Counterparts (band)

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Counterparts
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Counterparts performing in 2014
Background information
Also known asBrigade (2007–2008)
Sharia (2008) [1]
Origin Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2007 (2007)–present
Labels Victory, Verona, New Damage, Pure Noise
MembersBrendan Murphy
Kyle Brownlee
Tyler Williams
Jesse Doreen
Past membersCurtis Washik
Chris Needham
Ryan Juntilla
Adrian Lee
Eric Bazinet
Brian Kaczmarczyk
Kelly Bilan
Blake Hardman
Alex Re
Website counterparts905.com

Counterparts are a Canadian melodic hardcore band formed in 2007 in Hamilton, Ontario, that currently consists of vocalist Brendan Murphy, guitarists Tyler Williams and Jesse Doreen, and drummer Kyle Brownlee. Their two most recent albums, released through Pure Noise Records, have received critical acclaim from Rock Sound and Exclaim! magazines. They are among the most visible bands within contemporary melodic hardcore, [4] while they are also considered one of the major powers of the metalcore revival wave. [2]

Contents

History

Formation and Prophets (2007–2010)

Formed in Hamilton, Ontario in 2007, the band were originally called Brigade, before briefly changing names to Sharia in 2008, then again in 2008 to Counterparts. [4] The band name is derived from Alexisonfire's song Counterparts and Number Them. [6] The original line-up consisted of vocalist Brendan Murphy, guitarist Jesse Doreen, guitarist Curtis Washik, bassist Eric Bazinet, and drummer Ryan Juntilla. In 2009, Washik departed from the band, and Alex Re joined the band temporarily as their guitarist before becoming their permanent guitarist. [7] [8] In March 2009 Counterparts toured Canada. [9] In 2010 Shane Told, from the band Silverstein, signed them to his Verona Records label.

Lead vocalist Brendan Murphy was featured on the song "The Artist" on Silverstein's fifth album, Rescue . [10] He also appeared in their music video.

The band's debut album Prophets was released February 23, 2010, on label Verona Records. In 2010, Juntilla left the band, and was replaced by Chris Needham. [11] A split EP, featuring Needham on drums was released November 21, 2010, with hardcore punk band Exalt. [9] The band toured North America in support of the album, which was inspired by Mussy. [9] [12]

The Current Will Carry Us (2011−2012)

In spring of 2011, the band was signed to Victory Records. The band continued to tour until the summer of 2011, when they announced that they were recording a new album. [13] During this time, Needham left the band to see a speech therapist. [14] A search for their next drummer was started, but ultimately, Juntilla rejoined the band, just in time to start recording for their second album, The Current Will Carry Us. The Current Will Carry Us was released October 24, 2011, on Victory. [15] A music video was released for the song "Jumping Ship". [16] [17]

Music critic Andrew Kelham, of Rock Sound magazine, gave a rating of 8 to the album. He called it "brilliant" and stated that The Current Will Carry Us "is a great first impression for the many who are yet to become acquainted with the Canadian melodic-yet-frenetic hardcore quintet." [18] Kiel Hume of Exclaim! magazine writes that Counterparts have the energy, talent, and attitude to wake up the genre. He states: "The Current Will Carry Us basically does that to a genre many people thought was on its last breath." [19]

Kyle Brownlee, formerly of Canadian deathcore band Majesty, filled in for Juntilla for the entirety of the band's Canadian headliner tour, later on in summer of 2012, it was announced that Juntilla departed from Counterparts because he no longer wanted to be a part of the band. Days after the announcement, bassist Eric Bazinet commented on his Tumblr page that Juntilla had left the band in February and most of the members have not spoken to him since then. He had left to pursue interests in a band he was in during Counterparts. [20] Bazinet added that on their last tour with Juntilla, "he was especially uninterested." [21]

The Difference Between Hell and Home, Tragedy Will Find Us and lineup changes (2013−2016)

The band's third album The Difference Between Hell and Home was released on July 24, 2013, to positive critical reception. A music video for the track "Witness" was posted ten days prior to the release of the album.

In late 2013, guitarist Alex Re posted on his personal Facebook page that he had left Counterparts and would be playing his last show with the band at their hometown show in December. [22] He was later replaced by Adrian Lee. In 2014, bassist Eric Bazinet announced that after seven years, he was leaving the band to pursue a career, and to spend time with family. [23] After Bazinet's departure, Blake Hardman from Hundredth filled in on bass for the band on the Fuck the Message Tour that was headlined by Stick to Your Guns. Shortly afterwards, the guitarist of Kills and Thrills, Brian Kaczmarczyk, joined on bass, becoming the only non-Canadian member of the band.

In the spring of 2015, vocalist Brendan Murphy announced in an interview that their fourth album, Tragedy Will Find Us, is expected to be released in the summer of 2015. [24] On April 23, the band announced that they have signed to Pure Noise Records, and New Damage Records. Pure Noise will release their upcoming album in the U.S., while New Damage will release it in Canada. [25] The fourth album was released in July 2015. [26] Tyler Williams, a bandmate of Hardman's in Nashville hardcore act on Point, also joined the band during this period. It was announced in March 2017 the band would play the 22nd annual Vans Warped Tour.

Counterparts entered the studio in March–April 2017, with Will Putney of Graphic Nature Audio at the production helm once again.

Vocalist Brendan Murphy announced that he started a new band with members of Fit For An Autopsy, Misery Signals and Reign Supreme called END. They released an EP called From the Unforgiving Arms of God.

You're Not You Anymore (2017−2019)

The band's fifth album, You're Not You Anymore, was released on September 22, 2017, via New Damage / Pure Noise Records. [27] They have also shared singles from the album, called Haunt Me, [28] Bouquet, [29] and No Servant of Mine. [30]

You're Not You Anymore was the first recorded effort without the participation of Doreen due to his departure from Counterparts. The band did not let line-up changes derail their creativity and spirits. [31] [32] Playing an important role in the modern melodic hardcore scene, their new album is considered to have a different set of influences and a more refined sound. Odyssey states: "The rawness of Poison The Well's and Misery Signal's technical but absolutely emotionally devastating take on metalcore are influences they wear on their sleeve, tied together with the tortured poetry of Brendan Murphy's lyrics." [2]

Nothing Left to Love (2019–2021)

The band released their sixth studio album, Nothing Left to Love, on November 1, 2019, via New Damage / Pure Noise Records. [33] The record marks the return of guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Re. Nothing Left to Love was the band's first record to break into the top 100 of the Billboard 200 charts, peaking at 97. [34]

In 2021, frontman Brendan Murphy contributed guest vocals to the Hawthorne Heights single "Constant Dread". [35]

A Eulogy for Those Still Here (2022-present)

On May 31, 2022, Counterparts announced on all social media platforms their seventh studio album A Eulogy for Those Still Here would be released on October 7, 2022, through Pure Noise Records. The first single "Unwavering Vow" was released on June 1, 2022. [36] The second single "Whispers of Your Death" was released on July 26, 2022. The third single "Bound to the Burn" was released on September 7, 2022.

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Counterparts (band)

Discography

Counterparts discography
Studio albums7
Music videos12
EPs4
Singles2

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EPs

Singles

Music videos

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  36. 1 2 "Counterparts on Instagram: ""A Eulogy for Those Still Here" will be available worldwide on October 7th via @purenoiserecs/@newdamagerecords. Preorders and the first single and video "Unwavering Vow" will be available tomorrow, I don't know when or where exactly so find it yourself you fucking nerd. 1. 07/26/2020 2. Whispers of Your Death 3. Bound to the Burn 4. Unwavering Vow 5. A Eulogy for Those Still Here 6. Skin Beneath a Scar 7. Sworn to Silence 8. What Mirrors Might Reflect 9. Soil II 10. Flesh to Fill Your Wounds 11. A Mass Grave of Saints Counterparts is @bjm905 @jessedoreen @alexre905 @aliensn0t @kylebrownlee Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by @willputney of course, with a little help from sexy @steve_seid and @benjohnson1323 Artwork by @bycolincrane Layout by @restinpeaceonearth"".
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