Belmont (band)

Belmont is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

Belmont
Belmont in live show.
Belmont in live show.
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels
Members
  • Taz Johnson
  • Brian Lada
  • Jason Inguagiato
Past members
  • Matt Fusi
  • Joey Legittino
  • Amal Sheth
  • Sam Patt
  • Thomas Hollingsworth
  • Alex Wieringa
Websitebelmontil.com

History

After forming in high school in 2014, Belmont self-released their debut EP titled Vicissitude which was produced by Mat Kerekes of Citizen and his brother.[1] In 2016, after solidifying their lineup, Belmont announced their signing to Mutant League Records and released the EP Between You & Me.[2][3] In 2017, Belmont released a music video for a new single Step Aside.[4] The band released 'Belmont' a self titled full-length album on August 17, 2018.[5]

Band members

Current members

  • Taz Johnson – lead vocals (2014–present)
  • Brian Lada – drums, guitars, bass (2014–present) ; programming (2019–present)
  • Jason Inguagiato – lead guitar (2018–present); rhythm guitar (2017–2018)


Former members

  • Amal Sheth – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014)
  • Joey Legittino – bass (2014–2015); backing vocals (2014–2016); lead vocals (2014)
  • Sam Patt – rhythm guitar (2014–2015); lead guitar (2014, 2015–2020)
  • Matt Fusi – lead guitar (2015)
  • Alex Wieringa – bass, backing vocals (2015–2022)

Timeline

Discography
Albums
Year Title Label Chart positions[6]
Top 200 US Indie US Heat
2018 Belmont Mutant League 146 16 2
2022 Aftermath Pure Noise - - -


EPs

References
  1. EnYart, Frank. "Belmont hopes to carry on Chicago pop-punk tradition with new EP". Columbia Chronicle. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  2. Shrum, Tony (29 July 2016). "Belmont Release 'Between You & Me' EP, Stream It Now". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  3. Wellendorf, Kiley. "Mutant League Records signs Chicago pop punks Belmont". Alternative Press. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  4. Dickman, Maggie. "Pop-punkers Belmont have an epic house show in music video for new song "Step Aside"—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  5. "Belmont". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  6. "Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
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