Instruction (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Instruction was an alternative rock group established in 2002 in Brooklyn, New York. The lineup consisted of Arthur Shepherd as lead vocalist, Adam Marino on bass, Tom Capone handling lead guitar, and Ti Kreck on drums.
Band history
Instruction started performing live toward the end of 2002, with their earliest recorded concert occurring on December 19, 2002, at the Cavern in Exeter, England. After initial performances in Boston and Brooklyn, they launched an extensive tour across the UK in 2003, visiting cities such as Glasgow, Manchester, Norwich, Leicester, London, and Middlesbrough. Their tour included nineteen shows alongside the Welsh band Funeral for a Friend.
Their debut EP was released via Gravity DIP Records. The momentum gained from touring and building a UK audience earned them a spot at the Download Festival in 2003. Subsequent performances with Biffy Clyro and Hundred Reasons preceded Instruction's signing to Geffen Records for their first major-label album, God Doesn't Care.
Prior to the album launch, Joseph Grillo joined the band as guitarist and vocalist; he had previously toured with Instruction while part of Garrison (band) in October 2003.
The track Breakdown achieved cult recognition, with its music video reaching the top position on Fuse TV's Ovenfresh program, surpassing videos from artists like New Found Glory, Beastie Boys, and the Libertines. Released in August 2004 to positive reviews, God Doesn't Care set the stage for Instruction's broader exposure. The band expanded into the American market, performing in locations including Texas, Detroit, New Jersey, and Ohio. They shared stages with prominent groups such as Puddle of Mudd, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Korn, and Helmet. Additionally, they received airplay on BBC Radio 1 in the UK.
By 2005, Instruction's partnership with Geffen had soured, culminating in a break announced on August 5 following their final UK tour. Their concluding show was held in Truro, England.
After Instruction went on hiatus, former members formed a new ensemble initially named Fires, which was soon renamed to God Fires Man. This new project included Arthur Shepherd, Joseph Grillo, John Wilkinson, and Drew Thomas from Instruction alongside musicians from Garrison (band), Errortype:11, and Walking Concert.
God Doesn't Care (2004)
- Great
- Lean On You
- Are You Happy?
- I’m Dead
- Breakdown
- Pissed Me Off Again
- Death To The Four Car Garage Band
- Feed The Culture
- Your Punk Sucks
- Types To Exception
- Three Stops Short Of Dagenham
- God Doesn’t Care
Rise Up (EP) (2006)
1. Rise Up 2. Feed The Culture 3. Your Punk Sucks (live in LA)
The Great (EP) (2006)
1. Great 2. Pissed Me Off Again 3. Death To The Four Car Garage Band 4. Your Punk Sucks
Singles
| Year | Title | US Main. |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Breakdown" | 34 | God Doesn't Care |
| 2005 | "I'm Dead" | — | |
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | |||