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formed
Alakaline trio is punk rock band. they formed in 1996 and are still making new music today. They formed in Mchenry Illinois. The band consists of Matt Skiba (vocal, guitarist) Dan Andriano (vocals, bass), and Derek Grant (drums). -
Goddamnit along with Mabe Ill Catch Fire
Later on that year, the band released their first full length album. It was called Goddamnit. It was then followed by Maybe I'll Catch Fire in 2000 (both on Asian Man Records). Also in 2000, the band released a collection of their previously released EPs on their self-titled album. -
second EP
1997 saw the release of the band's first EP, Sundials. This was followed shortly after by the departure of Rob Doran. The band then released their second EP entitled For Your Lungs Only, in 1998. Which this began to build them a sizable fanbase in the American Midwest. -
From Here To Infirmary
In 2001, the band released From Here To Infirmary on Vagrant Records. This album inspired music videos for the singles "Stupid Kid" and "Private Eye." The album was the bands first album to reach above Billboard top 200 mark. It also then was the first to gross six figures in sales. -
Good Mourning
Their next full-length album was Good Mourning. It released in 2003. The album's launch single "We've Had Enough" seeing much the same success as the previous single "Stupid Kid". The album was something of a departure from earlier works, featuring greater production values. -
Lost Band member
In 2004, Dan became a member of The Falcon. A supergroup of sorts consisting of The Lawrence Arms' bassist Brendan Kelly. The band released an EP, God Don't Make No Trash / Up Your Ass With Broken Glass in 2005. Then its first full length, Unicornography in September 2006. -
Crimson
Alkaline Trio released their fifth studio album on Vagrant Records, titled Crimson. on May 24, 2005, which featured the single "Time to Waste." The single for this song also included bonus tracks produced by Squirtgun and Common Rider bassist Mass Giorgini. The tracks "Mercy Me" and "Burn" have also been released as singles from the album. -
Matt Skiba side project
In September 2006,the debut album by Matt Skiba's side project Heavens was released. The band consisted of Skiba on guitar and vocals, and Josiah Steinbrick on bass. On the album, the duo were joined by The Mars Volta's Isaiah Owens on organ and Matthew Compton on drums and percussion. Skiba was playing with Heavens during a short tour in the fall of 2006. -
Agony & Irony
The band later announced to their fan club that they had a new upcoming album. It was titled Agony & Irony, in which it would be released on July 1, 2008. As a gift for members, they made a new song titled "In Vein" available as an exclusive. On April 4, they posted the song on their MySpace for 24 hours. -
This Addiction
On November 18, 2009, the band announced that they would be releasing their new album on their own newly formed label. The trio went back to their home in Chicago to record This Addiction after recording their last few albums in L.A. The band worked hard to go back to their roots with the album. With Atlas Studios being the place they recorded their first three albums.
