Daggermouth
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Daggermouth is a pop punk group originating from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, established in 2004. They quickly built a reputation by touring alongside bands such as Moneen and SNFU. Their band name is inspired by a mechanical fish featured in the Family Guy episode titled "A Fish Out of Water".
History
The founding lineup consisted of Nick Leadlay (vocals, previously with Playboy Assassin), Kenny Lush (guitar, formerly of The Retreads), Stuart McKillop (guitar and vocals, ex-member of End This Week With Knives), Erik Nielsen (bass), and Dan Donald (drums). Former members include J.J. Heath and Dana W.R. Edwards, who later joined the Vancouver-based band Carpenter. Additionally, Jarod Moschenross and Tom Hillifer occasionally played bass.
Their musical style blends catchy vocal melodies with pop-punk guitar riffs and basslines, incorporating elements of hardcore punk.
In July 2005, the band signed with Feeding Frenzy Records and recorded their debut album for release that year. By February 2006, they had secured a deal with State of Mind Recordings to reissue the album. During August 2006, they toured the United States before entering the studio in September to record their follow-up album. Late 2006 saw them touring across Canada while releasing new songs online to promote their upcoming release.
Daggermouth partnered with Smallman Records in Canada as of February 2007. Their album Turf Wars was launched on March 1, 2007, and was supported by extensive tours throughout the West Coast, Canada, and the United States. They shared stages with bands like This Is Hell, Comeback Kid, Hostage Life, and Set Your Goals. The band continued touring throughout 2007, including East Coast US dates alongside I Am the Avalanche.
In early 2008, they toured the US West Coast and supported Comeback Kid on a nationwide tour. Due to mental health challenges, Leadlay temporarily stepped away from the group, prompting Daggermouth to withdraw from the tour citing personal and financial difficulties. By May 2008, they were working on new compositions but announced an indefinite hiatus in November of that year.
Soon after, Animal Style Records released a vinyl pressing of Turf Wars. The band has also recorded demo material sufficient for an album. Members have since engaged in other endeavors: McKillop founded In Bear Country; others formed Rust Belt Lights and Downtime; Dan Donald plays drums for Winnipeg's Elder Abuse; Kenny Lush pursued a career in professional wrestling with international appearances.
In October 2016, footage featuring former members performing led to speculation about a reunion. The band confirmed their comeback for Pouzza Fest in Montreal in January 2017 and followed up with the single "Ramen Noodle Doodle" in March 2018. Meanwhile, Kenny Lush and Dana W.R. Edwards established a new band called Rest Easy.
Discography
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Stallone | State of Mind |
| 2007 | Turf Wars | State of Mind |
Music videos
- Lassie's Last Dance (2006)
External links
- Official website
- Daggermouth at Smallman Records
- Daggermouth at Myspace
- Interview with Kenny and Tom