Lost City Angels

Infobox musical artist
Name = Lost City Angels


Img_capt = Lost City Angels
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Genre = Punk rock
Years_active = 2001 – present
Label = Universal
URL = [http://www.lostcityangels.com// Official website]
Current_members = Sweeney Todd Mr X Drew Suxx Duggan D Adam Shaw
Past_members =

Lost City Angels is a punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. They are comprised of vocalist Sweeney Todd, guitarist Mr X, guitarist Drew "Suxx" Indingaro, bassist Duggan D and drummer Adam "Fucking" Shaw.

History

Lost City Angels were founded in 2001 by Adam Shaw, Duggan D and guitarist Drew Suxx . They recorded a demo, which was heard by a former member of Spring Heeled Jack USA guitarist Ron Ragona (who did vocals) and Nick Bacon (Pilfirs guitarist), who then joined the band.

They played in clubs around the North East United States, landing a hometown support slot for Australia's The Living End at the Paradise Rock Club. The members of The Living End were so impressed by The Lost City Angels, that they informed their agent and insisted they support the remainder of their tour of the United States. This would lead to a stint on the Vans Warped Tour, and then an opening slot on a Social Distortion tour.

These support slots and reviews of their live show got the attention of The Offspring vocalist Dexter Holland, who would sign The Lost City Angels to his Nitro Records. The band recorded with former The Mighty Mighty Bosstones member Nate Albert for a 2002 self-titled release on Nitro Records. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:6c2tk6sxrkrw~T1 Lost City Angels, AllMusic.com Biography] , AllMusic.com]

After continuous touring in support of their self-titled release with bands such as Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, Andrew W.K., Allister, Further Seems Forever, Dynamite Boy, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and The Living End, Lost City Angels signed a recording contract with Stay Gold Records, an imprint of Universal Records. They would return to the studio in 2004 to record their major label debut entitled "Broken World".

"Broken World" was released on April 5, 2005 and was followed by touring in support. The record received rave reviews from Alternative Press (5 out of 5), Playboy (4 out of 4), Revolver (3.5 out of 4).

In April 2006, vocalist Ron Ragona and Nick Bacon departed the band, Ron is now in The Murder Mile and Nick is currently working with a new artist and recently had a role in the film "Music and Lyrics". Sweeney Todd, formerly of The Dead Pets, took over on vocals, and added a new lead guitarist only known as Mr. X. They would continue to tour in support of the "Broken World" album, most recently as an opener for Social Distortion.

The Lost City Angels are currently working on a follow-up to Broken World, due out in 2007 on Staygold Records/Universal.

Members

Current

*Sweeney Todd - vocals
*Mr. X - guitar
*Drew Indingaro - guitar
*Duggan D - bass
*Adam Shaw - drums

Discography

Albums

*"Lost City Angels" (2002)
*"Broken World" (2004)

References