Bayside

When punk rock judgment day comes, everyone knows which side of the fence BAYSIDE will be on… the legitimate one. The current state of rock music has left acts in a never-ending sea of “genres,” and this current state of affairs has resulted in numerous bands tailoring their look and sound into something that can be labeled. Artists are unjustly pigeonholed and careers are shortened as a result. But amazingly, BAYSIDE has prevailed as rock’s leading indefinable, working class, relateable rock heroes.

Since their inception on Long Island one fateful winter day in 2000, BAYSIDE has become the voice for the misanthropic and the hopeful alike. Having released four studio albums with Victory Records since signing on in 2003, BAYSIDE has sold over a quarter-of-a-million records and has become one of the most likable bands in the industry. The non-fickle foursome remain loyal to their long-time fans, dubbed “The Cult”, yet they manage to convert new followers every day. The loyalty extends not only to their fans, but also to each other, as BAYSIDE stays together like a band of brothers, even during times of tragedy.

In 2005, a tragic auto accident resulted in the death of John “Beatz” Holohan, the band’s drummer. The loss took an immense toll on the remaining members. After an understandable grieving period and the difficult task of choosing a replacement in Chris Guglielmo, the band buckled down and rediscovered their art. The result, appropriately titled The Walking Wounded, was released in early February 2007 to critical acclaim. The album found the band not explicitly focusing on their tragic loss, but instead on survival and progression. BAYSIDE toured incessantly in support of The Walking Wounded and hit the mainstream with full force. Appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MTV’s TRL and Steven’s Untitled Rock Show on Fuse shifted BAYSIDE into...

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