Finch
Origin	Temecula, California, USA
Genre(s)	Post-hardcore Alternative rock Post-punk
Years active	1999–present
Label(s)	Drive-Thru Geffen MCA Records
Associated acts	The Sound of Animals Fighting, Cosmonaut, Gazillionaire, Quadruple Duo, Helen Earth Band
Website	Official website
Members
Nate Barcalow (vocals) Randy "R2K" Strohmeyer (guitar, vocals) Alex "Grizz" Linares (guitar) Drew Marcogliese (drums, percussion) Daniel Wonacott (bass guitar, vocals)
Former members
Alex Pappas (drums, percussion) Marc Allen (drums, percussion) Derek Doherty (bass guitar)

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History

Finch began in the late 1990's, originally as a Deftones cover band called "Numb". The band soon added guitarist Randy "R2K" Strohmeyer to their lineup as the band signed to Drive-Thru Records. The group then officially changed their name to Finch and released their first EP Falling Into Place in 2001. The EP sold over 6,000 copies within a few months of its release. Deftones are a Grammy award-winning experimental alternative rock band from Sacramento, California. ... Randy Strohmeyer is a guitarist. ... Drive-Thru Records is a record label specializing largely in pop punk music. ... Falling Into Place was the debut release by Finch, an EP containing four songs, two of which would later be featured in their debut album What It is to Burn. ...

What It Is to Burn

In August 2001 the band entered Big Fish Studios in Encinitas, California, along with producer Mark Trombino (blink 182, Jimmy Eat World) to record their successful album What It Is to Burn. The album was released on March 12, 2002. The title track would later be released as a single, and became the band's largest success to date. The album also was regarded to have began the post-hardcore genre into the mainstream. Location of Encinitas within San Diego County, California. ... Mark Trombino is a rock music producer. ... Blink-182 (also known as blink-182 or simply Blink to fans) was a United States rock trio who played pop punk[1][2][3] and punk rock[4][5] music. ... Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, formed in 1993. ... What It Is To Burn is the first full length CD released by Finch. ... is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

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During this period the band was at the height of their career and soon began the writing process for their next album. Derek Doherty and Randy Strohmeyer were involved in the progressive rock band The Sound of Animals Fighting which was recorded during their Say Hello to Sunshine sessions. For the Swedish political music movement, see progg. ... The Sound of Animals Fighting is a California-based progressive rock music group featuring members of Rx Bandits, Circa Survive, Chiodos, Days Away, Finch and The Autumns. ... Say Hello to Sunshine is the second album by Finch, released on June 7, 2005. ...

On July 31, 2004, members of the band were involved in a conflict with members of the band Disturbed at The Rolling Rock Town Fair in Latrobe, PA. The quarrel is thought to have rooted from comments made by members of Finch about Disturbed singer David Draiman and his band, as explained in the following article, taken from www.blabbermouth.net: is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up disturbed in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... There is also a Latrobe, Pennsylvania. ... Look up Pa, PA, pa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other meanings, see Finch (disambiguation). ... Look up disturbed in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... David Draiman (born March 13, 1976 in Flatbush, New York)[1] is the lead singer for the band Disturbed, which hails from Chicago, Illinois. ...

Disturbed and Finch got into an onstage brawl at the Rolling Rock Town Fair in Latrobe, PA earlier today. The fight, which took place while Finch were preparing to take the stage, was reportedly the culmination of an ongoing feud between the two bands stemming from an interview Finch gave to MeanStreet magazine in late 2002. In that interview, Finch guitarist Randy Strohmeyer said about Disturbed singer David Draiman, "I'd shoot him in the fucking head. I'd rip his stupid little piercings out. They're just cheesy. It bums me out because their music is terrible, and what they're about, it's just shit. Hopefully all that music will die out soon, and hopefully it will make room for the good music."

A posting at the Finch web site regarding today's incident reads as follows:

"To anyone who either witnessed or heard about today's incident at the Rolling Rock Town Fair. While we were setting up, one of the members of Disturbed, [guitarist] Dan Donegan, was harassing us from the side of the stage. Before we were to play, Randy (our guitarist) walked over to Dan to explain that the comments he made a few years ago were a joke, and to give him a friendly handshake. Dan proceeded to assault Randy and Disturbed singer, David Draiman, attacked Mike Herrara (our drum tech), which caused a fight to ensue. We want everyone to know that Finch did not start this fight. However, we do not take kindly to being assaulted or having our lives threatened. We would like this little conflict to be resolved as soon as possible, but we will not give in to bullying bands threatening us or our fans."

Say Hello to Sunshine

During the recording of this time the band largely fell from the public eye, and the band faced some changes for the recording of their second album, Say Hello to Sunshine. The group also went through major changes first by going through three different labels Drive-Thru Records then MCA Records which was then purchased by Geffen Records before its release. Founding band member drummer Alex Pappas left the band due to musical differences; he was replaced by Marc Allen. Pappas would later form Redgun Radar. The band took their time recording the album and often scrapped songs in order to record new ones. Finch finally released Say Hello To Sunshine on June 7, 2005. The first single of the album was "Bitemarks & Bloodstains" and was also the first song the band wrote for the album. In an interview Nate Barcalow stated that "Bitemarks makes the transition between the old and the new sound." [1] The album failed to please some of their core fanbase which didn't bother the band at all as they continued to tour in support of the album. However the change in sound and originallity the album displays is much preferred by some fans. Say Hello to Sunshine is the second album by Finch, released on June 7, 2005. ... Drive-Thru Records is a record label specializing largely in pop punk music. ... MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc. ... Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMGs Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group. ... is the 158th day of the year (159th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Current status

On February 19, 2006, it was revealed that the group is "officially on an 'indefinite hiatus'. Members of the band are currently jamming with other projects." [2] The hiatus was confirmed shortly after with a post by the band on their official website, www.finchmusic.com. The posting reads as follows: [[Media:Italic text]]{| style=float:right; |- | |- | |} is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

"Through much thought and deliberation, the five of us have decided to take an indefinite break from Finch. Amongst the many reasons for our decision, our individual priorities just lie in different places. We can’t express how grateful we are to all of you for the past five years. We’ve had the opportunity to play the music we love for a living. The five of us will always feel lucky for that. Again, thank you all so much for the love and support you’ve given us. A special thanks as well, to all who have worked closely with us over the years to make things happen. A list of names would just be too long. You know who you are."

• Marc Allen is currently in the group Helen Earth Band with his brother Adam, and just released a Counterfit DVD that contains rare live and behind the scenes footage of the band during their active period.

• Randy Strohmeyer is currently working on a project called Gazillionaire with former Finch touring manager, Nick Mendoza, and managing bands through Sargent House MGMT, including indie rock band Days Away, These Arms Are Snakes, Maps and Atlases, Nurses and Rx Bandits; Strohmeyer also exercises creative input on the RefusedTV website.

• Nate Barcalow is currently working with a group called Cosmonaut. The band includes members of Beta Factor and Shoot Out The Lights.

• Alex Linares is continuing his education.

• Derek Doherty is involved in real estate.

• Alex Pappas played drums for Redgun Radar before they disbanded in 2007. He is currently playing drums for The Loving Lost.

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On October 25th guitarist Randy Strohmeyer posted a blog on Finch's MySpace Site saying: "FINCH IS BACK! IT'S TRUE!! I couldn't be more excited to confirm the news. We're playing the day after Thanksgiving Nov. 23rd. Please stay tuned for more details. I love all of you. I'm so happy!! Thanks for reading, Please please come! - R2K"

Reformation

“To the surprise of what is sure to be plenty, Alternative Press has exclusively learned that San Diego emo/punk quintet Finch are reuniting. The band initially split in February 2006, citing that their “individual priorities lie in different places.”

The band’s first show back will be Nov. 23 at the Glasshouse in Pomona, California. Core members Nate Barcalow (vocals), Alex Linares (guitar) and Randy Strohmeyer (guitar/vocals) will be joined by Drew Marcogliese on drums and Daniel Wonacott on bass; Marcogliese and Wonacott are both members of Cosmonaut, Barcalow’s post-Finch project. Tickets go on sale Friday at noon through Ticketmaster. This is currently the only show the band have scheduled.”

It has been learned through comments made by the remaining original members of Finch that Marc Allen has moved on and they will "keep on truckin' without him." No comments have been made about the departure of bassist Derek Doherty.

Alex "Grizz" Linares has assured fans through personal interaction that "we will definitely be finch for more than a night... promise!"

Members

Line Up

• Nate Barcalow - Vocals
• Randy "R2K" Strohmeyer - Guitar, vocals
• Alex "Grizz" Linares - Guitar
• Drew Marcogliese - Drums, percussion
• Daniel Wonacott - Bass guitar, vocals

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Former members

• Alex Pappas - Drums, percussion
• Derek Doherty - Bass
• Marc Allen - Drums

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Discography

Albums

• What It Is to Burn (2002)
• Say Hello to Sunshine (2005)

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EPs

• Falling Into Place (2001)

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Singles

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Trivia

• Guitarist Alex Linares is a vegetarian.
• Mark Trombino, the producer and mixer of What It Is To Burn, was taken off the job of helping with Say Hello To Sunshine due to creative differences, and was replaced with band friend and engineer Jason Cupp (The Kite-Eating Tree, The Living End, Jimmy Eat World).
• Jeff Soto created the album artwork for Say Hello To Sunshine.
• Vocalist Nate is the younger brother of Endor vocalist Matt Barcalow.
• Finch's song, "Ink" appeared in EA's Madden NFL '06 (2005) and Burnout Revenge (2005)
• Randy "R2K" Strohmeyer designed much of Finch's merchandise.
• The influence for the song "Project Mayhem" came from the film Fight Club, starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt.
• Alex Pappas has the words "Project Mayhem" tattooed across the top of his chest.
• Vocalist Nate Barcalow has a tattoo on his inner left forearm of a ninja's face in a circle, taken from the inside cover of the debut album by experimental band Fantomas.

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External links

• Official Site (Website Now Down)
• Finch on MySpace
• Finch on Purevolume
• Band endorsed fan-site