Narcissus (band)

Narcissus was an influential American hardcore band formed by John LaRussa and John Pope in 1998 in Canton, Ohio. Not counting John Pope (Vocals, Keyboards) and John LaRussa (Guitar), who were in the band from start to finish, members included, at various times, Justin Carroll (bass), Ray Taylor (rhythm guitar), Derek Carter (percussion), Bill Wensel (percussion), Stephen Cushman (percussion) and Josh King (bass). The band was on the now-defunct label Takehold Records before joining Century Media. A few albums were re-released through Tooth & Nail. Before breaking up the band were featured on The Vans Warped tour[3] and were getting ready to hit Europe for their international release of Crave and Collapse, which was received well over seas.

Narcissus
OriginCanton, Ohio
GenresMetal, Hardcore punk, post hardcore,[1] emocore[2]
Years active1998-2003
LabelsTakehold, Century Media, Tooth & Nail
Past membersJohn LaRussa
John Pope
Justin Carroll
Ray Taylor
Derek Carter
Bill Wensel
Stephen Cushman
Josh King

The band has been considered highly influential for their progressive and inventive style of hardcore and rock. When the band broke up in 2003, John LaRussa went on to form Inhale Exhale with Brian Pittman, a former member of Relient K. John Pope joined Symphony In Peril briefly in 2003, and six months after he joined they disbanded. The band has toured with many bands including MewithoutYou, Silverstein, Bayside, Further Seems Forever, Zao, Embodyment,[4] Shelter,[5] and Tantrum of the Muse,[6] Few Left Standing,[6] and Underoath.[6]

Members
Final Line-up
  • John Pope - vocals, keyboards (1998-2003) (ex-Symphony in Peril)
  • John LaRussa - guitar (1998-2003) (ex-Inhale Exhale)
  • Josh King - bass, (2001-2003) Drums (2000, 2003) (ex-Vessel, Not Beneath)
  • Justin Carroll - bass (1998-2001, 2003)
Former
  • Derek Carter - drums (1998-2000)
  • Ray Taylor - guitar (1998-1999)
  • Bill Wensel - drums (1998-1999)
  • Stephen Cushman - drums (2000-2003) (ex-Relient K)
Timeline

Discography
EPs
  • ...And Forthwith Came Out Blood and Water (1999) (Clenched Fist Records)
Studio albums
  • Newwave Techno Homicide (2000) (Take Hold Records/ Re-Released on Tooth and Nail)
  • Becoming Leviathan (2001) (Take Hold Records);[2][7]OCLC 50879339
  • Crave and Collapse (2003) (Century Media)[8][9][10]OCLC 240145430, 659123975
Compilations
  • Narcissus (2002) (Becoming Leviathan + 3 added tracks) (Century Media)[11]

References
  1. "Narcissus". Lamb Goat. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  2. Taylor, Jason D. "Narcissus - Becoming Leviathan". AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  3. "Narcissus: Biography". Tartarean Desire. December 24, 2003. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  4. "Narcissus and Embodyment tour schedule". Lambgoat. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  5. "Narcissus". Metal Insider. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  6. Carroll, Justin (August 2, 2015). "Justin Carroll of Narcissus". Interviewed by Trav Turner and Stephen Sarro. As They Story Grows. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  7. Bandopper, Treble (September 2001). "Narcissus - Becoming Leviathan". HM Magazine. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  8. Serba, John. "Narcissus - Crave and Collapse". AllMusic. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  9. Jim (December 5, 2003). "Narcissus - Crave and Collapse". PunkNews. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  10. Werkheiser, Seth (January 2004). "Narcissus - Crave and Collapse". HM Magazine. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. Hurley, Lonny (May 2003). "Narcissus - Narcissus". HM Magazine. Missing or empty |url= (help)
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