Abandon All Ships

Abandon All Ships was a Canadian post-hardcore band from Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2006, it was signed domestically to Universal Music Canada via Underground Operations, along with an American deal to Rise Records and its imprint Velocity Records.

Abandon All Ships
Abandon All Ships live at the Cactus Courtyard venue in Lubbock, Texas (2011)
Abandon All Ships live at the Cactus Courtyard venue in Lubbock, Texas (2011)
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2006–2014, 2016–2020
Labels
Past members
  • Angelo Aita
  • Sebastian Cassisi-Nunez
  • Martin Broda
  • Daniel Ciccotelli
  • Andrew Paiano
  • Daniel Paiano
  • Francesco Pallotta
  • David Stephens
  • Nick Fiorini
  • Chris Taylor
  • Kyler Browne
  • Melvin Murray

History

Formation and First EP (2006–2009)

Abandon All Ships was founded in 2006 in Toronto, Ontario, originally playing covers of Norma Jean songs.[1] The band started when the members were in 8th grade doing screamo and pop punk.[2] Most of the band members attended Dante Alighieri Academy, including lead vocalist Angelo Aita, keyboardist Sebastian Cassisi-Nunez, and original guitarist David Stephens; Toronto friends Martin Broda and Francesco Pallotta were added on bass and drums respectively.[2][1] In 2007, Nick Fiorini was added on rhythm guitar.

By 2008, the band had released four demo songs online: "Megawacko", "When Dreams Become Nightmares", "Brendon's Song" and "Pedestrians Is Another Word for Speedbump". After rising in the Toronto scene, the group toured and opened for many larger bands in their same genre, such as Blessed by a Broken Heart and Silverstein.[3] By the end of 2008, Nick Fiorini had been replaced by Andrew Paiano. They were given even more exposure after their appearance on the MuchMusic's Canadian television program Disband and began playing shows outside of Ontario.[3] The band released their self-titled EP on February 24, 2009.[2] In 2009, the band embarked on the Drop Your Pants and Dance tour with support from These Silhouettes and Hometown Beatdown.[4]

Because Christian themes regularly appear in the band's music, some thought that Abandon All Ships was a Christian band, but it was not; its regular use of profanity and suggestive lyrics eventually settled the debate.

Geeving (2009–2010)

At the end of 2009, David Stephens and Francesco Pallotta left the band; they were replaced by Kyler Browne on lead guitar and, on drums, Daniel Paiano (Andrew's brother). In early 2010, the group was signed to Underground Operations, Rise Records, and Velocity Records. On June 29, 2010, they released their first single, "Take One Last Breath"; the music video premiered online the same day.[5] They played at the 2010 Bluesfest in Ottawa, performing new songs "Geeving", "Guardian Angel" (which features Lena Katina from the Russian band t.A.T.u.), "Maria (I Like It Loud)", and "Take One Last Breath", all of which were to appear on the up-coming album, Geeving. (The name of the album is taken from its Urban Dictionary definition,[16] "Couldn't care less. Don't give a shit. Leave me alone. Fuck off. Happy Thanks Geeving."[17]

The single "Megawacko 2.0" was released on iTunes on August 24, 2010, with the video premiering on MuchMusic that same day. In September, "Bro My God" also premiered via online streaming. Abandon All Ships was then included on the Monument tour from October 29, 2010, to December 5, 2010, with Miss May I, Sleeping with Sirens, The Crimson Armada, and Bury Tomorrow.

Lineup instability, Infamous (2011–2012)
Members Martin Broda, Angelo Aita and Daniel Ciccotelli at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards.

On January 24, 2011, lead guitarist Kyler Browne left the band and was replaced by Daniel Ciccotelli. Abandon All Ships participated in the 2011 Vans Warped Tour for selected dates on the east leg.[6]

On July 14, 2011, the Paiano brothers, Andrew (rhythm guitar) and Daniel (drums), left the band.[7]

On January 18, 2012, the band announced that they were in the process of recording their second studio album. The title was announced as Infamous, and it was released on July 3, 2012.[8] The video for its title track was released on the first of May with its environment and direction being described as "very Toronto".[9]

On November 29, 2012, the band was announced as support for For the Fallen Dreams European/UK tour beginning in March alongside fellow supporting acts Dream On, Dreamer, and No Bragging Rights.[10] On December 14, drummer Chris Taylor left the band.[11]

Malocchio, and Breakup (2013–2014)

The band announced their third full-length album Malocchio on December 20, 2013, which was released in 2014. Along with the announcement, the band streamed the album's first single, "Reefer Madness" on YouTube.[12] On January 25, 2014, the band released the second single, "Cowboys".[13]

On August 5, 2014, the band was announced to go on a short tour with Dance Gavin Dance and Stolas beginning at the end of August[14] and on the 15th of that same month, guitarist Daniel Ciccotelli left the band.

Abandon All Ships announced its breakup on August 15, 2014, and played their last show on September 25 in Toronto with current and past members. Some members went on to form a new band, Sine of the Lion. Martin Broda started a new band, Cherry Pools.[15]

Reformation and new single (2016)

The band reformed to release one new single titled "Loafting", which features the band's original line-up, except for Kyler Browne, and with the addition of Daniel Ciccotelli.[16]

Cover Rereleases (2020)


On October 30, the band officially released their cover of Scooter's song "Maria (I Like It Loud)" on streaming services, 10 years after its unofficial release alongside Geeving.

On November 3, the band released their cover of Drake's "We'll Be Fine" on streaming services. "We'll Be Fine" was a 9-year-old cover but hadn't been released on streaming services prior.

Musical style

The band's third album incorporates elements from their first and second albums, plus new elements as keyboardist Sebastian Cassisi-Nunez brought in more of an EDM influence.[17] Allmusic's Gregory Heaney described the group as "an electronicore band who fused crabcore with EDM" besides stating that they "combine elements of electronic music and post-hardcore and technical metal into a strangely triumphant hybrid.[1] The band cites Metallica, Anthrax, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Lamb of God, Benny Benassi, Gigi D'Agostino, Hardwell, Tiësto, deadmau5, Lordz of Brooklyn and Beastie Boys as influences.

Members

Final Lineup

  • Angelo Aita – harsh vocals (2006–2014, 2016)
  • Sebastian Cassisi-Nunez – keyboards, programming, electronics (2006–2014, 2016)
  • Daniel Paiano – drums (2009–2011, 2016)
  • Andrew Paiano – rhythm guitar (2008–2011, 2016)
  • Martin Broda – clean vocals (2006–2014, 2016), bass guitar (2009–2014, 2016), drums (2006–2009)
  • Daniel Ciccotelli – lead guitar (2011–2013, 2016)

Former

  • David Stephens – lead guitar (2006–2009)
  • Francesco Pallotta – bass guitar (2006–2009)
  • Nick Fiorini – rhythm guitar (2007–2008)
  • Chris Taylor – drums (2011–2013)
  • Kyler Browne – lead guitar (2009–2011, 2013–2014)
  • Melvin Murray – drums (2013–2014)

Timeline

Discography
Abandon All Ships discography
Studio albums3
EPs1
Singles6

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions
CAN
[18]		 US
[19]		 US Heat
[20]		 US Rock
[21]
Geeving 27—16—
Infamous
  • Released: July 3, 2012[22]
  • Label: Universal Music Canada
  • Format: Compact disc, digital download
 54142350
Malocchio
  • Released: February 11, 2014[12]
  • Label: Universal Music Canada
  • Format: Compact disc, digital download
 ————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays
List of extended plays with selected details
Title EP details
Abandon All Ships
  • Released: February 24, 2009[2]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Compact disc, digital download

Singles
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CAN Rock
[2]		 CAN
Pop
[2]
"Take One Last Breath" 2010 565 Geeving
"Megawacko 2.0"[23] ——
"Infamous"[24] 2012 —— Infamous
"Loafting"[25] 2016 —— Non-album singles
"Maria (I Like It Loud)"[26] 2020 ——
"We'll Be Fine"[27] ——
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Promotional singles
List of promotional singles
Title Year Album
"Bro My God"[28] 2010 Geeving

Music videos
  • "Take One Last Breath" (2010)
  • "Megawacko2.1" (2010)
  • "Geeving" (2011)
  • "Infamous" (2012)
  • "August" (2012)
  • "Less Than Love" (2013)
  • "Trapped" (2014)
  • "Loafting" (2016)

References
  1. Heaney, Gregory. "Artist Biography". Allmusic. All Media Network. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  2. Bobby Goodwin. "Interview: Abandon All Ships". Substream Music Press. Archived from the original on January 8, 2011. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  3. "Abandon All Ships". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on September 18, 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2011.
  4. Julien, Alexandre (September 19, 2009). "The Zyphoid Process & Great White North". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  5. Abandon All Ships – Take One Last Breath (video) Youtube.com August 10, 2010
  6. Vans Warped Tour Bands Archived July 3, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Vanswarpedtour.com
  7. Common, Tyler. "Abandon All Ships lose two members, one joins Woe, Is Me". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on May 5, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
  8. "Abandon All Ships frontman confirms second album plans". Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  9. Ramirez, Carlos. "Abandon All Ships, 'Infamous': Metalcore Meets Rap in New Video". Noisecreep. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
  10. "abandon all ships - Under the Gun Review". Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  11. "YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 18, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  12. "Abandon All Ships Announce 'Malocchio'; Stream "Reefer Madness"". Propertyofzack.com. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  13. James Shotwell. "Abandon All Ships Debut "Cowboys" | Under the Gun Review". Underthegunreview.net. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  14. "Dance Gavin Dance, Abandon All Ships, Stolas tour". Lambgoat.com. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  15. "An Interview With The Toronto-Based Indie-Pop Band, CHERRY POOLS!". Music.allaccess.com. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  16. "Abandon All Ships Premiere Music Video For "Loafting"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  17. "Abandon All Ships release new studio update". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  18. Peak positions for Abandon All Ships albums on the Canadian Albums Chart:
  19. "Abandon All Ships Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  20. Peak positions for Abandon All Ships on the US Heatseekers Albums Chart:
  21. "Top Rock Albums: Week of July 21, 2012". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  22. "FANS REPORT IN: Abandon All Ships Album And Music Video Details". Under the Gun Review. March 6, 2012. Archived from the original on June 10, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  23. "Megawacko 2.0 - Single by Abandon All Ships". Spotify. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  24. "Megawacko 2.0 - Single by Abandon All Ships". Spotify. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  25. "Loafting - Single by Abandon All Ships". Spotify. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  26. "Maria (I Like It Loud) - Single by Abandon All Ships". Spotify. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  27. "We'll Be Fine - Single by Abandon All Ships". Spotify. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  28. Johan Wippsson (September 10, 2010). "Abandon All Ships Post New Song On Myspace". Melodic. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
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