Glassjaw

Glassjaw

Glassjaw is a five-piece post-hardcore band from Long Island, New York. The band was formed by lead singer Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck who have been friends from a young age. The band was formed around 1994 while Beck was also playing with Jewish Straight-Edge band, The Sons of Abraham and Palumbo was in his own straight-edge band called XbustedX. The line-up has undergone a few changes since the birth of the band. Original drummer Sammy Siegler was replaced by Larry Gorman (ex-Orange 9MM) and original bass player, Manuel Carrero was replaced by bassist Dave Allen. In late 2004 Todd Weinstock left the band and founded his own band, Torpedo (Band). Dave Allen also left the band and has been replaced by ex-member Manuel Carrero of the band The Jiant, the man HE originally replaced. Also a former Glassjaw drummer and current member of Classic Case, Durijah Lang has been called onboard as drummer as currently drummer Larry Gorman is busy with Daryl Palumbo's other band Head Automatica.

Current Line-Up

  • Daryl Palumbo - Vocals
  • Justin Beck - Guitar
  • Durijah Lang - Drums
  • Manuel Carrero - Bass

Discography

  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (EP, 1997, 2001 re-release)
  • The Don Fury Demos (LP, 1999)
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence (LP, 2000)
  • Worship and Tribute (LP, 2002)

Music Videos

  • Cosmopolitan Bloodloss from Worship and Tribute
  • Ape Dos Mil from Worship and Tribute



External Links

Official Site (http://www.glassjaw.com) The Central Hub (http://www.glassjaw.net) Fansite (http://www.glassjaw.tk)


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Official Site (http://www.glassjaw.com) The Central Hub (http://www.glassjaw.net) Fansite (http://www.glassjaw.tk). The band regularly updates a road journal on their website (http://www.guster.com/), and can often be found after shows for autographs.
. The band is also known for their connection with their fans.
. Guster's sound is also defined by their vocal harmonies, with both Ryan and Adam singing lead vocals on different songs; in "What You Wish For," all three sing different lyrics simultaneously. Also a former Glassjaw drummer and current member of Classic Case, Durijah Lang has been called onboard as drummer as currently drummer Larry Gorman is busy with Daryl Palumbo's other band Head Automatica. Ryan playing bass, Brian playing drum kit).

Dave Allen also left the band and has been replaced by ex-member Manuel Carrero of the band The Jiant, the man HE originally replaced. The complexity of the new album required the addition of Joe Pisapia (guitar, keyboards, backup vocals), as well as allowed the original members to diversify their instrument choice (e.g. In late 2004 Todd Weinstock left the band and founded his own band, Torpedo (Band). violin, bass, drum kit), their live shows generally kept this line up until the Keep It Together tour. Original drummer Sammy Siegler was replaced by Larry Gorman (ex-Orange 9MM) and original bass player, Manuel Carrero was replaced by bassist Dave Allen. While Guster's studio albums include more instruments (e.g. The line-up has undergone a few changes since the birth of the band. Brian Rosenworcel, the band's primary percussionist, adds to Guster's unique sound with a combination of bongos, cymbals, and other drums, playing many live shows using only his bare hands.

The band was formed around 1994 while Beck was also playing with Jewish Straight-Edge band, The Sons of Abraham and Palumbo was in his own straight-edge band called XbustedX. The characteristic usually first brought up about the band is their choice of instruments: two members playing acoustic guitars, and one member playing drums and various percussion. The band was formed by lead singer Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck who have been friends from a young age. A live album, Guster on Ice, compiled from two shows at Portland, Maine in December, 2003, was released in 2004. Glassjaw is a five-piece post-hardcore band from Long Island, New York. The band released their fourth album, Keep It Together in 2003, with the first single, "Amsterdam", getting significant play on the radio. Ape Dos Mil from Worship and Tribute. The band also released their first video, a song from L&GF entitled "Fa Fa".

Cosmopolitan Bloodloss from Worship and Tribute. With the backing of a major label, the band appeared on late night shows like David Letterman. Worship and Tribute (LP, 2002). A year later, the band released the album Lost and Gone Forever, produced by Steve Lillywhite. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence (LP, 2000). In 1998 the band signed to Sire Records and re-released Goldfly. The Don Fury Demos (LP, 1999). Shortly after the release of Parachute another artist called Gus signed a deal with a major record company, forcing the band to rename themselves "Guster." In 1996, the band independently recorded their second album, Goldfly, releasing it early the next year.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (EP, 1997, 2001 re-release). The band independently recorded their first album in 1994, entitled Parachute, while still in college. Manuel Carrero - Bass. A year later, after writing a few songs in their dorm rooms, the band named themselves "Gus" and booked their first gig. Durijah Lang - Drums. The band members met during freshman orientation at Tufts University in 1991. Justin Beck - Guitar. Guster is an acoustic rock band, originally formed in Boston, Massachusetts by members Ryan Miller (guitar/vocals), Adam Gardner (guitar/vocals), and Brian Rosenworcel (drums/percussion).

Daryl Palumbo - Vocals. 1994 - Parachute. 1997 - Goldfly. 1999 - Lost and Gone Forever. 2003 - Keep It Together.

2004 - Guster on Ice.