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The Icarus Line was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1998 with Joe Cardamone on vocals, Aaron North on guitar, Lance Arnao on bass and Aaron Austin on drums. After their first tour they added Alvin DeGuzman as a second guitarist. At this time they released their first 7 inch EP Highlypuncturingnoisetestingyourabilitytohate on Hellcat Records. They released the Red and Black Attack EP later that year. Between 1998 and 2000 the band went through 4 different drummers. With their fourth drummer, Mike Felix, the band recorded songs for a split 7 inch with Ink & Dagger, and a single entitled Kill Cupid With a Nailfile for Los Angeles record label Buddyhead records which was (and still is) co-owned by North.
Shortly after, Felix left the band and was replaced by Jeff Watson on drums. In 2000 they recorded their first full-length album, Mono, which was also released on Buddyhead records. Mono was regarded by critics as a fresh take on punk and was influenced by such bands as Born Against and The Jesus Lizard.

The band spent the next two years touring to support the album. By 2003, Watson had exited the band and was replaced by their sixth drummer, Troy Petrey. With this lineup the band recorded a number of songs, including a split release with Burning Brides. Later that year, Watson returned to the band, and Arnao had been kicked out and replaced by Don Devore on bass. Devore was formerly a member of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rock/punk band Ink & Dagger which also released some albums on Buddyhead records.
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  • parmetheus

    Mono and Penance Soiree are their best, in my opinion.

    5 May 2012 Reply

  • kick_yr_crutch

    I got my hands on a Live in London viynl today, I don't think I've heard anything by these guys but I remember them from somewhere, which albums good to start with?

    21 Apr 2012 Reply

  • Fatbirdsdontfly

    Say goodbye to your friends and family. Roadburn is gonna eat you!

    5 Apr 2012 Reply

  • sadhobo

    just listened Wildlife.... and it's great!! love it!!!..... can't understand why they are so underrated

    8 Dec 2011 Reply

  • KoldKalamity

    I strut when I listen to IL. Wildlife is fucking gold.

    1 Dec 2011 Reply

  • buddyhead

    Scab on my arm!!!

    20 Nov 2011 Reply

  • nanasubways

    listening to the new album, and i like what i hear, i like it very much! next album to wait for is giant drag's!!

    1 Sep 2011 Reply

  • FionnKirwan

    fuck me i can't belive they get so few listens. the world has too much Indie this band keeps it raw and gives two fingers to polished production

    8 Aug 2011 Reply

  • hullyhull

    anyone know when the new record is getting a release?

    17 Jan 2011 Reply

  • Fury112

    they absolutely slay live. cardamone is iggy updated for the 21st century

    18 Nov 2010 Reply

  • sadhobo

    COME TO SPAIN PLEASEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    12 Jun 2010 Reply

  • SotQA

    I fucking love this band. 'Getting Bright at Night' = killer.

    31 Mar 2010 Reply

  • Coral-Fang

    not been keepin up with em, eh?

    4 Mar 2010 Reply

  • Mr_Modern_Rock

    I didn't know these guys were still around.

    26 Feb 2010 Reply

  • knivesoutbaby

    Bad Bloods is fucking sick!

    1 Feb 2010 Reply

  • monterojo

    joe cardamone-the best!!!!!

    25 Jan 2010 Reply

  • Taggueg

    Indeed!

    23 Nov 2009 Reply

  • Bonelesss

    good, noisy rockshit.

    19 Sep 2009 Reply

  • simonlefty77

    Can't wait for the new stuff! 'Black lives....' took me a few listens to appreciate I must admit. Thats mainly coz the first two albums just ruled my life :)

    11 Sep 2009 Reply

  • totalrad

    that indie crowd at the giant drag troubadour show wasnt ready AHHAH

    18 May 2009 Reply
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