Glasseater

Glasseater
Origin	Miami, Florida, United States
Genres	Post-hardcore melodic hardcore
Years active	1998–2003
Labels	Ides of March Records Eulogy Recordings Fearless Records Victory Records
Past members	Jason Calleiro Julio Marin Juan Carlos "JC" Lopez Ariel Arro Matt Fox Willy Tijerino Anthony Lopez Nate van Dame

Glasseater was a post-hardcore band from Miami, Florida. The band formed in 1998 as a duo, eventually expanding to a quintet.

History

The band signed to Matt Fox's record label Ides of March in 1999, releasing their debut album Miles Ahead of Where We Left Off. A second album, 7 Years Bad Luck, was released on Eulogy Recordings in 2000. In promotion of the release, the band embarked on a six-week tour of the United States with Mid Carson July and The Agency in June and July 2000.[1][2] The tour included several cross-over shows with As Friends Rust and Strike Anywhere (the two of which were touring together), as well as a stop to play Hellfest 2K.[3][4][5]

In 2001, the band was signed to a three-record contract with Fearless Records.[6][7] The first release through Fearless Records was a remixed and remastered version of 7 Years Bad Luck, which included two bonus tracks.[7] 2002 saw a reissue of Miles Ahead of Where We Left Off on Dead Droid records, while Fearless Records released the band's eponymous third album. Nationwide touring ensued, opening for Black Flag, 311, Dashboard Confessional, and Pennywise.[8]

By January 2003, differences between the band and Fearless Records lead to a release from their contract (which had one album left), and the band quickly signed with Victory Records to release their fourth album, Everything is Beautiful When You Don't Look Down.[6][9]

Reunion shows

Glasseater performed a final time in Miami on July 31, 2010 at Churchill's Pub. The show involved both versions of the band with original vocalist Jason Calleiro and later vocalist Julio Marin alternating vocal duties throughout the show. The show is considered their reunion as well as their final show, because the band never played a farewell show before their hiatus in 2003.[10]

The band announced in December 2013 that they would reunite for at least one show at Churchill’s Pub Miami on February 22, 2014[11]

The band was supposed to perform at Furnace Fest 2021 for a reunion show but were replaced with As Cities Burn with a message on Instagram wishing that Julio Marin "gets well soon", but never explaining why. People in the comments who know Marin say that he was undergoing chemotherapy.[12]

Members

• Jason Calleiro - vocal (start–2001)
• Julio Marin - vocals/drums (start–2005, later joined On Bodies)
• Juan Carlos "JC" Lopez - guitar (later joined Stretch Arm Strong)
• Ariel Arro - guitar
• Matt Fox - bass (2000)
• Willy Tijerino- bass(1998)
• Anthony Lopez - bass
• Nate van Dame - drums (late 2003 - 2005, later joined Hit the Lights)

Discography

• Miles Ahead of Where We Left Off (Ides of March Records, 1999; re-released on Dead Droid Records 2002)
• 7 Years Bad Luck (Eulogy Recordings, 2000; re-released on Fearless Records, 2001)
• Glasseater (Fearless Records, 2002)
• Everything is Beautiful When You Don't Look Down (Victory Records, 2003)

References

1. "Past Performances". The Agency. July 23, 2001. Archived from the original on July 23, 2001. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
2. "Tour History". Mid Carson July. 2002. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
3. Julien, Alexandre (January 10, 2020). "As Friends Rust - A skeletal repository of As Friends Rust's timeline". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
4. "Hellfest 2000". Hardcore Show Flyers. November 3, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
5. "Hellfest 2K". Trustkill Records. July 1, 2000. Archived from the original on July 11, 2000. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
6. Wydra, Kai (January 2004). "Glasseater Interview". Waste of Mind. Archived from the original on May 7, 2004. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
7. Arnold, Alex (April 18, 2001). "Glasseater news update & notes". Lambgoat. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
8. Biography, Allmusic
9. Heisel, Scott (January 21, 2003). "Glasseater jumps ship to Victory". Punk News. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
10. Concert Review: Glasseater Reunion/Farewell Show at Churchill's, July 31 2010 Miami New Times, by Abel Folgar, accessed 2017-02-13
11. Glasseater announce reunion show in 2014, Alternative Press, December 05 2013, 5:11 PM EST By Brian Kraus, accessed 2017-02-13
12. As Cities Burn To Replace Glasseater At ‘Furnace Fest’, Plan “Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest” Performance, The PRP, by wookubus, accessed 2021-08-23