Skip the Foreplay
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Charles Pilon |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Parent | Epitaph Records |
Skip the Foreplay was a trancecore ensemble originating from Montreal, recognized notably for their rendition of Champagne Showers by LMFAO.[1] Their distinctive style merged conventional metalcore instrumentation with the talents of DJ Jean-Michel Aumais, integrating elements such as club rhythms, auto-tuned singing, and dubstep influences.[2][3] In 2014, the group transitioned to a new identity under the name Now and on Earth.
History
Established in 2010 by Charles Pilon, who assembled the lineup through an online advertisement, the band soon collaborated with Obey the Brave and Despised Icon vocalist Alex Erian, who contributed guest vocals to their initial single "This City We're Taking Over" (2011). This track also featured Jonathan Cabana from Blind Witness and Tony Gambino of Blessed by a Broken Heart.[4][5] The release of this single and its accompanying video substantially increased their exposure on YouTube.[6]
Erian took on management duties and facilitated a contract with Epitaph Records in December 2011, shortly after the band's inception.[7][8][9] Before securing this deal, they independently recorded their debut album, Nightlife, which they presented to several record labels.[1][2][10]
Their cover version of LMFAO's "Champagne Showers" attracted over one million views on YouTube. Although initially excluded from Nightlife, Epitaph insisted on its addition to boost the album’s marketability. Skip the Foreplay embarked on extensive tours throughout Canada, the United States, and Japan, sharing stages with bands such as Falling in Reverse, Lamb of God, and Hollywood Undead, and took part in the 2012 Vans Warped Tour.[9][1][7][11]
Nightlife achieved a peak position of number 15 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums Chart.[12]
In 2014, after several lineup adjustments—including the exits of bassist Julien Guy-Béland, drummer Marc-André Lemyre, and DJ Jean-Michel Aumais—the band adopted the new moniker "Now and on Earth." They welcomed bassist Anthony Alain-Rossi, drummer Philippe Beauchamp, and keyboardist Philippe Ferguson into the fold, subsequently releasing the album Blacked Out via Epitaph Records on April 13.[7][13][14]
Members
- Marc-André Fillion – lead vocals
- Mathieu Maltais – rhythm guitar
- Charles "Chuck" Pilon – lead guitar
- Julien Guy-Béland – bass guitar
- Marc-André Lemyre – drums
- Jean-Michel Aumais – keyboards and programming
Discography
- Nightlife (2012, Epitaph)
External links
- Official Skip The Foreplay Twitter account
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