Kane Hodder

Seattle&#39;s Kane Hodder understand the formula that guides most contemporary screamo bands -- most notably the contrast of melodic singing versus shrieking vocals within the same angst-filled song. And with this understanding comes the ability for Kane Hodder to expand outside the genre&#39;s seemingly strict parameters, shatter expectations, and create a distinctive sound inherently their own. The group&#39;s stylistic versatility -- a dizzying blend of intense rock that draws from progressive and glam rock as much as post-hardcore and indie pop -- has had them sharing stages with a range of bands, including <a href="spotify:artist:3okeQxv9lGt59TGlLikfzN" data-name="Pretty Girls Make Graves">Pretty Girls Make Graves</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1cSpfa4Un4NCOzeOKgGtG9" data-name="MxPx">MxPx</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0LsTFjEB1IIrh7IlTxs1GY" data-name="Phantom Planet">Phantom Planet</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:0cXW4KdPfi3HtIOYYFUse5" data-name="These Arms Are Snakes">These Arms Are Snakes</a>. The fivesome consists of vocalist Andrew Moore, bassist Nick Cates, drummer Charley Potter, and guitarists Eric Christianson and Jeremy White. Kane Hodder had two releases in 2004: Frank Exploration of Voyeurism and Violence EP came out on Cowboy Versus Sailor and the full-length The Pleasure to Remain So Heartless appeared on Suburban Home. Kane Hodder became a part of the Fueled by Ramen family in 2005, and the label re-released their full-length with new artwork and a bonus DVD that April. White and Cates exited the group in spring 2006; the remaining members pushed forward and continued working on new material and playing shows. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi