Paint It Black (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Paint It Black

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Img_capt = Live at Fest Five, 2006.
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Origin = flagicon|USA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Genre = Hardcore punk
Punk rock
Melodic hardcore
Years_active = 2002 - present
Label = Jade Tree
Associated_acts = Lifetime
Kid Dynamite
Good Riddance
None More Black
Armalite
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION JACKSON
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Current_members = Dan Yemin
Andy Nelson
Josh Agran
Jared Shavelson
Past_members = Colin McGinniss
Dave Hause
Matt Miller
David Wagenschutz

Paint It Black is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based modern hardcore punk band. Their music is often described as melodic hardcore, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing. They currently have released three full-length albums, "CVA", "Paradise", and "New Lexicon", all of which have been on Jade Tree Records.

The band features Dan Yemin as the group's vocalist and lyricist. Yemin is most known as the guitarist for New Jersey's influential band Lifetime and was also the guitarist of another equally influential Philadelphia-based punk/hardcore act, Kid Dynamite. Former drummer David Wagenshutz has also been a member of Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, California's Good Riddance and None More Black, the latter whom is fronted by former Kid Dynamite vocalist Jason Shevchuk. The other two members, bassist Andy Nelson and guitarist Josh Agran, both also currently play in Affirmative Action Jackson, a hardcore punk band based out of Philadelphia. Wagenschutz left in July 2006, who has since been replaced by Jared Shavelson of The Hope Conspiracy and None More Black.

Members

Current

*Dan Yemin - Vocals (2002 – )
*Andy Nelson - Bass (2002 – )
*Josh Agran - Guitar (2005 – )
*Jared Shavelson - Drums (2006 – )

Former members

*Colin McGinniss - Guitar (2004 – 2005)
*Dave Hause - Guitar (2002 – 2004)
*Matt Miller - Guitar
*David Wagenschutz - Drums (2002 – 2006)

Discography

Albums

*"CVA" (2003)
*"Paradise" (2005)
*"New Lexicon" (2008)

Compilations

*"Location Is Everything, Vol. 1" (2002)
**Includes "Another Beautiful 'Fuck You' Song!", later released as "Bravo, Another Beautiful 'Fuck You' Song" on "CVA
*"The Philadelphia Sound" (2002)
**Includes "The Pharmacist", later released on "Paradise", and "An Hour And A Half Late For Happy Hour", exclusive to this release
*"Location Is Everything, Vol. 2" (April 20, 2004)
**Includes "Womb Envy" from "CVA" and an exclusive live version of "The Pharmacist" from "Paradise"

Other

*"Demo CD" (2002)
*"Goliath" single (2007)
**A one-sided 7" single that was given away to everyone that came to their show on January 6, 2008 at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.

External links

* [http://www.paintitblack.org Official Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/paintitblack Paint It Black official Myspace page]
* [http://www.jadetree.com Jade Tree Records]