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New Found Glory
Steve Klein (left), Jordan Pundik (centre) and Chad Gilbert (right) of New Found Glory
Background information
Also known as	NFG
Origin	Coral Springs, Florida, U.S
Genre(s)	Pop punk12 Alternative rock34 Melodic hardcore56
Years active	1997 – present 7
Label(s)	Drive-Thru Records Geffen Records Bridge Nine Records Epitaph Records
Associated acts	Shai Hulud The International Superheroes of Hardcore
Website	Official Website
Members
Jordan Pundik Chad Gilbert Steve Klein Ian Grushka Cyrus Bolooki
Former members
Joe Moreno

New Found Glory is an American rock band based in Los Angeles, originally hailing from South Florida. The band consists of Jordan Pundik (vocals), Chad Gilbert (guitar), Steve Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums). The band's alter-ego/side project, International Superheroes of Hardcore have been known to perform as New Found Glory's opening act at their shows.⁸

Since forming in 1997 the five-piece have released three EP's, six full-length studio albums, a cover album and a greatest hits compilation album. They are renowned for their "fast and energetic" style of punk-pop, as well as thier live performances which has garnered them a devout following.⁹¹⁰

History

1997 – 1999: Formation, Debut EP & Nothing Gold Can Stay

The band formed under the name "A New Found Glory" in mid-1997 in Coral Springs, Florida. Jordan Pundik (vocals) met Steve Klein (guitars) and began writing music together. They recruited Ian Grushka on bass, practicing in his garage, and Joe Moreno on drums. Soon after Chad Gilbert (lead guitar), former vocalist of Shai Hulud joined to complete the quintet.

The band’s first release was 1997’s It's All About the Girls EP on Fiddler Records. Soon after the recording of the EP, Moreno was replaced by current drummer Cyrus Bolooki and the band was picked up by Eulogy Records. They released their debut full-length Nothing Gold Can Stay in autumn of 1999; the album’s release coupled with a rigorous touring schedule soon earned the band a significant following. Shortly afterwards, they changed their band name simply to "New Found Glory" to prevent confusion in record stores.

2000 – 2003: Cover EP, Self Titled & Sticks and Stones

Independent label Drive-Thru Records took notice of the band’s growing fanbase and signed them to a deal. In 2000, the quintet released an EP of cover songs entitled From the Screen to Your Stereo. Drive-Thru’s relationship with MCA Records ensured that the smaller label’s more popular bands would be picked up by the major; subsequently, their self-titled record was released by MCA the same year. Their third studio album, Sticks and Stones, was released in 2002, coinciding with an appearance on the Vans Warped Tour.

2003 – 2005: Catalyst

After a period of relative quiet and a stint on the Honda Civic Tour with Good Charlotte and Simple Plan, New Found Glory released Catalyst in May 2004. It debuted at number three on the Billboard album chart, selling 146,000 copies in its first week.

The heavier style of the record, which included some metal and new wave influences, was due to the comparisons magazines and other media outlets would make between New Found Glory and other popular bands. Chad Gilbert stated:

Their song, "This Disaster", was featured in EA Sport's Madden 2005. "At Least I'm Known for Something" was featured in EA's Burnout 3: Takedown.

2005 – 2007: Coming Home & Cover Album

After the release and tour in support of Catalyst, the band took an extended break before beginning preproduction for another album in 2005. On June 14, 2006, Gilbert announced to MTV.com that their fifth album would be titled Coming Home and that it was scheduled to be released on September 19, 2006. He also stated that first single, "It's Not Your Fault" would be released sometime in July 2006.

From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II, the band's follow-up to From the Screen to Your Stereo, was released on September 18, 2007 via Drive-Thru Records. Unlike the earlier EP, Part II is a full-length album, containing 11 songs plus one bonus track for the Japanese edition and iTunes. The first single from the album was "Kiss Me"¹² and the music video can be viewed on MySpaceTV.

2008 – present: Hits, Tip of The Iceberg EP and Not Without a Fight

On March 18, 2008, a compilation named Hits was released. Two previously unreleased songs, "Situations" and "Constant Static," are also featured on the album. In April 2008 a compilation from the Punk Goes... series, called Punk Goes Crunk, was released, and features New Found Glory covering "Tennessee", originally by Arrested Development. New Found Glory had previously released another cover song, "Heaven", on Punk Goes Metal.

On April 29, 2008, the band released an EP with 6 tracks on Bridge 9 Records containing both new material and covers of classic hardcore punk songs. The EP, entitled Tip of the Iceberg, is currently being sold on CD, 7" and through digital music outlets. The CD also comes with an extra disc from The International Superheroes of Hardcore, named Takin' It Ova!. The ISHC is a side project of all members of the band and features Gilbert on vocals and Pundik on guitar, with the remaining members playing the same instruments they play in New Found Glory. All the members use pseudonyms for their "characters" in the band (e.g. Gilbert is known as "Captain Straightedge"). The band also recorded an internet-only music video for "Dig My Own Grave" with director Joseph Pattisall.¹³

Their sixth studio album, Not Without a Fight¹⁴ was released on March 10, 2009, and was produced by Mark Hoppus. It was released through the band's new label, Epitaph Records. Hoppus has said that during recording, NFG has felt like a different band altogether. Bearing "a whole new enthusiasm about music," he notes that the band "wanted to come out swinging" on their new album.¹⁵

The lead single from the album is called "Listen to Your Friends". The music video for the song was filmed in Los Angeles. The single was released December 23, 2008 in the U.S. & a day earlier in the UK, both via iTunes & AmazonMP3.

The band will be releasing a split EP with Shai Hulud titled Not Without a Heart Once Nourished by Sticks and Stones Within Blood Ill-Tempered Misanthropy Pure Gold Can Stay being sold only at the "Not Without a Fight" tour. There are two colors limited to a total of only 500 copies and only for sale from either Shai Hulud or New Found Glory at these shows.

Musical Style and Influences

The band typically conveys a punk pop sound (alternative rock that combines power-pop melodies and chord changes with speedy punk tempos and loud guitars)¹⁶, and often mix this with elements of hardcore punk such as breakdowns and gang vocals. In 2008 they released "Tip of The Iceberg", an EP which is arguably the band's most obvious display of their melodic hardcore influences.¹⁷ They have also explored a more classical rock style, driven by slower melodies and chord progressions with 2006's "Coming Home" album.¹⁸

Rhythm guitarist Steve Klein is the band's primary lyricist, while lead guitarist Chad Gilbert is the main contributor to the musical composition of the band's songs. Klein has stated that on each album they try and capture their experiences from that period of their lives.¹⁹

They have cited hardcore bands Hatebreed and Madball, as well as fellow popular punk band Green Day as major influences on their career.²⁰²¹

Members

Current members

• Jordan Pundik - lead vocals (1997 - present)
• Chad Gilbert - lead guitar, vocals, composer (1997 - present)
• Steve Klein - rhythm guitar, primary lyricist (1997 - present)
• Ian Grushka - bass guitar (1997 - present)
• Cyrus Bolooki - drums, percussion (1997 - present)

Former members

• Joe Moreno - drums, percussion (June 1997 - August 1997)

Touring members

• Michael Bethancourt - keyboards (2005 - present)
• James Dewees - keyboards (2004 - 2005)

Discography

Studio albums

• 1999: Nothing Gold Can Stay
• 2000: New Found Glory
• 2002: Sticks and Stones
• 2004: Catalyst
• 2006: Coming Home
• 2009: Not Without a Fight

References

External links

• New Found Glory's Official Website on Myspace
• Review on Not With A Fight on Punk76.com
• New Found Glory Interview with AbsolutePunk
• Not Without A Fight Review
• New Found Glory Interview with JamNow.com