post-hardcore

2003
Blindside (band) appeared in Grind

Also in 2003, the band appeared in the skateboarding film Grind , performing the song “Pitiful” at a skate competition.

Blindside (band) toured with Hoobastank

In 2003, they toured with Hoobastank to support the album.

Hawthorne Heights After some mild success the entire band quit except for JT, who

After some mild success the entire band quit except for JT, who decided to continue the band with new members and changed the band name. In 2003, Matt Ridenour, bassist and backing vocalist, passed a hotel called Hawthorn Inn & Suites on his way to work. He decided to add…
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Hot Cross released their debut album

They released their debut album Cryonics in 2003.

Brand New (band) Nolan left Taking Back Sunday

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.

Project 86 In mid-2003 the band parted ways with Atlantic and their management

In mid-2003 the band parted ways with Atlantic and their management team. The departure from Atlantic, in particular, was a big disappointment for the band. “All of the hype about our future successes turned out to be just that – hype, ” said Schwab in an interview, “We did not…
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A Day to Remember came together

After all playing in different groups in the Ocala music scene, singer Jeremy McKinnon , guitarists Neil Westfall and Tom Denney , bassist Joshua Woodard, and drummer Bobby Scruggs came together in 2003. Soon after, the band embarked onto playing only 7 shows in their first year of touring.

Enter Shikari During 2003 and 2004, the band released three demo EPs ( Nodding

During 2003 and 2004, the band released three demo EPs ( Nodding Acquaintance , Sorry You’re Not a Winner and Anything Can Happen in the Next Half Hour ) that were available from their gigs and their website, featuring original versions of some songs that were eventually re-recorded for their…
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Fugazi Since Fugazi went on hiatus in 2003, rumors began circulating about a

Since Fugazi went on hiatus in 2003, rumors began circulating about a reunion, with some insinuating that the band may get back together to headline the Coachella Festival . While the band has confirmed that it has been offered large sums of money to reunite and headline festivals, such as…
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2002
As Friends Rust Back in the United States, the band was supposed to go on tour with

Back in the United States, the band was supposed to go on tour with Florida emo band The Remedy Session, from mid-September to early October 2002, but the tour was cancelled. Salem officially played its first show on September 28, 2002, at The Factory in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, opening for…
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