Spitfire (US band)
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Spitfire is a metalcore
band from Virginia Beach, Virginia
. They first formed in the late 1990s and are currently signed to Goodfellow Records.
in 1999. Later, having added new vocalist Jon Spencer (ex. Scarlet), Spitfire released a second EP, called The Slideshow Whiplash, for Goodfellow Records. Soon after, in 2001, the band broke up.
In late 2004, Spitfire re-formed with new members. Reeves left the band, leaving Beck and Raines as the only original members. Spencer was again their vocalist, and they added guitarist Scottie Henry of Norma Jean
, and bassist "Dangerous Dan" Tulloh, formerly of Scarlet. They recorded a new album for Goodfellow Records, titled Self Help; which was released on February 28, 2006. After the recording of Self Help, Ian Sabo joined the band on bass, and Tulloh switched to guitar, giving the band three guitarists.
Spitfire announced the following statement on their Myspace surrounding their rumors of their breakup, and their new record on June 24, 2007: "We have heard some rumors around scenesterville that we threw in the towel. Maybe we did, maybe we didn't. Maybe Matt left to become a Carni. Maybe you should go put the lotion in the basket. Regardless, we have been forced to cancel some shows due to a life laying the smackdown on a few of us. On the other hand, we are entering the studio after nearly a year of writing. Chris, Dan, Jon and Matt will be heading to Trax East on July 9 to begin recording Cult Fiction. Prepare for your day to be ruined."
Along with this statement, Scottie Henry of Norma Jean
, and Ian were no longer listed as part of their current line up on their myspace. Spitfire released their next album,"Cult Fiction
", on April 29, 2008.
The name is somewhat ironic as Jon Spencer, former singer of the now defunct Scarlet, released an album with the band entitled "Cult Classic".
On January 2, 2008, "Crossed", the first song off Spitfire's upcoming album "Cult Fiction", was released on their Myspace page.
On March 3, 2008 Spitfire announced that they would be releasing an iTunes exclusive release entitled "Black Leather" on March 25, 2008.
Currently Spitfire has again left their fans wondering about their status by posting this biography of the band: Was born. Started cult. Fulfilled prophecy. Died with dignity.
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 Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay...
. They first formed in the late 1990s and are currently signed to Goodfellow Records.
History
Originally, the band featured vocalist and guitarist Matt Beck, drummer Chris Raines, and bassist Jimmy Reeves. With this lineup, they released an EP called Straining Towards What's To Come on 2Jake Records and The Dead Next Door on Solid State RecordsSolid State Records
Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
in 1999. Later, having added new vocalist Jon Spencer (ex. Scarlet), Spitfire released a second EP, called The Slideshow Whiplash, for Goodfellow Records. Soon after, in 2001, the band broke up.
In late 2004, Spitfire re-formed with new members. Reeves left the band, leaving Beck and Raines as the only original members. Spencer was again their vocalist, and they added guitarist Scottie Henry of Norma Jean
Norma Jean
Norma Jean may refer to:*Norma Jeane Mortenson, the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe*Norma Jean , a metalcore band from Douglasville, GA*Norma Jean , country music singer, nicknamed "Pretty Miss Norma Jean"...
, and bassist "Dangerous Dan" Tulloh, formerly of Scarlet. They recorded a new album for Goodfellow Records, titled Self Help; which was released on February 28, 2006. After the recording of Self Help, Ian Sabo joined the band on bass, and Tulloh switched to guitar, giving the band three guitarists.
Spitfire announced the following statement on their Myspace surrounding their rumors of their breakup, and their new record on June 24, 2007: "We have heard some rumors around scenesterville that we threw in the towel. Maybe we did, maybe we didn't. Maybe Matt left to become a Carni. Maybe you should go put the lotion in the basket. Regardless, we have been forced to cancel some shows due to a life laying the smackdown on a few of us. On the other hand, we are entering the studio after nearly a year of writing. Chris, Dan, Jon and Matt will be heading to Trax East on July 9 to begin recording Cult Fiction. Prepare for your day to be ruined."
Along with this statement, Scottie Henry of Norma Jean
Norma Jean
Norma Jean may refer to:*Norma Jeane Mortenson, the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe*Norma Jean , a metalcore band from Douglasville, GA*Norma Jean , country music singer, nicknamed "Pretty Miss Norma Jean"...
, and Ian were no longer listed as part of their current line up on their myspace. Spitfire released their next album,"Cult Fiction
Cult Fiction
-Personel:* Matt Beck - guitar* Chris Raines - drums* Jon Spencer - vocals* Dan Tulloh - guitar...
", on April 29, 2008.
The name is somewhat ironic as Jon Spencer, former singer of the now defunct Scarlet, released an album with the band entitled "Cult Classic".
On January 2, 2008, "Crossed", the first song off Spitfire's upcoming album "Cult Fiction", was released on their Myspace page.
On March 3, 2008 Spitfire announced that they would be releasing an iTunes exclusive release entitled "Black Leather" on March 25, 2008.
Currently Spitfire has again left their fans wondering about their status by posting this biography of the band: Was born. Started cult. Fulfilled prophecy. Died with dignity.
Current members
- Matt Beck - guitar (also did vocals on Straining Towards What Is To Come and The Dead Next Door) and also was the Guitarist of MaeMaeMae was an American alternative/indie band that formed in Norfolk, Virginia in 2001. The band's name is an acronym for "Multi-sensory Aesthetic Experience," based on a course taken by drummer Jacob Marshall while a student at Old Dominion University....
(On Tooth and Nail) until 2004 - Chris Raines - drums (Also in Norma JeanNorma JeanNorma Jean may refer to:*Norma Jeane Mortenson, the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe*Norma Jean , a metalcore band from Douglasville, GA*Norma Jean , country music singer, nicknamed "Pretty Miss Norma Jean"...
) - Jon Spencer - vocals (ex-ScarletScarlet (U.S. band)Scarlet is a metalcore band from Richmond, Virginia currently on a long term hiatus.- History :Scarlet formed in Richmond, Virginia in the late 1990s. In 2000, the band released its first EP Breaking the Dead Stare. Shortly afterward, Scarlet disbanded with Jon Spencer leaving to perform vocals...
) - Dan Tulloh - guitar; (bass guitar on Self Help, ex-ScarletScarlet (U.S. band)Scarlet is a metalcore band from Richmond, Virginia currently on a long term hiatus.- History :Scarlet formed in Richmond, Virginia in the late 1990s. In 2000, the band released its first EP Breaking the Dead Stare. Shortly afterward, Scarlet disbanded with Jon Spencer leaving to perform vocals...
)
Former members
- Jimmy Reeves - bass
- Scottie Henry - guitar (Norma JeanNorma Jean (band)Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
) - Ian Sabo - bass guitar
Albums
- Demo 1996
- The Dead Next Door (1999, Solid State RecordsSolid State RecordsSolid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
, review: HM Magazine) - Self-HelpSelf-Help (album)Self-Help is the second album released by the metalcore band Spitfire. It was released on February 28, 2006, through Goodfellow Records.-Track listing:#Meat Market - 3:12#Go Ape - 2:31#Life and Limb - 2:13#Dear John - 2:56#Leap of Faith - 2:59#U.V. I.V...
(2006, Goodfellow Records) - Cult FictionCult Fiction-Personel:* Matt Beck - guitar* Chris Raines - drums* Jon Spencer - vocals* Dan Tulloh - guitar...
(2008, Goodfellow Records)
EPs
- Straining Towards What's To Come (1998 2Jake Records)
- The Slideshow Whiplash (2001, Goodfellow Records)
- Black Leather (2008, Goodfellow Records)