In 2003 the band began recording their fourth studio album. The band used the label’s advance money to purchase Black Lodge Studios in Eudora, Kansas , a studio they renovated and went on to own with longtime producer Ed Rose. The writing process for the album was different from their…
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Nolan left Taking Back Sunday in 2003 after Lazzara cheated on Nolan’s sister, leading Lacey to reconcile with Nolan and allegedly insult Taking Back Sunday at concerts again.
In Spring 2003, the All-American Rejects set out on their first headlining tour, called the Too Bad for Hell Tour. In later 2003, the All-American Rejects released, Live from Oklahoma… The Too Bad for Hell DVD! , their first live DVD – which was later certified Gold by the RIAA…
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On March 16, 2003, it was announced that longtime drummer Ron Welty had left the group in 2003 to play in Steady Ground , a band in which he played drums and co-produced (they broke up in 2007). It was later revealed that Welty was fired on January 3, 2003…
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Revolutions per Minute was released on April 8, 2003. Like The Unraveling , it failed to reach any major record charts, but did reach number thirty-five on the Independent Albums chart in the United States. Critics praised the album for its impassioned lyrics and unique blend of hardcore punk and…
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Their first album What Are You Waiting For? was produced by Aaron Sprinkle , who also produced Thousand Foot Krutch’s album Phenomenon . The album featured the hit singles “Definitely Maybe”, “Something to Believe In”, and “Crazy Mary”. FM Static toured through 2003 to 2005; John Bunner quickly retired after…
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The group was then signed by DreamWorks Records , a subsidiary of film company DreamWorks Pictures (also known as DreamWorks SKG). The band hit the road for eight shows in January, and DreamWorks issued a broader-scale distribution of the debut LP. The album peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard…
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Priddle, identified with Treble Charger’s early indie rock direction rather than the later pop-punk, left the band in 2003. Initially, it was said he was taking a break from the group, but it later came out the departure was permanent, and Nori had asked him to leave sooner than Priddle…
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William Beckett and Adam Siska decided to start a band together on March 4, 2003, after becoming friends during their time attending Barrington High School , recruiting Mike Carden (guitar) after his former band, Jodie, broke up. Next they added AJ LaTrace as a lead guitarist and Michael DelPrincipe (Little…
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Better Luck Next Time was formed in 2003 by original members Brian Bortoli, Matt Fuzzo, Chris Lucas, and Leston Derrick. The band came to be when Brian was added to the line-up of Snapout (the current project of Matt, Chris, Leston, and John). The addition of Brian brought forth a…
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