The Gaslight Anthem's history

By hhart6

  • The Gaslight Anthem was formed.

    The Gaslight Anthem was formed.
    This American (indie) rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, was formed during the year 2006.
    Band members were;
    Brian Fallon - lead vocals, guitar.
    Alex Rosamlila - guitar, backing vocals.
    Alex Levine - bass guitar, backing vocals.
    Benny Horowitz - drums, percussion.

  • First album released.

    First album released.
    The band's debut album 'Sink or Swim' on XOXO Records was released.

  • Señor and the Queen was released.

    Señor and the Queen was released.
    A 4-song EP titled Señor and the Queen was released on February 5, 2008 through Sabot Productions. A double-7" vinyl version of the EP was also released on standard black vinyl, as well as limited edition pressings on clear vinyl, red vinyl (500 copies), and white vinyl (100 copies).

  • Cover of Kerrang!

    Cover of Kerrang!
    On August 6, 2008 the band made British music history becoming the first band to ever appear on the cover of Kerrang! magazine without the magazine having previously written about them. Kerrang! called them "The best new band you'll hear in 2008"

  • Second album released.

    Second album released.
    The band's second album 'The 59' sound' was released on SideOneDummy Records.
    The album was voted the No. 1 album of 2008 by eMusic and reached number 55 in the UK charts.
    100,000 CDs were sold.

  • Glastonbury Festival.

    Glastonbury Festival.
    At Glastonbury Festival on June 27, 2009, Bruce Springsteen joined the band on stage during their performance of "The '59 Sound."

  • "Best International Newcomer"

    In August 2009, The Gaslight Anthem won the 2009 Kerrang! Award for "Best International Newcomer"

  • Third album released.

    Third album released.
    The band's thrid album 'American Slang' was released.
    60,000 CDs were sold.
    The album reached number 18 in the UK charts.

  • Change of record labels.

    Change of record labels.
    On October 6, 2011, The Gaslight Anthem announced via Facebook that they had officially signed with Mercury Records. They stated that they were sorry to leave their friends at SideOneDummy, but felt that the change was necessary for their musical career.

  • Fourth album released.

    Fourth album released.
    The band's fourth album 'Handwritten' was released on Mercury Records.
    The album reached number 2 in the UK charts.