Against (American band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Venice, California , United States |
Key people | Dan Clements, Grant Estes, Louiche Mayorga, Amery Smith, Kevin Guercio |
| Products | Music recordings |
Against (presented as AgainST) was a crossover thrash group from the United States, formed in 2006 specifically for the Welcome 2 Venice compilation. The band featured vocalist and songwriter Dan Clements alongside original members of Suicidal Tendencies—Grant Estes, Louiche Mayorga, and Amery Smith—as well as Kevin Guercio, previously the frontman for No Mercy.
History
The inception of the Welcome 2 Venice compilation in 2006 was driven by Louiche Mayorga, who aimed to showcase bands originating from Venice, California. Shortly after launching this initiative, Mayorga connected with Grant Estes and Amery Smith, who joined the project. He then forwarded demo tracks to Dan Clements, known as the lead singer of Excel, who promptly agreed to collaborate on forming a new ensemble. This collaboration resulted in the establishment of AgainST.
In May 2006, to support the release of Welcome 2 Venice—a successor to a 1985 compilation highlighting their former bands—AgainST held two benefit concerts at The Good Hurt Club in Venice. Prior to entering the studio, Mayorga brought in Kevin Guercio as an additional vocalist. The group recorded two songs for the album: "Camarillo," featuring Clements on vocals, and "Roll the Dice," with Guercio singing. The production, distribution, and release of the compilation were all handled by Mayorga's independent label, Built on an Ounce.
After the album's launch, speculation arose regarding a potential reunion of Excel; however, Dan Clements refuted these claims and emphasized that AgainST was an entirely distinct project.
Members
- Dan Clements – lead vocals
- Kevin Guercio – lead vocals
- Grant Estes – guitar
- Louiche Mayorga – bass
- Amery Smith – drums
Discography
| Year | Title | Label | Notes | Accredited songs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Welcome 2 Venice | Built on an Ounce | Compilation | "Camarillo" and "Roll the Dice" |