Comrades (band)

Comrades is an American rock band from Richmond, Virginia. The band started making music in 2008, and released a studio album, Safekeeper, in 2014 with Blood and Ink Records.[1][2]

Comrades
Comrades performing in 2017
Background information
OriginRichmond, Virginia
Genres
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsBlood & Ink, Facedown
Websitewearecomrades.com
Members
  • Joe McElroy
  • Laura McElroy
  • John Gaskil
Past members
  • Ben Trussell

Their members are husband and wife, Joe, a guitarist, and Laura McElroy, a vocalist and bassist. Unclean vocalist and drummer, Ben Trussell, announced on June 25, 2017 that he has decided to amicably part ways with the band and work on a solo musical project called BJORN.[1][2][3] Currently, former Life in Your Way and Conveyer drummer John Gaskill is filling in.

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in February 2008, with their first release, Safekeeper, a studio album, that was released on May 6, 2014, from Blood and Ink Records.[2][4][5][6]

The band played Facedown Fest 2016 for Facedown Records.[7] Their second album, Lone/Gray, was released via Facedown Records on October 7, 2016.[8]

Members

Current

  • Laura McElroy – clean vocals, bass guitar (2008–present)
  • Joe McElroy – lead guitar (2008–present)
  • John Gaskill – drums, unclean vocals (2018–present)

Former

  • Ben Trussell – drums, unclean vocals (2008–2017)

Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

References
  1. Comrades. "About". Facebook. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  2. Stagg, David. "Comrades - Safekeeper". HM Magazine. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  3. "Comrades". Facebook. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  4. DeLong, Ty (May 6, 2014). "Review : Comrades - Safekeeper". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  5. Neon, Janis (May 28, 2014). "Comrades: Safekeeper". In Your Speakers Media. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  6. Banci, Francesco (May 17, 2014). "Comrades 'Safekeeper'". Salad Days Magazine. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  7. My Epic (May 14, 2016). "My Epic". Facebook. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  8. "Post-hardcore revivalists Comrades sign to Facedown, announce new album". Alternative Press. August 8, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  9. Lift Up Your Head by Comrades, retrieved May 6, 2019
  10. "Comrades". June 15, 2015. Archived from the original on June 15, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  11. "Comrades Comrades Collection 2010-2011". August 24, 2016. Archived from the original on August 24, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
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