Vanna (band)
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Vanna is an American post-hardcore
band from Boston, MA. Their first full length album, Curses, was released on April 24, 2007.
), bassist Shawn Marquis, and vocalist Joe Bragel. They then recorded and self released their first EP entitled This Will Be Our Little Secret
. It was stated by bassist Shawn Marquis that only four or five pressings of forty copies each were produced. The five song EP quickly helped the band gain a strong local fan base. It was this EP that got them noticed, and on November 15, 2005 the band was signed to Epitaph Records
.
in February 2006. During the recording process, Vanna decided to part ways with original vocalist Joe Bragel. Nick filled in and took over on vocals for the recording of that album. After the departure of Joe and the release of their debut record in June 2006, they recruited Chris Preece as a full time vocalist.
After the release of The Search Party Never Came
, The band toured for the whole summer and fall, and on October 25, 2006, they traveled to Seattle, Washington to record their first full length album with Producer Matt Bayles
(Mastodon
, Norma Jean
, The Fall of Troy
, Pearl Jam
). They recorded through November, 2006 and up until December 19, 2006. In February 2007 after recording the album, the band began touring again with The Esoteric
and played a few dates on the 2007 Epitaph Tour. Their debut full length Curses was released on April 24, 2007.
On February 15, 2008, drummer Brandon Davis played his last show as a member of Vanna and parted ways with the band during a tour with Knives Exchanging Hands and My Hero Is Me. Brandon states that there is no bad blood between anyone and will go to future Vanna shows. Brandon currently plays guitar in a post-hardcore band from Boston called Lions Lions and occasionally plays shows with Vanna. The band finished up the tour with fill-in drummer and good friend of the band, Ryan Seaman. As the band began writing their second full length, they recruited Chris Campbell as the full time drummer. Chris Campbell joined Vanna from the New Hampshire based band, The Jonah Veil, where he also played drums. This came during the process of The Jonah Veil ending their band and playing their last show. Chris Campbell played his debut show at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island
on March 22, 2008.
Vanna's next album titled A New Hope
was released on March 24, 2009. A New Hope reached #31 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
In July 2009, vocalist Chris Preece decided to part ways with the band. Preece, who had contributed his vocals to Curses and A New Hope, left the band citing "personal reasons" and left on good terms with the band. Following the band's summer 2009 tour with A Static Lullaby
, Preece was replaced by Davey Muise of Seeker Destroyer. Preece recently played his last show with Vanna at the Mansfield, MA stop of the 2009 Warped Tour
where Muise was brought to the stage and introduced. Muise played his first official show with Vanna on Saturday July 25, 2009 at the Palladium in Worcester, MA.
They are also known for their series of "webisodes", "Tough Life", and "Band VS. Road".
On May 25, 2010, an unofficial music video was released for the song "Into Hell's Mouth We March". It can be found on YouTube.
. Their debut release through the label will be an EP titled The Honest Hearts
, expected to be released on October 12, 2010. Vanna has released their new single "Passerby" from the EP The Honest Hearts and a rerecording of "Trashmouth" as well as "Dead Language For A Dying Lady" with Davey Muise. On January 2, 2011, the band confirmed that they were going to Glow In The Dark Studios to record the new full-length album titled And They Came Baring Bones
with producer Matt Goldman. Album was released on June 21, 2011.
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from Boston, MA. Their first full length album, Curses, was released on April 24, 2007.
Early years (2004–2005)
The band formed in December 2004 by both guitarists Evan Pharmakis and Nick Lambert. The duo recorded their first demo in a dorm room at MassArt, using a drum machine. Soon after, they recruited drummer Brandon Davis (who at the time was playing guitar for the band Therefore I AmTherefore I Am
Therefore I Am was a post-hardcore band from Boston, Massachusetts signed to Equal Vision Records that disbanded on November 20, 2010.-History:...
), bassist Shawn Marquis, and vocalist Joe Bragel. They then recorded and self released their first EP entitled This Will Be Our Little Secret
This Will Be Our Little Secret
This Will Be Our Little Secret EP was self-released and is the first overall official release. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Echo Room Productions, located in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, in July 2005 by Ian van Opijnen of "The Breathing Process." There were no more than 200 original copies...
. It was stated by bassist Shawn Marquis that only four or five pressings of forty copies each were produced. The five song EP quickly helped the band gain a strong local fan base. It was this EP that got them noticed, and on November 15, 2005 the band was signed to Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
.
Epitaph Records (2005–2009)
In March 2006 they released a split 7" vinyl with Therefore I Am, of which only 500 hand numbered copies were pressed (100 pink colored vinyl, 100 blue and 300 white). They then began recording their debut album, The Search Party Never CameThe Search Party Never Came
The Search Party Never Came EP by Vanna is the band's second release and their Epitaph Records debut. It was released on June 6, 2006. The band decided to part ways with original lead vocalist Joe Bragel during the recording process of this album in February 2006...
in February 2006. During the recording process, Vanna decided to part ways with original vocalist Joe Bragel. Nick filled in and took over on vocals for the recording of that album. After the departure of Joe and the release of their debut record in June 2006, they recruited Chris Preece as a full time vocalist.
After the release of The Search Party Never Came
The Search Party Never Came
The Search Party Never Came EP by Vanna is the band's second release and their Epitaph Records debut. It was released on June 6, 2006. The band decided to part ways with original lead vocalist Joe Bragel during the recording process of this album in February 2006...
, The band toured for the whole summer and fall, and on October 25, 2006, they traveled to Seattle, Washington to record their first full length album with Producer Matt Bayles
Matt Bayles
-Information:Bayles is known for his work with bands such as Isis, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Botch, Mastodon, The Fall of Troy, Minus The Bear, Burnt by the Sun and Norma Jean....
(Mastodon
Mastodon (band)
Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. The band is composed of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor...
, Norma Jean
Norma 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...
, The Fall of Troy
The Fall of Troy
The Fall of Troy was an American progressive math rock trio from Mukilteo, Washington. The trio consisted of Thomas Erak , Andrew Forsman and Frank Ene...
, Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder , Jeff Ament , Stone Gossard , and Mike McCready...
). They recorded through November, 2006 and up until December 19, 2006. In February 2007 after recording the album, the band began touring again with The Esoteric
The Esoteric
The Esoteric is a hardcore/rock band founded in 1996 from Lawrence, Kansas. They are currently signed to Prosthetic Records. Following several self-produced EPs, the band's debut full-length, With the Sureness of Sleepwalking, came out on Prosthetic Records in 2005...
and played a few dates on the 2007 Epitaph Tour. Their debut full length Curses was released on April 24, 2007.
On February 15, 2008, drummer Brandon Davis played his last show as a member of Vanna and parted ways with the band during a tour with Knives Exchanging Hands and My Hero Is Me. Brandon states that there is no bad blood between anyone and will go to future Vanna shows. Brandon currently plays guitar in a post-hardcore band from Boston called Lions Lions and occasionally plays shows with Vanna. The band finished up the tour with fill-in drummer and good friend of the band, Ryan Seaman. As the band began writing their second full length, they recruited Chris Campbell as the full time drummer. Chris Campbell joined Vanna from the New Hampshire based band, The Jonah Veil, where he also played drums. This came during the process of The Jonah Veil ending their band and playing their last show. Chris Campbell played his debut show at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
on March 22, 2008.
Vanna's next album titled A New Hope
A New Hope (Vanna album)
A New Hope is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Vanna. The album was released on March 24, 2009 through Epitaph Records...
was released on March 24, 2009. A New Hope reached #31 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
In July 2009, vocalist Chris Preece decided to part ways with the band. Preece, who had contributed his vocals to Curses and A New Hope, left the band citing "personal reasons" and left on good terms with the band. Following the band's summer 2009 tour with A Static Lullaby
A Static Lullaby
-Early years and formation :A Static Lullaby came together after a casual high school jam session that led its members to quit their existing bands and come together as one. Formed in 2001 in Chino Hills, CA, the group began with singer Joe Brown, bassist Phil Pirrone, drummer Brett Dinovo, and...
, Preece was replaced by Davey Muise of Seeker Destroyer. Preece recently played his last show with Vanna at the Mansfield, MA stop of the 2009 Warped Tour
Warped Tour 2009
Warped Tour 2009 was the 15th installment of the annual Summer Warped Tour festival. Vans Shoes was again the tour's primary sponsor. Tour founder/organizer Kevin Lyman announced that this year's tour would feature only one main stage with bands playing 40 minutes each instead of two main stages...
where Muise was brought to the stage and introduced. Muise played his first official show with Vanna on Saturday July 25, 2009 at the Palladium in Worcester, MA.
They are also known for their series of "webisodes", "Tough Life", and "Band VS. Road".
On May 25, 2010, an unofficial music video was released for the song "Into Hell's Mouth We March". It can be found on YouTube.
Artery Recordings (2010-Present)
In August 2010, Vanna announced their signing to Artery RecordingsArtery Recordings
Artery Recordings is a independent record label based in Sacramento, California. Label founded in 2010 as imprint with Razor & Tie company by Eric Rushing owner of The Artery Foundation Management.- Current artists :* A Bullet for Pretty Boy* Attila...
. Their debut release through the label will be an EP titled The Honest Hearts
The Honest Hearts EP
The Boston, Mass. post-hardcore group, Vanna released their debut EP on Artery Recordings on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The new EP titled The Honest Hearts is the band’s fourth EP, and the first on the new label. It is also the first recording with Davey Muise as the lead vocalist...
, expected to be released on October 12, 2010. Vanna has released their new single "Passerby" from the EP The Honest Hearts and a rerecording of "Trashmouth" as well as "Dead Language For A Dying Lady" with Davey Muise. On January 2, 2011, the band confirmed that they were going to Glow In The Dark Studios to record the new full-length album titled And They Came Baring Bones
And They Came Baring Bones
And They Came Baring Bones is the third album by American post-hardcore band Vanna. The album was released on June 21, 2011, through Artery Recordings....
with producer Matt Goldman. Album was released on June 21, 2011.
Current
- Davey Muise – lead vocals (2009-present)
- Nick Lambert – rhythm guitar (2004–present)
- Evan Pharmakis – lead guitar, clean vocals (2004–present)
- Shawn Marquis – bass, backing vocals (2005–present)
- Chris Campbell – drums, percussion (2008–present)
Former
- Jon Croce – drums (2005)
- Joe Bragel – vocals (2005–2006)
- Brandon Davis – drums (2005–2008)
- Chris Preece – lead vocals (2006–2009)
- David Powers – drums(fill in) (2005)
Studio albums
| Date of Release | Title | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2007 | Curses | Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| March 24, 2009 | A New Hope A New Hope (Vanna album) A New Hope is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Vanna. The album was released on March 24, 2009 through Epitaph Records... |
Epitaph Records |
| June 21, 2011 | And They Came Baring Bones And They Came Baring Bones And They Came Baring Bones is the third album by American post-hardcore band Vanna. The album was released on June 21, 2011, through Artery Recordings.... |
Artery Recordings Artery Recordings Artery Recordings is a independent record label based in Sacramento, California. Label founded in 2010 as imprint with Razor & Tie company by Eric Rushing owner of The Artery Foundation Management.- Current artists :* A Bullet for Pretty Boy* Attila... |
EPs
| Date of Release | Title | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Demo | Self Released |
| August 2005 | This Will Be Our Little Secret This Will Be Our Little Secret This Will Be Our Little Secret EP was self-released and is the first overall official release. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Echo Room Productions, located in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, in July 2005 by Ian van Opijnen of "The Breathing Process." There were no more than 200 original copies... |
Self Released |
| March 10, 2006 | Therefore I Am / Vanna | Robotica Records |
| June 6, 2006 | The Search Party Never Came The Search Party Never Came The Search Party Never Came EP by Vanna is the band's second release and their Epitaph Records debut. It was released on June 6, 2006. The band decided to part ways with original lead vocalist Joe Bragel during the recording process of this album in February 2006... |
Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| October 12, 2010 | The Honest Hearts The Honest Hearts EP The Boston, Mass. post-hardcore group, Vanna released their debut EP on Artery Recordings on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The new EP titled The Honest Hearts is the band’s fourth EP, and the first on the new label. It is also the first recording with Davey Muise as the lead vocalist... |
Artery Recordings |
Compilations featured on
| Date of Release | Compilation Title | Track Title | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2006 | Epitaph Sampler | That Champagne Feeling (Demo) | Epitaph Records Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record... |
| June 6, 2006 | Warped Tour 2006 Compilation (Disc 2) | A Dead Language For A Dying Lady | Epitaph Records & SideOneDummy Records SideOneDummy Records SideOneDummy Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label whose roster focuses mostly on punk and related genres. Founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who continue to run it today, the label has built a reputation for its diverse roster of artists ranging from third wave ska... |
| June 6, 2006 | Unsound Volume 1 | I Am The Wind | Epitaph Records |
| June 20, 2006 | Purevolume Epitaph Digital Summer Sampler | The Search Party Never Came | Epitaph Records |
| Summer 2006 | Epitaph Sampler | The Search Party Never Came | Epitaph Records |
| December 2006 | Purevolume 'Epitaph Tour 2007' Digital Sampler | The Things He Carried | Epitaph Records |
| Winter 2007 | Epitaph Sampler | Country Boys...Goddamn | Epitaph Records |
| March 23, 2007 | Hails & Horns Volume 3 Sampler | The Things He Carried | Epitaph Records |
| June 5, 2007 | Warped Tour Compilation (Disc 2) | The Things He Carried | Epitaph Records & SideOneDummy Records |
| Summer 2007 | Epitaph Sampler | The Alarm | Epitaph Records |
| October 2007 | Purevolume & Epitaph Halloween Digital Sampler | We Ate The Horse You Rode In On | Epitaph Records |
| June 9, 2009 | Warped Tour 2009 Compilation (Disc 2) | Into Hell's Mouth We March | Epitaph Records & SideOneDummy Records SideOneDummy Records SideOneDummy Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label whose roster focuses mostly on punk and related genres. Founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who continue to run it today, the label has built a reputation for its diverse roster of artists ranging from third wave ska... |