Energy (American band)
Energy is an American punk rock band, from Stoughton, Massachusetts, formed in 2006.
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| Origin | Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States |
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| Years active | 2006—present |
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| Website | www |
History
Formation and Punch The Clock (2006-2007)
In 2006, Energy - which took its name from the title of punk rock band Operation Ivy's first release, formed before independently releasing their EP Punch The Clock, through Rock Vegas Records in 2007.[1]
In August of that year, the band went on to play This Is Hardcore Festival alongside band such as Agnostic Front, Paint It Black, Have Heart, and Crime In Stereo.[2][3]
Bridge 9 Records era: Invasions of the Mind, Race The Sun, & Walk Into the Fire (2008-2011)
After touring with The Carrier in March of 2008,[4] the band signed with Bridge 9 Records in May, to release their debut LP Invasions of the Mind,[5][6][7] and EP Race The Sun.[8]
In early July the band toured with Carry The Torch, and Heavy Hearted.[9]
Throughout August/September they did a month long US tour with the band Know The Score.[10]
The band then toured the U.S. with H2O, Bane, and Cruel Hand in October,[11] followed by their first European tour in support of Slapshot, alongside All for Nothing, in November, with one of the dates being Persistence Tour.[12] Ending the year with a mini holiday tour with Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong and Every Avenue.[13]
In March 2009, they toured the US with the band Defeater,[14] before touring in May with The Mongoloids and Ambush!.[15]
April would bring the band to New England Metal and Hardcore Festival XI 2009 where they would play alongside notable bands such as Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Children Of Bodom, God Forbid, Municipal Waste, Emmure, Winds Of Plague, All Shall Perish, Austrian Death Machine, iwrestledabearonce, Terror, Defeater, Have Heart, and Trapped Under Ice.[16]
July they toured with Fallen From The Sky, and Debaser, playing Significant Festival 2009.[17][18]
In September they did a headlining tour with support from A Loss For Words, and The Wonder Years.[19]
October 2010 brought the release of the EP Walk Into The Fire.[20]
With the release of the single "Secrets" in April 2011, came their departure from Bridge 9 Records shortly after.[21]
Children of the Night (2011)
Forming in the fall of 2004, Children of the Night, a side project put together by singer Jason Tankerley and songwriter/producer Mike Rendini, began doing complex renditions of Misfits songs, before putting together original material containing the same morbid feel crossed with the catchiness of 50s Doo-Wop and early 60's rock n roll.[22]
Initially self released under the Children of the Night moniker in 2006, the aforementioned material saw a proper release in 2011, as Energy's Children of the Night EP.[23]
Apparition Sound, I Play for Keeps, & A Tribute to the Misfits (2012-2016)
After becoming the sole songwriter for Energy in 2012, Jason Tankerley began writing songs for what would eventually make up Energy's 2016 album Apparition Sound, released through Monster Party Records.[24][25][26]
During this time, Energy released the single "I Play for Keeps" in February of 2012[27] and a music video for the song "Another Yesterday" in October.[28]
The band then went on to release their Misfits tribute album a Tribute to the Misfits, February of 2014.(Down for Anything Records)[29]
October 2015 saw the release of the music video for their cover of the Ramones' classic "Pet Sematary".[30]
In 2016, the band released their music video for "They".[31]
Under the Mask and UK tours (2017)
In March 2017, the band toured the UK for the first time ever with Creeper, Puppy, and Milk Teeth.[32]
May brought the release of the music video for "A Prayer for Rain".[33]
On July 21, the band released the EP Under the Mask through Shadowland Productions,[34][35] which was followed by their first ever headlining tour of the U.K. with Miss Vincent as the support act.[36]
Energy (2018-present)
Energy then went on to release a self titled compilation album Energy in 2018, which is a compilation album spanning the first five years (2012-2017) of lead singer Jason's musical output as the band's sole songwriter.[37][38]
It was announced in June of 2021 that Energy will be releasing a cover version of the Samhain song "Archangel” for the album "World Without End: An Underground Tribute To Samhain" on July 9th, 2021 via Black Donut Records.[39][40]
Musical style and influence
The band's musical style has been described as punk rock, melodic hardcore, horror punk and pop punk, drawing from a wide range of musical influences from bands like The Misfits, The Ramones, Rancid, AFI, 7 Seconds, Minor Threat and Black Flag, to other influences such as Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Beach Boys and The Cure.[23][41][42][43][24][25]
Over the years, Tankerley's vocal delivery has been compared to the likes of Davey Havok (AFI), Michale Graves (ex-misfits), and Zoltán Téglás (ex-Pennywise) while adding his own vast array of vocal influences.[44]
The band has been cited as an influence by Creeper and Our Time Down Here.[45][46][47]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label | Format |
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| 2008 | Invasions of the Mind | Bridge 9 Records | CD, digital download, LP |
| 2016 | Apparition Sound | Monster Party Records | CD, digital download |
Extended plays
| Year | Title | label | Format |
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| 2007 | Punch the Clock | Rock Vegas Records | CD, digital download |
| 2008 | Race the Sun | Bridge 9 Records | digital download, 7" |
| 2010 | Walk Into the Fire | Bridge 9 Records | digital download, 7" |
| 2011 | Children of the Night | CD, digital download, 7" | |
| 2012 | I Play for Keeps | digital download | |
| 2013 | New Worlds of Fear | Monster Party Records | CD, digital download |
| 2014 | A Tribute To the Misfits | Monster Party Records | CD, digital download |
| 2017 | Under the Mask | Shadowland Productions | CD, digital download |
Live albums
| Year | Title | Label | Format |
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| 2009 | Into the Dark | Monster Party Records | CD |
Compilations
| Year | Title | label | Format |
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| 2018 | Energy | Monster Party Records | digital download, CD |
Singles
- Secrets (2011)
- The Letter (2011)
- Another Yesterday (2012)
- 25 Holidays (2012)
- The Witching Hour (2017)
- A Prayer for Rain (2017)
- Leave Me Alone (2019)
- Archangel (2021)
Music Videos
Members
Current line-up
- Jason Tankerley - lead vocals (2006–present), guitar, bass, drums (2012–present)[51]
Past members
- Mikey D. - guitar (2006)
- Burton Wright - drums (2006)
- Rob Spearin - guitar (2006—2007)
- Joe Freedman - guitar (2007—2010)
- Dan Mancini - guitar (2007—2010)
- Mike Assatly - drums (2006—2008)
- Craig Kenyon - drums (2008)
- Justin Flaherty - drums (2008)
- Keith Sidorowicz - drums (2008—2011)
- Kevin Thompson - drums (2011—2014)
- Mike Rendini - keyboard (2009-2011), guitar (2011—2012)
- Conor O'Brien - bass (2006—2012)[51]
- Chris Pina - guitar (2011—2016)
- Jeremy Nichols - guitar (2012—2014)
- John Paolilli - guitar (2015—2016)
- Nick Sullivan - rhythm guitar (touring 2016-2017)
- Steve Duarte - lead guitar (touring 2016-2017)
- Mike Natsios - bass (touring 2016-2017)
- Randy Mason - drums (touring 2016-2017)[52]
- Eric Molloy - drums (2017)
Timeline
References
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- ^ "This Is Hardcore Fest 07 Line-up finalized". punknews.org. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "This Is Hardcore Fest Approaching". metalunderground.com. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "Tours: The Carrier/Energy". punknews.org. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Prato, Greg (30 September 2008). "Invasions of the Mind - Energy - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Energy – Invasions Of The Mind". killyourstero.com. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Michael (8 February 2009). "Invasions Of The Mind Review". scenepointblank.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ Paul, Aubin. "Energy Release "Race The Sun" EP". punknews.org. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ^ "Tours: Energy/Carry The Torch/Heavy Hearted". punknews.org. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Tours: Dead Hearts/Know The Score/Energy". punknews.org. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ altpress. "H2O to tour with Bane/Energy/Crue Hand". altpress.com. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Slapshot European Winter Tour 2008". allschools.de. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Set Your Goals/Four Year Strong/Every Avenue-Energy head out on mini-tour". altpress.com. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Tours: Defeater/Energy". punknews.org. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "The Mongoloids/Energy/Ambush!". altpress.com. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "NEW ENGLAND METAL and HARDCORE FEST XI". metalinjection.net. 22 January 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ "Tours:Fallen From The Sky/Energy/Debaser". punknews.org. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Significant Fest 2009 (FL) announced". lambgoat.com. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Energy/A Loss For Words/The Wonder Years". scenepointblank.com. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Schreurs, Jason (15 December 2010). "Energy - Walk Into The Fire EP". altpress.com. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ Renn, Max. "Energy leaves Bridge 9 Records". punknews.org. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ^ "Children Of The Night". nts.live. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ a b Team, Rock (31 July 2017). "A beginners' guide to Energy". Loudersound.com. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ a b Redrup, Zach (3 February 2017). "ALBUM: Energy – Apparition Sound". deadpress.co.uk. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ a b Moore, Michelle (3 February 2017). "Energy Apparition Sound". roomthirteen.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ dialogue, alt. "Album Review: Apparition Sound by Energy". altdialogue.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Energy offer a free ep download". idioteq.com. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Videos: Energy "Another Yesterday"". punknews.org. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "Energy Release Misfits Tribute EP". ihorror.com. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Videos: Energy - "Pet Sematary" (Ramones)". punknews.org. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ a b "ENERGY – "They" video". idioteq.com. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Creeper announce Energy as UK tour support". punktastic.com. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Boston Punk Rockers Energy premiere new video for A Prayer For Rain". idioteq.com. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Nuttall, Luke. "EP Review: 'Under The Mask' by Energy". thesoundboardreviews.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ Burt, Elizabeth (3 July 2017). "Energy – Under The Mask". altcorner.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ Clare, Katie (21 May 2017). "Energy: Interview and UK Tour Announcement". louderthanwar.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ Kamiński, Karol (30 March 2018). "Massachusetts punk rockers Energy release new compilation album". idioteq.com. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "(record review)ENERGY-"Energy"". kraykulla.wordpress.com. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ "Black Donut Records To Release World Without End: An Underground Tribute To Samhain". bravewords.com. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Black Donut Records To Release World Without End: An Underground Tribute To Samhain on vinyl". gearsofrock.com. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ Stewart, Peter. "Review: Energy – Under The Mask EP". alreadyheard.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "EnergyBio". Punknews.org. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Phink, AJ. "Single Review - Under The Mask". thepunksite.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ Hall, Makky (30 January 2017). "Have You Heard? ENERGY". brokenarrowmagazine.com. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ Richardson, Jake (2 February 2017). "Energy – Apparition Sound". upsetmagazine.com. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ Verducci, Richard. "Interview: Will Gould (Our Time Down Here)". punknews.org. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Terry Bezer (2017). "Creeper tour gets an Energy boost". Soundcloud.com (Podcast). Thats Not Metal. Event occurs at 02:30. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ "Energy - "Streetlights" Monster Party Records". youtube.com. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Energy – "Pet Sematary" (Ramones cover) video". idioteq.com. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Energy Announce UK Summer Tour + Share 'A Prayer For Rain' Music Video". threesongsandout.com. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ a b Tankerley, Jason (18 December 2017). Into a Dream.
- ^ Tankerley, Jason (2018-12-03). "A Real Band This Time" (Press release).
External links
- Official website
- Energy discography at Discogs