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American Me
OriginPortland, Oregon, U.S.
GenresMetalcore
Years active2006 (2006)–present (present)
LabelsRise
MembersTony Tataje
Brian Blade
Cameron Bledsoe
Joseph Manning
Duncan Allen
WebsiteAmerican Me on Facebook Edit this at Wikidata


American Me is an American metalcore band from Portland, Oregon, whose music also featured elements of various genres of heavy metal and hip hop. The band was formed in 2006 and signed with Rise Records in late 2007.[1] The band's music is often described as 'brutal hardcore' and is known for its fast pace and heavy sound.[2]

The band's first studio album, Heat, was released in 2008. The album received praise from reviewers for exhibiting a unique, heavier style of hardcore punk, combining hardcore punk and heavy metal with a slight hip hop edge.[3][4]

History

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American Me was formed in Portland, Oregon in 2006 by high school friends, Tony Tataje and Brian Blade after gaining inspiration from the 1992 film of the same name. Originally, the band was a side-project of melodic hardcore band, It Prevails.[5]


After recovering from their robbery and parting ways with hired touring members, the core members re-formed with new drummer, Duncan Allen and released their third studio album, III on August 14, 2012. Later that year, the band embarked on a month-long tour of Europe.[6] In August 2013 the band was added to the "No Way Out Tour" in support of label mates, The Acacia Strain.[7]

Band Members

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  • Tony Tataje – vocals (2006–present)
  • Brian Blade – guitar/vocals (2006–present)
  • Cameron Bledsoe – guitar/vocals (2006–2007, 2009–present)
  • Duncan Allen – drums (2011–present)
  • Joseph Manning – bass (2017–present)

Former & Fill-in Members

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  • Ian Fike – bass/vocals (2006–2007)
  • Aaron Marsh – drums (2006–2007, 2009–2010)
  • Phillip Ralston – guitar (2007–2009)
  • Doug Funny – bass (2007–2008)
  • Scott Walker – drums (2007-2008)
  • Nate Dorval – live bass/vocals (2008–2009)
  • Charles Nikolet – live drums (2008–2009)
  • Adam Levesque – live drums (2010–2011)
  • Michael Nordeen – live bass (2009–2010)
  • Pig Tooth – live bass (2010–2011)
  • Jason Clifford – live bass (2011–2012)
  • Tony Cornella - bass (2012–2017)

Discography

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Studio albums[5]
  • Heat (2008)
  • Siberian Nightmare Machine (2009)
  • III (2012)
EP[5]
  • "Still Firing EP" (2017)
Demos[5]
  • Demo/EP (2006)

Videography

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  • "Back Malicious Lie" (2006)
  • "Anti-Life Equation" (2017)

Tours

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  • "Japan Tour" (2011)

References

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  1. ^ "Rise Records Press Assets". Rise Records.
  2. ^ Dave. "American Me – III Review". Rock n Reel Reviews. Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "Heat Review". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  4. ^ "Heat Album Review". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d "American Me, Biography". Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  6. ^ "American Me, It Prevails tour (Europe)". lambgoat.com.
  7. ^ "The Acacia Strain announce headlining tour with Xibalba, Fit For An Autopsy, American Me, more – News – Alternative Press". Alternative Press. July 6, 2013.
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