Salem (US band)
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Salem was formed in Gainesville, FL, August 2002 by former members of the post-hardcore band As Friends Rust
. Shortly after forming, the band had managed to tour worldwide as well as appear on the Warped Tour
before signing in 2003 to Fiddler Records (which had by then become an imprint of Geffen/Universal Records' distributing). The band soon released their debut EP Love It or Leave Me
. The album was well received and the band toured extensively. By December 2004 relations within the band were stressed, and vocalist Adam D'Zurilla was asked to leave the band and now currently works in the food and drink industry in Southern California.
By April 2005, the band had written over eleven new songs and were eager to share them with fans online. After line up and changes in musical direction, Salem disbanded in August, 2005. The members then went on to create Currents and Mother/Father (along with members of former Epitaph recording artists Scatter the Ashes).
As Friends Rust
As Friends Rust is a punk band from Gainesville, Florida.-History:In early 1996 Jeronimo, Henry, and Matt were jamming under the name Wayside. Soon after Damien was recruited from Bird of Ill Omen to step in on vocals...
. Shortly after forming, the band had managed to tour worldwide as well as appear on the Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
before signing in 2003 to Fiddler Records (which had by then become an imprint of Geffen/Universal Records' distributing). The band soon released their debut EP Love It or Leave Me
Love It or Leave Me
Love It or Leave Me was Salem's sole release. Most of these songs were played live at shows before the EP was recorded.-Track listing:# "Smoke and Mirrors" # "Cancel the Sun" # "Confession" # "Aphrodite's Tears"...
. The album was well received and the band toured extensively. By December 2004 relations within the band were stressed, and vocalist Adam D'Zurilla was asked to leave the band and now currently works in the food and drink industry in Southern California.
By April 2005, the band had written over eleven new songs and were eager to share them with fans online. After line up and changes in musical direction, Salem disbanded in August, 2005. The members then went on to create Currents and Mother/Father (along with members of former Epitaph recording artists Scatter the Ashes).