Evergreen Terrace
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Evergreen Terrace is a five-piece melodic hardcore
/metalcore
band from Jacksonville, Florida
. Formed in 1999, they are named after the street
on which The Simpsons
claim residence. The band's fifth studio album Almost Home
was released on September 29, 2009 via Metal Blade Records
.
was released via Indianola Records
on July 31. Under the same label they released a Split-EP together with xOne Fifthx, on May 20, 2002 titled xOne Fifthx vs. Evergreen Terrace. Shortly after the release of the split Josh James (guitar) joined xOne Fifthx and continued playing with Evergreen Terrace.
Later in 2002 they signed with Eulogy Recordings
and released their second studio-album Burned Alive by Time
on November 26. After a number of long tours they released a cover-album titled Writer's Block in February 2004. The album includes songs from bands like U2
, Smashing Pumpkins, and Tears for Fears
. In July they released At Our Worst
which contained live performances, as well as B-Sides from Burned Alive by Time
and the 4 tracks from the self released Demo-EP. At Our Worst
was released on Hand of Hope Records, a label started by drummer Chris Brown and Eulogy owner John Wylie. 2004 was also the year the band started touring outside of USA and Canada.
In 2005 they released a live-DVD
called Hotter! Wetter! Stickier! Funner!. The same year they released their third studio-album entitled Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business
on June 21. Shortly after, drummer Christopher Brown left the band and replaced by Kyle Mims. The next few years were spent touring non stop, world wide. Including tours with As I Lay Dying
, Rise Against
, Hatebreed
and more.
In February 2007 they signed under High Impact Recordings a Metal Blade Records
-sub label founded by As I Lay Dying
vocalist Tim Lambesis
. Later on July 24, their fourth album Wolfbiker
was released. They attended Warped Tour 2008
.
In 2008 the band released "Blowing Chunks" which contained two unreleased songs from the Wolfbiker
studio sessions. It is available on 7" vinyl and digital download only.
On September 25, 2009 they released their fifth album Almost Home
, featuring guest vocals from Tim Lambesis on the track God Rocky, Is This Your Face?. In December 2009 they went on their Almost Homeless tour together with For the Fallen Dreams and Asking Alexandria. For 2010 the band is mostly on tour. In March the band released a cover song track titled "Everlong" from the band Foo Fighters. In May they went on their 'Cheer Up Emu Kid' tour in Australia, together with Josh's side project Casey Jones
and Dropsaw. In summer they were also playing with other bands like Caliban
, Death Before Dishonor and As I Lay Dying
on With Full Force
in Germany.
In December 2010 they attended the European Persistence Tour 2010, together with Sick of it All
, Casey Jones
, Unearth
and others.
Evergreen Terrace is planning to release an EP in the next year, which will be their final release through Metal Blade Records.
Former
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
/metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band from Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...
. Formed in 1999, they are named after the street
742 Evergreen Terrace
742 Evergreen Terrace is the fictional street address in Springfield of the Simpson family home in the animated television series, The Simpsons and in the feature film The Simpsons Movie. In the series the house is currently owned by Homer Simpson...
on which The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
claim residence. The band's fifth studio album Almost Home
Almost Home (Evergreen Terrace album)
Almost Home is the fifth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace. Released on September 29, 2009.-Track listing:#"Enemy Sex" 3:31#"Almost Home " 3:49#"God Rocky, Is This Your Face?" 2:46 Almost Home is the fifth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace. Released on September 29,...
was released on September 29, 2009 via Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
.
History
Formed in 1999 by Josh James (guitar), Andrew Carey (vocals), Josh "Woody" Willis (guitar), Josh Smith (bass) and Christopher Brown (drums), the band released one Demo-EP and a Split-EP together with 'Cordelle' within the first year of being a band. Within 8 months of the beginning of the band Woody and Josh Smith were replaced by Craig Chaney (guitar/vocals) and Jason Southwell (bass). In 2001 their debut-album Losing All Hope Is FreedomLosing All Hope Is Freedom
Losing All Hope Is Freedom is the debut album released by the melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. The title is drawn from the novel Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk.-Track listing:# "Sweet Nothings Gone Forever" – 3:22# "Tevis Sux" – 1:57...
was released via Indianola Records
Indianola Records
Indianola Records is an independent record label that mainly focuses on hardcore and metal.-Overview:Indianola Records was founded in 1999 with the release of Life Before's "Reflections on Tomorrow". The label quickly gained worldwide recognition in 2001 with the release of Evergreen Terrace’s...
on July 31. Under the same label they released a Split-EP together with xOne Fifthx, on May 20, 2002 titled xOne Fifthx vs. Evergreen Terrace. Shortly after the release of the split Josh James (guitar) joined xOne Fifthx and continued playing with Evergreen Terrace.
Later in 2002 they signed with Eulogy Recordings
Eulogy Recordings
Eulogy Recordings is a record label based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The label specializes in heavy metal or hardcore punk bands, some of which are straight edge. The label was founded by ex-hardcore guitarist John Wylie...
and released their second studio-album Burned Alive by Time
Burned Alive By Time
Burned Alive By Time is the second full-length album released by melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. It was released on vinyl LP in 2009 via the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based label Mind Over Matter Records.-Track listing:...
on November 26. After a number of long tours they released a cover-album titled Writer's Block in February 2004. The album includes songs from bands like U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, Smashing Pumpkins, and Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears are an English new wave band formed in the early 1980s by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.Founded after the dissolution of their first band, the mod-influenced Graduate, they were initially associated with the New Wave synthesiser bands of the early 1980s but later branched out into...
. In July they released At Our Worst
At Our Worst
At Our Worst is a b-sides/live album released by the melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. The band wrote this in their CD:"Well here it is. Another album of no new songs...
which contained live performances, as well as B-Sides from Burned Alive by Time
Burned Alive By Time
Burned Alive By Time is the second full-length album released by melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. It was released on vinyl LP in 2009 via the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based label Mind Over Matter Records.-Track listing:...
and the 4 tracks from the self released Demo-EP. At Our Worst
At Our Worst
At Our Worst is a b-sides/live album released by the melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. The band wrote this in their CD:"Well here it is. Another album of no new songs...
was released on Hand of Hope Records, a label started by drummer Chris Brown and Eulogy owner John Wylie. 2004 was also the year the band started touring outside of USA and Canada.
In 2005 they released a live-DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
called Hotter! Wetter! Stickier! Funner!. The same year they released their third studio-album entitled Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business
Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise In This Business
Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business is the third full-length album released by the melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace.-Track listing:# "Dogfight" – 3:16# "Give 'Em the Sleeper" – 1:30# "Brave Reality" – 2:27...
on June 21. Shortly after, drummer Christopher Brown left the band and replaced by Kyle Mims. The next few years were spent touring non stop, world wide. Including tours with As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
, Rise Against
Rise Against
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath , Zach Blair , Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes .Rise Against spent its first five years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which it...
, Hatebreed
Hatebreed
- History :Hatebreed was formed in 1994 in Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven. They began by recording a three song demo and selling it to locals. Those three songs would eventually be released on a split seven inch with New York's Neglect in 1995...
and more.
In February 2007 they signed under High Impact Recordings a Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
-sub label founded by As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
vocalist Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis is an American musician, best known as the founding member, lead vocalist of American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He also has a solo/side project in tribute to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian Death Machine, in which he performs all the required instruments...
. Later on July 24, their fourth album Wolfbiker
Wolfbiker
Wolfbiker is the fourth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace and their first release on Metal Blade Records. It was released on July 24, 2007.-Track listing:#"Bad Energy Troll" - 2:36#"High Tide Or No Tide" - 3:07#"Wolfbiker" - 2:42...
was released. They attended Warped Tour 2008
Warped Tour 2008
Warped Tour 2008 was the 2008 installment of the annual Summer Warped Tour music festival. Vans Shoes was again the tour's primary sponsor.-Main stage:*The Academy Is...*Against Me! *All That Remains...
.
In 2008 the band released "Blowing Chunks" which contained two unreleased songs from the Wolfbiker
Wolfbiker
Wolfbiker is the fourth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace and their first release on Metal Blade Records. It was released on July 24, 2007.-Track listing:#"Bad Energy Troll" - 2:36#"High Tide Or No Tide" - 3:07#"Wolfbiker" - 2:42...
studio sessions. It is available on 7" vinyl and digital download only.
On September 25, 2009 they released their fifth album Almost Home
Almost Home (Evergreen Terrace album)
Almost Home is the fifth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace. Released on September 29, 2009.-Track listing:#"Enemy Sex" 3:31#"Almost Home " 3:49#"God Rocky, Is This Your Face?" 2:46 Almost Home is the fifth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace. Released on September 29,...
, featuring guest vocals from Tim Lambesis on the track God Rocky, Is This Your Face?. In December 2009 they went on their Almost Homeless tour together with For the Fallen Dreams and Asking Alexandria. For 2010 the band is mostly on tour. In March the band released a cover song track titled "Everlong" from the band Foo Fighters. In May they went on their 'Cheer Up Emu Kid' tour in Australia, together with Josh's side project Casey Jones
Casey Jones (band)
Casey Jones is a straight edge hardcore band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band consists of members from Evergreen Terrace and Anchors Away and is currently signed to Eulogy Records.-History:...
and Dropsaw. In summer they were also playing with other bands like Caliban
Caliban (band)
Caliban are a five-piece metalcore band from Germany. They have released seven studio albums to-date, and two split albums with the band Heaven Shall Burn.-History:...
, Death Before Dishonor and As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
on With Full Force
With Full Force
With Full Force is a metal, hardcore and punk festival held annually in Germany since 1994. The 2011 edition took place on July 1 and July 3 at the Roitzschjora airport in Löbnitz near Leipzig in the Saxon county of Delitzsch.-2010:...
in Germany.
In December 2010 they attended the European Persistence Tour 2010, together with Sick of it All
Sick of It All
Sick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...
, Casey Jones
Casey Jones (band)
Casey Jones is a straight edge hardcore band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band consists of members from Evergreen Terrace and Anchors Away and is currently signed to Eulogy Records.-History:...
, Unearth
Unearth
Unearth is an American metalcore band from Winthrop, Massachusetts. Formed in 1998, the group has released five studio albums. Their fourth record, The March was released on October 14, 2008 meeting with high positive reception by many...
and others.
Evergreen Terrace is planning to release an EP in the next year, which will be their final release through Metal Blade Records.
Members
Current- Andrew "Drew" Carey - unclean vocals (1999-current)
- Joshua "Josh" James - guitar, backing unclean vocals (1999-current)
- Craig Chaney - guitar, clean vocals (2000-current)
- Caleb James - drums (2010-current)
- Alex Varian - bass, backing clean vocals (2010-current)
Former
- Joshua "Woody" Willis - guitar (1999–2000)
- Joshua Smith - bass (1999–2000)
- Christopher "Panama" Brown - drums (1999–2005)
- Jason Southwell - bass (1999–2009)
- Kyle " Butters" Mims - drums (2005–2010)
Albums
- Losing All Hope Is FreedomLosing All Hope Is FreedomLosing All Hope Is Freedom is the debut album released by the melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. The title is drawn from the novel Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk.-Track listing:# "Sweet Nothings Gone Forever" – 3:22# "Tevis Sux" – 1:57...
(July 31, 2001) - Burned Alive by TimeBurned Alive By TimeBurned Alive By Time is the second full-length album released by melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. It was released on vinyl LP in 2009 via the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based label Mind Over Matter Records.-Track listing:...
(November 26, 2002) - Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This BusinessSincerity Is an Easy Disguise In This BusinessSincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business is the third full-length album released by the melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace.-Track listing:# "Dogfight" – 3:16# "Give 'Em the Sleeper" – 1:30# "Brave Reality" – 2:27...
(June 21, 2005) - WolfbikerWolfbikerWolfbiker is the fourth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace and their first release on Metal Blade Records. It was released on July 24, 2007.-Track listing:#"Bad Energy Troll" - 2:36#"High Tide Or No Tide" - 3:07#"Wolfbiker" - 2:42...
(July 24, 2007) - Almost HomeAlmost Home (Evergreen Terrace album)Almost Home is the fifth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace. Released on September 29, 2009.-Track listing:#"Enemy Sex" 3:31#"Almost Home " 3:49#"God Rocky, Is This Your Face?" 2:46 Almost Home is the fifth full-length album by the band Evergreen Terrace. Released on September 29,...
(September 29, 2009)
EPs, Compilations, and Singles
- xOne Fifthx vs. Evergreen Terrace - EP (May 20, 2002)
- Writer's Block - Cover Album (February 17, 2004)
- At Our WorstAt Our WorstAt Our Worst is a b-sides/live album released by the melodic hardcore band Evergreen Terrace. The band wrote this in their CD:"Well here it is. Another album of no new songs...
- B-Sides & Live (July 13, 2004) - Blowing Chunks 7" - Single (June 28, 2008)
- Everlong - Single (March 16, 2010)
DVD
| Date of Release | Title | label |
| January 4, 2005 | Hotter! Wetter! Stickier! Funner! | Eulogy Recordings |