Hangnail (Christian band)
| Hangnail | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States |
| Genres | Christian punk, Christian metal, pop punk |
| Years active | 1993-2003 |
| Labels | BEC/Tooth & Nail, EMI CMG |
| Past members |
Matt Wendt Nick Radovanovic Mike Middleton Jacob Dosemagen |
Hangnail was a Christian punk band from Kenosha, Wisconsin, formed in 1993.
History
Hangnail was formed when Nick Radovanovic and Jacob Dosemagen, who had started a group called Say What when they were only eight years old, met up with Mike Middleton in high school. Matt Wendt joined the band later as a second guitarist, making the group a foursome.[1]
Right after graduation in 1997, Hangnail appeared on the Cornerstone New Band Showcase stage, which enabled the band to engage in a serious career. Subsequent touring allowed the band to build up a strong fan base, and in 1999 Hangnail recorded its self-titled debut album, released on BEC Recordings.[1]
This release was followed up by extensive touring in 2000, and the band's second release, Facing Changes, was released in 2001 on Tooth & Nail Records.[2] This release was bundled with an Acoustic EP, which showcased the band's varied style.[3][4] The band played at Cornerstone Festival in 2001, and began work on a third studio album.[5] In 2003, the band finished recording the album, entitled Transparent, and announced that it would disband after playing a final show at Cornerstone.[4] The album was released immediately following this performance after the group disbanded.[6]
Style
Hangnail's punk-pop style combined rhythms from heavy metal and melodic punk rock with pop music flourishes. According to Allmusic, this style was mixed with "praise-oriented lyrics to come up with a unique sound that rocks wildly with metal riffs and power chords."[1] The band's musical influences varied. According to Mike Middleton, when Hangnail first started the members liked bands such as Nirvana, Green Day, and Weezer.[7] Other early influences include Stevie Wonder, MxPx, Pennywise, and NOFX, though according to Middleton the band broadened its listening tastes to a wide variety of genres ranging from classical to rock and roll.[7]
Discography
- Hangnail - 1999
- Facing Changes/Acoustic EP - 2001
- Transparent - 2003
- Hangnail: Live - 2016 (recorded in 2002)
- Collaborative works
- Start Right Here: Remembering the Life of Keith Green - 2008
Line up
- Jacob Dosemagen - drums
- Matt Wendt - guitar, vocals
- Mike Middleton - bass, vocals
- Nick Radovanovic - guitar, vocals
References
- 1 2 3 Dillon, Charlotte. "Hangnail". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ↑ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Hangnail". MusicMight. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ↑ Jenkins, Olin (15 July 2001). "Hangnail - a Review of The Phantom Tollbooth". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- 1 2 Breimeier, Russ. "Transparent". The Fish. Salem Web Network.
- ↑ "Interview - Hangnail". Punktastic.com. 2 July 2002. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
|first1=missing|last1=in Authors list (help) - ↑ Taylor, Josh (25 July 2003). "Hangnail, "Transparent" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- 1 2 "Hangnail Biography". Artist page on Tooth & Nail Records. Tooth & Nail Records. Retrieved 24 April 2011.