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'36 Crazyfists' are a four-piece post-hardcore / metalcore band originating from Anchorage, Alaska. They are now based out of Portland, Oregon. The band's name comes from a Jackie Chan movie, ''The 36 Crazy Fists''^[1]. All of their albums have received critical acclaim.

Contents

History

Members

Former

Discography

Independent releases

Major releases

Other releases

Videography

References

External links

History

Formed in December 1994, 36 Crazyfists originate from Anchorage, Alaska. The band's original line-up consisted of vocalist Brock Lindow, guitarist Steve Holt, bassist JD Stuart and drummer Thomas Noonan. The band independently released two EPs and one LP before being signed. Their first EP ''Boss Buckle'' was released in 1995, followed by ''Suffer Tree'' in 1997 and finally their LP ''In the Skin'' which was also released in 1997. A demo disc was also recorded in 1999. Three out of four songs on this demo would later featured on their 2002 major label debut.
In order to break into the industry, the band moved from Alaska to Portland, Oregon after the death of their original bassist in a car accident. From here, they opened for such acts System of a Down, Primus, Blink-182 and NOFX. They eventually befriended metal band Skinlab, who landed their demo into the hands of A&R reps at Roadrunner Records.
Signed by Roadrunner Records in 2000, the band recorded their major debut album ''Bitterness the Star'' which was released on April 4, 2002. In support of its release, the band toured with such heavy weight acts as Candiria, God Forbid, Chimaira, Diecast and Hotwire. After touring the United States, they headed off to Europe to begin the the ''European Road Rage Tour'' with Killswitch Engage and Five Pointe O.
The band reemerged two years later, on March 16, 2004 with their second album ''A Snow Capped Romance'' which was produced by James Paul Wisner (who also produced albums for bands like Dashboard Confessional and As Friends Rust). They toured intensely behind the record (playing shows with acts like Killswitch Engage and Poison the Well) through December, taking two months off before beginning the work on their next album.
36 Crazyfists entered the studio with producer Sal Villanueva (who'd worked with Thursday and Taking Back Sunday) in October, 2005 to commence recording, and the result, their third album ''Rest Inside the Flames'' was released across Europe on June 12, 2006. Ultimately, Roadrunner decided not to release the album in North America. A deal with DRT Entertainment was later struck, and the album received a belated release on November 7, 2006.
The album was a success in the UK, with ''Rest Inside the Flames'' debuting at #71 on the UK album charts, and reaching #2 in the BBC's Rock Album charts. However, the album only sold 1,858 copies in the US during its first week of release.^[2]
The band started an extensive UK tour, supported by Twelve Tribes on April 1, 2007, where they played at 26 venues across the country.
Vocalist Brock Lindow announced that a new record would be released in April 2008 on Ferret Music.

Members

★ Brock Lindow – Vocals (1994-)

★ Steve Holt – Guitar (1996-)

★ Mick Whitney – Bass (1996-)

★ Thomas Noonan – Drums (1994-)

Former

★ JD Stuart – Bass (died in a car accident in July, 1996)

★ Ryan Brownell – Guitar (1994-1996)^[3]
36 Crazyfists was mentioned in Bullet For My Valentine's EP "Hand of Blood" as being one of their favorite bands to tour with.

Discography

Independent releases

★ ''Boss Buckle EP'' (1995)

★ ''Suffer Tree EP'' (1997)

★ ''In the Skin'' (1997)

★ ''Demo '99'' (1999)

Major releases

'Date of Release'	'Title'	'Label'
April 4, 2002	''Bitterness the Star''	Roadrunner Records
March 16, 2004	''A Snow Capped Romance''	Roadrunner Records
June 12, 2006 November 7, 2006	''Rest Inside the Flames''	Roadrunner Records DRT Entertainment

Other releases

★ 2003 – "At the End of August" – featured in ''MTV2 Headbangers Ball''

★ 2004 – "Beauty Through the Eyes of a Predator" – by Demon Hunter featuring Brock Lindow on their album ''Summer of Darkness''

★ 2004 – "Bloodwork" – featured in ''

★ 2004 – "Workhorse" – featured in ''Jäger Music Rarities Promotional Giveaway''

★ 2005 – "Destroy the Map" – released in connection with their 2005 April tour in the UK and Europe. Also includes "Workhorse" and "Sad Lisa" covers

★ 2006 – "I'll Go Until My Heart Stops" – featured in ''

★ 2006 – "Digging the Grave" (Faith No More cover) – featured in ''Kerrang! High Voltage''

Videography

★ "Slit Wrist Theory" – ''Bitterness the Star''

★ "At the End of August" – ''A Snow Capped Romance''

★ "Bloodwork" – ''A Snow Capped Romance''

★ "I'll Go Until My Heart Stops" – ''Rest Inside the Flames''

★ "Midnight Swim" – ''Rest Inside the Flames'' (to be shot soon)

References

1. Show & Tell Online - interview with Brock Lindow of 36 Crazyfists Sisti, Scott
2. IndieHQ, "Indepedent Sales Chart 11-15-06", Posted November 15, 2006.
3. Anchorage Press: almost famous Snifka, Lynne

External links

★ Official Site

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★ Interview with Steve Holt @ Onemetal.com