Pendleton (band)
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Pendleton was a four piece skate punk
band from Manchester
, England
. They were formed in 2000 and went through several incarnations before becoming Pendleton in 2002 when several of the band members met at the University of Salford
. They were signed to Angry Penguin Records
in the US, and Bells On Records in Europe and Japan.
in 2002, and spent several years honing their sound and self-releasing their own material. Although previously adherents to the DIY punk ethic
Pendleton eventually released their debut EP
'You, by Us
' in the UK in August 2006 on (the now defunct) Distort Manchester Records. The release garnered some critical acclaim with punk music website Punktastic.com describing Pendleton as "the best skate punk band in the UK".
A video for the song "Falling Apart to Double Time" was released at the same time as the EP, and was played on rotation on MTV2
, notably on the 'Headbangers Ball
' show presented by Jamey Jasta
of Hatebreed
.
After several months of touring to promote the release Pendleton were picked up by Bells On Records Japan who released an extended version of the EP in Japan in January 2007. The band were also signed by Angry Penguin Records
and subsequently released the extended edition of You, by Us in the US
in May 2007. The extended versions of the EP contained bonus songs off Pendleton's previous, self-released, EP Stamp out the Japanazis.
which discussed their experience of being a small and relatively unknown British band touring America for the first time. Pendleton were also one of the bands featured on a promotional video for the Keep A Breast Foundation
highlighting the importance of regular checks for breast cancer. The band continued to tour the US and Europe throughout 2007 and 2008.
in July 2008. It was recorded at NADA Studios in New Windsor, New York
with producer John Naclerio, noted for working with My Chemical Romance
, Senses Fail
, Bayside
and Brand New
. The band went their separate ways shortly after the release of the album, however to date there has been no statement from the members involved as to the reasons behind the split.
Skate punk
Skate punk is a sub genre of punk rock, originally a derivative of the West Coast hardcore punk scene, that is named after its popularity among skateboarders and association with skateboarding culture. Skate punk most commonly describes the sound of melodic hardcore bands from the 1990s with an...
band from Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. They were formed in 2000 and went through several incarnations before becoming Pendleton in 2002 when several of the band members met at the University of Salford
University of Salford
The University of Salford is a campus university based in Salford, Greater Manchester, England with approximately 20,000 registered students. The main campus is about west of Manchester city centre, on the A6, opposite the former home of the physicist, James Prescott Joule and the Working Class...
. They were signed to Angry Penguin Records
Angry Penguin Productions
Angry Penguin Productions is a Rochester, New York based multimedia company, founded in 2002 by Antonio Esteves and Jonathan Bernier.-Beginning:...
in the US, and Bells On Records in Europe and Japan.
You, By Us
Pendleton were formed at the University of SalfordUniversity of Salford
The University of Salford is a campus university based in Salford, Greater Manchester, England with approximately 20,000 registered students. The main campus is about west of Manchester city centre, on the A6, opposite the former home of the physicist, James Prescott Joule and the Working Class...
in 2002, and spent several years honing their sound and self-releasing their own material. Although previously adherents to the DIY punk ethic
DIY ethic
The DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are more experienced or able complete them for one's behalf. It promotes the idea that an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible...
Pendleton eventually released their debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
'You, by Us
You, by Us
You, by Us was the first release from UK skate punk band Pendleton. It was released on 14 June 2006 by Distort Manchester Records in the UK...
' in the UK in August 2006 on (the now defunct) Distort Manchester Records. The release garnered some critical acclaim with punk music website Punktastic.com describing Pendleton as "the best skate punk band in the UK".
A video for the song "Falling Apart to Double Time" was released at the same time as the EP, and was played on rotation on MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
, notably on the 'Headbangers Ball
Headbangers Ball
Headbangers Ball is a music television program consisting of heavy metal music videos airing on MTV2, MTV Australia, MTV Two , MTV Adria , MTV Brand New, MTV Portugal, MTV Finland, MTV Arabia, MTV Norway, MTV Sweden, MTV Denmark, MTV Greece, MTV Türkiye, MTV...
' show presented by Jamey Jasta
Jamey Jasta
Jamey Jasta is an American musician from New Haven, Connecticut, best known as the lead vocalist of the hardcore band Hatebreed and sludge metal band Kingdom of Sorrow...
of Hatebreed
Hatebreed
- History :Hatebreed was formed in 1994 in Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven. They began by recording a three song demo and selling it to locals. Those three songs would eventually be released on a split seven inch with New York's Neglect in 1995...
.
After several months of touring to promote the release Pendleton were picked up by Bells On Records Japan who released an extended version of the EP in Japan in January 2007. The band were also signed by Angry Penguin Records
Angry Penguin Productions
Angry Penguin Productions is a Rochester, New York based multimedia company, founded in 2002 by Antonio Esteves and Jonathan Bernier.-Beginning:...
and subsequently released the extended edition of You, by Us in the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in May 2007. The extended versions of the EP contained bonus songs off Pendleton's previous, self-released, EP Stamp out the Japanazis.
2007 Warped Tour
Pendleton were invited to join Angry Penguin Records on the Vans Warped Tour 2007 and subsequently to tour the US during fall 2007. Whilst on the Warped Tour Pendleton recorded a spot for Fuse TVFuse TV
Fuse is an American national television network dedicated exclusively to music. It features original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks....
which discussed their experience of being a small and relatively unknown British band touring America for the first time. Pendleton were also one of the bands featured on a promotional video for the Keep A Breast Foundation
Keep A Breast Foundation
The Keep A Breast Foundation is a Carlsbad, California non-profit organization that uses art and educational programs to raise awareness of methods of prevention and early detection of breast cancer....
highlighting the importance of regular checks for breast cancer. The band continued to tour the US and Europe throughout 2007 and 2008.
The Difference
After several line-up changes Pendleton released their debut album The DifferenceThe Difference (album)
The Difference is the first full-length release from UK skate punk band Pendleton. It was released on 1 July 2008 by Angry Penguin Records. It followed the bands previously released EP, You, by Us....
in July 2008. It was recorded at NADA Studios in New Windsor, New York
New Windsor, New York
New Windsor is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was estimated at 25,244 in 2010 by the US Census.The Town of New Windsor is in the eastern part of the county, bordering the Town of Newburgh and the City of Newburgh....
with producer John Naclerio, noted for working with My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
, Senses Fail
Senses Fail
Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of vocalist Buddy Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki and being completed by bassist Mike Glita. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From...
, Bayside
Bayside
Bayside may refer to a number of places:In the United States:*Bayside, California*Bayside High School , several schools in the U.S...
and Brand New
Brand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
. The band went their separate ways shortly after the release of the album, however to date there has been no statement from the members involved as to the reasons behind the split.
Current status
Gough has been a member of the band Calicade since 2009. Higgins is currently a guitarist for the band Empires Fade.Discography
- You, by UsYou, by UsYou, by Us was the first release from UK skate punk band Pendleton. It was released on 14 June 2006 by Distort Manchester Records in the UK...
(2006, Distort Manchester Records) - You, by Us: Extended Edition - USA and JapanYou, by UsYou, by Us was the first release from UK skate punk band Pendleton. It was released on 14 June 2006 by Distort Manchester Records in the UK...
(2007, Angry Penguin RecordsAngry Penguin ProductionsAngry Penguin Productions is a Rochester, New York based multimedia company, founded in 2002 by Antonio Esteves and Jonathan Bernier.-Beginning:...
[US] / Bells On Records [Japan]) - The DifferenceThe Difference (album)The Difference is the first full-length release from UK skate punk band Pendleton. It was released on 1 July 2008 by Angry Penguin Records. It followed the bands previously released EP, You, by Us....
(2008, Angry Penguin Records)