Crash of Rhinos were an English emo band from Derby, England. They were signed to Topshelf Records,[1] To Lose La Track[2] and Big Scary Monsters.

Crash of Rhinos
OriginDerby, England
GenresEmo, math rock, post-hardcore
Years active2009 (2009)–2014 (2014)
LabelsBig Scary Monsters, Topshelf Records
Past members
  • Paul Beal
  • Jim Cork
  • Ian Draper
  • Richard J. "Biff" Birkin
  • Oli Craven
Websitecrashofrhinos.bandcamp.com

History

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Crash of Rhinos was formed in 2009. They released two full-length albums before disbanding in 2014.[3][4][5][6][7] Their rough punk style echoed earlier emo bands from the 1990s such as Jawbreaker and Burning Airlines.[8]

Band members

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  • Paul Beal (bass, vocals)
  • Jim Cork (guitar, vocals)
  • Ian Draper (bass, vocals)
  • Richard J. "Biff" Birkin (guitar, vocals)
  • Oli Craven (drums, vocals)

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Distal (2011)
  • Knots (2013)

References

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  1. ^ "Topshelf Records - Crash of Rhinos tour dates, merch, video, discography & more". Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  2. ^ "* to lose la track - CRASH OF RHINOS *". Toloselatrack.org.
  3. ^ Ham, Robert (23 August 2013). "Crash Of Rhinos - Knots". Altpress.com.
  4. ^ "Crash of Rhinos: Knots". Pitchfork.com.
  5. ^ "Crash of Rhinos - Distal". Punknews.org. 7 February 2012.
  6. ^ "Crash of Rhinos - Distal (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic.com.
  7. ^ "Break-ups: Crash of Rhinos (2009-2014)". Punknews.org. 21 February 2014.
  8. ^ Ian Cohen; David Anthony; Nina Corcoran; Emma Garland; Brad Nelson (13 February 2020). "The 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time". Vulture.com. Vox Media. Retrieved 15 February 2020.