Toothgrinder
{{Short description|American progressive metal band}}
{{for|the goat from Norse mythology|Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Toothgrinder
| image = File:Toothgrinder-4.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = The band's lead vocalist, Justin Matthews, at Fort Rock 2018.
| alias =
| origin = Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|Progressive metal|metalcore|post-hardcore}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = Spinefarm
| associated_acts =
| website =
| current_members = {{Plainlist|
- Justin Matthews
- Wills Weller
- Jason Goss
- Matt Arensdorf
- Johnuel Hasney}}
| past_members = {{Plainlist|
- Matt Mielke}}
}}
Toothgrinder is an American progressive metal band from Asbury Park, New Jersey.{{cite web |url=http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/01/15/toothgrinder-unleash-nocturnal-masquerade/78690160/ |title=Toothgrinder to unleash 'Nocturnal Masquerade' |publisher=Asbury Park Press |date=January 15, 2016}}
History
Original members Wills Weller, Justin Matthews, Matt Arensdorf, Jason Goss, and Matt Mielke met during high school and informally formed the band after their graduation. They kept the band together while attending 10 different colleges.{{Cite web|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/11/18/its-all-in-the-name-an-interview-with-toothgrinder/|title=It's All In The Name: An Interview with Toothgrinder|website=The Aquarian Weekly|access-date=2016-04-24}}
=EPs=
Toothgrinder has released three EPs - Turning of the Tides in 2011, Vibration/Colour/Frequency in 2012, and Schizophrenic Jubilee in 2014.{{Cite web|url=http://toothgrinder.bandcamp.com/|title=Toothgrinder|website=Bandcamp|access-date=2016-04-24}}
= ''Nocturnal Masquerade'' =
On January 29, 2016, Toothgrinder released their first full-length album, Nocturnal Masquerade.{{Cite web|url=http://www.spinefarmrecords.com/usa/news/2016/01/08/toothgrinder-share-new-song-blue-album-out-129-hit-the-road-to-tour-forever/|title=Toothgrinder Share New Song 'Blue,' Album Out 1/29, Hit the Road, To Tour Forever|website=|publisher=Spinefarm Records|access-date=2016-04-24}} The album has been met with widespread critical acclaim.{{cite web | url = https://currentlystreaming.com/music/reviews/album-reviews/album-review-nocturnal-masquerade-by-toothgrinder/ | title = Album Review: Nocturnal Masquerade by Toothgrinder | last = Elsmore | first = Brad | date = February 3, 2016 | website=Currently Streaming|access-date=2017-02-24}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/02/01/toothgrinders-nocturnal-masquerade-expertly-weaves-fury-melody-together-dizzying-results/|title=Toothgrinder's Nocturnal Masquerade Expertly Weaves Fury and Melody Together to Dizzying Results|website=MetalSucks|access-date=2016-04-24}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-toothgrinder-nocturnal-masquerade|title=Album Review: TOOTHGRINDER Nocturnal Masquerade - Metal Injection|website=Metal Injection|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-24}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/69793/TOOTHGRINDER-Nocturnal-Masquerade/|title=TOOTHGRINDER - Nocturnal Masquerade (album review ) {{!}} Sputnikmusic|website=www.sputnikmusic.com|access-date=2016-04-24}}{{Cite web|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-toothgrinder-nocturnal-masquerade/#|title=Album Review: Toothgrinder – 'Nocturnal Masquerade'|date=2016-01-28|website=New Noise Magazine|access-date=2016-04-24}} Spencer Sotelo of Periphery provided guest vocals on the album's eighth track, "Diamonds for Gold".{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/interviews/interview-toothgrinder-discuss-nocturnal-masquerade-future-ambitions|title=Interview: Toothgrinder discuss 'Nocturnal Masquerade,' future ambitionsMetal Insider|website=Metal Insider|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-24}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/12/11/toothgrinder-trade-diamonds-for-gold-with-peripherys-spencer-sotelo/|title=Toothgrinder Trade "Diamonds for Gold" with Periphery's Spencer Sotelo|website=MetalSucks|access-date=2016-04-24}}
= ''Phantom Amour'' =
On November 10, 2017, the group released their second studio album, Phantom Amour, which was subsequently met with largely positive reviews.{{Cite news|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-toothgrinder-phantom-amour/|title=Album Review: Toothgrinder - Phantom Amour|date=2017-11-20|work=New Noise Magazine|access-date=2018-04-17|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/toothgrinder-phantom-amour|title=Album Review: TOOTHGRINDER Phantom Amour|date=2017-11-09|work=Metal Injection|access-date=2018-04-17|language=en-US}} On September 21, 2018, the band released a cover of the Fleetwood Mac song "The Chain".{{cite web|publisher=Metal Sucks|last=Neilstein|first=Vince|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2018/09/21/listen-toothgrinder-cover-fleetwood-macs-the-chain/|title=Listen: Toothgrinder Cover Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain"|date=September 21, 2018|accessdate=October 2, 2018}}{{cite web|publisher=Metal Injection|last=Kennelty|first=Greg|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/av/new-music/toothgrinders-cover-of-the-chain-by-fleetwood-mac-is-really-well-done|title=TOOTHGRINDER's Cover Of "The Chain" By FLEETWOOD MAC Is Really Well Done|date=September 22, 2018|accessdate=October 2, 2018}}
= ''I Am'' =
On August 23, 2019, Toothgrinder released a new song, "I AM", and announced that a new album, I Am, would be released later that year on October 11.{{cite web|website=Loudwire|last=DiVita|first=Dan|url=https://loudwire.com/toothgrinder-i-am-song-album/|title=Toothgrinder Confess Addiction on New Song "I AM", Announce Album|date=August 23, 2019|accessdate=June 24, 2021}} The album's second single, "My Favorite Hurt", was released on September 24 and the third single, "The Silence of a Sleeping WASP", was released on October 5.{{cite web|publisher=Metal Injection|last=Kennelty|first=Greg|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/toothgrinders-new-song-the-silence-of-a-sleeping-wasp-is-pretty-catchy|title=TOOTHGRINDER's New Song "The Silence Of A Sleeping WASP" Is Pretty Catchy|date=October 5, 2019|accessdate=June 24, 2021}} I AM, the band's third studio album, was released on October 11, 2019. The album features a stylistic shift for the band, with Max Morin of Exclaim! describing the album's sound as nu metalcore.{{cite web|website=Exclaim!|last=Morin|first=Max|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/toothgrinder-i_am|title=Toothgrinder I AM|date=October 9, 2019|accessdate=June 24, 2021}} I Am was produced by Matt Squire, who has worked with bands such as All Time Low, Panic! At the Disco, and Underoath.{{cite web|website=Alternative Press|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/toothgrinder-my-favorite-hurt-video/|title=Toothgrinder reveal a dark side in "My Favorite Hurt"|date=September 24, 2019|accessdate=June 24, 2021}}
To support the album, Toothgrinder was an opening act on select dates of Lacuna Coil's fall 2019 North American tour with All That Remains.{{cite web|publisher=Metal Sucks|last=Rosenberg|first=Axl|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/07/22/lacuna-coil-and-all-that-remains-announce-co-headline-tour/|title=Lacuna Coil and All That Remains Announce Co-Headline Tour|date=July 22, 2019|accessdate=June 24, 2021}} The album's title track was included on Loudwire's list of "The 66 Best Metal Songs of 2019".{{cite web|website=Loudwire|url=https://loudwire.com/best-metal-songs-2019/|title=The 66 Best Metal Songs of 2019|date=December 12, 2019|accessdate=June 24, 2021}}
Members
=Current=
- Justin Matthews – lead vocals (2010–present)
- Jason Goss – rhythm guitar (2010–present)
- Matt Arensdorf – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
- Wills Weller – drums (2010–present)
- Johnuel Hasney – lead guitar, backing vocals (2016–present)
=Former=
- Matt Mielke – lead guitar (2010–2016)
Discography
{{Infobox artist discography
| Artist = Toothgrinder
| Studio = 3
| EP = 3
| Music videos = 10
}}
=Studio albums=
| class=wikitable
! Year ! Album ! Label |
| 2016
| rowspan=3| Spinefarm Records |
| 2017 |
| 2019
| I Am |
=Extended plays=
| class=wikitable
! Year ! Album ! Label |
| 2011
| Turning of the Tides | rowspan=2| Self–released |
| 2012
| Vibration/Colour/Frequency |
| 2014
| Schizophrenic Jubilee |
=Music videos=
| class=wikitable |
| Year
! Song ! Album |
|---|
| 2014
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE3PagrocKk "The Hour Angle"] | Schizophrenic Jubilee |
| rowspan=2| 2015
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpkQ8Fyf2L0 "The House (That Fear Built)"] | rowspan=5| Nocturnal Masquerade |
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCoSgxOjHf0 "Lace & Anchor"] |
| rowspan=3| 2016
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUVYUisHdYE "Diamonds for Gold"] |
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pr36MdjZwA "Blue"] |
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzaMuwX1sRs "Coeur D'Alene"] |
| 2017
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8jQ_FYApJQ "The Shadow"] | rowspan=2| Phantom Amour |
| 2018
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX1hjtqo7AA "Vagabond"] |
| rowspan=2| 2019
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QMNt-U6MJQ "My Favorite Hurt"] | rowspan=2| I Am |
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQGyfmGAbVs "The Silence of a Sleeping WASP"] |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.facebook.com/toothgrinder.usa/ Official Facebook]
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Category:American progressive metal musical groups