Years active 1995-present | Associated acts Detournement, | |
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Origin Nutley and New Providence, New Jersey United States Members Tom Petta, Josh Farrell, Dan Rominski, John Castaldo, Rob Ferreira, Mike Gurnari, Evan Ivkovich Genres Hardcore punk, Melodic hardcore, Punk rock, Skate punk Record labels Fearless Records, Kung Fu Records, Fueled by Ramen Albums An Invitation to Tragedy, UnMerry Melodies, Stay Asleep, Reclamation, Big Wig Profiles | ||
Bigwig is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, formed in 1995. They were originally composed of Josh Farrell (guitar), John Castaldo (bass), Tom Petta (guitar/vocals), and Dan Rominski (drums).
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Bigwig have performed with such bands as Pennywise, Less Than Jake, Blink-182, The Ataris, The Vandals, New Found Glory, No Use for a Name, NOFX, The Suicide Machines, Agnostic Front, Lagwagon, and Reel Big Fish. Following the release of their 2001 album Invitation To Tragedy, both Josh Farrell and Tom Petta have received producers credits on several well known albums. Tom Petta has most recently produced the new record entitled For Heaven's Sake by Canadian punk rock band Only Way Back.
Their latest album, Reclamation, was released on February 7, 2006 by Fearless Records. It was rated 4 stars by Sputnikmusic.
In June 2014, Bigwig performed at Canada's Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec and also in September at East Coast Taunami Fest, Reading, PA.
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Girl in the Green JacketUnMerry Melodies · 1997
A War InsideReclamation · 2006
MooshAn Invitation to Tragedy · 2001