Gnarwolves
English punk band
Gnarwolves were a British punk rock band, formed in 2011 and based in Brighton, England. The band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Thom Weeks, bass guitarist and vocalist Charlie Piper, and drummer Max Weeks.
History
Formation, and early recordings (2011–2013)
Although originally from Cornwall, Gnarwolves formed in the later stages of 2011 in Brighton and on 1 December, the band released their debut EP, Fun Club. Although, the EP would later be re-released on 16 July 2012 sporting a different album cover, with four more songs covering the bands of; Converge, Green Day, Black Flag and AFI. They cited influences including Hot Water Music, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, Dag Nasty, Cloud Nothings and Ramones.
The band spent much of the next two years touring the United Kingdom and Europe. On 16 July 2012 the band would release their second EP, CRU. In just under one year later the band would also release their third EP, Funemployed. Both EP's would go on to garner wide critical acclaim and praise from mainstream publications such as Kerrang! and Rock Sound among many others.
Chronicles of Gnarnia, debut album, and Adolescence (2014–2016)
On 24 February 2014 the band released a compilation album, Chronicles of Gnarnia, compiled of songs from Gnarwolves first three EPs. Absolute Punk stated that "Chronicles of Gnarnia is not just a measurement of tales over time, but how genuine the band is.
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