A Post Hardcore Frankenstein Monster
Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Rival Schools is more or so a clusterfuck of ex-hardcore band members, crafted into a sharp, fun, rock band. No gimmicks, nothing fancy; just an amazing band that unfortunately graced the music scene for a short time…until now. Rival Schools recently reunited to perform at the Rock Am Ring in Germany, Hove Festival in Norway, the Download Festival in the United Kingdom, and are now headlining their own U.S. tour. Not only that, but they have reported that they’re writing new material. The band itself consists of singer/guitarist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits/Youth of Today/Quicksand/Walking Concert), guitarist Ian Love (Cartel/Burn), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn/Institute), and drummer Sam Siegler (CIV/Youth of Today/Judge/Nightmare of You). Rival Schools only released on full length album (United by Fate) and a split EP with Jonah Matranga’s Onelinedrawing (Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing). United by Fate was a one of my favorite rock records of 2001 and still finds its way back into my car stereo to this day. Their second unfinished and unnamed album, which has been wandering around the internet for 4 years, doesn’t come close to the magic that United by Fate cast. This is a band that has already proven its potential; it’s about time they came out of hiding to show the rest of you how special they really are.
US Tour
Oct. 12: San Francisco (Bottom of the Hill)
Nov. 3: Philadelphia (Khyber)
Nov. 4: Hoboken, N.J. (Maxwell’s)
Nov. 5: Baltimore (Ottobar)
Nov. 6: New York (Mercury Lounge)
Rival Schools – Take One For The Team
Walking Concert – What’s Your New Thing?
Ian Love – The Only Night
