Junction 18
| Company type | Punk rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Abington, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Albums, EPs |
Junction 18 was a punk rock ensemble originating from Abington, Massachusetts, active between 1995 and 2006, and associated with Fearless Records.
History
Junction 18 embarked on extensive tours throughout the United States and Canada, performing alongside bands such as New Found Glory, Midtown, Piebald, Simple Plan, and Plain White T's. Following their participation in the Vans Warped Tour, they secured a contract with Fearless Records, which issued their first full-length album, This Vicious Cycle, in 2000. Their subsequent works include the Heroes from the Future EP released in 2002 and the collaborative split album The Acoustic Split with Over It in 2003. That same year, the band contributed to the compilation album Smoking Popes Tribute. Although production began on a new album planned for release in 2005, it was ultimately shelved.
Former band members comprised Chris Kelley (drums), Andy Bristol (vocals), Ryan Spencer (bass), Nick Mele (bass), Scott Morganella (guitar), Ryan McHugh (guitar), Ricky Cardona (guitar/bass), John Menton Jr (guitar), and Jeff Lavallee (guitar).
The founding members reunited briefly for a three-song performance during A Loss For Words' farewell concert held in Worcester, Massachusetts, on December 27, 2015.
On June 2, 2025, it was revealed that Sand of Time Recording would issue This Vicious Cycle on vinyl format for the first time.
Albums
- This Vicious Cycle (2000), released by Fearless
- The Acoustic Split (2003), Top Notch – a joint release with Over It
EPs
- Heroes from the Future (2002), under Fearless Records
Compilations
- Don't Be Scared: A Fearless Records Sampler (2001), Fearless