Underminded
Encyclopedia
Underminded is a hardcore
band from San Diego, California
. The band is currently taking a break as its members concentrate on side projects. Frontman Nick Martin
is currently in Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows and drummer Tanner Wayne
is now drumming for Chiodos
.
, and formed the band together in 1999. They were encouraged to tour by Buck-O-Nine
singer Jon Pebsworth very early in their career. Their debut full-length, Hail Unamerican, appeared in 2004. Following the release of the album, the band played the entire 2004 Warped Tour
. A follow-up full length, Eleven Eleven, was planned for release in 2006 but was actually issued in 2007. Paul Miner
produced the album. The group toured with Chiodos
, Scary Kids Scaring Kids
, Emery
, and The Devil Wears Prada
following the release of the album.
Lead singer Nick Martin is part of the live back banding for ex-Chiodos
lead singer Craig Owens, as well as a part of the super-group Isles & Glaciers
and he played guitar in the defunct Cinematic Sunrise
. He did two guest spots for Chiodos
last record, as well as toured with them for the Vans Warped Tour 2009. He is the first of two guitarists announced for Craig Owens' new band. The name of Owens' band is D.R.U.G.S.
Tanner Wayne acted as fill-in drummer for Scary Kids Scaring Kids
as well as Underoath
during the Vans Warped Tour 2009. He is currently playing drums for Chiodos
.
Former
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 San Diego, California
California
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...
. The band is currently taking a break as its members concentrate on side projects. Frontman Nick Martin
Nick Martin (musician)
Nicholas Anthony Martin is a musician born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. He was the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the band Underminded since its incarnation in 1999. He is also in the bands Cinematic Sunrise, Isles & Glaciers, and was rumored to be in ex-Chiodos frontman, Craig...
is currently in Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows and drummer Tanner Wayne
Tanner Wayne
Andrew Tanner Wayne , known professionally as Tanner Wayne, is an American drummer, best known for having been the drummer of Underminded and Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and being the current drummer of the Chiodos...
is now drumming for 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...
.
History
Band members Nick Martin and Matt Johnson met while classmates at a Catholic schoolCatholic school
Catholic schools are maintained parochial schools or education ministries of the Catholic Church. the Church operates the world's largest non-governmental school system...
, and formed the band together in 1999. They were encouraged to tour by Buck-O-Nine
Buck-O-Nine
Buck-O-Nine is an American ska punk band which was formed in San Diego in 1991. The band has toured internationally and released several albums and e.p.'s, as well as appearing on compilations and film soundtracks. During the mid-to-late 1990s, they experienced mainstream success with the release...
singer Jon Pebsworth very early in their career. Their debut full-length, Hail Unamerican, appeared in 2004. Following the release of the album, the band played the entire 2004 Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
. A follow-up full length, Eleven Eleven, was planned for release in 2006 but was actually issued in 2007. Paul Miner
Paul Miner
Paul Miner is the bassist for Death by Stereo, who left the band early 2005 , to produce, engineer, master, and mix music full time...
produced the album. The group toured with 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...
, Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Scary Kids Scaring Kids was an American post-hardcore band formed in Gilbert, Arizona in 2002. The band's name comes from the Cap'n Jazz song of the same name...
, Emery
Emery (band)
Emery is an American four-piece post-hardcore band from Rock Hill, South Carolina currently signed to both Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records and based in Seattle, Washington. Emery was founded in Rock Hill, South Carolina with the original lineup consisting of Toby Morrell, Devin...
, and The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (band)
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Warner Music Group...
following the release of the album.
Lead singer Nick Martin is part of the live back banding for ex-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...
lead singer Craig Owens, as well as a part of the super-group Isles & Glaciers
Isles & Glaciers
Isles & Glaciers was an American rock supergroup formed in 2008. The band consisted of members from Chiodos, Emarosa, Pierce the Veil, Cinematic Sunrise, The Receiving End of Sirens, Underminded, and former members of The Sound of Animals Fighting and Boys Night Out...
and he played guitar in the defunct Cinematic Sunrise
Cinematic Sunrise
Cinematic Sunrise was an American rock band signed to Equal Vision Records. It consisted of Craig Owens and Bradley Bell , along with Bryan Beeler , Marcus VanKirk , Nick Martin , and Dave Shapiro .-History:...
. He did two guest spots for 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...
last record, as well as toured with them for the Vans Warped Tour 2009. He is the first of two guitarists announced for Craig Owens' new band. The name of Owens' band is D.R.U.G.S.
Tanner Wayne acted as fill-in drummer for Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Scary Kids Scaring Kids was an American post-hardcore band formed in Gilbert, Arizona in 2002. The band's name comes from the Cap'n Jazz song of the same name...
as well as Underoath
Underoath
Underoath is an American Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional members were from Tampa, Florida...
during the Vans Warped Tour 2009. He is currently playing drums for 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...
.
Band members
Current- Nick MartinNick Martin (musician)Nicholas Anthony Martin is a musician born and raised in San Diego, California, USA. He was the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the band Underminded since its incarnation in 1999. He is also in the bands Cinematic Sunrise, Isles & Glaciers, and was rumored to be in ex-Chiodos frontman, Craig...
- 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...
, 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...
s (since 1999) - Matt "Yabbs" Johnson - guitars, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(since 1999) - Brandon Caldwell - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals (since 1999) - Tanner WayneTanner WayneAndrew Tanner Wayne , known professionally as Tanner Wayne, is an American drummer, best known for having been the drummer of Underminded and Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and being the current drummer of the Chiodos...
- 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 ....
, percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
(since 2006)
Former
- Matty O' Connell - guitar (Currently plays in Unfeigned)
- Chris Swinney – bass
- Wade Youman - drums (Previously played in Unwritten Law)
- Chris Copley - bass guitar
- Joe Mullen - drums (Currently plays in Endless Hallway)
- Richie Ochoa - guitar
- Mike FuentesMike Fuentes (musician)Michael Fuentes is the drummer for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Vic Fuentes who sings and plays guitar in the band...
- drums (currently plays in Pierce the Veil)
Discography
- The Task of the Modern Educator EP (2003)
- Hail Unamerican! (Kung Fu RecordsKung Fu RecordsKung Fu Records is an American independent record label founded in 1996 by Joe Escalante and Warren Fitzgerald of the punk rock band The Vandals. Founded in order to release a record by the Riverside, California band Assorted Jelly Beans, the label soon grew to include a roster of notable artists...
, 2004) - Eleven:Eleven (Uprising RecordsUprising RecordsUprising Records is a record label founded in 1994 by Sean Muttaqi - having released records by Fall Out Boy, 7 Angels 7 Plagues, Cipher, Red Knife Lottery, Underminded, Amir Sulaiman, iCON the Mic King, The Crest and more...
, 2007)