No Bragging Rights

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = No Bragging Rights

| image =

| genre = Melodic hardcore

| years_active = 1999–present

| origin = Riverside, California, U.S.

| label = Good Fight, BlkHeart, StandBy, Pure Noise

| website = {{URL|www.facebook.com/nobraggingrightsofficial}}

| current_members = Mike Perez
Daniel Garrow
Martin Alcedo
Anthony Laur

| past_members = Chris Williams
"Handsome" Rick
Michael Portales
Ryan Sievers
Jose Mendoza
Anthony McCabe
Cody Henderson
Jamieson Stuart
Mike Dodrill
Jason Clay Martin
Christian Lee
Ryan Warrell

}}

No Bragging Rights is an American melodic hardcore band from Riverside, California, formed in 1999.{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0001605644 | title=No Bragging Rights Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio | website=AllMusic }}{{Cite news |last=Lay |first=Nathaniel |date=2012 |title=No Bragging Rights |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=82398170&site=eds-live&scope=site |access-date=2023-12-08 |work=Outburn: Subversive & Post Alternative |page=79 |via=EBSCOhost |issue=66}} Their notable albums include Illuminator and Cycles. Their album The Concrete Flower reached No. 2 in the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart on October 11, 2014.{{Cite magazine |date=October 11, 2014 |title=Heatseekers Albums |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=98810243&site=eds-live&scope=site |access-date=2024-12-08 |magazine=Billboard |via=EBSCOhost}}

Their songs cover themes such as depression, abuse, and dealing with the real-life suicide of a friend of the band.{{Cite news |last=Spahr |first=Rob |date=July 8, 2013 |title=Vans Warped Tour 2013: Counter culture erupts in Holmdel |url=https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2013/07/vans_warped_tour_2013_counter_culture_erupts_in_holmdel.html |access-date=2024-12-08 |work=NJ.com}}

The band went on hiatus in 2015 following a road accident, but returned with a reintroduction album, No Bragging Rights, in 2021.{{Cite news |last=Travers |first=Paul |date=December 3, 2021 |title=Album review: No Bragging Rights – No Bragging Rights |url=https://www.kerrang.com/album-review-no-bragging-rights-no-bragging-rights |access-date=2024-12-08 |work=Kerrang!}}

History

= Beginning (1999–2004)=

No Bragging Rights was formed by vocalist Mike Perez when he was at the age of fifteen. They released several demo recordings between 2001 and 2004. These recordings include "Never Again Demo" (2001), "The Razor Apologies" EP (2002), and "Waking Angel Demo" (2004). Ryan Sievers, Jose Mendoza, Anthony McCabe, Cody Henderson, Jamieson Stuart, and Chris Williams have all been credited for taking part in recording said releases. After several lineup changes they decided to pursue a more melodic hardcore and punk influenced sound.

= 2005–present =

In 2005, No Bragging Rights began writing their first full-length album titled "Because You Believe in Something Beyond Them" which was self-released in early 2006. This album was well received in the local music scene of Southern California and helped to establish the band outside of their hometown. Shortly after, "The Anatomy of a Martyr" EP was self-released in the summer of 2007, and brought No Bragging Rights to the national stage. This album was later re-released by Stand By Records.{{cite web|url=http://standbyrecords.net/ |title=Standby Records |publisher=Standby Records |date=February 19, 2011 |accessdate=April 4, 2011}}

Relentless "do it yourself" touring widened the band's fan base and attracted the attention of Pure Noise Records.{{Cite web|url=http://www.purenoise.net/|title=Pure Noise Records|website=Pure Noise Records}} The label re-released "The Anatomy of a Martyr" in 2008, and debuted the full-length album "The Consequences of Dreams" in early 2009. That year No Bragging Rights played in the Taste of Chaos 2009 tour appearance at The House of Blues, in San Diego, California, with Bring Me the Horizon and several other bands.

The following year they released two singles titled "Passion Vs. Fashion" and "Unafraid to Burn". "Passion Vs. Fashion" was released on the compilation album "Vans 2010 Warped Tour Compilation." "Unafraid to Burn" was released on the "Atticus V" compilation album In January 2011, No Bragging Rights released a full length titled Illuminator through BlkHeart Group{{cite web|url=http://www.blkheartgroup.com |title=Record Label & Artist Management |publisher=Blkheart Group |date= |accessdate=April 4, 2011}} They continue to tour the country, promoting their latest album, and have played with many big label bands such as Asking Alexandria, Emmure, and Carnifex.

On March 30, 2011, AMP posted an interview{{cite web |date= |title=No Bragging Rights – Interview with Christian Lee and Handsome Rick |url=http://www.ampmagazine.com/11125/no-bragging-rights-interview-with-christian-lee-and-handsome-rick/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928011212/https://www.ampmagazine.com/11125/no-bragging-rights-interview-with-christian-lee-and-handsome-rick/ |archive-date=September 28, 2011 |accessdate=April 4, 2011 |work=AMP}} with Christian Lee and Handsome Rick.

On July 19, 2011, bassist Rick McDonald announced his departure from the group.{{Cite web |last=No Bragging Rights |title=No Bragging Rights bassist leaves band |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/16539/no-bragging-rights-bassist-leaves-band/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Press Release |language=en}}

The band will be joined by fill-in bassist Ryan "Beard" Warrell (ex: To Something Beautiful, A Thorn for Every Heart etc.) for their upcoming Beautiful and Spineless Headline Tour and future dates until a permanent replacement is found.