Sharptooth was an American hardcore punk band from Baltimore , Maryland , United States. Formed in 2013, the band released two EPs and two studio albums , entitled Clever Girl (2017) and Transitional Forms (2020), before disbanding in 2023.
20-556: In May 2017, Sharptooth signed to Pure Noise Records . The label features other bands such as Knocked Loose , Senses Fail , and Less Than Jake . In early 2018, the ensemble toured with Anti-Flag , Stray from the Path and The White Noise . In May 2018, they then went on to tour with Senses Fail . In mid-2018, the ensemble performed on every date of the last full US run of the Vans Warped Tour . The quintet also opened for
40-494: A full length titled Illuminator through BlkHeart Group They continue to tour the country, promoting their latest album, and have played with many big label bands such as Asking Alexandria , Emmure , and Carnifex . On March 30, 2011, AMP posted an interview with Christian Lee and Handsome Rick. On July 19, 2011, bassist Rick McDonald announced his departure from the group and had the following to say: "The decision to part ways with NBR has not been an easy one. Throughout
60-464: A label would sign the band. When nothing materialized, he decided to produce the album himself. He asked his mother if she could give him money to produce a CD, which she agreed to. The resulting LP, The Consequence of Dreams , was the first album released by Pure Noise. Craig Ericson (founder of Rise Records ) often advised Round during this beginning period. From 2008 to 2010 the label operated as its own project and brought just five productions onto
80-477: A more melodic hardcore and punk influenced sound. In 2005, No Bragging Rights began writing their first full-length album titled "Because You Believe in Something Beyond Them" which was self-released in early 2006. This album was well received in the local music scene of Southern California and helped to establish the band outside of their hometown. Shortly after, "The Anatomy of a Martyr" EP
100-502: A new music label called Weekday Records. Originally the label was called Pure Noise Entertainment and was supposed to become a pure concert agency, but Round decided to found a record company after two organized concert tours because he didn't see himself as a promoter of concerts. The first release was a CD of the US-American melodic hardcore band No Bragging Rights . Initially Round sent their demo to record companies hoping that
120-511: A new single "I Didn't Ask to Be Here", that same day. Sharptooth's only EP with Ward on vocals, Imperfect Animal , was released on October 31, 2022. On November 28, 2023, Sharptooth announced their disbandment via a cryptic post on the band's social media pages, featuring an image stating "2013-2023" with the message "Thank You", and removed the Imperfect Animal EP from streaming services. Shortly afterwards, Marissa Ward released
140-523: A statement on Instagram stating that the band had quietly disbanded months before, while also stating that she experienced very similar circumstances with the band as Kashan, claiming that the band "belittled, mocked, disrespected and tokenized" her during her time with the band. Vince Bellino of Decibel magazine stated that the group has "earned a reputation up and down the east coast for their fierce political message and chaotic live shows". Metal Injection reviewed Clever Girl as "10/10" and referred to
160-458: Is an American punk rock record label based in Nashville, Tennessee . It was founded by Jake Round in 2009 while he was an editor at AMP ; the previous fall, friends of his in the band No Bragging Rights told him they were looking for a new label, and Round expressed interest in releasing the album himself. Prior to this Round had a short stint as an intern at Fat Wreck Chords . While
180-617: The Taste of Chaos 2009 tour appearance at The House of Blues, in San Diego, California, with Bring Me the Horizon and several other bands. The following year they released two singles titled "Passion Vs. Fashion" and "Unafraid to Burn". "Passion Vs. Fashion" was released on the compilation album "Vans 2010 Warped Tour Compilation." "Unafraid to Burn" was released on the "Atticus V" compilation album In January 2011, No Bragging Rights released
200-519: The Brave . In September 2019, the quintet returned to Canada to perform alongside Canadian punk rock bands Single Mothers and Cancer Bats , and stated that they were working on their second studio album. In November, the band released singles "Mean Brain" and "Die for the Government", the latter being featured on Hopeless Records compilation album Songs That Saved My Life Vol. 2 . In May 2020,
220-464: The album as "an explosive hardcore record that packs tons of aggressive blends of sound, and shows off lots of impressive techniques in the instrumental playing" as well as "an educational experience: for the things happening around us, the fears we’ve never had to experience, or the issues we may have not even been aware of". Metal Hammer named Transitional Forms as the 39th best metal album of 2020. Pure Noise Records Pure Noise Records
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#1732790697699240-450: The band over a year prior, citing a negative work environment and inability to self-express. The band responded on Instagram, saying they "will not be performing any songs written while Lauren was in the band", and that they are taking "a new direction." On August 31, 2022, the band made an announcement introducing Marissa Ward, former vocalist of beatdown hardcore band Backswing, as their new vocalist, while also announcing that they released
260-628: The first Cane Hill headlining tour in late 2018, and supported As It Is in early 2019. In April 2019, the ensemble recorded their second studio album , and travelled Europe with rock bands Comeback Kid , No Turning Back and Jesus Piece. Once their tour in the Eastern Hemisphere was complete, it was followed in May 2019 by four concerts in Canada with Boundaries, Sudden Waves, Harriers and Cold Shoulder all supporting Canadian metal group Obey
280-641: The group published "Say Nothing (In The Absence Of Content)", the first music video for Transitional Forms , their second studio album, released on 9 July 2020. Almost one month later, the ensemble released "The Gray", another single from their upcoming album. On July 10, 2020, the band released their sophomore album, Transitional Forms. The day before the band also released a music video for their new song "Evolution (ft. Justin Sane from Anti-Flag)" premiering on revolvermag.com On August 28, 2022, Lauren Kashan made an announcement on Instagram informing fans she had left
300-486: The label began as a home operation, and had only put out five albums by the end of 2010, by 2014 some of the label's roster were main-stage acts at Warped Tour , and others had sold nearly 50,000 copies of their albums. Overall, the label's catalog had sold over 280,000 records as of March 2014. Among the label's signings are Vanna and Hit the Lights . In March 2017, Pure Noise Records partnered with Sony Music to create
320-603: The label has released two more albums that have made it onto the official US Billboard 200. More than 280,000 records were sold worldwide in the first five years of the record company's existence. Round now shares an office with concert manager Brad Wiseman of the Soroka Agency. No Bragging Rights No Bragging Rights is an American melodic hardcore band from Riverside, California , formed in 1999 by vocalist Mike Perez. To date, they have released six albums and two EPs. No Bragging Rights
340-599: The last 4 years of touring I've made so many friends and have had experiences that will give me a lifetime of memories to share. I've decided to take my hobby in graphic design to the next level and go full time with it, leaving no room for NBR's non-stop tour schedule. I still love everyone in the band (except Daniel =P) and will continue to help and support them all the way to the top." The band will be joined by fill-in bassist Ryan "Beard" Warrell (ex: To Something Beautiful, A Thorn for Every Heart etc.) for their upcoming Beautiful and Spineless Headline Tour and future dates until
360-636: The market. In the meantime Pure Noise has signed two bands, Landscapes ( England ) and The Story So Far , among others, which have been able to achieve a higher degree of popularity. Landscapes toured Europe several times and The Story So Far's second album reached a chart position in the official Billboard charts . In 2014, The Story So Far played for the first time on the main stage of the Warped Tour and have sold almost 50,000 records of their album What You Don't See . With The Finer Things by State Champs (#131) and Angst by Handguns (#155),
380-513: Was formed by vocalist Mike Perez when he was at the age of fifteen. They released several demo recordings between 2001 and 2004. These recordings include "Never Again Demo" (2001), "The Razor Apologies" EP (2002), and "Waking Angel Demo" (2004). Ryan Sievers, Jose Mendoza, Anthony McCabe, Cody Henderson, Jamieson Stuart, and Chris Williams have all been credited for taking part in recording said releases. After several lineup changes they decided to pursue
400-443: Was self-released in the summer of 2007, and brought No Bragging Rights to the national stage. This album was later re-released by Stand By Records. Relentless "do it yourself" touring widened the band's fan base and attracted the attention of Pure Noise Records . The label re-released "The Anatomy of a Martyr" in 2008, and debuted the full-length album "The Consequences of Dreams" in early 2009. That year No Bragging Rights played in
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