Twelve Gauge Valentine
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Bastrop and Monroe , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Twelve Gauge Valentine was a post-hardcore group originating from Bastrop and Monroe, Louisiana, in the United States. Their first full-length album, Shock Value, was released on October 3, 2006. The band initially partnered with the Sound Vs. Silence label to issue their debut EP entitled Exclamationaire. Throughout their active years, they shared the stage with prominent bands such as Haste the Day, From Autumn to Ashes, It Dies Today, Alesana, War of Ages, Demise of Eros, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Inhale Exhale, Anam Cara, Vanna, Once Nothing, Gwen Stacy, Society's Finest, The Handshake Murders, and Memphis May Fire.
Formation and debut album era (2003–2007)
The lineup at formation included Jonathon Cooper on bass, Josh White and Josh Gross on guitars, Jonathon Webster playing drums, and Jon Green handling vocals. This ensemble recorded the Exclamationaire EP in 2005. After Gross's departure in 2006, the band produced Shock Value as a quartet, with White covering all guitar parts. Soon after, guitarist Kyle Snellenberger joined the group. Early in 2007, Snellenberger, White, and Webster exited the band; subsequently, Josh Fife (Jon Green’s brother) took over guitar duties, Michael Watson became the new drummer replacing Webster, and Derek Thomas briefly played second guitar before Jake Campbell assumed that role. Toward the end of 2007, the band moved to Tampa Bay, Florida to focus on creating a follow-up album.
Later developments and inactivity (2008–present)
Between 2007 and 2008, Twelve Gauge Valentine toured alongside The Handshake Murders and Memphis May Fire. Since 2008, the band has remained inactive and was dropped from Solid State Records. Although not officially disbanded or on hiatus, they have stopped both recording new material and performing live.
Members have since engaged in different ventures: Jake Campbell joined the post-hardcore outfit Alesana in 2008; Josh Fife, Kyle Snellenberger, and Jonathon Webster collaborated to form Swamp Basstard. Additionally, Josh White launched a solo endeavor known as The Josh Rocket.
There is no current information regarding a second album or any plans for a reunion.
Influences
On their DVD posted to YouTube, Twelve Gauge Valentine revealed their musical inspirations. Their primary influences consisted of bands such as Living Sacrifice, Luti-Kriss, Embodyment, Zao, Blindside, Rage Against the Machine, Glassjaw, Poison the Well, Converge, and Every Time I Die.
Members
- Final Line-up
- Jon Green – vocals (2003–present)
- Jonathan Cooper – bass (2003–present)
- Jake Campbell – guitar (2007–present; currently with Alesana, formerly Sleeping Alone)
- Josh Fife – guitar (2007–present; presently with Swamp Basstard and The Burning Issue, formerly Anam Cara)
- Michael "Milky" Watson – drums (2006–present)
- Former Members
- Jonathan Webster – drums (2003–2006; currently with Swamp Basstard)
- Josh "Rocket" White – guitar (2003–2006)
- Josh Gross – guitar (2003–2006)
- Kyle Snellenberger – guitar (2007; currently with Swamp Basstard)
- Derek Thomas – guitar (2007; currently with The Greenery)
- Timeline
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Discography
- Additional releases
- Demo (2003)
- Exclamationaire (2005)
- Full-length album
- Shock Value (2006)
- Videos
- "Ball & Chain" (2006)