Previously, we had a range of different influences, which were all responsible for the sound that we maintained. With time comes changes... sometimes the changes are good, sometimes they're bad. This time, the changes are good. We've decided to go back to our roots and draw upon the Melodic Hardcore grooves of California. Our most influential bands are:
The Offspring, The Bouncing Souls, NOFX, Bad Religion, Rancid(but not their new shit... 'cause I think it's shit), and Pennywise.
-Flat Matt
Sounds Like
Well, we've definetely got a sound that makes us feel like we belong on the West Coast, simply because we play West Coast Punk. If you don't know what that is, it's very simple: melodic hardcore. We believe that this sound is more "punk" than traditional punkrock because it shows that we have the balls to have melodic undertones while maintaining a hardcore groove.
All Up In Arms is the product of three years of hard work and determination. We decided to change our band name in December '08 because we felt that it would reflect upon our growth as a band, as individuals AND as a response to the current sociopolitical climate that's slowly being washed away (oh yeah... don't forget about the fucked up social norms that are still around... we hate 'em too). One huge way that we've grown is that the band isn't one-sided anymore. Everyone has a say. In an effort to keep things familiar, we kept some aspects from our old logo, but clearly, it too is different. We released an album called "Soldiers of the Living Dead" back in April, and it's on sale for just 5 bucks, and you can either buy it from us or at Looney Tunes Records in West Babylon, NY!!!
-Flat Matt
NOW YOU CAN TALK TO US ON AIM!!! "allupinarmsband" is our screenname!!!
NEWS/UPDATES
{11/06/09} -We recorded "Dolls of Lisbon" for ANTAGONIST MOVEMENT
{8/23/09} -BUDDHA MIKE joins our ranks as our NEW DRUMMER!!!
{8/04/09} -We finished a new batch of songs, so you know what that means... and if you don't, keep an eye on us around February or March next year...
{7/29/09} -Kat has way too much going on in her life so she asked us if we minded if she leaves the band and we say no we don't, so Foxy Roxy is taking over drums for now... and boy can she drum!!!
{7/17/09} -We gots ourselves a new drummer!!! AUIA welcomes Kat to the band!!!
{7/12/09} -We finally played outside NYC, and it rocked!!!
{6/24/09} -We've decided to support NYC CAN, which is an organization that demands a new investigation of 9/11. Go to www.nyccan.org and find out more info!!!
{5/30/09} -"Whoops..." We accidentally made a live record {4/30/09} -"Soldiers of the Living Dead" available @Looney Tunes Records in West Babylon, NY. Click on the Looney Tunes banner for more info {4/17/09} -FOXY ROXY joins All Up In Arms -"Soldiers of the Living Dead" released
Thank you so much for being friends with Among Criminals!
We are coming back to Philly for an all ages benefit show Dec 18th at the World Cafe Live. Proceeds will go to Calling All Crows helping Sudenese woman in refugee camps.
Among Criminals Dec 18th, 7pm All Ages World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, Phila PA
Hey just wanted to stop by and thank you for your friendship and let you know that you can now download the entire "American Nightmare" album for ONE DOLLAR for a limited time!
Go to the Dead Aesthetic profile and click on the album cover art in the right hand column to get it now!
Thanks again for the support and I hope you enjoy the album!
agreed, i go to all of the shows there for a number of reasons*coughgirlscough*, but if you guys play you have to perform "cure for the common emo" http://www.myspace.com/musiconthemountain thats the url for them, just message them saying you'd like to play and i'm sure she'll get back to you stay in touch!
haha anytime guys, i love my music and when a bands good i let em know. this show is up near lake wallenpaupack. at a place called "tanglewood resort". the shows are always a ton of fun. i can give you the website for the people who book them if you'd like? just get back at me. -sean
