Narcissus (band)

Narcissus was an influential American hardcore band formed by John LaRussa and John Pope in 1998 in Canton, Ohio. Not counting John Pope (Vocals, Keyboards) and John LaRussa (Guitar), who were in the band from start to finish, members included, at various times, Justin Carroll (bass), Ray Taylor (rhythm guitar), Derek Carter (percussion), Bill Wensel (percussion), Stephen Cushman (percussion) and Josh King (bass). The band was on the now-defunct label Takehold Records before joining Century Media. A few albums were re-released through Tooth & Nail. Before breaking up the band were featured on The Vans Warped tour[3] and were getting ready to hit Europe for their international release of Crave and Collapse, which was received well over seas.

Narcissus
OriginCanton, Ohio
Genres
Years active1998–2003, 2020–present
LabelsTakehold, Century Media, Tooth & Nail
Members
  • John LaRussa
  • John Pope
  • Josh King
Past members
  • Justin Carroll
  • Ray Taylor
  • Derek Carter
  • Bill Wensel
  • Stephen Cushman

The band has been considered highly influential for their progressive and inventive style of hardcore and rock. When the band broke up in 2003, John LaRussa went on to form Inhale Exhale with Brian Pittman, a former member of Relient K. John Pope joined Symphony In Peril briefly in 2003, and six months after he joined they disbanded. The band has toured with many bands including MewithoutYou, Silverstein, Bayside, Further Seems Forever, Zao, Embodyment,[4] Shelter,[5] and Tantrum of the Muse,[6] Few Left Standing,[6] and Underoath.[6]

On April 12, 2020, the band began a Facebook page.[7] On the 14th, they created a Twitter page.[8] The band also had created an Instagram page.[9] On September 10, 2020, the band finally teased that they would reunite, with the lineup of Pope, LaRussa, and King, asking "who wants new Narcissus tunes?".[10] The band is currently writing a new release, likely in the form of an EP.[11]

Members

Current

  • John Pope – vocals, keyboards (1998–2003, 2020–present)
  • John LaRussa – guitar (1998–2003, 2020–present)
  • Josh King – bass, (2001–2003, 2020–present) drums (2000-2001, 2003, 2020–present)

Former

  • Ray Taylor – guitar (1998–1999)
  • Justin Carroll – bass (1998–2001, 2003)
  • Dan Sebastian – Bass (2001)
  • Bill Wensel – drums (1998–1999)
  • Derek Carter – drums (1999–2000)
  • Stephen Cushman – drums (2000–2003)

Timeline

Discography

EPs

  • ...And Forthwith Came Out Blood and Water (1999) (Clenched Fist Records)

Studio albums

  • Newwave Techno Homicide (2000) (Take Hold Records/ Re-Released on Tooth and Nail)
  • Becoming Leviathan (2001) (Take Hold Records);[2][12]OCLC 50879339
  • Crave and Collapse (2003) (Century Media)[13][14][15]OCLC 240145430, 659123975

Compilations

  • Narcissus (2002) (Becoming Leviathan + 3 added tracks) (Century Media)[16]

References
  1. "Narcissus". Lamb Goat. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  2. Taylor, Jason D. "Narcissus - Becoming Leviathan". AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  3. "Narcissus: Biography". Tartarean Desire. December 24, 2003. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  4. "Narcissus and Embodyment tour schedule". Lambgoat. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  5. "Narcissus". Metal Insider. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  6. Carroll, Justin (August 2, 2015). "Justin Carroll of Narcissus". Interviewed by Trav Turner and Stephen Sarro. As They Story Grows. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
  7. "Narcissus". Facebook. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  8. "Narcissus". Twitter. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  9. "Narcissus". Instagram. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  10. "Who wants new Narcissus tunes?". Facebook. September 10, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  11. King, Josh; LaRussa, John (October 30, 2020). "251. Discuss Metal Episode 030: Josh King and John Larussa of Narcissus". Discography Discussion Podcast. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  12. Bandopper, Treble (September 2001). "Narcissus - Becoming Leviathan". HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  13. Serba, John. "Narcissus - Crave and Collapse". AllMusic. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  14. Jim (December 5, 2003). "Narcissus - Crave and Collapse". PunkNews. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  15. Werkheiser, Seth (January 2004). "Narcissus - Crave and Collapse". HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  16. Hurley, Lonny (May 2003). "Narcissus - Narcissus". HM Magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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