Gillespie was inspired to begin songwriting for a new The Almost album during Underoath’s spring 2018 tour. Fear Caller , the band’s Fearless Records debut album, was recorded in the desert. Gillespie posted a teaser video that eventually led to the announcement of the band’s record deal and a new…
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During an interview on Emery ‘s BadChristian Podcast in September 2015, Gillespie stated that he had “currently put the Almost to bed….It’s on the back burner right now”, citing his busy schedule (as Paramore ‘s touring drummer, a solo artist and producer) and the busy schedules of the other band…
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On April 1, 2013, the band posted on their Facebook page that the album had been pushed back to June 2013, due to Tooth & Nail becoming an independent record label. The album was ultimately released on June 11, 2013, reaching No. 142 on the Billboard 200 and No. 5…
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During their set at the O2 Experience in Denver on June 1, Aaron Gillespie announced that an upcoming third album would be titled Fear Inside Our Bones . Gillespie later announced via Twitter that the band had finished recording the album in full as of June 10, 2012, It was…
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In February 2010 the Almost played the Australian Soundwave Festival . The Almost toured across Australia nationally playing alongside the three festival headliners; Faith No More , Jimmy Eat World and Jane’s Addiction , as well as other bands such as Paramore , All Time Low , A Day To…
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In May 2008, Gillespie announced that The Almost would be entering the studio in the winter of 2008 to record their follow-up to Southern Weather . In a November 2008 episode of the Tooth & Nail Records podcast, he stated that “the new album will be more of a complete…
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A cover of ” Little Drummer Boy ” was made available for streaming on November 4, 2008, followed by “Awful Direction” on November 20. The Almost released a new EP titled No Gift to Bring on November 24. It was originally going to release it on November 25, but they…
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Shortly after the announcement of a new EP, it was announced in November 2007 via the band’s Myspace that Bozich had left the group. Guitarist Dusty Redmon explained in an AbsolutePunk forum post: “Kenny quit. He’s getting married and didn’t want to tour at all. It happens..it’s happened to me…
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Southern Weather was released on April 3, 2007 through Tooth & Nail, having been recorded in February and March 2006. Gillespie played nearly every main instrument on the album, with the exception of Vasoli contributing bass to two songs. The album reached No. 39 on the Billboard 200 and No.…
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The Almost embarked on the “It’s All Happening” tour from December 17 to January 20, 2006, with Gillespie joined by guitarists Dusty Redmon and Jay Vilardi, bassist Alex Aponte, and drummer Kenny Bozich. The tour showcased new songs from the band’s upcoming debut album Southern Weather . In 2007, The…
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