Fireworks (punk band)

Early years and debut album (2004–10)

Fireworks began in 2004 under the name Bears, hailing from the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. A demo, Can't Hardly Wait, was released on September 15, 2005. They signed to the independent label, Run For Cover Records, who released their debut EP, We Are Everywhere, and 7" Adventure, Nostalgia and Robbery. From there on, the band toured extensively, until 2008, when they were signed by the well-known independent label, Triple Crown Records, home of other popular bands such as As Tall As Lions, Fight Fair, Hit the Lights, and Honor Bright. There, Fireworks re-released We Are Everywhere, and in March 2009, they released their debut full-length, All I Have to Offer Is My Own Confusion produced by Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.

During the Summer season of 2009, Fireworks supported Four Year Strong and Set Your Goals through America on the Giglife tour.

In December 2009 Fireworks set out on their first European tour, supporting Set Your Goals.

In January 2010 Fireworks supported New Found Glory and Saves the Day on a full U.S. tour. They then toured Australia with New Found Glory in April as support alongside Hit The Lights before their own headlining tour of the country.

Gospel, Oh, Common Life and break-up (2010–15)

They have released two music videos, one for "Detroit" and another for "Arrows".

Their EP entitled "Bonfires" was released for digital download on December 7, 2010 and their sophomore full length, "Gospel" was released on May 24, 2011.

They toured with Polar Bear Club in the fall of 2011, and recently shot a video for the song "Arrows" directed by Thom Glunt.

On December 18, 2011, Under the Gun Review voted "Arrows" by Fireworks as the best music video of the year

The band toured for most of 2012, sharing the stage with acts such as Set Your Goals and Cartel. They also played every date of Warped Tour 2012.

In spring 2013, Fireworks supported The Wonder Years on their tour, along with Hostage Calm and Misser.

On January 29, 2014 Fireworks announced their third full-length, Oh, Common Life. The album was released on March 25, 2014. The band also replaced Defeater on The Greatest Generation Tour in the Spring. They will join The Wonder Years, Real Friends, Citizen, and Modern Baseball.

On May 14, 2015 the band announced on social media that they would be taking an indefinite hiatus following their North American tour.

Hiatus (2015–present)

Before the band went on hiatus, Mercer and MacKinder formed the band Empty Houses with vocalist Ali Shea. They have since signed to Sargent House with the album Daydeam released June 2016.

Discography

Band members