Toothgrinder

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Toothgrinder
The band's lead vocalist, Justin Matthews, at Fort Rock 2018.
The band's lead vocalist, Justin Matthews, at Fort Rock 2018.
Background information
OriginAsbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Years active2010–present
LabelsSpinefarm
Members
  • Justin Matthews
  • Wills Weller
  • Jason Goss
  • Matt Arensdorf
  • Johnuel Hasney
Past members
  • Matt Mielke

Toothgrinder is an American progressive metal band from Asbury Park, New Jersey.[1]

History

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Original members Wills Weller, Justin Matthews, Matt Arensdorf, Jason Goss, and Matt Mielke met during high school and informally formed the band after their graduation. They kept the band together while attending 10 different colleges.[2]

While no official statement has been made by the band, a response was made to a fan through the band's Facebook page heavily implying that the band would no longer be continuing following the events of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

EPs

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Toothgrinder has released three EPs - Turning of the Tides in 2011, Vibration/Colour/Frequency in 2012, and Schizophrenic Jubilee in 2014.[3]

Nocturnal Masquerade

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On January 29, 2016, Toothgrinder released their first full-length album, Nocturnal Masquerade.[4] The album has been met with widespread critical acclaim.[5][6][7][8][9] Spencer Sotelo of Periphery provided guest vocals on the album's eighth track, "Diamonds for Gold".[10][11]

Phantom Amour

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On November 10, 2017, the group released their second studio album, Phantom Amour, which was subsequently met with largely positive reviews.[12][13] On September 21, 2018, the band released a cover of the Fleetwood Mac song "The Chain".[14][15]

I Am

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On August 23, 2019, Toothgrinder released a new song, "I AM", and announced that a new album, I Am, would be released later that year on October 11.[16] The album's second single, "My Favorite Hurt", was released on September 24 and the third single, "The Silence of a Sleeping WASP", was released on October 5.[17][18] I AM, the band's third studio album, was released on October 11, 2019. The album features a stylistic shift for the band, with Max Morin of Exclaim! describing the album's sound as nu metalcore.[19] I Am was produced by Matt Squire, who has worked with bands such as All Time Low, Panic! At the Disco, and Underoath.[17]

To support the album, Toothgrinder was an opening act on select dates of Lacuna Coil's fall 2019 North American tour with All That Remains.[20] The album's title track was included on Loudwire's list of "The 66 Best Metal Songs of 2019".[21]

Members

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Current

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  • Justin Matthews – lead vocals (2010–present)
  • Jason Goss – rhythm guitar (2010–present)
  • Matt Arensdorf – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Wills Weller – drums (2010–present)
  • Johnuel Hasney – lead guitar, backing vocals (2016–present)

Former

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  • Matt Mielke – lead guitar (2010–2016)

Discography

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Toothgrinder discography
Studio albums3
EPs3
Music videos10

Studio albums

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Year Album Label
2016 Nocturnal Masquerade Spinefarm Records
2017 Phantom Amour
2019 I Am

Extended plays

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Year Album Label
2011 Turning of the Tides Self–released
2012 Vibration/Colour/Frequency
2014 Schizophrenic Jubilee Spinefarm Records[22]

Music videos

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Year Song Album
2014 "The Hour Angle" Schizophrenic Jubilee
2015 "The House (That Fear Built)" Nocturnal Masquerade
"Lace & Anchor"
2016 "Diamonds for Gold"
"Blue"
"Coeur D'Alene"
2017 "The Shadow" Phantom Amour
2018 "Vagabond"
2019 "My Favorite Hurt" I Am
"The Silence of a Sleeping WASP"

References

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  1. ^ "Toothgrinder to unleash 'Nocturnal Masquerade'". Asbury Park Press. January 15, 2016.
  2. ^ "It's All In The Name: An Interview with Toothgrinder". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  3. ^ "Toothgrinder". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  4. ^ "Toothgrinder Share New Song 'Blue,' Album Out 1/29, Hit the Road, To Tour Forever". Spinefarm Records. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  5. ^ Elsmore, Brad (February 3, 2016). "Album Review: Nocturnal Masquerade by Toothgrinder". Currently Streaming. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  6. ^ "Toothgrinder's Nocturnal Masquerade Expertly Weaves Fury and Melody Together to Dizzying Results". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  7. ^ "Album Review: TOOTHGRINDER Nocturnal Masquerade - Metal Injection". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  8. ^ "TOOTHGRINDER - Nocturnal Masquerade (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  9. ^ "Album Review: Toothgrinder – 'Nocturnal Masquerade'". New Noise Magazine. 2016-01-28. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  10. ^ "Interview: Toothgrinder discuss 'Nocturnal Masquerade,' future ambitionsMetal Insider". Metal Insider. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  11. ^ "Toothgrinder Trade "Diamonds for Gold" with Periphery's Spencer Sotelo". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
  12. ^ "Album Review: Toothgrinder - Phantom Amour". New Noise Magazine. 2017-11-20. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  13. ^ "Album Review: TOOTHGRINDER Phantom Amour". Metal Injection. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  14. ^ Neilstein, Vince (September 21, 2018). "Listen: Toothgrinder Cover Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain"". Metal Sucks. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  15. ^ Kennelty, Greg (September 22, 2018). "TOOTHGRINDER's Cover Of "The Chain" By FLEETWOOD MAC Is Really Well Done". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  16. ^ DiVita, Dan (August 23, 2019). "Toothgrinder Confess Addiction on New Song "I AM", Announce Album". Loudwire. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "Toothgrinder reveal a dark side in "My Favorite Hurt"". Alternative Press. September 24, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  18. ^ Kennelty, Greg (October 5, 2019). "TOOTHGRINDER's New Song "The Silence Of A Sleeping WASP" Is Pretty Catchy". Metal Injection. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  19. ^ Morin, Max (October 9, 2019). "Toothgrinder I AM". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  20. ^ Rosenberg, Axl (July 22, 2019). "Lacuna Coil and All That Remains Announce Co-Headline Tour". Metal Sucks. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  21. ^ "The 66 Best Metal Songs of 2019". Loudwire. December 12, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  22. ^ "Toothgrinder Now Grinding Teeth with Spinefarm". Metal Sucks. September 26, 2014.
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