also been a member of Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, California's Good Riddance
Good Riddance
Good Riddance was a punk rock band from Santa Cruz, California. They released seven full-length studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords, and their final album was a live recording of their farewell concert in 2007. Led by vocalist Russ Rankin, the band's longtime lineup included guitarist Luke Pabich,...
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 latter whom is fronted by former Kid Dynamite vocalist Jason Shevchuk
Jason Shevchuk
Jason Shevchuk is the singer and guitarist for the band None More Black. He is formerly the singer for the band Kid Dynamite and singer and guitarist for the band LaGrecia....
. The other two members, bassist Andy Nelson and guitarist Josh Agran, both also currently play in Affirmative Action Jackson, a hardcore punk band based in Philadelphia. Wagenschutz left in July 2006 to pursue his family and new band Higher Giant
Higher Giant
Higher Giant is a New York City-based punk rock "super group". The band was formed in 2007 by Ernie Parada, Jason Lehrhoff and Alex Volonino, who were in The Arsons together, and Dave Wagenschutz....
, and has since been replaced by Jared Shavelson of The Hope Conspiracy
The Hope Conspiracy
The Hope Conspiracy is a hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts that formed late 1999. They were picked up by Equal Vision Records and Bridge 9 Records before signing a deal with Deathwish Records.-Biography:...
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...
.
In 2009, instead of a recording a proper album, they released nine new songs over two 7" EPs released by two different labels. The first one, Amnesia
Amnesia (EP)
Amnesia is the first EP from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released by Bridge 9 Records on June 16, 2009. It was released as a 7" single and a digital download...
, was released on June 16, 2009 on Bridge Nine Records. The second one, Surrender
Surrender (EP)
Surrender is the second EP from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released by Fat Wreck Chords on August 18, 2009. It was released as a 7" single and a digital download...
, was released in August 2009 on Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
.
Current
- Dan YeminDan YeminDaniel Yemin, Ph.D is a vocalist and musician in the melodic hardcore punk scene.-Music and career:He played guitar in the early 1990s with the band Lifetime, and in the late 1990s with Kid Dynamite. Yemin also played in Ressurection...
- vocals (2002 – Present ) - Andy Nelson - bass (2002 – Present )
- Josh Agran - guitar (2005 – Present )
- Jared Shavelson - drums (2006 – Present )
Former members
- Colin McGinniss - guitar (2004 – 2005)
- Dave HauseDave HauseDave Hause, born David Andrew Hause, March 12, 1978 is an American singer-songwriter that has played in multiple Philadelphia, PA area punk and hardcore bands. He currently performs solo as well as sings and plays guitar in The Loved Ones.-Music and career:...
- guitar (2002 – 2004) - Matt Miller - guitar (2002)
- David Wagenschutz - drums (2002 – 2006)
Albums
- CVACVA (album)CVA is the debut full-length album from Philadelphia, PA's Paint It Black. It features much shorter and arguably more aggressive songs than their follow-up album, Paradise, two and a half minutes shorter despite sporting three more tracks...
(2003) - Paradise (2005)
- New LexiconNew LexiconNew Lexicon is the third full-length album from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released on Jade Tree Records on February 19, 2008...
(2008)
Singles/EPs
- DemoDemo (EP)Demo is the demo album from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was self-released by the band starting February 17, 2002. All of the songs were later re-recorded for the band's first album, CVA.-Track listing:...
(2002) - "Goliath" single (2008)
- A one-sided 7" single that was given away to everyone that came to their show on January 6, 2008 at the First Unitarian Church of PhiladelphiaFirst Unitarian Church of PhiladelphiaThe First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
.
- A one-sided 7" single that was given away to everyone that came to their show on January 6, 2008 at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
- AmnesiaAmnesia (EP)Amnesia is the first EP from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released by Bridge 9 Records on June 16, 2009. It was released as a 7" single and a digital download...
(2009) - SurrenderSurrender (EP)Surrender is the second EP from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released by Fat Wreck Chords on August 18, 2009. It was released as a 7" single and a digital download...
(2009)
Compilation appearances
- Location Is Everything, Vol. 1 (2002)
- Includes "Another Beautiful 'Fuck You' Song!", re-recorded as "Bravo, Another Beautiful 'Fuck You' Song!" for CVA
- The Philadelphia SoundThe Philadelphia SoundThe Philadelphia Sound is a compilation album released by Chunksaah Records in 2002. It features four at the time up-and-coming hardcore punk bands from the Philadelphia, PA area each doing two songs. The bands are The Curse, Go! For The Throat, Knives Out and Paint It Black.-Track...
(2002)- Includes "The Pharmacist", later re-recorded for Paradise, and "An Hour And A Half Late For Happy Hour", exclusive to this release
- Take Action! Vol. 3 (2003)
- Includes "Void", from CVA
- AMP Magazine Presents, Volume 1: Hardcore (2004)
- Includes "Head Hurts. Hands on Fire", from CVA
- Location Is Everything, Vol. 2 (2004)
- Includes "Womb Envy" from CVA and an exclusive live version of "The Pharmacist" from Paradise
- In Honor: A Compilation to Beat CancerIn Honor: A Compilation To Beat CancerIn Honor: A Compilation to Beat Cancer is a compilation album released by Vagrant Records in 2004. As the name implies, it is a benefit album with proceeds going to fight Cancer. In this case, the proceeds went...
(2004)- Includes "Fresh Kill (Live)", a live version of "Exit Wounds" from Paradise
- It Hits The Fan Vol. 1 (2005)
- Includes "Exit Wounds", from Paradise
- Prisoners of War: A Benefit for Peter Young (2007)
- Includes "The New Brutality", from Paradise
- Bridge Nine Summer Compilation (2009)
- Includes "Salem", from Amnesia