Josh F.

Inactive — Cleveland, Ohio

Josh F.'s latest post – October 16, 2010
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Biography


In the wake of the way things will never be again, it?s too dark to read your face through hard times, so here?s my advice.
Play the fastest record you can find, louder than your stereo will allow.
Hotwire your speakers, do whatever you have

Favorite bands

Crime In Stereo, Dag Nasty, Sick Of It All, Ambitions, Good Riddance, Motley Crue, Thrice, Dead Hearts, Snapcase, The Movielife, Daggermouth, The Suicide File, Paint It Black, Saves The Day, Integrity, Trial By Fire, Gorilla Biscuits, Shai Hulud, Death B

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Daggermouth

Turf Wars
State of Mind (2007)

Daggermouth's 2005 release, Stallone was a really solid record. For me, the band came along at a time when no new bands were really catching on with me. I was hooked on Stallone from the start and I've been riding the hype train with The 'Mouth ever since. Turf Wars was certainly a long time in the making, but I … Read more

Our Resolve

Demo
Independent (2007)

If you glance over the list of hardcore bands coming out of Cleveland over the years, you'll find that most of them are very heavy, and very pissed off. It's a nice change of pace then, to hear Our Resolve coming from Cleveland with an incredibly melodic sound. It's almost the polar opposite of everything before them. Our Resolve's goal … Read more

Call it Fire

Demo
Independent (2007)

Oh wow, another Long Island hardcore band? Seriously? Man, I can't really say I saw this one coming. All sarcastic comments aside, Long Island, New York has cranked out some seriously great bands over the years. I mean, who else has a pedigree like Glassjaw, Silent Majority, Brand New and Crime in Stereo? More or less, you know the score … Read more

Years from Now

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
Get Outta Town (2007)

Multiple Authors

Those of you who read my "Top 5 Awesome Bands SPB Got Into in 2005" feature in the end of the year recap, might remember my mention of Years from Now. Out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Years from Now play infectious melodic hardcore with pop-punk flourishes. Think New Found Glory meets Fastbreak. A melodic hardcore fan can't want much more … Read more

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Daggermouth

Interviews

Daggermouth are proof positive that hard work pays off. The band self-released an EP, Behold the Might in 2004. Through relentless touring of the Westcoast and promotion on various messageboards, the band released Stallone on Feeding Frenzy Records. Now, the band has recently signed with State of Mind Recordings, underwent lineup changes, and are getting ready to unleash a new … Read more

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Bands I Like: Shook Ones

Posted by Josh F. • July 15, 2007

Shook Ones, for the uninitiated, are a melodic hardcore band from Seattle, Washington. Their debut LP, Sixteen, had some serious Kid Dynamite aping going on, without a doubt, but it was a really solid effort regardless. The more I listened to Sixteen though, the more I found it kind of … Read more

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Daggermouth Summer Tourdates

Posted in Tours on June 27, 2007

Starting on July 29th, Daggermouth will be heading out across Canada and the eastern US. Shows include dates with Shook Ones, Sinking Ships, and The Warriors. The band recently released Turf Wars through State of Mind Recordings/Smallman Records. Read on for all of the tour dates! Read more June 29th … Read more

Daggermouth Announce Spring/Summer Tours

Posted in Tours on April 11, 2007

Daggermouth has revealed their touring plans for the spring and summer season via a myspace bulletin. First the band will be heading out with This Is Hell and Comeback Kid across Canada. Following that, the band will meet up with Hostage Life, No Trigger, and Set Your Goals. Also scheduled … Read more

Mewithoutyou / Piebald / The Snake The Cross The Crown Tourdates

Posted in Tours on April 11, 2007

Mewithoutyou, Piebald, The Snake The Cross The Crown, and Manchester Orchestra will be hitting the road together this Summer. To view the dates, click "read more." Read more May 27th Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre May 28th Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre May 29th Salt Lake City, UT - Avalon … Read more