Crash of Rhinos

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Crash of Rhinos
Origin Derby, England
Genres Emo, math rock, post-hardcore
Years active2009 (2009)–2014 (2014)
Labels Big Scary Monsters, Topshelf Records
Past members
  • Paul Beal
  • Jim Cork
  • Ian Draper
  • Richard J. "Biff" Birkin
  • Oli Craven
Website crashofrhinos.bandcamp.com

Crash of Rhinos were an English emo band from Derby, England. They were signed to Topshelf Records, [1] To Lose La Track [2] and Big Scary Monsters.

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History

Crash of Rhinos was formed in 2009. They released two full-length albums before disbanding in 2014. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Their rough punk style echoed earlier emo bands from the 1990s such as Jawbreaker and Burning Airlines. [8]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

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