Labels Equal Vision Record label Equal Vision Records | Past members Brandon Moss Albums Terrorhawk | |
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Years active 2001–2005, 2016-present Associated acts Cannons, Champions of History, Matthew Dear, Bars of Gold Origin Highland Township, Michigan, United States (2001) Members Marc Paffi, John Gaviglio, Derek Kiesgen, Ashley Horak, Mike Muldoon, Brandon Moss, David “Spitsticks” Genres Post-hardcore, Emo, Indie rock, Punk rock Similar Fear Before, Bars of Gold, Tall Ships, Tubelord, MewithoutYou Profiles | ||
Bear vs. Shark are an American post-hardcore band from Highland, Michigan. They were founded in 2001 and disbanded in 2005 after releasing one EP and two full-length studio albums while signed to Equal Vision Records. The band later reunited for some shows in 2016.
Contents
- Bear vs shark kylie
- Formation
- Break up
- Reunion
- Post Bear vs Shark
- Band members
- Discography
- Music Videos
- Songs
- References
Bear vs shark kylie
Formation
The members of the group have known each other all their lives with some members forming friendships as early as pre-school. The band actually formed during their college years when the members were playing in separate projects. The group's original drummer Brandon Moss left the group and was replaced by Ashley Horak. The group has cited classic rock and punk as well as The Clash, Fugazi, and Motown as influences to the group's sound.
The group initially sent a demo to Equal Vision Records and a representative from the label flew out immediately to sign the group. Since the release of Right Now You're in the Best of Hands... the band has toured the United States extensively headlining & opening for other major acts such as Coheed and Cambria. The group quickly gained attention from fans and fellow musicians as well. The group is also known for their high-energy stage show most notably by Marc Paffi, who is known to move around the stage frantically during performances. Most of the band members also switched playing instruments during their sets, which was a regular occasion. Though it has been circulated that the band's name comes from the shape of Michigan, Gaviglio has said in an interview that they believed it was "super badass and sounded interesting."
Break-up
On December 21, 2005 the band posted on their website that they decided to call it quits. Although the band didn't cite any specific reason for the breakup John Gaviglio was featured in the April 2006 issue of Alternative Press where he did an op-ed piece on the hardships of touring extensively. The band has also been very vocal that they didn't like their touring conditions.
Reunion
On May 22, 2016 the band announced a reunion show to benefit Flintkids.org in Flint, Michigan, which later followed with a small string of additional dates. Equal Vision Records also released info on a re-issuing of the band’s two full-length albums on a joint vinyl release.
Post Bear vs. Shark
The band contributed a track called "Victoria Iceberg" to the Masters of Horror Soundtrack.
Marc Paffi is also lead singer of Bars of Gold with fellow member Brandon Moss.
Mike Muldoon and John Gaviglio together with help of Mark Maynard have started a band project called Cannons, centralized in Brooklyn.
Right Now, You're in the Best of Hands... and Terrorhawk were released on vinyl by Friction Records, with Right Now, You're in the Best of Hands included two previously unreleased tracks, California Hot Seat (originally heard on the (1653 EP) and June 7. Also, a special picture disc version of Terrorhawk was released, with artwork by Jeff VandenBerg.
Marc Paffi recorded vocals for the song "1999" on the band If He Dies He Dies release Conquistador on Friction Records.
Marc Paffi, Mike Muldoon, and Brandon Moss started a band together called Champions of History.
Brandon Moss is also a member of the band Wildcatting. In addition to Wildcatting, Brandon Moss also plays horns in Don't Stand So Close To Me, a jazz/fusion ensemble that mixes solid hits from The Police.
John Gaviglio played in Matthew Dear's Big Hands
Band members
Discography
Music Videos
Songs
Song About Old Roller CoasterTerrorhawk · 2005
5 - 6 KidsTerrorhawk · 2005
BloodgiverRight Now - You're in the Best of Hands And If Something Isn't Quite Right - Your Doctor Will Know in a Hurry · 2003