Forgive Durden

Infobox musical artist
Name = Forgive Durden


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Origin = Seattle Washington, USA
Genre = Pop rock Emo (Early material)
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Fueled by Ramen
Associated_acts = Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground Wild Orchid Children
URL = [http://www.forgivedurden.com/ Official Website]
Current_members = Thomas Dutton
Past_members = Thomas Hunter Andy Mannino Jesse Bauer
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Forgive Durden is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, who got their name from the popular novel, "Fight Club". They are signed to Fueled by Ramen. Fueled by Ramen released Forgive Durden's first full-length album, "Wonderland", on May 9, 2006.

On January 27, 2008, lead singer Thomas Dutton announced on the band's blog that the other 3 members had decided to leave the band, citing personality conflicts as the primary reason. [ [http://www.forgivedurden.com/blog/?p=25 "Open the floodgate."] "Forgivedurden.com". January 27, 2008.] He also announced that his brother Paul had been helping him write and record a new album, with the help of Gatsbys American Dream's Rudy Gajadhar playing drums. It was not mentioned whether the other two had become full-time members of the band.

Current Lineup

*Thomas Dutton (vocals, guitars)

Former members

*Thomas Hunter (guitar)
*Andy Mannino (drums)
*Jesse Bauer (bass)

Discography

* "Bandages & Royalty EP" (2003)
* "When You're Alone, You're Not Alone EP" (August 23, 2004)
* "Wonderland" (May 9, 2006)
* "" (October 28, 2008)

ingles

* The first single released by the band is Wonderland's 'Beware The Jubjub Bird And Shun The Frumious Bandersnatch' in 2006.
* Forgive Durden's second Music video for Ants has been released via Absolutepunk.net.

Tours

* Forgive Durden toured the United States with The Almost and Classic Case in January 2007.
* In 2006, Forgive Durden supported Panic at the Disco, along with Men, Women & Children as they toured the United Kingdom
* The band was part of the 2nd announcement for the SoundWave festival in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, Australia in February/March 2007. Some of the other acts on the bill include Deftones, +44, Thrice and Suicidal Tendencies.

References

External links

* [http://www.forgivedurden.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.purevolume.com/forgivedurden Forgive Durden's profile] at Purevolume
* [http://www.myspace.com/forgivedurden Forgive Durden's profile] at MySpace
*Last.fm
* [http://www.soundwavefestival.com/ SoundWave Festival]