Comeback Kid
Encyclopedia
Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore
band from Winnipeg
, Manitoba
. Formed in 2002, the band is currently signed to Facedown Records
. Their name comes from a headline in a newspaper about hockey player, Mario Lemieux coming back to the NHL. The band was formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy Hiebert who were both members of the band Figure Four
, which is currently on hiatus. They were joined by their friends Scott Wade and Kyle Profeta, but CBK was originally intended only to be a side project. Their initial popularity was mainly due to word of mouth
within the hardcore scene.
in 2003 before moving to Smallman Records
in Canada and Victory Records
in the rest of the world the following year. In July 2004 Comeback Kid and Figure Four both performed New Jersey. The played on day 2, Saturday the 24th of July.
In February 2005 Comeback Kid released their second album, "Wake the Dead". After some long tours, and Wade's departure from the band, leading to Neufeld becoming the band's vocalist, the band began recording their third album "Broadcasting". After the album's release bass player Kevin Call left the band, issuing a statement regarding leaving Comeback Kid.
In 2008 A CD/DVD was released called "Through The Noise" Which is a line from the song "Industry Standards" off of "Broadcasting..." . The Canadian "Through The Noise" tour followed the release of CD/DVD. It featured bands Bane, Misery Signals, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker, and Outbreak.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
. Formed in 2002, the band is currently signed to Facedown Records
Facedown Records
Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born...
. Their name comes from a headline in a newspaper about hockey player, Mario Lemieux coming back to the NHL. The band was formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy Hiebert who were both members of the band Figure Four
Figure Four
-Bio:Figure Four started in 1996 and are currently signed to Solid State Records. The band is currently on hiatus, as two of its members are now in the full-time touring hardcore punk band, Comeback Kid, and one of its members is now in a band, Grave Maker...
, which is currently on hiatus. They were joined by their friends Scott Wade and Kyle Profeta, but CBK was originally intended only to be a side project. Their initial popularity was mainly due to word of mouth
Word of mouth
Word of mouth, or viva voce, is the passing of information from person to person by oral communication. Storytelling is the oldest form of word-of-mouth communication where one person tells others of something, whether a real event or something made up. Oral tradition is cultural material and...
within the hardcore scene.
History
The band released Turn It Around on Facedown RecordsFacedown Records
Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born...
in 2003 before moving to Smallman Records
Smallman Records
Smallman Records is a Winnipeg based record label created in 1997 by Rob Krause and Jason Smith as an avenue for releasing albums from their own bands. Smallman started out as a side venture but soon became a full time pursuit. Smallman has signed many bands that have become staples of the...
in Canada and Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
in the rest of the world the following year. In July 2004 Comeback Kid and Figure Four both performed New Jersey. The played on day 2, Saturday the 24th of July.
In February 2005 Comeback Kid released their second album, "Wake the Dead". After some long tours, and Wade's departure from the band, leading to Neufeld becoming the band's vocalist, the band began recording their third album "Broadcasting". After the album's release bass player Kevin Call left the band, issuing a statement regarding leaving Comeback Kid.
"Life has called on me to go in a different direction - one that no longer involves playing bass guitar in Comeback Kid. These past few years has ever played a part in this band - whether you did a stage dive, bought a record, or put forth effort of the dudes the best of luck. We will be playing what will be my last shows in mid-December, including a show in my hometown of Minneapolis. So keep an eye out for those. Thanks. See you around."
In 2008 A CD/DVD was released called "Through The Noise" Which is a line from the song "Industry Standards" off of "Broadcasting..." . The Canadian "Through The Noise" tour followed the release of CD/DVD. It featured bands Bane, Misery Signals, Shai Hulud, Grave Maker, and Outbreak.
Band members
- Kyle Profeta – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2002–present) - Andrew Neufeld – vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(vocalist of Figure FourFigure Four-Bio:Figure Four started in 1996 and are currently signed to Solid State Records. The band is currently on hiatus, as two of its members are now in the full-time touring hardcore punk band, Comeback Kid, and one of its members is now in a band, Grave Maker...
and Sights & Sounds) (2006–present); Guitar (2002–2006) - Jeremy Hiebert – guitar (guitarist of Figure FourFigure Four-Bio:Figure Four started in 1996 and are currently signed to Solid State Records. The band is currently on hiatus, as two of its members are now in the full-time touring hardcore punk band, Comeback Kid, and one of its members is now in a band, Grave Maker...
) (2002–present) - Casey Hjelmberg – guitar (guitarist of Lowtalker, ex-Regret, Brucial and A False Notion) (2007–present)
- Matt Keil – bass/vocals (bassist/vocalist of Lowtalker and vocalist of Regret, ex-Arms Aloft, Silvering and Big Zero) (touring 2008–present)
Former members
- Scott Wade – vocals (2002–2006)
- Kevin Call – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2003–2007) - Cliff Heide – bass (2002–2003)
- Joel Otte – bass (vocalist of Brothers) (touring)
- Tim Brooks – drums (temporary fill-in touring)
Discography
| Year | Title | Record label | Chart peaks | ||
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| Billboard 200 | Heatseekers | Top Independent Albums | |||
| 2002 | Demo EP | (independent release) | — | — | — |
| 2003 | Turn It Around Turn It Around -Credits:* Scott Wade – vocals* Andrew Neufield – guitars, vocals* Jeremy Hiebert – guitar* Kyle Profeta – drums* Cliff Heide – bass* Jon Bain provides guest vocals on "Always"... |
Facedown Records Facedown Records Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born... |
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| 2005 | Wake The Dead Wake the Dead (album) -Band members:* Scott Wade – vocals* Andrew Neufeld – guitars, bass vocals* Jeremy Hiebert – guitar* Kyle Profeta – drums* Kevin Call – bass-Other contributors:* Russ Rankin – Additional vocals on 'Our Distance'* Bill Stevenson – Production and engineering... |
Victory Records Victory Records Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels.... /Smallman Records Smallman Records Smallman Records is a Winnipeg based record label created in 1997 by Rob Krause and Jason Smith as an avenue for releasing albums from their own bands. Smallman started out as a side venture but soon became a full time pursuit. Smallman has signed many bands that have become staples of the... |
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| 2007 | Broadcasting... Broadcasting... Broadcasting... is the third album by Canadian Hardcore band Comeback Kid. The album was released on February 20, 2007. It is the first album to feature Andrew Neufeld on lead vocals, following Scott Wade's departure... |
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| 2008 | Through the Noise Through The Noise Through the Noise, the first live CD/DVD from Comeback Kid, was released on October 14, 2008. The concert was filmed in Leipzig, Germany. It also features an hour long documentary of the band.-CD track listing:-DVD material:... (CD/DVD) |
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| 2010 | Symptoms + Cures Symptoms + Cures Symptoms + Cures is the fourth studio album by Canadian hardcore punk band Comeback Kid. It was released on August 31, 2010. It's the band's first album released through Distort Entertainment after their previous record label Smallman Records went out of business. It's also distributed in the US... |
Victory Records Victory Records Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels.... /Distort Entertainment Distort Entertainment Distort Entertainment is a Canadian independent record label based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The label specializes in hardcore punk bands such as Alexisonfire and Cancer Bats and metal bands such as Johnny Truant, but also represents lighter music with its sister division such as Bend... |
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Videography
- Die Tonight
- Wake The Dead (Original Version)
- Wake The Dead (Monster Version)
- Broadcasting...
- Defeated
- False Idols Fall (Live in Leipzig 2008)
- Because of All
- G.M. Vincent & I
- The Concept Stays