The Tug Fork River Band

The Tug Fork River Band was a Southern groove metal band from Indianapolis, Indiana. The group formed in 2006, but disbanded in 2013.

The Tug Fork River Band
OriginIndianapolis, Indiana
GenresChristian metal,[1] southern metal, groove metal[1]
Years active2006–2013
LabelsWounded Records
Past membersAaron Quinn
Justin Foxworth
Brian Dukes
David Leap
Derek Schweilbold
WebsiteThe Tug Fork River Band on Facebook

History

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The band began in 2006 with the lineup of vocalist Aaron Quinn, guitarist Justin Foxworth, bassist Brian Dukes, and drummer David Leap.[2] In 2007, the band released their debut EP independently, titled The Dirty Dirty. In May 2009, they released their debut album through Wounded Records, titled Catch for Us the Metal.[3] The band was originally supposed to be a part of Dimebag Darrell (Pantera, Damageplan)'s tribute album.[1] In 2011, Leap departed from the band and was replaced by Derek Schweilbold. In 2012, the band released Vulture independently.[4] The EP was originally jokingly titled POOP-EP; Foxworth drew the album cover and the album was then titled Vulture.[5] The band released a lyric video for "Ex Wives" off the EP, which received positive reviews.[6] To support the EP, the band went on a mini-tour with Becoming the Archetype.[7] In 2013, the band released their final EP, No Hope for Man, their best-known material.[8][9][10] In 2017, the band re-released their debut EP, The Dirty Dirty, due to recent requests from their fans.[11]

Members

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Last known lineup

  • Aaron Quinn – vocals (2006–2013)
  • Justin Foxworth – guitars (2006–2013)
  • Brian Dukes – bass, backing vocals (2006–2013)
  • Derek Schweilbold – drums (2011–2013)

Former members

  • David Leap – drums (2006–2011)

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Catch for Us the Metal (2009, Wounded Records)[3]

EPs

  • The Dirty Dirty (2007)
  • Vulture (2012)[12]
  • No Hope for Man (2013)[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Morton, Kenneth (December 15, 2009). "Tug Fork River Band Bring Forth The Metal!". Highwire Daze. Archived from the original on April 6, 2019.
  2. ^ The Tug Fork River Band on Facebook
  3. ^ a b Moore, Bruce (March 26, 2009). "The Tug Fork River Band – Catch for Us the Metal". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  4. ^ Braddy, Fallon (April 6, 2012). "The Tug Fork River Band – Vulture". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  5. ^ Morton, Kenneth (June 3, 2012). "The Tug Fork River Band: Vultures Unleashed!". Highwire Daze. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  6. ^ Rosenberg, Axl (September 20, 2012). "THE TUG FORK RIVER BAND MADE THE SINGLE GREATEST LYRIC VIDEO EVER". MetalSucks. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  7. ^ Neilstein, Vince (November 1, 2012). "Show Us Your MetalSucks: The Tug Fork River Band Edition". MetalSucks. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  8. ^ Rosenberg, Axl (July 15, 2013). "The Tug Fork River Band Explore the Reality of Junkyards". MetalSucks. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  9. ^ Stagg, David (August 13, 2013). "The Tug Fork River Band – No Hope For Man". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  10. ^ Brown, Lee (July 25, 2013). "The Tug fork River Band – No Hope for Man". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  11. ^ Beard, Mason (September 26, 2017). "Metal/Hardcore Re-Releases". Indie Vision Music.
  12. ^ Stagg, David (April 2012). "The Tug Fork River Band – Vulture". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  13. ^ Snall, Michael (July 2013). "Review: The Tug Fork River Band – No Hope for Home". Exiled Music Press. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
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