Cave In

This article is about the American band. For tunnel collapse, see Cave-in. For the Owl City song, see Ocean Eyes.
Cave In

Cave In in 2006
Background information
Also known as The Sacrifice Poles
Origin Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
Genres Alternative rock, post-hardcore, metalcore, space rock, progressive rock, progressive metal
Years active
  • 1995–2006
  • 2009–present
Labels Hydra Head, RCA
Associated acts Zozobra, Old Man Gloom, Clouds, Kid Kilowatt, Converge, Mutoid Man
Website www.cavein.net
Members
Past members
  • Ben Koller
  • Jay Frechette
  • Dave Scrod
  • Justin Matthes
  • Andy Kyte

Cave In is an American rock band that formed in 1995, in Methuen, Massachusetts. After several members changes in the late 1990s, their lineup solidified with the 1998 release of Until Your Heart Stops through Hydra Head Records. Their early albums were prominent in the metalcore scene. After this release, the band started experimenting with other genres. Cave In later received mainstream recognition for their 2003 RCA Records album Antenna and its lead single "Anchor," which had an overall alternative rock style. The group went on hiatus in 2006 and later reformed in 2009 with the release of a new EP, Planets of Old, as well as a new LP in 2011, titled White Silence. Both of these post-hiatus releases saw a return to Cave In's earlier and heavier sound.

History

Formation and early releases (1995–1998)

Cave In was formed by Jay Frechette and Stephen Brodsky in early 1995. They named themselves Cave-In as a homage to the Codeine song, Cave-In, from the album Frigid Stars. The initial line-up consisted of Frechette on vocals, Brodsky on guitar and vocals, Adam McGrath on second guitar, JR Conners on drums and Justin Matthes on bass. They would soon release a demo and a handful of split 7" releases with bands such as Gambit, Piebald and Early Grace, and see Matthes briefly replaced by Andy Kyte. 1997 saw Cave In's first release; a self-titled 7" on Aaron Turner's Hydra Head Records. Following that release, the band embarked on a three-week East Coast tour. That tour was, however, cut a week short due to Jay Frechette's prior obligations to join and tour with Boston-based Ten Yard Fight. After Frechette returned from a month on tour with Ten Yard Fight it was a mutual decision for him to leave Cave In and to join Ten Yard Fight full-time. At this point, Dave Scrod stepped in for a short-lived tenure as interim vocalist. In 1998, most tracks from previous 7" releases and recordings were compiled to form Beyond Hypothermia.

Until Your Heart Stops and Jupiter (1998–2002)

Two weeks before the band was to record their first proper full-length, Scrod left the band, pushing guitarist Steven Brodsky to a position as vocalist, and Caleb Scofield filled in the then-vacant position on bass. Their debut studio album, 1998's Until Your Heart Stops, featured Brodsky as lead vocalist. The album's release was followed by extensive touring.

Before their next full-length, Cave In began experimenting with their sound offering Creative Eclipses, a five-song EP which indicated a space rock direction the band would then pursue for several years, as opposed to their metal roots. Then, in 2000, they released Jupiter, receiving a good deal of press. The band was featured in Spin Magazine's "Sound Advice" section, where their new sound was described as "emo-metal Radiohead", though the band themselves rejected this categorization. Jupiter also caught the attention of major labels, who began courting the band after its release. The band released a final six-song EP for Hydra Head titled Tides of Tomorrow, with an even further-expanded melodic approach, before moving on to RCA Records.

RCA Records and Antenna (2003–2004)

In 2003, the band released Antenna, their debut for RCA. Antenna had more success than previous albums and Cave In was chosen to play the second stage on the 2003 Lollapalooza tour. After Lollapalooza, Cave In toured Europe in support of the Foo Fighters and Muse. Shortly after, the band began to revisit their metal roots during concerts, and new heavy material led to a mutual agreement to cut ties with RCA Records shortly after.

Perfect Pitch Black and hiatus (2005–2006)

Cave In returned to Hydra Head Records and released Perfect Pitch Black on September 13, 2005.

Following the release of Perfect Pitch Black, Conners departed from the band, due to an injury and temporarily relocating to Germany, and was replaced by Converge drummer Ben Koller. According to postings on Hydra Head Records website news, Adam McGrath was temporarily listed as "ex-Cave In guitarist" in his new band Clouds.

In November, 2006, Cave In announced that they were officially on hiatus.

Reformation, Planets of Old and White Silence (2009–present)

In April 2009, Cave In publicly announced they had ended their more than three year hiatus.[1] The band recorded a new four-song EP, Planets of Old, that was originally exclusive to vinyl from Hydra Head Records, and first made available at their reunion show on July 19, 2009 at Great Scott's in Allston, Massachusetts. The EP was later released on CD in January 2010 with a bonus DVD of Cave In's reunion show.[2] Two songs from the EP, "Retina Sees Rewind" and "Cayman Tongue", were released through iTunes. Cave In chose to make Planets of Old a short EP instead of a full-length because it was less expensive and faster to record and release. Commenting on the duration of recording, Steve Brodsky stated, "we didn't really wanna make a big deal out of it. In the past, we've had more than a couple instances of spending far too long into making a recording. [...] It was a good exercise for us to give ourselves a very strict amount of time to record and then move on."[3]

Looking forward, Brodsky announced in a January 2010 interview that Cave In will be more selective about their touring schedule, and that future releases from the band might be more focused on a digital medium.[3] Brodsky uploaded a live audio recording of a new song titled "Centered" in July 2010 on YouTube. The song comes from Cave In's recording sessions for an upcoming studio album, and first since 2005's Perfect Pitch Black.[4][5] The aforementioned album, entitled White Silence, was released on May 24, 2011 through Hydra Head Records.[6]

Shortly after tours in support of White Silence, Cave In entered an undeclared-hiatus state as all of the band members shifted focus on their other respective projects. On December 7, 2014, Cave In performed live for the first time in 3 years, opening for Doomriders' tenth anniversary show.[7]

Members

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Discography

For a more comprehensive list, see Cave In discography.

Studio albums

Side projects

References

  1. ↑ Karan, Tim (April 29, 2009). "Cave In announce new EP, reunion show". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
  2. ↑ Toleson, Amy (November 11, 2009). "Cave In announce CD/DVD release date for new EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
  3. 1 2 Karan, Tim (January 6, 2010). "A conversation with Steve Brodsky of Cave In". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
  4. ↑ Campbell, Mark (July 6, 2010). "Cave In is Centered". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
  5. ↑ Minic, Ryan (July 6, 2010). "New Cave In Song 'Centered' -- Live Audio Available". Ryan's Rock Show!. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
  6. ↑ Hughes, Josiah (April 11, 2011). "Cave In Reveal White Silence LP". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Cave In announces first show in three years". LambGoat. December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.

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