Engrave was born when Koichiro Hiraide,the band's drummer and lead singer,heard
Pennywise's self titled CD in 1994.The then high school student conected
immediately with the energy mixed and aggressive lyrics that stormed out of the
speaker even though he didn't understand all of the lyrics. Koichiro formed a band to play the copies of Pennywise.This is very beginning
of Engrave.
Engrave started playing original songs in early 1996 and released 2 single CDs on Koichiro's own independent label called Sunset Records (ex;Bath-Tub recs) from 1997 -1999.Also,Engrave started touring in Japan including the openning acts for bands like Hi-Standard and Kemuri from 2001.
In June 2001,Engrave went to Stall no.2 studio in Redondo Beach,California to see Pennywise's producer Darian Rundall at Stall no.2 and negotiated with him about the recording of Engrave's 1'st album "YOUR SHARE OF IT". Also,Engrave played some shows in Upland,Anaheim and Hermosa Beach,California before the recording.
In July 13.2001,Darian Rundall and Justin(98Mute) and Koichiro's punk heroes,Pennywise's Fletcher Dragge,Byron Mc Mackin and Jim Lindberg showed up Engrave's gig at BBC in Hermosa Beach.Engrave played Bro Hym with the members of Pennywise at the end of the gig.A few days later,Darian and Engrave started the recording. Also,Fletcher Dragge mixed 2 songs on this album.In April 2002,Engrave played with Pennywise at club Citta,Tokyo Japan.
In 2003,Engrave released 3'rd single CD,"VOTE PEOPLE" from a indie label called Tiger Hole(Loft records).Engrave recorded this single CD in Tokyo,Japan with Darian Rundall.
In May.2005,Engrave held a big outdoor event called Distortion in Engrave's hometown,Aizu-Wakamatsu.Many profettional skaters,FMX riders and BMX riders joined this event from all area in Japan. October.2005,Engrave started recording their 2'nd album called "Unwarned" with Darian Rundall at Stall no.2. Pennywise's bassist,Randy Bradbury played a few songs as a guest bass tracks on this recording.Also,Mike Fassano supported as a drum-tech, Chico and Jeremy from Unresolved supported on back ground vocals and bass track.
June.2006,Engrave released their 2'nd album UNWARNED from Sunset Records in Japan. Engrave joined a completion CD called Unite! released in America and Mexico.
Now,Engrave is making songs for next new album.
ENGRAVE LIVE@SHOW BOAT,Feb 7.2010 Thanks for coming,see you guys again!!
The Drums and Vocals,Koichiro Hiraide,talking about Engrave's history;including the recording with a producer Darian Rundall. Also, Engrave live tour in Japan and a live (with Fletcher, Byron from Pennywise and Justin from 98 Mute) at BBC club in Hermosa Beach,California.
ENGRAVE "Constitution 9th" from album "UNWARNED"
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