Akissforjersey
OriginPilot Mountain, North Carolina
GenresPost-hardcore
Years active2004–2009, 2009-present
LabelsTragic Hero, inVogue
MembersZach Dawson
Joey Allen
Tyler Lucas
Matt Hall
Anthony Thigpen
Cory Wood
Past membersMatthew Bean
Websitefacebook.com/akissforjersey

Akissforjersey is an American post-hardcore band from Pilot Mountain, North Carolina formed in July 2004. The current lineup consists of vocalist Zach Dawson, drummer Joey Allen, guitarists Tyler Lucas, Cory Wood and Anthony Thigpen and bassist Matt Hall. The band released their debut studio album, Keep Your Head Above the Water, in 2006 through Tragic Hero Records. Their sophomore album Victims was released through Tragic Hero Records again in 2008. They signed to inVogue Records in 2014 and released their third album New Bodies on January 21, 2014. New Bodies was considered a breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, where it placed on the Heatseekers Albums.

History

Akissforjersey formed in July 2004 in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.[1][2] Their members currently are vocalist, Zach Dawson, drummer, Joey Allen, former bassist and current guitarist Tyler Lucas, another guitarist, Bob Gassett, and current bassist, Parker Williams,[3][4] with their former members, guitarists Matthew Bean and Cory Wood, who both left between 2008 and 2014.[3][4][5] In early 2009, the band broke up, but on December 24, 2009, they reformed.[6]

They released their debut album, Keep Your Head Above the Water, through Tragic Hero Records on August 22, 2006.[7][8] Their second album, Victims, was released on May 6, 2008 by Tragic Hero Records.[5] They subsequently signed to inVogue Records, where they released a third album, New Bodies, on January 21, 2014.[9][10][11][12][13] The album was their breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, where it placed on the Heatseekers Albums, at a peak position of 26.[14]

Touring

The band has played at the debut Scream the Prayer Tour, along with well-known acts, Impending Doom, Sleeping Giant, Soul Embraced, Haste the Day, Before Their Eyes, and War of Ages.[15] In August 2008, the band went on a US tour alongside War of Ages and Oh, Sleeper.[16]

Members

Current members

  • Zach Dawson – vocals (2004-2009, 2009–present)
  • Joey Allen – drums (2007-2009, 2009–present)
  • Tyler Lucas – guitar (2009–present), bass, vocals (2004-2009)
  • Cory Wood – rhythm guitar, backup vocals (2004-2009, 2022-present)

Past members

  • Matthew Bean – guitar (2004-2009)
  • Parker Williams – bass (2009–2022)
  • Bob Gassett – guitar (2009–2022)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Keep Your Head Above the Water
Victims
  • Released: May 6, 2008
  • Label: Tragic Hero (TRG-035)
  • Format: CD, DL
New Bodies
  • Released: January 21, 2014
  • Label: inVogue
  • Format: CD, DL

Music videos

  • "Oh, Infamous City" (2008, Victims)
  • "War" (2014, New Bodies)

References

  1. ↑ Fulton, Katherine. "Akissforjersey : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  2. ↑ Mabee, Justin (January 9, 2014). "If they want us back...: We're coming back: AKissforjersey's fan-fueled return". HM Magazine. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Akissforjersey. "About". Facebook. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Jesus Freak Hideout. "Akissforjersey". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Johnson, Kimberly (May 18, 2008). "Review : AKissForJersey - Victims". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Akissforjersey music, videos, stats, and photos".
  7. ↑ "Keep Your Head Above the Water - Akissforjersey". AllMusic. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  8. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout. "Akissforjersey, "Keep Your Head Above the Water" Review". AllMusic. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  9. ↑ Sievers, Matty (January 21, 2014). "Akissforjersey – New Bodies". Kill Your Stereo. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ Lay, Nathaniel (February 18, 2014). "Album Review: Akissforjersey – "New Bodies"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  11. ↑ Spitz, Eric (February 12, 2014). "Akissforjersey: New Bodies". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  12. ↑ Swan, Scott (February 3, 2004). "Review : Akissforjersey - New Bodies". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  13. ↑ Johnson, Brad (January 18, 2014). "Akissforjersey: New Bodies". The Christian Music Review Blog. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  14. ↑ Billboard. "Akissforjersey : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  15. ↑ Djamoos, Anton (June 5, 2008). "Scream the Prayer Tour 2008 - News Article - AbsolutePunk.net". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  16. ↑ "War Of Ages heading out with Oh, Sleeper and A Kiss For Jersey". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. July 13, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2017.


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