Sharptooth

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This article is about the musical ensemble. For the character, see Sharptooth (The Land Before Time).
Sharptooth
Sharptooth 2018.jpg
Sharptooth performing in 2018
Background information
OriginBaltimore, Maryland, United States
GenresHardcore punk
Years active2014 (2014)–present[1]
LabelsPure Noise
Websitewww.sharptoothband.com
Members
  • Lauren Kashan
  • Keith Higgins
  • Lance Donati
  • Peter Bruno
  • Matt Hague

Sharptooth is an American hardcore punk[2] band from Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The ensemble has released an EP called Chompers and two studio albums, entitled Clever Girl[3] and Transitional Forms.[4]

History[]

In May[5] 2017, Sharptooth signed to Pure Noise Records.[6][7] The label features other bands such as Knocked Loose, Senses Fail, and Less Than Jake.[8]

In early 2018, the ensemble toured with Anti-Flag, Stray from the Path and The White Noise.[9] In May 2018, they then went on to tour with Senses Fail.[10] In mid-2018, the ensemble performed on every date of the last full US run of the Vans Warped Tour.[11] The quintet also opened for the first Cane Hill headlining tour in late 2018,[12] and supported As It Is in early 2019.[13][14][15]

In April 2019, the ensemble recorded their second studio album,[16][17][18][19][20] and travelled Europe with rock bands Comeback Kid, No Turning Back and Jesus Piece.[21] 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 the Brave.[22]

In September 2019, the quintet returned to Canada to perform alongside Canadian punk rock bands Single Mothers and Cancer Bats,[23] and stated that they were working on their second studio album.[24] In November, the band released singles "Mean Brain"[25] and "Die for the Government", the latter being featured on Hopeless Records compilation album Songs That Saved My Life Vol. 2.[26][27]

In May 2020, 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.[28] Almost one month later, the ensemble released "The Gray", another single from their upcoming album.[29]

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

Critical reception[]

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".[3]

Metal Injection reviewed Clever Girl as "10/10" and referred to 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".[30]

Metal Hammer named Transitional Forms as the 39th best metal album of 2020.[31]

Members[]

Sharptooth performing at the Vans Warped Tour in 2018
  • Lauren Kashan - vocals
  • Keith Higgins - guitars
  • Lance Donati - guitars
  • Peter Bruno - bass
  • Matthew Ryan - drums

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • Clever Girl (2017)[32]
  • Transitional Forms (2020)[28]

EPs[]

Videos[]

  • "Clever Girl" (2017)[35]
  • "Fuck You Donald Trump" (2017)[3]
  • "No Sanctuary" (2018)[36]
  • "Mean Brain" (2019)[25]
  • "Say Nothing (In The Absence Of Content)" (2020)[28]
  • "Evolution (ft. Justin Sane from Anti-Flag)" (2020) [37]

Singles[]

  • "Die for the Government" (2019)[26]
  • "The Gray" (2020)[29]

References[]

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  2. ^ Pementel, Michael. "Album Review: SHARPTOOTH Clever Girl". Metal Injection. Archived from the original on 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
  3. ^ a b c "Track Premiere & Interview: Sharptooth - 'F*ck You Donald Trump'". Decibelmagazine.com. 27 September 2017. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  4. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Transitional Forms – Sharptooth". distortedsoundmag.com. 9 July 2017. Archived from the original on 8 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Sharptooth - Real quick: One year ago today, we officially..." Facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  6. ^ "Track Premiere & Interview: Sharptooth - 'F*ck You Donald Trump'". Decibel magazine. 2018-12-17. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  7. ^ "Sharptooth sign with Pure Noise Records and other news you might have missed today - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  8. ^ "Bands : Pure Noise Records". Purenoise.net. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  9. ^ "Anti-Flag prep LP, touring w/ Stray From the Path, The White Noise, Sharptooth". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Senses Fail, Sharptooth & Lil Lotus Announce Spring Tour". Theprp.com. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  11. ^ "See full Warped Tour lineup for final cross country run - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  12. ^ "Cane Hill, Sharptooth & Afterlife Tour Announced". Theprp.com. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  13. ^ "As It Is to Kick Off The Great Depression Tour Next Month — The Prelude Press". Thepreludepress.com. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  14. ^ "As It Is announce act two of the 'Great Depression' tour". Altpress.com. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  15. ^ "As It Is: the Great Depression Tour 2019 W/ Sharptooth, Point North, H at Middle East Downstairs on Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:00 PM EST — Live Nation". Livenation.com. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
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  24. ^ "Survivor, Scientist, Singer: The Wild, Inspirational Journey of Sharptooth's Lauren Kashan". Revolver. September 5, 2019.
  25. ^ a b "Hear Sharptooth's Explosive New Song "Mean Brain"". Revolver. November 5, 2019.
  26. ^ a b Greenwood, Koltan (September 24, 2019). "'Songs That Saved My Life Vol. 2' drop State Champs cover, album details". Altpress.com.
  27. ^ "Songs That Saved My Life Vol. 2 by Songs That Saved My Life on Amazon Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
  28. ^ a b c "Sharptooth To Release New Album "Transitional Forms" In July, Premiere "Say Nothing (In The Absence Of Content)" Video". Theprp.com. May 14, 2020.
  29. ^ a b "Sharptooth Streaming New Track "The Gray"". Theprp.com. June 10, 2020.
  30. ^ "Album Review: SHARPTOOTH Clever Girl". Metal Injection. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  31. ^ "The 50 best metal albums of 2020". Metal Hammer. Future plc. January 8, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  32. ^ "Baltimore Hardcore Band SHARPTOOTH Debut New Song". lambgoat.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
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  36. ^ "Sharptooth "No Sanctuary" Official Music Video". YouTube. 2018-05-28. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
  37. ^ "Sharptooth "Evolution (ft. Justin Sane from Anti-Flag) " Official Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
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