Angel Dust(stylized asAngel Du$t)[1]is an Americanrockgroup formed inBaltimore,Marylandin 2013,[2]made up of members ofTurnstileandTrapped Under Ice.[3]They have released five studio albums to date; the most recent,Brand New Soul,was released in September 2023.[2]The band have been signed toRoadrunner Recordssince 2018.[4]In 2019,Billboardnoted them as one of the most important bands in broadening the scope of whathardcore punkis.[5]Kerrang!included their 2019 albumPretty Buffas one of their "25 Best Albums of 2019"[6]andLoudwirenamed it one of the 50 best metal albums of 2019.[7]
Angel Dust | |
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 Angel Dust in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Baltimore,Maryland,U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Reaper, Clay Pasternack, Flatspot, Pop Wig,Run for Cover,Roadrunner |
| Spinoff of | Turnstile,Trapped Under Ice,Diamond Youth |
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| Past members |
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History
edit2013–2016: early years,A.D.,andRock the Fuck on Forever
editAngel Du$t was formed in 2013 by vocalist/songwriterJustice Trippof Trapped Under Ice, guitarist Michael Quick, bassist Nicholas Heitman, drummer Daniel Fang of Turnstile, and guitarist Pat McCrory, who would also later go on to join Turnstile. The band released their demoXtra Rawon April 8, 2013 via React! Records. In September/October 2013, the band supportedTwitching Tongueson theirOn Tour There Is No LawUS tour alongside Downpresser and select support from Turnstile and Stigmata.
In February 2014, the band supported Turnstile on their US headlining tour alongsideDiamond Youth,Turnover,and Blind Justice. On June 10, 2014, the band released their debut albumA.D.via React! and Reaper Records. On May 20, 2016, the band released their second albumRock the Fuck on Forevervia Pop Wig Records, the label owned by Tripp, Fang, and Brendan Yates. In October/November 2016, the band supported Turnstile on theirMove Thru Metour in the US alongside Big Bite and select support from Krimewatch, Fury, and Lock.
2017–2020: Yates joining andPretty Buff
editIn 2017, the band was joined by Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates on drums.
On March 15, 2019, the band released their third albumPretty Buffvia Roadrunner Records. This album brought a large stylistic change, shifting away from hardcore/punk music and more towards acoustic, power pop ballads. Most of the lyrical content was written about the passing of Tripp's dog, Spike. in June 2019, the band embarked on the second US leg of thePretty Bufftour with support fromGouge Awayand Giltterer.
In 2020, the band released the EPLil Housewhich featured songs that would later appear on the band's fourth album.
2021–present:YakandBrand New Soul
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In September 2021, the band supportedMannequin Pussyon their US tour alongsidePinkshift.[8]The following month, on October 22, the band released their fourth albumYak: A Collection of Truck Songsvia Roadrunner Records. The album included the song "Dancing on the Radio", which featuredTim ArmstrongofRancid– marking the band's first ever track to include a listed feature.[9]
The band toured extensively throughout 2022. This included support slots forPUPon theirThank Fucking GodUS tour[10]andMovementson their debut US tour,[11]as well as a co-headlining UK tour withDrug Church.[12]The band continued to tour with Drug Church into 2023, with a North American tour alongsideFiddleheadtaking place in February.[13]
In May 2023, the band shared two new songs: "Very Aggressive", featuringMat KerekesofCitizen,and "Love Slam".[14]In July, the band shared details of their fifth studio albumBrand New Soul,as well as sharing a new single titled "Space Jam".[15]With the album's announcement came Tripp officially launching a new line-up of the band, including several new members that had previously served as touring substitutes while McCrory, Fang and Yates were busy with Turnstile: rhythm guitarist Steve Marino, bassist Zechariah Ghosttribe, drummer Tommy Cantwell and lead guitarist Daniel Star. In a new interview withStereogum,Tripp confirmed that while both Fang and McCrory had made some contributions to the album and were still involved with the band to a degree, they had largely shifted out of the Angel Dust camp in order to focus full-time on Turnstile.[16]
Musical style
editThe band have been categorised assoft rock,[3]pop rock,[17][18]hardcore punk[3][17][19]andmelodic hardcore.[2][20][21]Their music often incorporates elements ofsurf rock,grunge,[22]alternative rock[1]andpop.[23]
Their 2013 demoXtra Rawwas described byKerrang!as a "scrappy,lo-fibundle of punk ", while their subsequent material was more melodic.[24]Revolvermagazine described the band's music as a "curve ball", due to its relationship to the hardcore scene, despite also including "heartfelt saxophone", "strummy acoustic guitar[s]" and "an overwhelming amount of positivity",[3]and in another article as "about as catchy and fun as catchy and fun get".[25]In an article forClash,writer Robin Murray described their music as "between a rough-around-the-edgesLemonheadswithElvis Costellovocal melodies ".[26]
Many of the tracks on the band's 2019 albumPretty Buffwere written about the death of Tripp's dog.[27]
They cited influences includingthe Lemonheads,the Replacements,the Feelies[28]theBad Brains,Violent FemmesandGreg Sage.[26]Vocalist Justice Tripp has cited his main influences as James Ismean ofFury of FiveandIggy Popofthe Stooges.[29]
Members
editCurrent members[16]
- Justice Tripp– lead vocals, acoustic guitar(2013–present)
- Steve Marino – rhythm guitar, backing vocals(2023–present),bass(2021–2023, touring)[30]
- Tommy Cantwell – drums(2023–present; touring 2022–2023)
- Zechariah Ghostribe – bass(2023–present)
- Daniel Star – lead guitar, backing vocals(2023–present)
Former members
- Nicholas Heitman – bass(2013–2017)
- Jeff Caffey – bass(2017–2020)
- Michael "Cheddar" Quick – rhythm guitar(2013–2015)
- Brendan Yates – rhythm guitar, backing vocals(2017–2021)
- Pat McCrory – lead guitar, backing vocals(2013–2023)
- Daniel Fang – drums, percussion(2013–2023)
Former touring musicians
Discography
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- Studio albums
| Year | Album Details |
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| 2014 | A.D.
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| 2016 | Rock the Fuck on Forever
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| 2019 | Pretty Buff
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| 2021 | YAK: A Collection of Truck Songs
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| 2023 | Brand New Soul
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- EPs
- Lil House(2020)
- Bigger House(2021)
- Demos
- Xtra Raw(2013)
Accolades
edit| Nominated work | Year | Award | Result |
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| Angel Dust | 2019 | Kerrang! Awards- Best International Breakthrough Act | Nominated[31] |
References
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- ^abcdHILL, JOHN (14 March 2019)."ANGEL DU$T: HOW TURNSTILE/TRAPPED UNDER ICE SUPERGROUP KEEPS FANS GUESSING".Revolver.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^RENSHAW, DAVID."Baltimore punks Angel Du$t return with two super catchy new songs".The Fader.Retrieved27 December2019.
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- ^"THE 25 BEST ALBUMS OF 2019 (SO FAR)".Kerrang!.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^"The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019".Loudwire.Townsquare Media.December 3, 2019.RetrievedMarch 7,2021.
- ^Moore, Em."Mannequin Pussy announce 2021 tour dates (US)".PunkNews.org.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^Sacher, Andrew."Angel Du$t announce new LP ft. Tim Armstrong (exclusive blue vinyl pre-order + new song)".Brookyln Vegan.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^Maas, Tyler."PUP tears up Turner Hall in long-awaited Milwaukee return".Milwaukee Record.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^"Movements, One Step Closer, Angel Du$t & Snarls announce tour".Brookyln Vegan.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^Carter, Emily."Drug Church and Angel Du$t announce UK co-headline tour".Kerrang!.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^Sacher, Andrew."Fiddlehead, Drug Church & Angel Du$t playing shows together in February".Brookyln Vegan.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^Hadusek, Jon."Angel Du$t Return with Potent Singles" Very Aggressive "and" Love Slam ": Stream".Consequence.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^Cocoran, Nina."Angel Du$t Announce New Album Brand New Soul, Share Video for New Song: Watch".Pitchfork.Pitchfork Media.Retrieved20 July2023.
- ^abAnthony, David."Angel Du$t's Justice Tripp Is Ready To Reinvent Hardcore All Over Again".Stereogum.Stereogum Media.Retrieved19 July2023.
- ^abConnick, Tom (20 March 2019)."Angel Du$t are the fun-first hardcore group bringing '90s pop-rock to the pit".NME.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Breihan, Tom (13 December 2019)."The 10 Best Hardcore Albums Of 2019".Stereogum.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Breihan, Tom (16 May 2016)."Band To Watch: Angel Du$t".Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Cohen, Ian."Rock the Fuck on Forever".Pitchfork.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Haney, Maisie."Angel Du$t expands the hardcore palate at Soundbar".Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Padmore, Billy (22 March 2019)."Album Review: Angel Du$t – Pretty Buff".Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Rosso, Eric."Angel Du$t Pretty Buff (2019)".Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Enis, Eli."ANGEL DU$T: ALBUM BY ALBUM WITH FRONTMAN JUSTICE TRIPP".Kerrang!.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^"45 MOST ANTICIPATED ALBUMS OF 2019".Revolver.January 2019.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^abMURRAY, ROBIN (14 March 2019)."Angel Du$t Defy Categorisation".Clash.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^GELFAND, ZAC (28 March 2019)."Baltimore Hardcore Buffs Angel Du$t Made A Complete Sonic Overhaul Sound Easy".Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^"Angel Du$t".Thrasher.Retrieved27 December2019.
- ^Brannon, Norman."In Conversation: Justice Tripp of Angel Du$t".Archived fromthe originalon 2024-01-05.Retrieved2 October2024.
Everything I do artistically is a combination of influences, and how do you mash them all together to make something new. I've always said that mine has been Stikman from Fury of Five: Raging psychopath. A fierce, unstoppable force. And then Iggy Pop: Sexuality is always in question.
- ^abcdHILL, JOHN (22 October 2021)."ANGEL DU$T'S JUSTICE TRIPP ON COVID SCARES, OG PUNK COLLABS," FAR-OUT "NEW LP".Revolver.Retrieved6 January2022.
- ^CHILDERS, CHAD."2019 KERRANG! AWARDS NOMINEES REVEALED".Loudwire.Retrieved27 December2019.
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