Formed in West Hartford in 2006, the band would later relocate to Boston . In 2007, they self-released their EP We’re All Just Living (which was later re-released on Panic Records). This release was followed up by another EP entitled Bodies of Water , which was also released on Panic…
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The band played another reunion show at the 2006 South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas on March 17, 2006. The show was free and donations went to breast cancer research by Shirts for a Cure.
Just two weeks after its release the album was certified a Silver over 60,000 sales and was awarded a Gold for over 100,000 sales on 23 December 2005.
In November 2005, Helmet were dropped by Interscope following lackluster sales for Size Matters . Helmet then signed with Warcon Enterprises in March 2006 and announced that a new album was in the works. Helmet performed at the 2006 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas , with a temporary lineup consisting…
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Troy Van Leeuwen first resurfaced in the original lineup of A Perfect Circle , appearing on their debut album, Mer De Noms (2000), and on the subsequent tour. During the sessions for APC’s second album, Van Leeuwen was extended an invitation to join Queens of the Stone Age , which…
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In October 2005 the band released a B-side EP of songs not used on Worship and Tribute , titled El Mark . Their official website became active once again in November 2006. The band would go on to tour in December of that year as a supporting act for Deftones…
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To promote the album, Project 86 released a new song on PureVolume every Monday until the release date. …And the Rest Will Follow was released in September 2005 and debuted at No. 131 on the Billboard 200. Critics were positive about the release. The band began a fall release tour…
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The Great Depression , was released on 2 August 2005. The Great Depression showcased Blindside experimenting with multiple new genres. Many jazzy elements were incorporated, such as “My Alibi” and “City Lights.” Guest vocalists were incorporated, namely Ilkka from Benea Reach and Selfmindead , as well as J. Jamte. Ilkka…
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In August of the same year, the band won a Kerrang! Award for “Best British Band”.
In August 2005, the band’s second studio album, Discovering the Waterfront , was released through Victory Records . It was the first album to be produced by Cameron Webb, and marked the beginning of a long relationship between the band and the American producer. It also marked a shift in…
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