Cave In

Cave In is a Rock band that formed in 1995, in Methuen, Massachusetts.

Biography

Cave In was formed by Jay Frechette and Steve Brodsky in early 1995. The initial line-up consisted of Jay Frechette on vocals, Steve Brodsky on guitar and vocals, Adam McGrath on second guitar, JR Conners on drums and Justin Matthes on bass. They would soon release a demo and a handful of split 7" releases with bands like Gambit, Piebald and Early Grace. 1997 saw Cave In's first release; a self-titled 7" on Aaron Turner's Hydra Head Records. Following that release, the band embarked on a three week East Coast tour. That tour was, however, cut a week short due to Jay Frechette's prior obligations to join and tour with Boston-based Ten Yard Fight. After Frechette returned from a month on tour with Ten Yard Fight it was a mutual decision for him to leave Cave In and to join Ten Yard Fight full time. At this point, Dave Scrod stepped in for a short-lived tenure as interim vocalist. In 1998, most tracks from previous 7" releases and recordings were compiled to form their first full-length record for Hydra Head , Beyond Hypothermia.

Two weeks before the band was to record their second full-length, Scrod left the band, pushing guitarist Steven Brodsky to a position as vocalist. Their second album, 1999's Until Your Heart Stops, was Brodsky's first as lead vocalist. The album's release was followed by extensive touring.

Before their next full-length, Cave In began experimenting with their sound offering Creative Eclipses, a four-song EP which bridged the gap between Cave In's metal-core past and their space-rock future. Then, in 2000, they released Jupiter, receiving a good deal of press. The band was featured in Spin Magazine's "Sound Advice" section, where their new sound was described as "emo-metal Radiohead." Jupiter also caught the attention of major labels, who began courting the band after its release. The band released a final six-song EP for Hydra Head entitled Tides of Tomorrow, with an even further-expanded melodic approach, before moving on to RCA Records.

In 2003 the band released Antenna, their d?but for RCA. Antenna had more success than previous albums and Cave In was chosen to play the second stage on the 2003 Lollapalooza tour. After Lollapalooza, Cave In toured Europe in support of the Foo Fighters and Muse. The band cut ties with RCA Records shortly after.

Cave In returned to Hydra Head Records and released Perfect Pitch Black on , 2005.

Conners has since departed from Cave In and has been replaced by drummer Ben Koller, who will balance drumming duties in Cave In as well as his primary band, Converge. According to postings on Hydra Head Records website news, Adam McGrath is listed as ex-Cave In guitarist in his new band Clouds.

In November of 2006, Cave In announced that they were officially on hiatus. On the 28th of April 2009, the band announced a one-off show in Massachusetts, USA, which took place on July 19th, 2009. According to The Boston Phoenix, Cave In recently regrouped to prepare a new vinyl-only EP, which will be available in July through Hydra Head Records with an additional limited color vinyl available from Vacation Records. The four song EP, Planets of Old was recorded by Adam Taylor, Alex Hartman & Johnny Northrup @ Camp St. Studios.

The first single "Retina Sees Rewind", as well as the opening track, "Cayman Tongue" are available via iTunes.

Members

Current members
Stephen Brodsky - vocals, guitar
Caleb Scofield - vocals, bass guitar
Adam McGrath - vocals, guitar
John-Robert Conners - drums

Former members
Jay Frechette - vocals
Dave Scrod - vocals
Justin Matthes - bass guitar
Andy Kyte - bass guitar
Ben Koller - drums

Discography

Studio albums
Beyond Hypothermia (a compilation of Cave In's split record contributions) (Hydra Head Records, 1997)
Until Your Heart Stops (Hydra Head Records, 1999)
Jupiter (Hydra Head Records, 2000)
Antenna (RCA Records, 2003)
Perfect Pitch Black (Hydra Head Records, 2005)

Splits
Cave In / Gambit split 7" (Son of Sam Records, 1996)
Cave In / Early Grace split 7" (Independence Records, 1996)
Cave In / Piebald split 7" (Moo Cow Records)
Cave In / Children split 7" (Overcome Records, 2000)

EPs/Singles
Creative Eclipses EP (Hydra Head Records, 1999)
Moons of Jupiter (4 song EP featuring remixes of tracks on Jupiter) (Magic Bullet, 2001)
Lift-Off Single (Hydra Head Records, 2002)
Tides of Tomorrow (EP) (Hydra Head Records, 2002)
"Anchor" (RCA Records, 2003) #34 Billboard Modern Rock
Limited Edition Cassingle (Hydra Head Records, 2005)
Planets of Old (Hydra Head Records, 2009)

Demos
Demo (independently released, 1995)

Compilations
Cave In 7 (Hydra Head Records, 1997)
Bootleg (free CD given out at Lollapalooza, other shows, and mailed out to fans) (self-released, August 2003)
Live Airwaves (Magic Bullet Records, Spring 2004)

Side projects

Kid Kilowatt (Cave In and Converge member side project)
Old Man Gloom (Caleb Scofield's side project)
New Idea Society (Stephen Brodsky's side project)
Pet Genius (Stephen Brodsky's side project)
Sacrifice Poles (Cave In's instrumental alter-ego)
The Octave Museum (Stephen Brodsky's side project)
Zozobra (Caleb Scofield's current project)
Clouds (Adam McGrath's current project)
Stephen Brodsky (Solo projects)