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Matt, Tim and Nick from Belleville, Ontario, Canada formed Shotmaker in 1993, a post-hardcore/emo outfit who played aggressive yet melodic hardcore music.

Shotmaker’s catalogue comprises three 7”s, two full length LP’s and a 12” split EP.

The group parted ways in 1996, but released their double CD retrospective The Complete Discography: 1993-1996 in 2000, comprising the entirety of their recorded material, including several tracks exclusive to compilations and three unreleased songs. 33 of the 43 tracks were lifted straight from vinyl due to DAT tapes being lost.

From their first 7” (pulled due to its controversial cover illustrating a child holding a pistol) to their final LP, Shotmaker’s success lies in the intermingling of explosive riffs and complex, flowing rhythms, creating tensions best exhibited in Table, where tempos and time signatures shuffle in and out at break-neck speed. However, a number of disparate moods are explored, such as the abrasive curve or the restrained controller.controller. The trio approach catchy on 10/22/94, and an untitled instrumental track on their final album includes nothing but acoustic guitar played over radio frequency white noise.

The lyrics are rather ambiguous, sung and screamed with an urgency that complements the unyielding compositions. There is a sincerity about something, but just exactly what is open for interpretation.

Shotmaker’s members went on to play in such bands as the short lived 30 Second Motion Picture, Three Penny Opera and more recently The Grey.

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Karysun wrote:
September 2009

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Ex-espectador wrote:
September 2009

Oh, amazing band.

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DelegadoUno wrote:
August 2009

the split with Maximilian Colby is amazing [2]

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Karysun wrote:
August 2009

''Pilot'' sux

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oldmancallaghan wrote:
August 2009

every song. every fucking song is awesome. they must have found pythagoras' formula or some shit.

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sabrage wrote:
July 2009

Why does this band remind me of At the Drive-In?

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theloudestfire wrote:
July 2009

I still love this band.

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xaratrip wrote:
July 2009

the split with Maximilian Colby is amazing

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testpatterns wrote:
July 2009

They're an alright band.

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AloneInTheSky wrote:
June 2009

one two... i love this song!

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grlpenguin wrote:
May 2009

I absolutely love this band. awesome & fantastic stuff.

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johnny-mnemonic wrote:
April 2009

incredible band ... it's a pity they lost their dat tapes .. but it maybe safes the lifes of countless stereos ...

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NekstBestThing wrote:
December 2008

Shotmaker is not full of bass. Bass is full of shotmaker.

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leimac wrote:
September 2008

Brutal bass lines...

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DreamingToFly wrote:
September 2008

awesome!!, excellent discography.

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tomcbh wrote:
August 2008

everything about them is cool

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FunkyGoose wrote:
July 2008

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csgillis wrote:
May 2008

One of the best of all time!!!!

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marcelvienneau wrote:
February 2008

This guy sounds a little bit like Mike Muir from Suicidal Tendencies. Great vocals!

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dougyisok wrote:
January 2008

best bass lines

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