Rival Schools (band)
Rival Schools | |
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Background information | |
Origin | New York City, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2022–present |
Labels | Photo Finish, Some Records, Island, Run for Cover |
Members | Walter Schreifels Cache Tolman Sam Siegler Ian Love |
Past members | Chris Traynor |
Rival Schools is an American post-hardcore band from New York City, New York. For most of their tenure, the band has featured Walter Schreifels on vocals and guitar, Ian Love on guitar, Cache Tolman on bass guitar, and Sam Siegler on drums.
Formed by Schreifels, frontman of
The band's name (and that of their first LP) comes from the
In 2008, the band reformed to play some live shows, including
On November 16, 2010, the band released the deluxe single for "Shot After Shot" on iTunes from the forthcoming record Pedals, which was released March 8, 2011.[3] Rival Schools released their third album, Found, on April 9, 2013.[4] Following a tour in support of the album, the band became inactive once again, before reuniting in 2022 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of United By Fate.
History
Formation and United by Fate (1999–2002)
Rival Schools' first release was based around the concept of a series of EPs where multiple groups would come together to form a single band. For this, they teamed up with former Far leadman, Jonah Matranga. The lone result of this experiment was titled Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing, released on 24 July 2001 by Schreifels' Some Records.
Their full-length album,
Rumored second album and dissolution (2003–2007)
In between touring with the band, Ian Love formed Cardia and eventually left in 2002 to better focus on them. Regardless, a second album was expected for Spring/Summer 2003,[6] but never surfaced commercially (the master tapes, comprising 11 songs, were later leaked onto the Internet).[7] In June, the band played a few US shows with Thursday.[8] The rest of the band parted ways in September 2003: Schreifels went on to form Walking Concert; Love recorded a self-titled solo album in 2006, released on Limekiln Records; Tolman went on play with Institute; and Siegler joined Nightmare of You and briefly provided percussion for Limp Bizkit.
Despite the band's dissolution, rumours persisted that a new Rival Schools album would be released. This album would presumably be the never-released second LP, however other suggestions have been of an album of B-sides and unreleased songs or of an album of new material, performed by a reformed Rival Schools. Schreifels himself mentioned the likelihood of a new album, with it being mooted for late 2006.[9] The album was mastered in 2012 and eventually released, titled Found, on April 9, 2013,[4] having been unofficially available in mp3 demo form.
Reunion (2008–2013)
On April 9, 2008 the German
On November 16, 2010 the band released the deluxe single for "Shot After Shot" on iTunes from the then forthcoming record Pedals
On March 8, 2011 Pedals was released on Photo Finish Records.[14] Ian Love left the band for a second time in September 2011, with the band continuing as a three piece.
In 2013, the band released their third studio album, Found. The album was initially written and recorded as the intended follow-up to United by Fate, but the band split up before completing the release and it was ultimately shelved.[15] Rival Schools played their final show of their reunion on November 19, 2013 at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, England.[16]
United By Fate anniversary reunion (2022–present)
In August 2022, an official Rival Schools Instagram page was launched, teasing an upcoming announcement and linking to a new merch store. Shortly after, an official announcement was made that United By Fate would be getting a 20th anniversary re-release through Run for Cover Records, with a 2023 tour also announced. An acoustic version of "Holding Sand" was also released to streaming sites on August 8. The entire original line-up will partake in the reunion, marking Love's first shows with Rival Schools in 12 years. The band played their first shows back in San Diego and Los Angeles on May 10 and May 11 2023, respectively.[17]
Members
- Current members
- Walter Schreifels – lead vocals, guitar (1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2022–present)
- Cache Tolman – bass (1999–2002, 2008–2013, 2022–present)
- Sam Siegler – drums (1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2022–present)
- Ian Love – guitar (1999–2002, 2008–2011, 2022–present)
- Former members
- Chris Traynor – guitar (2002–2003)
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||||
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US Sales [19] |
SCO
[21] |
UK [22] |
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United by Fate |
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— | 77 | — | 92 | 175 | 16 | 18 | |||||
Pedals |
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9 | — | 16 | — | 112 | — | — | |||||
Found | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
EPs
- Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing (6-track EP) (2001), Some Records
- Some EP (5-track EP) (2022), Run for Cover Records
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||
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UK
[26] |
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"Used for Glue" | 2002 | 51 | 42 | — | United by Fate | ||||||
"Travel by Telephone"[28] | — | — | — | ||||||||
"Good Things" | 81 | 74 | 31 | ||||||||
"Shot After Shot"[29] | 2010 | — | — | — | Pedals | ||||||
"Wring it Out"[30] | 2011 | — | — | — | |||||||
"Eyes Wide Open"[31] | — | — | — | ||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
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- ^ ""A" do all sorts of things. Official". DrownedInSound.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ "Rival Schools (Rival Schools) op Myspace". Myspace.com. 2010-04-20. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
- ^ Absolutepunk.net. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2013-02-12.
- ^ allmusic ((( Luke Ebbin > Credits )))
- ^ "Walter Schreifels Interview: Walking Concert 10_06_04". Unitedbywalter.com.
- ^ "Untitled". Unitedbywalter.com.
- ^ Heisel, Scott (June 2, 2003). "Thursday back out on the road with Rival Schools, more". Punknews.org. Aubin Paul. Archived from the original on February 17, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ "ubw chat with Walter Schreifels". Unitedbywalter.com.
- ^ "Rock am Ring 2020". Rock-am-ring.com.
- ^ "Download Festival 2008 :: Line Up". Downloadfestival.co.uk.
- ^ "Rival Schools announce east coast dates". Altpress.com. August 24, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ^ "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspac.come.
- ^ "Rival Schools Official Website: "Eyes wide open", Music, Videos, Photos, Lyrics, Tour Dates, Forums". Rivalschools.net. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
- ^ Bray, Ryan. "Rival Schools: Found". The AV Club. G/O Media. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Rival Schools at O2 Academy Brixton, London, England". Setlist.FM. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ Deville, Chris. "Watch Rival Schools Perform For The First Time In A Decade". Stereogum. Stereogum Media. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "US Heatseakers albums chart positionsBillboard retrieved 30 November 2018
- ^ "Rival Schools – Chart History – Album Sales". Billboard.com. Billboard Magazine. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "US Hard Rock albums chart positionsBillboard retrieved 30 November 2018
- ^ a b "United by Fate - Rival Schools - Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Peak positions on the UK Albums chart:
- United by Fate: Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: The Rabble Army - RZA". Zobbel. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- Pedals: Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK – Weekly Updates Sales 2011". Zobbel. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Rival Schools Rock Album Chart History". Official Charts. 24 November 2001. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 30 March 2002. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 20 July 2002. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Official UK Singles Chart Archive". Official Charts Company. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Good Things - Rival Schools - Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Rival Schools (2002). Travel by Telephone (sleeve). Island Records.
- ^ Rock Sound (October 6, 2010). "Rival Schools Coming To London - News". Rock Sound. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (February 22, 2011). "Rival Schools: "Wring It Out"". Punknews.org. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ Rock Sound (August 5, 2011). "Rival Schools - Eyes Wide Open - News". Rock Sound. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
External links
- Rival Schools WebSite official
- Rival Schools at MySpace Music official
- Comprehensive listing of Rival Schools releases, shows, flyers and videos
- Rival Schools at Allmusic
- Walter Schreifels official site
- Ian Love official site
- United by Walter a Walter Schreifels fan site
- Interview with Bombshellzine.com